December 2013

Putting together a meal during the holidays can be a time-consuming hassle. Gina Maria’s pizza understands how hectic this time of year is, so the local chain accommodates all needs. “We cook for the customer,” co-owner Steven Olson says.

Nestled
off the busy 42nd Avenue N. in New Hope once stood a restaurant, the history of
which meant almost as much to the area as the incorporation of the city itself.
For 37 years, The Sunshine Factory has been a neighborhood hangout and dining mecca,

I walk into Plymouth Lund’s with trepidation. I’m not here for groceries—I’m here for Laughter Yoga. I don’t know what that means exactly.

While helping their four daughters choose the right colleges, John and Darsi Beasley identified a problem. “It’s hard to know what you want to do,” explains Darsi Beasley, “and colleges are so expensive that there isn’t much room for error” when choosing a major.

While you’re rushing to get your shopping done this season, don’t forget the animal in your family needs a gift, too. Each of the fun ideas on this list can be found right here in Plymouth, and are guaranteed to give your furry friend a very happy holiday.

Sometimes the best foods are a little messy. Eating lobster usually means sporting a fashionable plastic bib to avoid dirtying your shirt, and when it comes to ribs—well, you might as well keep a roll of paper towels nearby. But the mess is usually worth the reward.