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DEPARTMENTS 14 — A Clean Start Minnesota transplant opens a juice bar in Edina.

16 — Soar to a Cure Local nonprofit funds breakthroughs in biomedical cancer research.

18 — Pandemic Problem Solving Past year exposes academic needs.

FEATURES 20 — Let’s Talk Turkey Dig in to some turkey trivia this Thanksgiving.

28 — Let The Good Times Roll Much anticipated Mr. Paul’s Supper Club opens in Edina.

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IN E VERY ISSUE 6 — Editor’s Letter 9 — Noteworthy 36 — On the Town 42 — Gallery 48 — Last Glance

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ood! As nourishment, as a communal experience and as a celebration … when done right, food feeds more than our bodies. It can feed our love of community and our appreciation for artistry and serve as an economic engine for our agriculture and hospitality industries. For example, in this food-themed issue, we explore a bit of Minnesota’s impressive turkey farming— how much turkey do Americans actually eat and how exactly does it make its way to our dining tables? We’re “talking turkey” on page 20.

We also go behind the scenes of Edina’s newest eatery, Mr. Paul’s Supper Club, in my interview with chef Tommy Begnaud. He spills all the Cajun beans about how he got into the industry and what inspired him to pursue his passion for a New Orleans style supper club right here in Edina. It’s the risk-takers and deal-makers that bring us all the great dining spots around town, and Mr. Paul’s is no exception. In fact, it raises the bar as a destination meant to be a celebration of everything that makes going out to eat fun and memorable.

You’ll be talking about Mr. Paul’s, the food you ate and the fun you had, and you’ll be heading back there over and over again, because it’s created to give diners a different experience each and every time.

Food is also a way for people to show they care, and as always in Edina, residents are constantly dreaming up new ways to care for others. In our Tastemakers feature on page 44, you’ll read about a nonprofit geared specifically toward sharing meals with those who could use a little pick-me-up.

So dig in to this terrific issue, savor the local stories and relish knowing that you live in such a vibrant community where good food and good people are all around.

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NOTEWORTHY local tips, tidbits & insights

For Your Collection: local art inspiration from The Art Girls “I love the sunrises that occur in the winter months of our state,” says Hollie Blanchard of The Art Girls. “There is nothing more energizing to the soul than bearing witness to the vivid shades of red, pink and purple to name only a few colors that light up the horizon. Emergence by Minneapolis artist Gena Cohen takes me to those mornings of color therapy. Cohen uses a mix of elements within her paintings, but the grand finale is the oil, which achieves her signature vivid colors. As we enter a new season of colder temps, there is always original artwork to add warmth to your days.”

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Heritage of Edina

The conglomeration of metal shapes on the north lawn of the Edina Library on Grandview Avenue is more than a decorative copper sculpture—it’s the history of Edina. The long textured bars that twist vertically are paths through this area made by its first inhabitants; these Native American trails are now Valley View Road and Vernon Avenue.

Minnehaha Creek and Nine Mile Creek are also featured. The three round plates arranged

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together in the back are a shamrock, symbolizing Edina’s early Irish residents. Thistle, an emblem of Scotland, represents the town’s Scottish immigrants.

Near the base of the sculpture is a half-circular disk—a millstone from Edina Mill, one of the first mills in Hennepin County located nearby at Browndale Avenue and 50th Street.

Katherine Nash (1910–1982) created Heritage of Edina in 1968. It is part of Hennepin County Library’s art collection

and originally stood in the former Edina Library next to City Hall. Nash was a professor of sculpture at the University of Minnesota from 1961 until 1976 (the only female art professor at the university until 1974); and was recognized for her bronze casting and large abstract sculptures at a time when women were rarely welders or sculptors. She was the director of the university’s art museum and also taught at the Minnetonka Center for the

Arts near her home in Excelsior.

The Katherine E. Nash Gallery, now in the Regis Center for Art at the University of Minnesota, exhibits student and faculty art. We are fortunate to enjoy this sculpture by a prominent, innovative artist in the center of Edina—especially when the subject is our own city.

Contributed by Laura Westlund, a tour guide at the Weisman Art Museum and an Art Hound for Minnesota Public Radio.

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CITIZE N O F E DIN A

REPRESENTING EDINA’S INTERESTS Mary Brindle likes to be where stuff is happening, to have, “her fingers on the knobs and be a part of something,” she says. This drive is what led Brindle to say “Yes” when she was encouraged to run for city council (2009–2020). “Yes” to being the Edina Community Foundation’s parade committee chair in 2006 and 2007 and returning to serve as the entertainment chair in 2021.

“Yes” to being the 2021 chair of Camp Enterprise, a three-day entrepreneurship, leadership and business ethics camp for high school students. She is also a former Edina Community Foundation staff member.

Brindle has served on several boards and committees, including Edina Youth Task Force, Edina Public Health Commission, Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission and Edina Crime Prevention Fund, earning an individual service commendation in 2006 from the mayor’s office. She’s also been on the Southdale YMCA Board of Directors. A Rotarian since 1995 with the Edina Morningside Rotary, Brindle serves in several roles including club administrator.

Her influence doesn’t stop at city borders; she’s represented Edina’s interests on the airport’s noise oversight committee, the I-494 corridor commission and community action partnership of Hennepin County.

A band director by degree, Brindle’s love of music has led to other volunteer roles. She teaches the French horn, performs in the First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band and founded a performance group called the Wild Prairie Brass Choir, which was a community impact partner of the Edina Community Foundation from 2006–2020. Brindle and husband, Ralph, play alphorns, performing at Swiss Heritage Days and Oktoberfest in towns along the Mississippi River.

You’ve likely seen Brindle in the community, volunteering, playing a concert in a park, gardening or walking with Ralph and faithful companion Hondo.

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WELLNESS

A Clean Start WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON FAST APPROACHING, big meals and

many unhealthy treats will surely be consumed, making it hard to stick to a healthy diet. Fortunately, there is a new juice bar in town to offer some tasty yet healthy options.

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Minnesota from Chicago to open the first Clean Juice store in the state this fall and will offer a wide variety of all organic items, including cold-press juices, smoothies, avocado toast and more. All the juices are pressed in the store. There won’t be any cartons of store-bought juice found in the fridge. The main focus

of Clean Juice will be on the cold-press juices. “By doing a cold press instead of using heat, the juice keeps the nutrients for a few days,” Fink says. “If you use heat, all of those nutrients are practically gone in a half-hour or so.”

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change career paths and move north.

Two of her kids went to college at Bethel University and fell in love with the area. “They weren’t going to leave,” Fink says. “They kept begging and begging us to move up here.”

A Clean Juice store ended up opening in their neighborhood in Chicago, and Fink fell in love with it. Then in March, after 36 years of being a flight attendant, Fink was offered a retirement package, giving her the perfect opportunity to open her own Clean Juice store in Edina and to move closer to her kids.

Opening a Clean Juice store is more to Fink than a money-making opportunity.

She sees it as a chance to give back in her own way. “I want to work with my employees, especially my younger ones, to teach them how to have a good work ethic and to become great leaders,” Fink says. “It’s more than just selling juice.”

Clean Juice can be found off 50th and France. Customers are encouraged to download the Clean Juice app to place orders, and the store has a walk-up window where customers can simply pick up orders placed on the app. The store also features large windows in the prep area, so customers can watch the process of how their favorite items are made.

Clean Juice offers cleanse programs, which Fink says will be popular around and after the holidays, as it’s a good way to clear out some of the junk people may consume through some seasonal snacks.

Although this is the first Clean Juice in Minnesota, Fink says she has plans to open a couple more stores around the Twin Cities. “Clean Juice is my baby now,” Fink says. “I just love it.”

“My priorities in life have always been God, my family and my health,” she says. “This opportunity with Clean Juice has given me a chance to get closer to all three.”

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GIVING BACK

Soar to a Cure Local nonprofit aims to fund breakthroughs in biomedical cancer research.

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brilliant researchers with passionate community members, Soar Leadership Council is a group of young female professionals in the Twin Cities that strives to uplift emerging scientists on the verge of breakthrough solutions in cancer research. Established in 2017 as a branch of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), Soar began as a way to provide a source of progression for those who are at the same transitional points in their medical careers.

“It really is a great community,” CCRF development officer Lauren Brink says.

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peers in your same profession to come together toward a common goal.”

Consisting of three tiers of focus, CCRF (a nonprofit organization that contributes adequate funding to cancer research, sources education, raises awareness and provides quality-of-life programs to families experiencing cases of childhood cancer) allocates funding to emerging scientists, hard to treat diseases and survivorship. As a part of CCRF, Soar chose to establish an emerging scientist grant program to promote growth in young researchers and aid in the progression of biomedical research.

With an ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer, one mother of a pediatric

cancer survivor and Soar board member Amanda Sullivan says this isn’t possible until there is more focus on providing updated remedies. “There are long-term effects from treatments, which are oftentimes outdated drugs, but there has not been research to find better solutions,” Sullivan says. “So many of the causes [of cancer and treatment results] are unknown and that is a big reason why we need to direct research dollars there, so that we can create better outcomes for these kids.”

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changes for the benefit of the next generation. However, it takes a lot of funding to be able to actively practice and produce effective results. Through the support of Soar, scientists are granted anywhere from $50,000–$100,000 for their projects. “We act as a stepping stone for scientists working toward a breakthrough that may not otherwise see the light of day,” CCRF donor development and analytics manager Adri Viswanatha says.

In order to provide such large sums, Soar hosts a variety of social events, volunteering and fundraising opportunities to raise awareness and increase funding.

One of which was a collaboration with Wooden Hill Brewery in Edina this past summer to develop a specialized brew for local beverage connoisseurs. “Hops for a Cure,” an apricot wheat IPA, was created

by Wooden Hill Brewing, and a portion of the proceeds from the beer sales went to support the emerging scientist initiative.

Though raising money supports the ultimate goal, Viswanatha says the most rewarding aspect of hosting fundraisers is reaching new hearts. “The best part of these events is meeting those we have no prior connection to,” she says. “It shows what is important to someone about our mission.”

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Pandemic Problem Solving Past year exposes academic needs.

IT’S NO SECRET THAT THE COVID-

19 pandemic forced the world to adapt quickly, and one of those ways was how kids got their education. Shifts from inperson learning to distance and hybrid learning formats created some gaps in learning. That’s when two Edina moms, who were teachers, decided to step in and fill those gaps.

Kirsten Murphy and Callie Peterson founded WizEducators last year after seeing what their own children were lacking because of distance learning.

Through WizEducators, families can find an educator to meet with their students and essentially tutor them and help with distance learning in a more personal way. “There was a personal need for kids to have someone helping them and facilitating their learning that a computer just couldn’t provide,” Murphy says. “We were worried about our kids missing key foundational pieces because of distance learning.”

These educators aren’t your typical tutors. More often than not, they are actual teachers, and there are options for one-on-one work or students can be in groups. “Last year, I had my kid in a group of two to four students, and a teacher would come to our home to help them with distance learning,” Murphy says. “Being in a group like that helped them with their social skills they couldn’t get through a computer.”

If people aren’t comfortable with an educator coming into their home, there

Educators Kirsten Murphy and Callie Peterson (bottom right) tutor through summer camps and private sessions.

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are virtual options, or some groups choose to rent out a room in a public space, such as a church.

WizEducators continued its services throughout the summer and even offered a few academic summer camps.

Now that the world is getting back to “normal,” and schools are returning to in-person learning, WizEducators has turned into more of a traditional tutoring service, as educators are meeting with students after school instead of during school hours like they were during distance learning.

WizEducators recently partnered with Edina Give and Go and is currently working on a scholarship fund to make sure everyone can get the academic help he/ she needs. “We recognize help like this is a privilege,” Murphy says. “Our hope is that anyone can get these services, so their children don’t fall behind.”

Murphy and Peterson feel a big need to keep the WizEducators experience as personal as possible. “We want people to always be able to reach us instead of getting a corporate feel,” Murphy says. “We want to know the people in the community, and we want them to know us.”

Parents can find an educator for their students by going to wizeducators.com and looking through the list, but Murphy and Peterson both agree the best method is to reach out to them, either by giving them a call or by using the live chat feature on the website. “When parents reach out to us, we can suggest educators based on the family’s needs, schedules and so on,” Murphy says. “It can be a better experience for all.”

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L E T ’ S TA L K TURKEY: DIG IN ON SOME TURKEY TRIVIA THIS THANKSGIVING.

Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle is already planning this year’s Thanksgiving meal.

This annual celebratory feast serves as an expression of gratitude and helps us connect or reconnect with loved ones around a bountiful table of nostalgia-inducing dishes. And, at the center of most Thanksgiving banquets or buffets is most often a turkey. It’s said that this North American bird was hunted during the autumn of 1621, the year of America’s first Thanksgiving, and it’s been the most popular main dish ever since Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

It’s unsurprising that turkey is tops on American tables since the U.S. produces the most turkeys of any country in the world, followed

by Brazil and Germany. Americans consume approximately 46 million turkeys around Thanksgiving and consumed around five billion pounds of turkey in all of 2019. That’s 16

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pounds per person that year! Come closer to home and you’ll discover that Minnesota has the largest number of independent turkey farmers in the nation with over 600 turkey farms and stakeholders making Minnesota the turkey capital of the U.S. According to the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Minnesota turkey farmers raise between 40 and 42 million birds every year. The industry generates over $1 billion dollars in economic activity and provides more than 26,000 jobs in the state.

Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Sarah Anderson says of the 600 turkey farms in Minnesota, “Some are multi-generational families.

One farmer is a sixth generation turkey grower. Imagine that, growing turkeys since the civil war era.

Most are family operations with farmers, who live with their flocks.

This is not a hobby for them, but their livelihood,” and so they’re

dedicated to delivering high quality.

Quality continues with Minnesota’s three locally-owned operators, who bring the turkeys from farm to table. According to the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association’s website, “Jennie-O Turkey Store based in Willmar, Minn., allows consumers to trace their whole turkey back to the farm. Turkey Valley Farms is a grower-owned operation in Marshall, Minn., and is known for packaging as many as 100 private labels, as well as antibiotic-free and free-range birds, and Northern Pride in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a cooperative of independent turkey farmers, who, among other products, specialize in freerange, antibiotic-free and organic turkeys.” Anderson points out that there is U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) presence at each processing facility to ensure standards are met. (This monitoring could also be done by the

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state government so long as the consistent, stringent guidelines are met.) Did you know that it’s illegal to raise turkeys with added hormones? So, you need not worry about that even if you don’t purchase an organic bird.

For those who prefer to shop organic, Anderson says, “There are federal government USDA guidelines for organic certification for poultry and no farmer can just slap an ‘organic’ label on their product. When it comes to organic, feed is the big thing. Also, no hormones or steroids. No antibiotics is another big thing [for organic certification], although many farmers provide that.”

Want to go beyond organic and purchase a free-range turkey? According to Jayson Lusk, department head and distinguished professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, all turkeys are raised cage free, mostly in large open barns. But free-range turkey farming is also practiced in Minnesota. Anderson says, “You can take a fun trip with the family on a Saturday before Thanksgiving to visit a grower called Ferndale Market in Cannon Falls, and pick out your own free-range turkey ... Several processors also specialize in free range, antibiotic free turkeys. Most anything you prefer is available and grocery labels should [indicate what you’re getting] since it is regulated by the government.”

Another fun fact Anderson shared is that some grocers provide turkeys labeled with a QR code that lets consumers track which farm raised that particular bird. The QR code can also provide a bio about the farm family for a peek into who cared for that bird. “Some folks from the East Coast, contacted us about a bird they got from Minnesota,” says Anderson. “This is so great because it brings home

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S O U T H W E ST T U R K E Y E N C H I L A DAS Recommended recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers!

Makes: 7 Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 package soft taco sized flour tortillas of your choice 1 lb. cooked turkey, shredded 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 ears fresh corn, cut off cob or a 15 oz. can of corn 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 4 oz. fire roasted mild diced green chilis 24 oz. Lunds & Byerlys tomatillo verde salsa, divided in half 1 pint heavy whipping cream 13 oz. Lunds & Byerlys fresh pico de gallo 2 oz. queso fresco, crumbled 2 Tbsp. Mexican crema or sour cream For garnish: fresh cilantro Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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For the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded turkey, black beans, one ear of corn or half can of corn, green chilis, shredded pepper jack cheese and 12 oz. of tomatillo verde salsa.

Stir together until combined.

For the Tomatillo Cream: In a separate mixing bowl,

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combine together 12 oz. of tomatillo verde salsa and heavy whipping cream.

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a small amount of the tomatillo cream on the bottom of the pan.

Dip each tortilla into the tomatillo cream, and shake off excess. Fill with a generous amount of the filling. Roll tightly and place into the baking dish, making sure the tortilla end is on the bottom to prevent unrolling during the baking. Repeat until baking dish is full. Top with remaining tomatillo cream sauce.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake, uncovered for another 10 minutes or until filling reaches 165 degrees F. Spread crumbled queso fresco, pico de gallo and the remainder of the leftover corn on top of the enchiladas.

Drizzle with Mexican crema or sour cream and garnish with fresh sprigs of cilantro.

Recipe courtesy of Stacy Lesefky, FoodE Expert Lunds & Byerlys.

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different palate and she’s tried every type of turkey; toms versus hens, etc. Hens are typically smaller. Toms are raised to larger weight and are mostly used for deli meat. “But I’ve found that it all comes down to prep work,” says Anderson. “Make sure your bird is brined. I use the Alton Brown turkey brining recipe and have never had a bad turkey.”

(FYI: This writer has used the

Lunds & Byerlys bottled turkey brining seasoning blend with much success.)

How you cook the bird also matters. Because no matter how you cook it, overcooking makes for tougher meat. And, for food safety, be sure to get your turkey to 165 degrees F throughout. But enough talking turkey, let’s eat!

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the fact that the food you eat came from a farm and that your purchase is supporting a family farm.”

We asked Anderson if she thought organic or free-range turkeys tasted better. Or, for that matter, does a fresh versus a frozen turkey taste better? Or do smaller turkeys taste better than larger birds? Inquiring minds want to know!

She says everybody has a

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‍A male turkey is called a tom.

Toms take 18 weeks to reach maturity and weigh about 38 pounds.

Only tom turkeys gobble. ‍A female turkey is called a hen.

Hens take 14 weeks to reach maturity and weigh about 15 pounds.

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Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin had foil food packets containing roasted turkey and all the trimmings while dining on the moon.

Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey, not the bald eagle, to be the official United States bird.

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Turkeys have approximately 3,500 feathers at maturity.

The costume worn by Big Bird on Sesame Street is rumored to have been made of turkey feathers.

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Cajun inspired Mr. Paul’s Supper Club wants to show Edina a good time.

Located in the recently developed portion of Edina’s 50th and France business district known as Nolan Mains, this hot, new restaurant concept is inspired by chef Tommy Begnaud’s desire to provide guests, “a celebration of food, drinks, music, laughter, love, and most importantly, fun,” he says.

Begnaud is well-known on the local food scene, a former chef at trendy eateries like Butcher and the Boar,

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Coup d’état, Café Maude and Town Talk Diner. Mr. Paul’s is Begnaud’s first foray into restaurant ownership, along with a team of partners and colleagues, and is an exciting opportunity for him to combine his longtime dream with his Louisiana heritage and create a lively atmosphere that welcomes guests with the spirit and flavors of all things New Orleans.

The 7,000-square-foot restaurant features a large main bar and lounge, several uniquely designed seating

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areas arranged at various elevations, a smaller back bar for private occasions, a large outdoor patio and a restaurantwithin-a-restaurant side-door emporium called Mr. Paul’s Po’boys and Jams that’s home to a takeout counter and is also a place to enjoy festive slushies, candy machines and balloons! The entirety of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club’s eclectic and electric vibe is an homage to the restaurant’s namesake, Mr. Paul, Begnaud’s grandfather, who was, “world renowned in his own mind and had a larger-than-life personality. He was my inspiration for cooking since I was a kid,” Begnaud says.

According to Begnaud, Mr. Paul met his wife in Minnesota while visiting a friend that he’d met while serving our country in World War II. He married her and settled here for a time, but the marriage wouldn’t last, and Mr. Paul, ever the “duck out of water” in Minnesota, was drawn back to his large family and Louisiana roots, where Cajun culture centers on music and food. For Begnaud, who was born and raised in Minnesota, this meant regular road trip vacations to the southland. “We were a family with five boys and not much money,” Begnaud says. “So, we drove to visit grandpa in Louisiana. And every time, I fell more and more in love with the culture, where it seems everyone was always getting together, and my grandpa opened his doors once a week or more for some event. He would cook jambalaya or do a crawfish boil. There would be dancing into the wee hours. It was so great, always a party, and I was always drawn to that communal aspect, the smiles, the joy … being around that is so much a part of my being and who I am and what I want to bring to Mr. Paul’s Supper Club.”

Like many creative-minded entrepreneurs, it was an unexpected and winding journey that brought Begnaud toward his destiny of restauranteur.

He grew up across town in Woodbury and found a job he loved after high

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school working in construction. Then, when his friends came back to town on breaks from college, he wondered if he should get serious about getting a degree. But that could wait. Instead, he moved to Colorado to briefly live a bit of that mountain ski-bum life before moving back to Minnesota with intentions of matriculation. Except, when he returned, he was offered work in a family business building golf courses.

Begnaud says, “I was 22 or 23 years old and making good money. I bought a boat and a motorcycle. Finishing a degree became the furthest thing from my mind.” But, when his uncle and employer sold the business, Begnaud faced a decision—what did he really want to do?

“I wanted to open a restaurant,” says Begnaud. “I had a family member who was in the bar/restaurant business, and that seemed like a cool lifestyle.” He started trying to get investors to open a bar/restaurant, but relatives told him he didn’t know enough about it, that it’s not glamorous, not great hours, that when others are playing, you’re working, you’re always on your feet and it can be stressful. Ultimately, the advice was for him to go learn the business first. What they said, “Made me want it more,” says Begnaud, who enrolled in culinary school and “learned everything I could through a program for hospitality management … I thought the sky was the limit at any hotel in the world. Then, I got into a kitchen in 2007 at Town Talk Diner, and that changed my life immediately,” he says.

“I was drawn to it, how it runs, the culture, the stories of every server wanting to show people a good time.

I was hooked … I left the management program and decided to be a chef and restauranteur. I dove in headfirst and haven’t looked back. I worked up to 70 hours a week, and within two years, I became an executive chef.” Begnaud notes the interconnectedness of the Twin Cities restaurant scene and how

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DIVER SCALLOPS

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it’s led him to one opportunity after another, eventually landing him at the Butcher and the Boar, one of highest revenue restaurants in the Metro area.

He says, “It was a great experience and don’t regret it. I cooked for a ton of high-profile people, a Super Bowl and a Final Four.” Then, the pandemic hit, and Begnaud was forced to answer the question faced by many, “What’s next?” He says, “Those who didn’t have the fire jumped ship to go someplace else. Those with the fire have dug deep and are trying to figure out what to do better when it comes to offering a

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better quality of life for staff. I’m in a better space with an opportunity to do my own thing and show people this entertainment part but also change the model and give people some time off, breathers, paid vacations, etc. That’s never been around [in the restaurant business] because margins are typically too tight. We are at a good point in the industry in Minnesota, and many are re-evaluating the hospitality model moving forward. There’s a changing of the guard. People work really hard and deserve to make a good living.”

Begnaud also believes people deserve

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FIRST FOOD MEMORY?

MY GRANDFATHER AND GREAT UNCLE COOKING JAMBALAYA. H O L I D AY D I S H Y O U A LW AY S L O O K F O R WA R D T O ?

THANKSGIVING TURKEY MOST OVERHYPED/OVERUSED INGREDIENT RIGHT NOW?

SCALLOPS, EVEN THOUGH I LOVE THEM. EVERYBODY HAS THEM ON THE MENU. M O S T U N D E R VA L U E D INGREDIENT?

SWEET POTATO OR VINEGAR W H AT ’ S A S TA P L E I N YO U R F R I D G E AT H O M E ?

HOT SAUCE T WO WO R D S YO U H O P E D I N E R S W I L L U S E TO D E S C R I B E M R .

PA U L’ S S U P P E R C L U B ?

HELL YEAH!

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to enjoy life, and he’s excited to create a place where families can gather for anniversaries or birthday parties, enjoy a great steak or be adventurous and try his Creole etouffee. He says, “Not enough Minnesotans have learned to enjoy crawfish, which, if prepared well, is so succulent and tender. Mr. Paul’s Supper Club is like a chop house with the spirit of New Orleans, a little fancy, but still approachable with craft cocktails, created by beverage wizard Nick Kosevich, at a level Edina hasn’t seen.

There will be high-end steaks and lamb chops, but also bleu crab beignets and fried catfish with chili vinaigrette.”

Begnaud spent a pandemic year doing menu research and development in his home kitchen, cooking and delivering food to friends, all of whom are excited to finally see and sample the actual menu at Mr. Paul’s.

We’re excited, too! And don’t sleep on Mr. Paul’s Po’boys and Jams, that whimsical mini side-door restaurant where you can order traditional shrimp or fried oyster Po’boys or the “not yet famous, but soon to be” cheese curd Po’boy along with house made sodas all in an atmosphere of magical fun and creativity. Mr. Paul’s Supper Club may be the antidote to the doldrum days of late because the entire experience emanates from what Mr. Paul was fond of saying, “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll!)

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The Holiday Edit Luxury gifting made beautiful

Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping, personal shopping and curbside pickup.

Comfort Keepers® is here to help seniors thrive safely while living independently at home. Our empathetic caregivers are specially trained to provide uplifting care and support. We’re here to help!

Coccinella Mediterranean 4946 France Ave. S. 952.749.7015 coccinellastore.com

Cos Bar Edina 3905 W 50th St. 952.303.6249 cosbar.com/edina

Comfort Keepers 5798 Lincoln Dr. 763.273.4207 comfortkeepers.com

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Our customers tell us we have the most amazing assortment of designer & contemporary clothing and accessories!

Stop in often, new items arrive daily.

Award winning European lingerie boutique now in Edina! Elegant silk slips, lace bras, beautiful pajamas. Stop in for a complimentary bra fitting!

We carry bra sizes in A-F cups and 30-40 bands.

Fashion Avenue 4936 France Ave. S. 952.929.7919 fashionavenueresale.com

Flirt Boutique 3927 Market St. 651.698.3692 flirt-boutique.com

Do you suffer from pain, injury or arthritis? We are able to treat 90% of injury non-surgically.

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Come explore our curated collection of planet positive apparel & gifts.

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, or someone else, you’re sure to find something you’ll love!

Edina’s First Brewery + Kitchen! Dive into a juicy burger or cheesy chicken nachos and explore our ever-rotating beer selection. Trivia hosted every Wednesday starting at 6:30pm.

Rejuv Medical - Edina 7373 France Ave. S. Suite 606 952.777.3899 rejuvmedical.com

Scout 3925 Market St. 952.513.7269 scoutstp.com

Wooden Hill Brewing Company 7421 Bush Lake Rd. 952.960.9663 woodenhillbrewing.com

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ON THE TOWN things to see and do in and around Edina

12 DAYS OF MN Support small businesses with Minnesota made gift boxes.

THE E D IN A C H A M B E R O F CO M M E RC E

is a nonprofit committed to helping local businesses survive and thrive. This holiday season, the organization is helping people give or receive a special taste of Minnesota while supporting small businesses throughout the state. The special 12 Days of MN gift box includes items like tasty hot cocoa and caramels, rich coffee and maple syrup. The gift box products come from small food product producers in Minnesota and are sure to delight anyone on your gift list. Visit 12day sofmn.com to order. Cost is $99 plus tax and shipping beginning November 1.

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that offer fantastic prizes. Participants will receive a token for a free refreshment during the night of the tournament. Ages 21 and over. Free. 6:30–9 p.m.

Wooden Hill Brewing Company, 7421 Bush Lake Road; woodenhillbrewing.com

LOCAL EVENTS

Town Talks: Street Funding

Free Kitchen Party: Easy Thanksgiving 11/16

11/1

Cutco Kitchen’s free kitchen parties

Join the City of Edina in a presentation

are here and better than ever. Discover

regarding street reconstruction and fund-

the secrets to making a memorable

ing at this special Town Talk. An open

Thanksgiving dinner, including the recipe

forum allows residents to discuss street

to delicious single serve stuffing muffins.

funding and ask questions. The Town Talk

Free. 7–9 p.m. Cutco Kitchen, 7453 France Ave. S.; 651.333.4602; cutcokitchen.com

will also be broadcast on Edina TV and available for online viewing on Facebook Live. Free. 7–8 p.m. Edina City Hall, 4801

W. 50th St.; 952.927.8861; edinamn.gov

Meet Avidor: Professional Tour 11/23 Get to know Avidor, a 55+ active adult

MFR Cribbage Series

living community, in this commu-

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nity tour. The tour features grab and

MFR Cribbage Series is back this fall.

go breakfast—enjoy the food, take a

Bring friends and enjoy competitions

tour and network with those around

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GABRIEL OFIESH JEWELRY

TRUNK SHOW OCTOBER 15—16

you. RSVP is required to attend. Free.

8:30–9:30 a.m. Avidor Edina, 5220 Eden Ave.; 952.658.7848; avidoredina.com

AREA EVENTS

Behind every smile is a great dental team

Black Business is Beautiful Local Markets 11/2 Spend your Saturday at a local popup market that highlights BIPOC and Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities. All ages. Free. 11 a.m–5 p.m.

Black Business is Beautiful @ The Lab, 767 N. Eustis St. Suite 115, St. Paul; 651.731.1320; blackbusinessisbeautiful.org

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ON THE TOWN

MN Christmas Market 2021

11/5

Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St., St. Paul; 651.224.4222; ordway.org

Watch Black Panther on the big screen

has lifted the audience’s spirits for four decades and is guaranteed to entertain.

All ages. ­­­­Tickets $15–$20. 7 p.m. Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.872.5100; childrenstheatre.org

with a live orchestra playing the score.

Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo

Nominated for Best Picture at the

11/5–11/7

Academy Awards in 2018, this global sen-

Kick off the holiday season with thought-

sation and action-filled superhero film is

ful shopping. The expo features an array

Murder Mystery Dinner

sure to be even more engaging with the

of homegoods, decor, jewelry, pottery

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Minnesota Orchestra sound tracking it. All

and sculptures, paintings and more. All

Do you love true crime, drama or din-

ages. Ticket prices vary. 8 p.m. Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.; 612.371.5600; minnesotaorchestra.org

The Second City Hits Home

ages. ­­­­Adults $6, ages 16 and under free.

Times vary. Minneapolis Convention Center Hall A, 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.335.6000; giftandartexpo.com

ner? Take part in The Dinner Detective, an award-winning comedic murder mystery dinner show hosted in the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown.

Perfect for a crime obsessed couple’s date night or an engaging and unusual

Join one of Chicago’s top improv

Children’s Theatre Company Presents: Annie

groups for a night of comedy tailored

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ner is sure to be a good time. Ages 18

to St. Paul. The Second City Hits Home

Join the Children’s Theatre Company

combines witty quips from the head-

as it kicks off its 2021–2022 season

lines with St. Paul history and hilarious

with Annie! Running from November 7

improvisational sketches, all under the

through January 9, Annie follows the life

skill of Chicago’s frontrunner comedi-

of a young girl filled with kindness and

ans. All ages. Tickets $27–$58. 7:30 p.m.

optimism. This award-winning musical

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birthday party, this murder mystery din-

or over or 15 and up with adult supervision. Tickets start at $69.95. 6–9 p.m.

Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown, 1500 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.; 866.496.0535; thedinnerdetective.com

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Movie and Music

MN Christmas Market 11/14 Check out the MN Christmas Market, a holiday shopping event that highlights

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handcrafted brands from charitable vendors. Every vendor will donate seven percent of sales from the event to The Reel Hope Project, which produces videos of kids in Minnesota who are waiting for adoption. All ages. $1 at the door.

9 a.m.–5 p.m. Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE, Mpls.; fightforsomething.com

Christmas Craft and Gift Show

** CALL ME TODAY ** (612) 280-7983

11/27 Featuring handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, woodwork and more, the Christmas Craft and Gift Show has more than 160 vendors across two buildings. Swing by and support small businesses. All ages.

Free. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Hope Fieldhouse, 2645 145th St. W., Rosemount; ccshows.com

Holly Trolley

1. Evaluate current and future markets.

The real estate market is constantly changing and future market predictions may help guide today's decisions. It's never too soon to talk with a professional about your future real estate goals.

11/28, 11/29 Kick off your Holiday season with a trolly ride alongside Saint Nick. The historic trolley along the Como-Harriet line will last 25 minutes and give each guest a chance to visit Santa. The end of the ride brings

2. Find out how much your home is worth.

Automated home reports are a handy starting point, but a true property valuation requires an in-depth analysis of all comparable properties and a conversation about recent home improvements.

guests to a warm fire for toasting marshmallows. All ages. $5. Noon–3:30 p.m.

Minnesota Streetcar Museum, 4200 Queen Ave. S., Mpls.; 952.922.1096; trolleyride.org

3. Professional answers to your questions.

I'm happy to sit down with you and discuss the entire sales process from start to finish. As an experienced, full-time agent, I can also share my tips for saving both time and money.

Contact Sara Anderson: (612) 280-7983 or sanderson@kw.com

Your Distinctive Home Will Thank You!

To have your event considered: email edinamag@tigeroak.com by the 10th of the month three months prior to publication.

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Veterans Dinner 2021

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On July 1, the Edina Community Foundation held the annual Veterans Dinner at Braemar Golf Course. The event, which takes place prior to Edina’s annual Fourth of July parade, supports and recognizes area veterans.

To have your event considered: send date, time, location, photos and contact information, and a brief description of the event, to edinamag@tigeroak.com.

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Lasagna Lovin’ Nationwide movement feeds families, spreads kindness and strengthens communities.

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T H E A ROMA OF F R ESH BASIL AND OREGA N O infused in a blan-

ket of tomato sauce that smothers layers of baked noodles sandwiched between creamy ricotta cheese is enough to make any mouth water. As an ode to homestyle comfort, lasagna is a meal that brings people together.

Through fresh ingredients, a knack for traditional flavor and a desire to bring a smile to people’s faces, Lasagna Love is an organization that strives to positively impact communities in need, one homecooked meal at a time.

Established in March 2020 in response to COVID-19, founder Rhiannon Menn was searching for a way to help other moms like herself in her community. Through a desire to spread love to those in need financially, physically or emotionally, she put out an inquiry on a neighborhood social media page to see if anyone could benefit from a homecooked meal. Cooking up fresh lasagnas with her daughter for her neighbors, Menn soon realized she needed to recruit some friends and family to help fulfill the overwhelming response. Within a year of baking lasagna from scratch in her own kitchen, Lasagna Love has reached ovens in every state in the nation.

“I think that the reason why it has grown so organically is because [the concept] is so simple,” says Felicia Casper, Lasagna Love regional leader and codirector of collaborations.

Feeding into the nationwide movement, Casper says that Lasagna Love was the perfect fusion of all the things she loved as a passionate philanthropist, former hospitality professional and culinary chef. Hearing about Menn’s story through a news broadcast, Casper was inspired to bring these life changing acts of kindness right here to Minnesota. “If I can do something that I love and bring it to families that need it more than I do, then why wouldn’t I?” she says. “I want to provide hospitality, love and comfort to those that need it most in the community.”

Edina resident and volunteer Cathy Winter discovered Lasagna Love through a friend’s involvement and was inspired to make an impact, too. As a busy mother of four children, Winter says she was in search of a way to lend a helping hand that was also mindful

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LASAGNA LOVE BY THE NUMBERS

Over 3,500 meals are delivered each week.

95,000 lasagnas have been delivered to those in need of a little extra love.

Over 385,000 individuals have been impacted by this initiative.

Over 30,000 volunteers have spread their kindness to others in their local communities.

Lasagna Love operates out of all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Left: Edina resident and Lasagna Love volunteer Cathy Winter preparing a lasagna; Right: Lasagna Love regional leader and codirector of collaborations Felicia Casper with her kids and a prepared lasagna.

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thing, and we are able to provide that without any boundaries, requirements or conditions of judgement.”

As a former culinary business owner herself, Winter knows the role that a good meal can play in people’s lives. Providing a sense of unity, a meal can be an escape from whatever is going on in life, “To just be together and enjoy something common which is the food,” she says.

Though providing fresh baked meals is its specialty, Lasagna Love also seeks to eliminate the stigma behind asking for help. “I think the need for a simple random act of kindness is something that we can all benefit from,” Casper says. “You don’t need to change the

world to better someone’s day that could maybe be all that someone needs.”

As for the future of Lasagna Love, the organization plans to push new boundaries and spread acts of kindness worldwide. “There is always going to be a need for kindness and that neighborto-neighbor love,” Casper says.

Get Involved Filling bellies of families and individuals each month, volunteers can request how often they want to participate based on their budget and schedule. By specifying preferences to ensure a perfect match, volunteers determine how often they want to get matched per month, how

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of her limited time. Signing up to bake meals once a month, Winter says that the flexibility of choosing how frequent to participate makes it easy to be a part of the program. Whether it is bringing the lasagnas to the families or the process of preparation, she loves what the organization stands for and the positivity that her involvement brings to others’ lives.

“What I really love about Lasagna Love is that they spread the word and make it not just about those with economic hardship, but they also make it for anybody who just needs some extra TLC,” Winter says. “It is just someone saying that they could really use some-

“ ... They spread the word and make it not just about those with economic hardship, but they also make it for anybody who just needs some extra TLC ...

We are able to provide that without any boundaries, requirements or conditions

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of judgement.” —Cathy Winter

many families they are able to assist, how far they are willing to drive and their ability to accommodate dietary restrictions (meat preferences, glutenfree, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options) in their applications.

Once volunteers are paired with recipients, they are connected through the Lasagna Love portal and granted each other’s phone numbers to coordinate lasagna preferences, as well as the time and destination for the contact-free meal drop off.

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LAST GLANCE

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RUNNER UP: PLANTS & ANIMALS

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W E REGULA R LY F EAT U R E P HOTO SUBMISSIO N S from our Images of Edina

photo contest in the pages of Edina Magazine and online. This month, we asked Jaden Young to tell us about his 2020 photo contest submission titled Long Way Home.

Where was the photo taken?

On the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks. I was standing roughly between Yancey Park and Benton Avenue.

What inspired the shot?

I had recently gotten into photography and didn’t really know what I was doing. I had a camera and a good pair of walking shoes, and I’d just wander down the tracks a bit hoping for a good photo. The bridge in the distance was just past a sunlit section of trees, and it just looked so barren and lively at the same time.

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What’s your favorite thing about this image?

The positioning of the sun hitting the plants.

What type of camera do you use?

A Nikon D5000. I try to bring it with me whenever I think I’ll have an opportunity to take photos, and when I have a specific shot in mind that I want to experiment with, I like working with film cameras. I love both digital and film cameras.

What prompted you to submit your photo to Images of Edina?

I think I first saw a post on Instagram about the photo contest. I saw it and I thought, “Why not?”

I was excited to see what other people in Edina were submitting, and I thought it would be a good way to learn more about how I could improve my own photography skills. I just sorted through the handful of photos I had taken recently and picked out the ones I thought fit the categories best.

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