"[This book] is about connecting people with the local establishments they love and support. Included are recipes for popular dishes from 25 favorite restaurants and bakeries in the lake communities with beer pairings from Excelsior Brewing Company to boot. From the campstyle walleye to the brownie enormous, there's something for everyone. Also featured are local sources for farm-to-table freshness as well as lake area events with a food focus. But it's not all about the food--this book also features the history and stories of each establishment along with beautiful photographs of the restaurants and Lake Minnetonka area. Whether relaxing on a patio in the summer sun or cozying up to a dining room fireplace during a Minnesota winter, our lake community is home to a wide variety of places to have a memorable meal. Now you can also create some of your favorite dishes at home."--Page 4 of cover.