TO THE POINT
Its manufacturer calls this the "cathartic knife holder." The name of it is The Ex. We'll just say it's interesting. Five stainless steel knives, with protective sleeves, come with this innovative plastic holder. In four colors: chrome, white, black or red.
$130, Specially Yours, 719 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-988-6963.
NAME THAT GIFTEE
If you're making your own gifts from the kitchen, let your giftee know with tags that reflect it. Try these personalized illustrated labels (2¾ by 4 inches).
$40 for 25, www.felixdoolittle.com (click on "seasonal").
BUON GUSTO
Keep your garlic fresh with an Italian
ceramic cellar. In red, green and ivory.
$25, Sur la Table, 3901 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-656-0045, www.surlatable.com.
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The 23rd installment of the beer fest will take place Oct. 12 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.