June/July 2019

It’s time for the best! Shops, restaurants, designers—we’re delighted to showcase your picks for the people and places that make our community shine.

Fresh fruit skewers from Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

With flip-flop season upon us, think outside the box! Grab a picnic basket and explore all the culinary experiences Plymouth has to offer.

 
A close-up shot of the pistons of a trumpet.

This year’s Music in Plymouth, featuring the Minnesota Orchestra, will take place July 2 at the Hilde Performance Center.

 
A green heron and a turtle face off on a log in a pond.

Plymouth Resident Scott Mohn took “Best in Show” in our 2018 photo contest with “Property Dispute.”

 
The congregation at St. Barnabas Center for the Arts sings.

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church is home to a robust music program, including choirs, ensembles and an orchestra.

 
World Taekwondo Academy grand master Kevin Kastelle trains a child with special needs.

Kids with special needs are welcomed and included by World Taekwondo Academy grand master Kevin Kastelle.

 
A garden featuring hostas, edibles, astilbe and hydrangeas.

As this year’s Best Landscape Designer and a finalist for Best Florist, Dundee should be a household name for all things plant-related.

 
A cut of salmon from L&B Meal Creations, Lunds & Byerlys' meal kit service.

Lunds & Byerlys, voted Plymouth's Best Specialty Foods/Kitchen Store, is focused on keeping its customers loyal.

 
Various gifts from Art2Heart, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to empowering artisans and marginalized women.

Do good and feel good—buying gifts made by artisans around the world helps empower marginalized women.

 
A box of lit Christmas lights.

Mike Justak has had Parkinson’s disease for 14 years. One night when he was having trouble sleeping, he came upon a synchronized Christmas light show, which sparked the idea for PD Shimmers.

 
A yellow ribbon pin, signifying support for veterans.

The local nonprofit's mission is to "provide support for local military service members and their families, and for veterans before, during and after deployment."

 
A woman relaxes at a spa. In the foregroun, a towel, candles and various other wellness items sit on a table.

Plymouth really loves Simonson’s Salon and Spa—so much so that you voted it best medspa and finalist for best salon.

 
A woman with a yellow flower in her hair models a hairstyle from Christopher J Salon.

Chris Miller of Christopher J’s shares some insights.

 
Trillium Woods, a senior living facility in Plymouth and 2019 winner for Best Senior Living Residence.

Plymouth's Best Senior Living Residence features staff trained to communicate appropriately, cool technology and an array of amenities.

 
A living room remodeled by Jayne Morrison Interiors, featuring a tan sofa with purple and tan throw pillows, a purple chair, a glass top coffee table and many accent pieces.

Designer Jayne Morrison shares a few of-the-moment trends she’s hearing a lot about right now—and ways to bring them home without breaking the bank.

 
A kitchen remodeled by J Brothers Home Improvement

Home remodels are often less costly than moving. And whether it’s a complete overhaul or a smaller-scale refresh, remodeling is a great way to increase resale value or improve your home’s functionality and appearance to fit changing tastes or stages of life.

 
Two cocktails and a plate of nachos from the Sunshine Factory, voted Best Restaurant, Best Tavern and Best Patio Dining in the 2019 Best of Plymouth readers' survey.

Sunshine Factory Bar & Grill is a go-to restaurant and watering hole, and has been since it opened in New Hope in 1976.

 
A bottle of La Marca prosecco and Grenache Cinsault rose.

Wines for the season from Haskell’s John Farrell III.

 
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church's chapel.

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church opens up and reaches out.

 
"Cul de Sac," a digital painting of two cabins by Wayzata High School student Billy Haile Riviere.

This month’s featured art is by Wayzata High School student Billy Haile Riviere.

 
A shot of the bookshelves at Cream & Amber, Hopkins' new book/beer/coffee shop.

Cream & Amber brings books, beer and coffee to Hopkins.

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

Presenting your picks for the best restaurants, shops, salons and more in Plymouth.