Our Food issue inspires me to imagine my ideal day of dining in and around Edina, with newer favorites that have all opened since 2020. My day...
Restaurants
Cheers to Dry January and Beyond
Co-founders of Zero Proof Collective are changing the Twin Cities non-alcoholic beverage scene. Every year, millions of Americans and others...
Vegan Fast-Food?
Yes, It’s a Thing. Across society, it’s becoming increasingly popular to cut down on the intake of animal protein—whether because of moral...
Steeped in Tradition
Dig into the ritual and history of afternoon tea. As a lifelong anglophile, I find the goings-on of the British royals so interesting. (The...
Get a Taste of Lousiana at Edina’s Newest Restaurant
Creole etouffee. Bleu crab beignets. Fried catfish with chili vinaigrette. That’s just a sneak peek of the Cajun-inspired fare served at Mr. Paul’s...
Let the Good Times Roll
Much anticipated Mr. Paul’s Supper Club opens in Edina. Cajun inspired Mr. Paul’s Supper Club wants to show Edina a good time. Located in the...
A Clean Start
Former Chicagoan Sherri Fink moves to Edina to Open Minnesota’s first Clean Juice Store. With the holiday season fast approaching, big meals and...
Southdale Expands Dining Options
Yumi Sushi and Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Café welcome local diners. A pioneer for the retail industry since its conception in 1956, Southdale...
Taste Travels
Experience globally inspired foods right here in Edina. Last year’s COVID restrictions had us yearning for a return to our much-loved restaurant...
Super Food Savvy
Tips for eating smart when dining out. Super foods have made their way into our dietary lexicon. Although no specific food is likely a silver bullet...
Elevate Your Food Experience
Local restauranteur wants to nourish your body and mind. Anne Spaeth, owner of The Lynhall, senses our collective fatigue with the crises of 2020...
Heated Domes Give Shoppers Safe Spots to Gather at 50th & France
Heated domes provide shoppers and diners at 50th and France a unique holiday experience. *As this story went to press, Minnesota was in the midst a...
Tacos, Tequila and ‘Happy Accidents’: Inside Pajarito Edina
The chefs at Edina’s Pajarito take risks—and they pay off. When Stephan Hesse and Tyge Nelson, co-owners and chefs at Pajarito, opened their second...
The Best Bakeries in Edina
Satisfy your sweet tooth at one of Edina’s many bakeries. Everyone has room for dessert. Whether it’s a fruit-filled treat or a delectable sweet...
The Best Summer Sandwiches and Drinks in Edina
What’s better than a burger and a brew? A flaky Minnesotan fish and a glass of something smooth? A few of Edina’s best food finalists share their...
Get the Scoop on 2 Local Malt Shops
Snuffy’s Malt Shop and Convention Grill have been serving up malted goodness for generations. Snuffy’s first opened its doors in the Cleveland...
The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities
Take a sip of some of the bloody marys in Edina and beyond. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over here—for years, this veggie...
Raag Progressive Indian Cuisine Fuses Modernity with Authenticity
New Indian restaurant fuses modernity with authenticity. I first saw pani puri in High Street Phoenix, a swanky mall in the Lower Parel district of...
Minneapolis Favorite Rustica Bakery Comes to Southdale
Acclaimed Twin Cities bakery and café comes to Southdale Center. Rustica Bakery is a welcome addition to Southdale Center. Clearly, retail trends...
It’s Cranberry Season—Try These Crantastic Local Bites
Many Edina venues have cranberries on their menus in unique, delicious ways. From Massachusetts to Wisconsin, cranberries are cultivated and...
