by Mollee Francisco | Jun 1, 2026 | Gift Guides, People, Shops
Hanna Vanderloo launched her gift concierge business, Prezzie Gift Co., in Edina in November 2024, offering design-forward, curated gift options for individuals, businesses and events. How did you find out about the Business Women’s Circle (BWC)? I learned about BWC...
by Feroza Mehta | Jun 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Shops, Sports, Style
Eagle-eyed golfers may have noticed their favorite course’s logos popping up around town. It’s Heritage Gear’s latest foray into the world of luxury accessories. “Golf wasn’t so much an expansion for us as it was a natural alignment,” says vice president of sales for...
by Katie Tomsche | Jun 1, 2026 | Entertain, Noteworthy, Recipes
With Father’s Day on June 21, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch served at home. While egg bakes have long been a recipe staple, this Mediterranean Egg Bake offers an elevated take on a classic...
by Danielle Gallus | May 7, 2026 | Arts, Giving Back
DODs Days brings community, food and music together in St. Louis Park. DODs Days isn’t just another music festival—it is a space where fathers of children with Down syndrome can connect with each other. “This is our most ambitious fundraiser yet, and it’s all about...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Welcome to our travel and outdoor living issue. This month, we bring you the inspiring story of Edina’s Ellen Hunter Gans, who completed the Great World Race, also known as the 777. It’s seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days. Even more remarkable, she is...
by Laura Westlund | May 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Outdoors
Once spring finally arrives, it’s impossible to resist the desire to get outside and go for a walk. The paths at Centennial Lakes Park with new public art or the nature trails at Lake Cornelia and Bredesen Park are popular strolling destinations. But many other parks...
by Emily Gedde | May 1, 2026 | History, Interior Design
Greg Peterson reflects on his family’s decades-long stewardship of Peters Billiards. When Greg Peterson shares the story of his history with Peters Billiards & Home, he chuckles and says it started long before he owned the business. The story began in the woodshop...
by Emily Gedde | May 1, 2026 | Interior Design, Travel
A couple creates nostalgia on the water with a 44-foot vessel named Freya. Victoria Sass’s childhood is full of memories of a Volkswagen van making its way up the California coast. Her husband, Torben Rytt, has fond memories of growing up in Copenhagen and spending...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2026 | Shops, Style
An emerging designer blends art, beauty and modern flair. Jordan Carpenter has the enthusiasm of a young Christian Siriano. Except he hasn’t been on Project Runway. Yet. “I just sent in my application,” says Carpenter, a 27-year-old fashion designer whose collection...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2026 | Local Makers, Restaurants, Travel
On a sun-drenched street in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a seaside town on the French Riviera just outside of Saint-Tropez, sits Edina, a café that serves American brunch with a French twist. To owner Kinga Chambriard, Edina is not just a place—it’s a philosophy. “What is...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2026 | Drinks, Restaurants
Fans of Netflix’s Bridgerton and the novels by Julia Quinn on which the show are based are in for a treat. Bridgerton Afternoon Tea returns to the Westin Edina Galleria April 10 through May 10. Step into an atmosphere of refined indulgence and classic traditions. Set...
by Maureen Millea Smith | May 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Jessica Francis Kane’s latest novel, Fonseca, recreates an episode from the life of the Booker Award-winning novelist Penelope Fitzgerald. In 1952, Penelope sailed on the Queen Mary from England to New York City with her 6-year-old son, Valpy. They then took a bus to...
by Emma Souza | May 1, 2026 | People, Sports, Travel
The Edina resident completed seven marathons on seven continents in only seven days. On a crisp Thursday morning, running shoes tread fresh footprints across the untouched snow of Antarctica. By Sunday night, bodies weave along the Bosporus Strait of Istanbul in the...
by Taylor Ellingson | May 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Recipes
This Grilled Chicken Shawarma brings bold, Middle Eastern–inspired flavor to the table with minimal effort and maximum reward. Marinated in a fragrant blend of warm spices, garlic, lemon and olive oil, the chicken grills up juicy and lightly charred, delivering layers...
by Avery Vrieze | May 1, 2026 | Entertain, Local Makers
When chef Gavin Kaysen was working at Café Boulud in New York City, he lived next door to a bakery serving crêpe cake. He knew that when he opened his own restaurant, these traditional crêpe cakes or mille crêpes (French for 1,000 crêpes) should be on the menu. The...
