July 2019

The votes are in and counted, and it’s time for the big reveal. As we raise the curtain on this issue, we can hardly contain our excitement. Come along; and read along as we present readers’ favorites for the Best of 2019.

Enjoying great music and lots of laughter while raising funds for the Music Department of the Maple Grove Senior High summarize this fun event. The highlight of the night was the performance by the duo SongBlast Dueling Guitars.

 
A variety of flowers rest on the concrete.

For this year's Best of Maple Grove issue, Maple Grove Magazine editor Renée Stewart-Hester selected some of her favorite quotes of the year.

 
Firecracker shrimp tacos from Malone's Bar & Grill.

There are endless dining opportunities in Maple Grove—let's revisit some of our favorites.

 
A girl feeds a pair of goats at Maple Grove Days.

Create summer memories at Maple Grove Days and the Arbor Lakes Art Fair.

 
Mandy Pirich, director of the Maple Grove Skating School

Mandy Pirich is the unsung hero at the center of the Maple Grove Skating School.

 
A cupcake from Nadia Cakes.

We took a look at the social media sites of some of readers’ favorite places to shop in Maple Grove.

 
Three Maple Grove ambassadors in blue dresses hold a silver "20" balloon.

The Maple Grove Ambassador Scholarship Program (MGASP) has even more reasons to celebrate this year.

 
A variety of flowers rest on a gray floor.

Maple Grove Magazine Advisory Board members weigh in with their favorites.

 
Trees with yellow leaves against a clear sky.

Grove Nursery knows a thing or two about plants.

 
A Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea, our columnist's pick for best flowering shrub.

If you’re looking for the Best Flowering Shrub to accent your backyard this season, try the Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea.

 
A man listens to trivia podcasts on his phone.

For several years now, NPR has produced two of the best trivia game shows for radio, and you can download them in podcast form for listening to on your own schedule.

 
A woman holds a copy of "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The top pick so far this year? "Becoming" by Michelle Obama.

 
A graphic that reads "Meet Your Winners, Maple Grove Magazine Best of '19 Readers' Choice"

We present a bouquet of the best restaurants, shops, salons and more in Maple Grove.