We are fortunate to be surrounded by a culinary landscape that is as diverse as it is delicious. Edina boasts an array of wonderful restaurants,...
March 2024
Doogie McShank’s Is Par for the Pour
Golf-inspired canned cocktail blends flavor and fun. Doug deGrood has a keen sense of humor. The veteran advertising agency executive also knows his...
Hop Into Fun at Easter on the Plaza
Nolan Mains at 50th & France has slowly morphed into our city’s celebration station. Easter on the Plaza is a delightful springtime family...
Bee Enchanted
Breathtaking moment captured in the morning light. Sunsets and sunrises are so beautiful in Minnesota that Mark Bergeron grabbed his camera in hopes...
Vivront Is on the Cutting Edge
Full service knife shop offers sharpening, shopping and classes. Joseph Rueter grew up with an active imagination and always sought to understand...
Prizewinning and Thought Provoking
Last fall, one of my book clubs read Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver; it won one of two Pulitzer Prizes given for fiction in 2023. Damon...
Old Southern BBQ Is a Mouthwatering Success
Legacy of the Anderson family’s love of barbecue carries on to the third generation. James Anderson has been to New York City, but he’s never seen...
What Edina Coffee Roasters Is Brewing
Popular coffee cart evolves into charming neighborhood shop. It’s cliché, but Zach and Sara Zschernitz of Edina Coffee Roasters literally put the...
Festival, Food and Friendship Bring a Neighborhood Together
When she was a teenager in Toronto, Ghazaleh Dadres was always immersed in global cultures. “There is really a mosaic of cultures in Toronto, and...
New Wine Company Dry Wit Revolutionizes Refreshment
Local nonalcoholic wine company gains a foothold. There’s no doubt the right wine or cocktail complements a beautiful meal. The fragrance, the notes...
Niko Niko Boba: Something New To Sip
Locally owned Niko Niko Boba makes sippable treats for all to enjoy. A sip of a tasty drink or bite of a sweet treat has the power to make us smile,...
Beloved Edina Reads Writing Contest Returns
It’s that time of year again where local authors of poetry and prose dust off their pens, pencils and keyboards and write for the chance of prizes...
Ash Reshteh: Festive Persian Soup Recipe
Although Chaharshanbeh Suri happens after dark (and after dinner), Iranian Americans often supplement the traditional snacks—nuts and dried...
Bring the Outdoors in With a Terrarium
Warm days are around the corner, and many of us crave instant happy gratification. Sunny destinations of spring break aside, ignore any snow...
Discover Italy From The Comfort of Home
As our Minnesota winter drags on, how about an escape to Italy—without leaving the house? Esperienza was founded by Edina resident Anna Bonavita to...
Spring Into Action During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. As a gastroenterologist, I’m always eager to share information about how colorectal cancer screenings...
