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SEPTEMBER 2021 “There is this beautiful history there, I love it and I hope to grow within that,” Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Café owner Juell Roberts says about moving the restaurant to Southdale Center in Edina.

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IN EVERY ISSUE

Editor’s Letter 6 Noteworthy 9 On the Town 37 Gallery 40 Tastemakers 42 Last Glance 48 DEPARTMENTS Wellness 14

Crushing It Concord neighborhood group gathers for supportive fitness.

Travel 16

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Percolating Passion Local couple launches a coffee roasting business.

Art & Culture 20

Return of the Arts Edina Art Center reopens for youth and adult classes.

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As we approach another Labor Day and bookend summer with a sort of “send off” celebration, it is not lost on me the amount of labor and innovation this community pours into the local economy to the benefit of so many.

In this issue, we spotlight burgeoning businesses like Edina Coffee Roasters and the continued efforts to re-envision local gathering spaces like Southdale Center with new and evolving dining establishments including Yumi Sushi and Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Café, page 42.

Others have labored to create art and make art creation accessible to the local community. On page 20 we chat with Edina Art Center general manager Susan Tarnowski about the reopening of the Edina Art Center after its long COVIDcautious closure.

We also spotlight the fall harvest labor of one of Edina Magazine’s previous art department directors Emily Bretzel. You’ll surely enjoy reading about her adventures in exploring everything from growing a garden to raising chickens and harvesting honey on page 22. She also shares a yummy recipe for oven-roasted heirloom tomatoes.

We know you work hard to provide for your family, grow your businesses and make positive contributions to our community. We celebrate all local laborers.

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THE HEALING HAND OF COMMUNITY Remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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IT’ S HA RD TO BEL I EV E T HAT two decades have passed since the tragic events of 9/11. Each year, many pause on September 11th to honor and remember lives lost. Now, as we approach the 20th anniversary, some local organizations are working to preserve the memory of Americans who lost their lives or worked to save lives on that fateful day.

For the past 20 years, a Minnesota 9 11 Tribute has memorialized victims of the 9/11 attacks and their families. This year planned events at nearby Lake Harriet include a walk with firefighters at 4 p.m. starting at the Lake Harriet Bandshell and continuing around the lake.

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Paul Mooty at the White House Made in America Showcase.

Paul Mooty joined the Rotary Club of Edina in 1999. He’s served on the board of directors for the Edina Community Foundation (2011-2019), Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Edina Chamber of Commerce. He’s served on the City of Edina Transportation Commission, was former representative Ron Erhardt’s campaign treasurer and has volunteered as a youth soccer coach for his kids’ teams.

Through Rotary, Mooty participated in the club’s service to Moses, a young boy from Nairobi, who Rotarians flew to the U.S. to fix his strabismus (crossed eyes). Rotarians and other Edina residents chipped in funds or donated services to cover airfare, hospital costs, dental work and translators. Six months later, Mooty spearheaded a fundraising effort to fund Moses’ education through high school.

Closer to home, Mooty’s dedication to community extends all the way to Faribault, Minn. where he purchased the

Faribault Woolen Mill about 10 years ago.

Founded in 1865, the best-known business in town had closed. Mooty saw value in the brand, but more so, felt compelled to be a steward of a business that employed generations of local families. And, when the White House phoned in 2017 to ask Mooty to take part in a Made in America Showcase, his recollections aren’t focused on the honor of getting that call or the excitement over seeing the White House.

His favorite moment was asking a 63-year employee Mary Boudreau to accompany him on the trip. (It was only her second time on an airplane.)

Of note, on Mooty’s way into the White House, a secret service staffer, and Wayzata High School graduate, grinned at Mooty’s driver’s license, and said, “I see you’re a cake eater,” of whom we in Edina couldn’t be prouder.

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Readers of Elly Griffiths’ The Stranger Diaries will be thrilled to learn that she has written another standalone mystery, The Postscript Murders. When 90-year-old Peggy Smith is found dead in her Shoreham-bySea apartment, no one suspects foul play. However, when her caregiver Natalka Kolisnyk cleans out the apartment and finds a business card that reads, “Mrs. M. Smith – Murder Consultant,” and shelves of murder mysteries with acknowledgments to Peggy Smith, she begins to wonder how this elderly woman actually died. Natalka joins forces with Benedict Cole, a former monk turned coffee shop owner, and Edwin Fitzgerald, a retired BBC producer. Both men were friends of Peggy’s and were startled by her unexpected death. Natalka also takes her suspicions to Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur. D.S. Kaur is intrigued by Natalka’s theories, but skeptical.

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2. Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

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6. Add shredded apples and mix to combine.

7. Scoop dough into 2 Tbsp. size balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet, about two inches apart and flatten slightly.

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Hollie Blanchard says, “This mixed media painting had me thinking back to family excursions to the North Shore where endless hours were spent searching for coveted agates along Lake Superior. Road maps, playing the alphabet game and breathtaking autumn leaves bookmarked by the brilliant blue skies of September.” Artist Colee Recke says, “We are not separate from nature. Each stone we see is a collection of stories, of places, of pieces of life. These two stones are a reflection of how we carry the story of the earth’s diversity in our cells, our body and our hearts.” Happy agate hunting!

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Crush It Concord neighborhood group gathers for supportive fitness.

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WHEN GYMS WERE FORCED TO CLOSE during last year’s pandemic lockdowns, workout routines were disrupted, leaving many unsure about how best to continue their healthy, active lifestyles. Improvising, given the circumstances, several Concord community members, who named themselves the Crushers, opted for their heaviest soup cans and the great outdoors to get their fitness fix. Socially distant gatherings at St. John’s Park became part of this group’s regular fitness plan. “For me, it was a nice

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way for me to get what I wasn’t getting anymore,” crusher Terri Joski-Lang says.

“I like the sense of community and it motivates me more to be a part of a group.”

What started as a way to get a good workout in, turned into a community of over 60 women determined to crush their fitness goals. Meeting outdoors three mornings a week—Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays—the group follows workout routines conceptualized and led by Mary Weidner, a certified personal trainer, Life Time run coach and former F45 coach.

“I’m having a lot of fun and it is my regular workout too, so it gets me out there and I love to be outside. I am happier when I’m outside,” Weidner says. “Especially in Minnesota, but you can’t take that [good weather] for granted.” Meeting at local parks, the group finds ways to work out rain, snow or shine. Though the weather does not always work in their favor, they improvise. If it’s raining, they will meet at the Rosalind Park Pavilion and work out under the covered picnic area. And in the winter, they found that Pamela Park fre-

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“We are not shut inside and we are outside living a healthy life,” Weidner says. The only weather exception was if it is less than 10 degrees outside; then they resort to a Facebook live stream.

Graduating from soup cans to real weights, the group now uses a variety of different equipment such as resistance bands, yoga mats and dumbbells. Providing variety with each workout, Weidner develops fullbody workouts to target core muscle groups and help build strength.

“There is enough variety that every class is different, and she challenges me to do things that I would not otherwise make myself do,” Joski-Lang says.

In an effort to keep the workouts fun and engaging, Weidner incorporates seasonal themes and implements fitness challenges to spice up the routines. Using holidays to her advantage, she created an Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) workout where participants would change their movements every minute, developed a stars and stripes workout consisting of either 13 or 50 reps for Flag Day and even hid the workouts in plastic eggs for members to pick at random at Easter. In addition, Weidner encourages the group to partake in monthly challenges (i.e., steps, squats, planks or Edina Park visits) to boost momentum and encourage consistency.

“I am just happy to be a part of it, they are inspiring me, just as much as I hope I am inspiring them,” Weidner says.

Though the group started in the Concord neighborhood, the Crushers welcome anyone in the Edina community who wants to stay active.

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SARA DUFFY IS A TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST and owner of SRD International, a luxury travel concierge business with offices in Minnesota and California. Most of her work in Los Angeles involves celebrities and CEOs, people she says tend to take travel for granted, whereas her Minnesota clients have a greater appreciation for travel.

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er audience through a new television show called Trip of a Lifetime.

Duffy’s appetite for travel began when she was in high school. She grew up in St. Cloud, Minn., and took her first “trip of a lifetime” to Europe to perform in a high school choral concert. “I was amazed at how others lived their lives,” says Duffy. “I, like many Americans, tended to think others live like us. But travel helps us appreciate home more.

That’s when travel became my passion and later, my profession.”

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Duffy’s move to California where she became a receptionist for a Los Angeles travel agency, gained advanced training in Dallas and at a Beverly Hills agency which led her to a role in executive travel for Paramount Studios. She launched her own travel business in 1995 that would later include a concierge service to accommodate unique requests like visits to shops that were closed in advance or helicoptering people to wineries, etc. Her work led to a Bravo TV reality-based show called First Class All the Way which aired in 2008 but only

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for one season. A financial crisis paired with the network’s desire for Duffy to behave more like a celebrity housewife made the show a turnoff for viewers as well as Duffy. “With an economy going down, nobody wanted to hear me talk about a suite that only costs $13,000 euros a night,” says Duffy.

She continued to work in entertainment, coordinating publicity travel and studio press junkets, and says, “It was fun but exhausting,” so she returned to individual travel because she still appreciates the joy it gives to people. Post-COVID, Duffy hopes to help ease the reluctance some would-be travelers might have about getting back out there. She’s also excited to make another television show, one more suited to her vision.

“I had this idea 10 years ago,” says Duffy. “So, when a producer friend called and asked if I wanted to do another TV show, I said, ‘no tone-deaf lifestyle of the rich and famous.’ There is only one show I want to do, mine, called Trip of a Lifetime.” Duffy’s long dreamed of the show would focus on people who’ve experienced challenges in life; “frontline workers, teachers, a couple who’ve missed out on a honeymoon or grandparents longing to reunite with grandchildren, and send them on a five-star vacation. In the end, we’ll ask how travel helped them or improved their quality of life,” she says.

Duffy got a call back within 24 hours with a green light and began shooting the pilot episode this past summer. The plan is for the show to air this fall or winter. “Travel brought me joy when I didn’t have a lot of joy in my life,” says Duffy. “I know there are a lot of people hurting out there, people who’ve been isolated and without joy. Mental health is tied to our experiences and travel is just part destination; it’s also part psychology, looking for a feeling or emotion.

I want to give people that, which is why most of my clients have been with me for so long because I try to get to the heart of what they’re looking for.”

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FOR SOME PEOPLE, THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than starting the morning with a steaming cup of coffee.

The first sip of the day seems to wake up the mind and body; you could even say it warms the soul. Depending on whom you ask, coffee is so much more than just a brewed drink, it’s a culture, art and passion that brings people together from all walks of life. The way that coffee brings

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people together is part of the reason why Sara and Zach Zschernitz wanted their own coffee roasting business.

For over 15 years, coffee has always been part of the Zschernitz’s lives.

Going back to when they were in college, the two have always worked in coffee shops and small businesses. Zach says he and Sara loved how coffee brought people together and encouraged rela-

tionship building. “We used to go to coffee shops in college and we saw how it brought us together and encouraged our relationship,” Zach says. It’s always been their dream to start their own coffee business, but it seemed like the timing was never right. When COVID-19 hit, it gave them time to focus on figuring out the best approach to getting their dream off the ground. “We decided to see how

far we could take it and when it stopped, we’d stop, but it never did and so we just kept on,” Sara says.

By holding onto their dream, the Zschernitzs gained access to a roaster in January and launched their online business in February, working with businesses and organizations for wholesale coffee needs and also providing a coffee cart for events. Sara says the online business functions well for the post-pandemic era to maintain a good connection over products not having to think about the “brick-and-mortar” right away. Although the pandemic was a setback for everyone, Sara and Zach saw that time as an opportunity to think about how they could help other businesses and give back to the community.

“As places are starting to open up and rebuild, the community they may have lost or become disconnected from, the coffee cart is so unique in its ability to help celebrate community connections being rebuilt through events,” Sara says.

The Zschernitz’s roast their coffee in St. Louis Park and source their coffee from importers Trobocca and Café Imports. Their coffee lineup is simple, focusing on three different blends, as well as a couple rotating single origins and a delicious decaf. For their blends, Sara and Zach sampled single-origin coffees to examine each of their flavor components and from there, the two built blends that highlight the individual flavors that pair well together. The two have three blends: light, medium, and dark roasts perfect for coffee aficionados who like to pick out individual flavors and also for people who just want a delicious coffee fix.

“We are all about meeting people wherever they’re at in their journey and using coffee to build community and connection however we can,” Zach says.

He and Sara have worked with local businesses in Edina like Base Camp and Douglas Flanders & Associates for community events and the Edina Farmers Market. Their coffee will also be featured at the Edina Fall into the Arts Festival on September 11–12.

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Return of the Arts Edina Art Center reopens for youth and adult classes.

THE ARTS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK this year at the Edina Art Center after being closed last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The pandemic posed many challenges for community members who enjoyed viewing exhibitions and taking art courses at the center. The facility provides a space for artistic explorations and creativity through art-making and instructionbased learning. As restrictions lessen and more people become vaccinated, the center has exciting reopening plans for its youth and adult members.

Susan Tarnowski, general manager at the Edina Art Center, says although the center would not reopen to the public just yet, it was for summer youth art and tech camps. Tarnowski says the gallery, gift shop and pottery classes will remain closed for now. “I am, however, excited about both the ability to offer classes now and the potential for a new Edina space for ceramics and other art forms in the future.” Tarnowski says.

Going into the fall, youth classes will be held inside the art center on one level, one class at a time so there are not too many people in the building at once.

The center will not require masks but will honor anyone’s desire to continue mask-wearing and will also continue to sanitize all areas of the building; “there will be an abundance of caution,” Tarnowski says. COVID safety precautions will continue for the rest of the year, but Tarnowski says the center will still be able to offer much more this fall than last year.

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JIM VANDERVELDE be two sessions of drawing classes for participants up to 17-years-old beginning in September through November.

Tarnowski says she’s excited about a couple of new instructors joining the center. A cartoonist taught cartooning in the workshop this past May and will again this fall for students 9 to 14. “I’ve seen the art by this instructor and it’s so much fun,” Tarnowski says. The center will offer cartooning classes in the fall and anime classes in the spring for older youth. The center also hired a professional puppeteer who studied the tradition of puppetry in Italy; that class will be for ages 7 to 12. These fun classes are just a few of the several youth classes the center has on offer this fall.

For adults, Tarnowski says an awardwinning instructor will teach a portrait drawing class and a watercolor landscape painting class. For one of the workshops, an acrylic pour class will be offered. Tarnowski says “[it’s] a wonderful way to create unique pieces of art, especially if you’re not particularly comfortable yet with brushes and pencils.” There’s also a floral designer who offers dry floral bouquet arrangement classes and will also offer a holiday floral bouquet class. Another popular class, that has been full since its start, is the abstract acrylics class; Tarnowski says this class will be offered again this fall.

Tarnowski says she is most excited for Speaking of Authors..., a monthly video recording of author interviews that will be streamed on YouTube and broadcasted on local television. This monthly video recording began this past March, and it will continue through March 2022. Most importantly, the mission of the center continues to be building a thriving community by appreciating art and culture in Edina. “As a city enterprise, we service residents, our goal is to be a service center community,” Tarnowski says. “I just so appreciate the opportunity to let people become involved in this again.”

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HOME GROWN “… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.”

“If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a 3,000-square-foot garden, I would have told you [that] you were crazy,” Emily Bretzel says. “When we bought our house, we were simply looking for a beautiful outdoor space. But, once we realized the potential for hobbies, we went for as many things as we could.”

Bees. Chickens. Cutting flowers. Fruit trees. Herbs. Maple trees (syrup). Vegetables. Bretzel and her husband, Ryan, are part of a growing crop of garden-to-table homeowners. “Gardening and backyard chickens are just hobbies for us that we jumped into and are learning as we go,” she says.

If her name seems familiar, for more than six years, Bretzel served as the senior managing art director for our community lifestyle magazine family. Today finds her family, including children Archer, 10; Laine, 7; and Vienna, 3, living on 6.5 acres in the “suburbrural” burg of Grant, just outside Stillwater.

It’s not unusual to find the children in the hen house, collecting daily eggs. “We started out with four hens and have added over the years,” Bretzel says. The current flock includes nine hens and one (surprise) rooster. “Some of my favorite breeds are buff orpingtons, speckled sussex and buff polish. We love the Easter eggers, too, for their beautiful blue/green eggs,” she says.

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OVEN ROASTED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES Thickly slice tomatoes, and lay them on paper towels to absorb some moisture. Spread slices out on a foil-lined pan, and brush or drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt. Add other herbs and/or spices as desired (garlic and basil are good choices).

Bake at 400° for about 30 minutes.

Tip: Eat as a side dish, on a sandwich or as meat topping or for savory pies. Freeze roasted tomatoes into smaller portions for later use.

Tip: Another variation of roasted tomatoes: Slice tomatoes into halves or chunks. Toss with roughlychopped onions and olive oil. Add salt, garlic and/or herbs. Bake on a pan.

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able testing site. About half of the space is devoted to pumpkins, which are given away to friends and family in the fall. They also grow beans, carrots, corn, herbs, peppers and tomatoes. “You name it, we have grown it,” she says.

Each year yields a slightly different garden plan. “We change what and how much we grow based on our eating preferences and what grows well in our soil/microclimate,” Bretzel says. While editing out produce makes sense (“We just can’t seem to grow broccoli.”), so does adding in some new items (“Because what’s the fun of just growing the same old?”).

In the past, they’ve tried amaranth, borage, glass gem corn and purple Vienna kohlrabi. This year?

Luffa gourds. “We are planning to add an orchard of similar size this year with fruit trees and bushes,” Bretzel says. “We also have a small children’s garden next to the playhouse, where we put plants with different textures and colors for the kids to explore.”

Cutting flowers can be especially satisfying for their obvious beauty and ability to attract pollinators.

“I’ve been adding more and more flowers and herbs to the garden because I love how much they attract pollinators and caterpillars, and I love looking at and cutting fresh flowers,” Bretzel says. “Zinnias and marigolds are my favorite easyto-grow flowers for cutting. This year, I’m adding dahlias, bachelor buttons and others to the mix.”

As long as we’re talking about pollinators, the Bretzels host up to three honey hives with different types of bees. “Bee colonies are complex and taking care of them requires lots of special equipment and consistent follow-up and education,” Bretzel says. “Our first year, we did not get any honey as we were growing our colonies. In other years, we’ve gotten 60 to 80 pounds of honey.”

Planning and planting are literally just the start. During growing season, the day begins with setting up the sprinkler or checking the plants.

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Plant, Grow, Harvest and Then What?

Come harvest time, a conundrum faced by most gardeners is what to do with the extras. Given the size of their garden, the Bretzels are bound to have “leftovers,” but very little goes to waste. While some items are consumed shortly after picking, and friends and family receive their fair shares of garden goodies, they turn to other ways to extend the usage.

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Bretzel’s sister Carrie Anderson is the designated family canner, which helps Bretzel preserve some of her vegetables.

There are other methods, too. “Freezing is by far the easiest way to preserve produce,” she says. As for onions, take a looky-loo in one of Bretzel’s closets, and you might find strands of braided onions.

Tip: I definitely recommend blanching beans and carrots before freezing. Some

veggies, like peppers and tomatoes, I just freeze without going through the blanching process.

and freeze pesto and tomato sauces too. I also puree pumpkins and squash, and freeze those for future use.

Tip: Spread veggies out on a

Tip: Rather than processing

cookie tray and freeze for an hour or two before sealing them in a bag, so they don’t freeze together.

tiny cherry tomatoes, freeze them whole on a baking sheet and keep them in a large baggie.

Tip: [Place basil] into a food processor with olive oil and freeze into cubes. Then, anytime I need basil for a recipe, I just grab a cube, and toss it in. You can make

Tip: You can freeze tomato sauce directly in glass canning jars. Just make sure to let the jars cool in the fridge first because glass could shatter.

as we probably should be, but things grow never-the-less,” Bretzel says.

“A lot of the time is spent pulling weeds. The harvest season is definitely a busy time. We have to make sure we have the time to not only harvest our vegetables, but to either prepare or preserve them. We get our kids involved in picking beans and tomatoes.”

The garden (and hive!)-to-table benefits of gardening are obvious, but there are other upshots, too.

“We talk with our kids about growing and what they like to eat, and they love that they can snack on any of the healthy foods that come directly from our garden,” Bretzel says. “The kids are fascinated with the process of growing plants. I think it’s really cool for them to have an appreciation and pride for growing their own food. It encourages us all to eat healthy foods, and we get satisfaction from knowing that we grew it ourselves.”

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul,” writes Alfred Austin (18351913), English poet and novelist.

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“Most people in the United States only wear about 20 percent of their wardrobes. That means that 80 percent of the clothes are languishing in their closet being unworn,” Nancy Dilts says. “That’s an enormous amount of waste.” Dilts, a personal wardrobe stylist, specializes in helping people become more sustainable in their shopping habits.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates that, in 2018 alone, there was 11.3 million tons of textiles sent to landfill from the U.S. alone. Not only are perfectly good clothes gathering dust in closets, but we’re also filling miles of landfills with materials that, in many cases, could have gotten more use.

Though fashion waste and “fast fashion,” mass-produced clothing sold at a lesser cost, is a worldwide issue, consumers and companies are beginning to learn how to create more eco-friendly practices—here are a few tips easily implemented into everyday life.

she often begins with a closet consultation, a great starting place for creating a more sustainable wardrobe. She suggests creating a foundation for a great closet from the quality pieces that people already have. “[People] will ultimately be buying less by making the clothes they already own work better for them,” she says.

Once a shopper makes use of what is already in their wardrobe, Dilts suggests that people “purge, donate what can be donated and consign what can be consigned.” Instead of hanging onto items that are outdated or do not fit correctly, give those pieces a second life. Consider collaborating with local consignment stores, selling online or donating to thrift shops rather than throwing garments away.

Shopping Second-hand

With a pared down closet, Dilts gives a bit of advice as clients head back into the shopping world: start second-hand. “Secondhand shopping is what I’m an advocate of because you’re keeping quality pieces in the use stream,” says Dilts.

Not only does shopping at thrift and consignment stores extend the life of clothing

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“The piece that’s most important is that people are actually wearing what they own,” Dilts says. When working with a new client,

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pieces, Dilts says that it can also be better for wallets in the long run. “You can afford to invest in those higher-quality pieces that you may not be able to afford in traditional retail. And they last longer than if you buy fast fashion or a lowerquality piece brand new,” she says.

Shopping at thrift stores is a hunt, but it’s also a great way to find hidden treasures. While it can be a challenge, Dilts has some tips for making the experience successful: Be patient, be persistent and know your style.

“You’re looking for the diamonds in the rough [while thrifting],” Dilts says.

“Don’t settle for a great deal. Even if it is a great deal, if it isn’t right, if it doesn’t fit you well, if it’s damaged, don’t settle. If it’s not right for you, you

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have to learn to let it go.”

Dilts most often visits consignment stores when shopping with clients because they offer a more curated selection, so it can be easier to find styles that are high quality and fashionable. At many consignment stores, shoppers can snag gently worn namebrands at a more convenient price.

Many also appreciate the high level of sustainability that a consignment shop provides. “Consignment is a closed loop,” Dilts says. “The consignor is a local person, the shop owner is a local retailer, the person buying it is local and [clothing is] being reused.” While thrift stores often see mass donations and end up sending textiles to landfill, consignment shops “extend the life of a garment in a more reliable way.”

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CON SI DER I N G CA PSULE WA R DR OB ES

A capsule wardrobe is one way that people look to solve the problem of unused clothing.

It restructures one’s closet to minimize the amount of clothes owned and maximize the frequency of using each piece. It involves having a set number of items to have and knowing how to style them in various ways and wear them more often. Many who are interested in capsule wardrobes will use a stylist or follow a guide, like Courtney Carver’s Project 333, which suggests 33 items for every 3-month season.

Nu Look Consignment is experienced in consigning and pricing designer items for the whole family. 4956 Penn Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.925.0806; nulookconsignment.com Down the Rabbit Hole stocks luxury designer fashion, many with original tags still on, along with vintage items. 17516 Minnetonka Blvd. #2, Minnetonka; 952.474.3886; downtherabbitholemn.com Turnstyle is a national consignment company with various Twin Cities locations.

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Shopping New and Ethically

“If we don’t have success [at consignment stores], I really encourage people to shop ethically as best they can if they do buy new,” Dilts says.

Shopping ethically often means understanding where garments come from, how they are made and how long they will last. Look for companies that utilize recycled materials, focus on timeless styles or have a dedication to responsible factory and employment practices.

And opting out of fast fashion for an eco-friendlier wardrobe doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or sticking to just the basics. Though it can be tempting to grab the newest trends from the closest chain store, there are other ways to show personal style

While capsule wardrobes aren’t always practical for everyone, they can be used as a way to ease styling for certain occasions.

“Oftentimes, it’s for a specific something, so it’s creating a capsule wardrobe for traveling or a work capsule wardrobe, so it makes daily dressing easier,” Dilts says. “Some people are really wanting to embrace minimalism, so it’s helping them to figure out what pieces they already own work really well and then building out from there.”

without sacrificing sustainability.

“Invest in high-quality, enduring, classic pieces,” Dilts says. “For those trends, focus on them being accessories and things that are more interchangeable.” She also recommends looking for trends that will stay relevant for longer. “If you’re not going to wear it 30 times, don’t buy it.”

If you can’t find the pieces you’re looking for at thrift or second-hand stores, consider opting for local boutiques and designers that value sus-

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FALL INTO THE ARTS Local art supports community resources.

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of beautiful things, the 17th annual Edina Fall into the Arts Festival brings together all lovers of the arts for a spectacular start to a new season.

Highlighting the rich culture and talent of many local artists, the festival will feature 135 exhibitors, food vendors and sponsors. With participants from a variety of backgrounds, from emerging artists to returning local favorites. This event is a great way to immerse yourself in the creativity of the beautifully diverse and unique arts community. There will also be a range of different forms of art from woodwork, photography, jewelry, painting and more. With this kind of unique variety there is truly something for everybody.

Set in the tranquil gardens of Centennial Lakes Park, it is worth the visit just to share in the surrounding beauty of both the art and nature. It is also worth noting the festival benefits the Edina Crime Prevention Fund which for over 45 years has been an important community organization. Funding helps ensure that Edina stays welcoming and safe for everyone. With great art, food and proceeds going to a good cause, it’s a perfect way to spend a weekend.

September 11–12 at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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1–6 A Beautiful Collection: Prince’s Custom Shoes

Join other moms for this four-part series that focuses on understanding the physiology of mindfulness, learning mindfulness skills and improving overall self-care to increase your enjoyment of being a mother. Free. Mindful Families, 7400 Metro

Blvd. Suite 440; 952.926.2229; ammaparenting.com

LO CAL EVEN TS

8–12 Mobile Discovery Center The Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center is coming to Southdale Center to bring you a highly interactive experience with technology that’s fun for the entire family.

Don’t miss out on this unprecedented exhibit featuring multi-sensory experiences that brings water to life! All

ages. Free. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 10 Southdale Center; simon.com/mall/southdale-center

11–12 Fall Into The Arts Festival Edina Fall into the Arts Festival is a benefit for the Edina Crime Prevention Fund. Artists will display their artwork along the walkways of the park. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Centennial

Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.; 952.833.9589; edinafallintothearts.com

14 Free Kitchen Party: Super Soups Nothing keeps you warm on brisk nights quite like homemade soup.

ages. Guided tours of Paisley Park, including exhibit access, $45–$160. Paisley Park, 7810 Audubon Road, Chanhassen; 952.495.6750; paisleypark.com

1–5 American Pottery Festival Guest ceramic artists from across the country will illuminate and celebrate the honor in the millions of ways to be and live and create in the U.S. Northern

Clay Center, 2424 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.8007; northernclaycenter.org

9–12 Glass Pumpkin Patch Marvel at the gorgeous works of eight award-winning glass artists!

Professional artists will present 2,000 glass pumpkins, demonstrate their glass blowing and teach small glass work classes. All ages. Free for

members and children under 15, $15 for nonmembers. September 9 noon– 4 p.m., September 10–11 10 a.m.–5 p.m., September 12 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska; 612.624.2200; arb.umn.edu

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See more than 300 pairs of Prince’s custom shoes, including heeled boots, roller skates and platform sneakers celebrating Prince’s innovative style and impact on modern fashion. All

2pm – 5pm Open House & Canine Wellness Fair Live music by Shane Martin Free!

Party at the Pond 4pm – 9pm Outdoor concert with Nashville star Jeff Dayton to Benefit Top Dog Foundation Ticket Donation $28 VIP Ticket Donation $160 - includes Hors d’ oeuvres with Jeff Je Dayton, Cocktails & Concert

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PERFORMANCES ON THE PLAZA Local performers provided summer weekend entertainment for visitors of Nolan Mains plaza in the 50th and France Business District. Watch for many more upcoming family friendly events in this wonderful new space near lots of local shopping and dining.

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Southdale Expands Dining Options YUMI SUSHI AND PEOPLES ORGANIC COFFEE AND WINE CAFÉ WELCOME LOCAL DINERS.

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A pioneer for the retail industry since its conception in 1956, Southdale Center redefined American shopping as the nation’s first enclosed, climatecontrolled shopping complex. Continuing to reinvent itself to address the full spectrum of consumers’ evolving needs, Southdale has undergone many changes in the past 10 years to shift its focus from “pure retail to mixed-use lifestyle,” says Judy Tullius, the mall manager for Southdale Center.

Despite setbacks brought about by a global pandemic, Southdale Center’s growth gained momentum. Most recently, the center has focused on adding unique grab-and-go and sit-down dining options to the mix including Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Café and Yumi Sushi.

“We are striving to be more than a place to shop, but a place where the community enjoys themselves, where people gather to spend time together and come out for special experiences,” Tullius says.

“The new restaurants we continue to add are a large part of our plan.”

PEOPLES ORGANIC COFFEE AND WINE CAFÉ

Celebrating the simplicity of fresh, nutritious food, Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Café is a destination for healthy menu options at affordable prices. With a southern French café flare, this day-tonight restaurant is home to a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.

“At the time of starting the brand, organic food and healthy greens was not a regular option so we started this as a way to make it more available to everyone at a cost affordable price,” Peoples Organic owner Juell Roberts says. “We started with nutritious, fulfilling menu items that everyone will like.”

After 11 years at its flagship location in the Galleria, the restaurant recently switched venues to Southdale Center to enhance its customer experience. The new space features an event space, inrestaurant bathrooms (the former location used the public restrooms inside the Galleria) and garage doors that open up to a larger patio.

Excited to join the Southdale family Roberts says, “There is this beautiful history there, I love it and I hope to grow within that.”

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MENU SUGGESTIONS

Café Drinks Caramel sea salt latte A rich sweet and salty twist on a classic latte, perfect for a morning pick-me-up.

Appetizers Earth Wings A healthy twist on a finger-food favorite.

Fried cauliflower tossed in a special glutenfree and vegan-friendly barbeque sauce.

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Rosemary Potato Flatbread Perfect as an entrée or for sharing this flatbread features sour cream, onions cheddar cheese and chives. For an elevated twist and a boost of protein, Robert suggests adding an egg to transform it into a breakfast flatbread.

Entrées Buddha Salad Steamed brown rice, kale, radish, cucumber, roasted tomatoes, scallions, sprouts, house-made guacamole, kalamata olives, house-made hummus, toasted sunflower seeds, harissa (hot chili pepper paste) with lemon-herb vinaigrette. “It’s a healthy, nutritious, full-flavored, delicious salad,” Robert says.

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Grilled Salmon Wild-caught salmon marinated in ginger, orange and sesame oil accompanied with sauteed seasonal veggies and served on a bed of steamed organic brown rice.

Peoples Bison Burger Local bison, nitrate-free bacon, local cheddar, pickles roasted tomatoes, organic romaine, aioli, 100 percent sprouted organic wheat bun.

Location: Next to Juut Salon on the 69th Street side of the Center by entrance 16.

YUMI SUSHI

Aaron Switz, co-owner of Z&H Hospitality LLC, which owns and operates Yumi Sushi, says the restaurant focuses on Japanese cuisine, bringing a unique element to the Edina culinary scene through its specialties in sushi, nigiri (thinly sliced raw fish over vinegared rice) and sashimi (thinly sliced raw meat). Though fresh fish is at its core, the menu also features fried rice, tempura,

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stir fry, noodle dishes and unique cocktails made with rare Japanese whiskeys.

As Yumi’s third location (in addition to Excelsior and St. Paul), Switz says that he is excited to be a part of the Southdale transformation. “This area of town is central and has a super great growth profile, and we are super pumped to be here.”

MENU SUGGESTIONS

Yumi Rolls Marianne Roll Ten pieces of snow crab, shrimp tempura, jalapeños, cilantro, avocado and tempura flakes wrapped in soy paper and garnished with honeymoon sauce and eel sauce.

Honeymoon Roll Ten pieces of spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, snow crab, avocado and cucumber wrapped in soy paper and topped with Yumi’s signature honeymoon sauce.

Appetizers Crispy Rice Tuna Spicy tuna on a bed of seasoned crispy rice with soy sauce and topped with red tobiko eggs (“flying fish roe,” similar to caviar with a slightly smoky and salty taste) and jalapeños.

“I don’t think there is anyone else in the Twin Cities that has something like it,” Switz says.

Rock Shrimp Tempura Crispy rock shrimp (the texture and taste of these warm deep-water shrimp are comparable to lobster) served on a bed of mixed greens, drizzled in rock shrimp tempura sauce and garnished with fresh scallions. “It’s fun, tasty and different,” Switz says.

Salmon Carpaccio Seven pieces of salmon with fresh scallions, Japanese mayo, bonito flakes (dried bonito fish) and masago (fish eggs) in a tangy ponzu sauce.

Location: Next to LifeTime Work on the 66th Street side of the Center.

Marianne Roll from Yumi Sushi

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Fast forward to today and Spiess notes how OffiCenters’ quality and affordable services have evolved to be intentionally designed for the modern workforce.

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LAST GLANCE FIRST PLACE Plants & Animals

Images of Edina Annual photo contest spotlights local talent. the image more energy than a static photo of the animal standing still. Though I got some photographs of the egret standing nicely, the moment just before it took flight was more interesting and forces the viewer to feel the anticipation a bit more and think about where the bird is off to, thus creating more of a story.

Where was the photo taken?

What’s your favorite thing about this image?

At Wood Lake Nature Center just across the Richfield city line.

What inspired the shot?

While photographing wildlife, I always like to wait for some kind of action to give

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The detail in the feathers. With egrets being white, it’s often difficult to get the detail without blowing out the feathers all together. Adjusting the exposure to make the entire scene darker keeps the

detail in the bird and really makes it pop against a darker background. I also love the turtles next to its feet!

How does this photo reflect your feelings about living in Edina?

I love the sheer number of parks within the community. Each offers something different, but there is always something new to explore. I love that I don’t have to go far to see wildlife. Just this past spring while walking my dog two blocks from my house, I was able to watch an otter jump out of the pond to steal a fish from a bald eagle. Too bad I didn’t have my camera with me that day!

PHOTO: LISA ASP

W E R EGULA RLY FE AT U R E photo submissions from our Images of Edina photo contest in the pages of Edina Magazine and online. This month, we asked Lisa Asp of Tangerine House of Design to tell us about her 2020 awardwinning photograph titled About to Take Flight.

Thank you to Edina residents and Edina Magazine readers who voted us Edina’s Best Builder and Best Remodeler for 2021.

We appreciate this great honor!

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