There's a new spot to grab a glass of wine – and a snack or sandwich, if you wish – in St. Louis Park's Texa-Tonka Shopping Center.
Westside Wine & Spirits, a liquor store and market at 8016 Minnetonka Boulevard, just added a bar around its deli counter and additional seating for eating or drinking.
When owners Alex and Tom Schoenberger first opened Westside in late 2022, the husband-and-wife duo wanted to focus strictly on retail. But as the business grew and built a customer base, they quickly saw the need for a place in their neighborhood, where people can enjoy good wine and food.
"This is just one of the things we wanted to do," Tom Schoenberger told Bring Me The News. "It's a better use of the space, right? You know, why not put seats in here and let people sit down and have a gla