UpNorth Social Blog

A Private Wine & Cheese Experience in the Brainerd Lakes Area Some of the best weekends in the Brainerd Lakes Area are spent together at the lake house, cabin or vacation rental. So why leave when the experience can come to you? The UpNorth Social Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience, created in partnership with Bella Wine Girl, brings an elevated, guided tasting directly to your group. We combine thoughtfully selected wines with high-quality artisan cheeses and accompaniments, personalized styling and an interactive tasting experience designed around the people you’re celebrating. It’s an especially fun addition to a bachelorette weekend or

Build Your Own Charcuterie in Crosslake: A Board Made for You There is something especially satisfying about a beautiful charcuterie board. Until you realize half of it is filled with things you wouldn’t have chosen yourself. At UpNorth Social in Crosslake, Minnesota, we decided to approach charcuterie differently. Instead of giving every table the same predetermined assortment, you choose the meats, cheeses and accompaniments you actually want to eat, and we turn those selections into a beautifully composed board. It’s part meal, part experience, and one of the things that makes a visit to UpNorth Social completely different. Charcuterie Shouldn’t

Looking for the Best Wine Bar in Crosslake? It Starts With the Wine. There are plenty of places where you can order a glass of wine. At UpNorth Social, we wanted to create a place for people who are genuinely excited about great quality wine. Our wine selection is intentionally different from what you’ll typically find around Crosslake. Rather than filling the wall with familiar, widely available bottles, we seek out interesting, high-quality wines from respected wine regions around the world. Then we give you the freedom to explore them however you’d like. Taste an ounce. Create your own flight.

Date Night in Crosslake: Wine, Charcuterie & Time to Actually Catch Up Date night doesn’t always need a reservation at a formal restaurant or an entire evening planned down to the minute. Sometimes the best date is simply finding a great place to sit together, order something you both love and have time to actually talk. That’s one of the reasons couples love UpNorth Social in Crosslake. Come in for wine and charcuterie and make an evening of it, or make us your first stop before dinner somewhere else. Either way, it’s an easy date that feels a little more

There’s something about a girls’ weekend in lake country. Maybe it’s the annual trip that’s been on the calendar for months. Maybe you’re celebrating a bride or birthday. Maybe you’re at the cabin with your spouses and they’re off fishing, golfing or doing their own thing for the afternoon. Whatever brought everyone to Crosslake, eventually you need a place to gather. At UpNorth Social, groups of women have become a regular part of our week, especially on weekends. And we completely understand why. Good food. Really good wine. Craft beer. No rush. And plenty of time to catch up with

Wedding Grazing Tables That Feel Like Part of the Celebration Wedding food doesn’t have to arrive on a standard platter or feel separate from everything else you’ve spent months choosing. A grazing table can become part of the room itself. At UpNorth Social, we create wedding charcuterie and grazing spreads that are thoughtfully designed around the couple, the setting and the overall feel of the celebration. That might mean soft florals and delicate details for a romantic garden-inspired wedding. Richer colors and natural elements for a fall celebration. Or something clean, modern and understated that lets beautiful ingredients speak for

Beautiful Bridal & Baby Shower Catering in the Brainerd Lakes Area A bridal or baby shower is one of those celebrations where the little details matter. The flowers, colors, invitations and décor are chosen specifically for the person being celebrated. The food should feel just as thoughtful. At UpNorth Social, we create off-site bridal and baby shower catering that goes beyond simply delivering something to eat. Our grazing spreads are designed around your celebration, with high-quality artisan cheeses and charcuterie, beautiful accompaniments and presentation that can complement your theme, colors and overall vision. And because we bring it to you,

Fresh Food, Quick Bites & Takeout in Crosslake Sometimes you want a great meal without making the meal the entire event. Maybe you’re between errands. Maybe everyone is hungry but nobody wants the same thing. Maybe you’ve spent the morning on the lake and want something fresh before heading back out. Or maybe you’re simply looking for an alternative to another heavy meal. That’s where UpNorth Social in Crosslake comes in. Dine in and enjoy our relaxed tasting-room atmosphere, or order ahead and take it with you. Either way, you’ll find fresh, thoughtfully made food with plenty of options. Something