Maple Grove dining

What’s your favorite part of football season? Maybe it’s cheering for your favorite team, or gathering with family and friends to watch the big game. But let’s be honest: For many football fans, the best part of a game-day gathering is the food. Lucky for us, Maple Grove is home to plenty of beloved spots to watch the game and grab a bite. Here are some of our favorite game day dishes from local eateries.

Maple Pepper Bacon and Tomato Flatbread

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Holiday shopping is an endurance test, so it’s important to keep your strength up. We’ve created a master plan to help you pick up those special gifts without skipping your day’s nourishment. Keep your shopping momentum rolling with our guide to quick, small bites you can savor between purchases. Whether you need to energize, take a break, enjoy a libation or satisfy a sweet tooth, we’ve found some excellent places to regroup.

Stop One: Energize! Read more about Bite Size Eats Help Maple Grove Shoppers Keep Their Energy Up

If there’s one basic food that satisfies the pickiest of palates, it’s got to be pasta. Long, toothsome strands of spaghetti topped with thick red bolognaise sauce and fat, juicy meatballs? We all know that’s a tried-and-true. And we’ve probably all got a box of mac ‘n’ cheese in the pantry for dinner in a pinch. Then there are the pretty pastas whose names we can’t pronounce. We exaggerate the words “fusilli,” “mostaccioli” and “orecchiette,” with much bravado and Minnesota-minced Italian accents. Read more about Review: Pasta Favorites in Maple Grove