https://edinainsider.com High-signal local intelligence for Edina, MN (55424 / 55435 / 55436 / 55439). 60-second briefings. No politics, no drama. en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 16:34:07 GMT https://edinainsider.com/briefing/1 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/1 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hidden Gems The industrial-park gem on Parklawn Ave is serving Bombay Kheema that rivals anything on Eat Street. • Tucked behind a generic warehouse facade — easy to miss, impossible to forget. • The Bombay Kheema and chicken tikka roll are the moves; lunch crowds know. • Cash-friendly, fast, and consistently a 9/10 from regulars. Why it matters: Edina's best food keeps hiding in office parks. Here's one more receipt. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/2 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/2 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hidden Gems Chef Tommy Begnaud's NOLA tribute at 50th & France delivers Big Easy soul with Edina elegance. • Crab beignets + a Sazerac is the move — order both, don't overthink it. • Reserve the bar. The room buzzes harder than the dining room. • Live jazz Thursday–Saturday after 8pm, no cover. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/3 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/3 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Weekend Move Forget the crowded parks — this neighborhood hill delivers the steepest run in Edina zip codes. • Park on Valley View; trail to the top is short and obvious. • Bring a sauced-up plastic disk. You will break the sound barrier. • Best after 4pm on weekdays — empty and golden-hour gorgeous. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/4 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/4 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hornet Hub EHS extends its winning streak to 11 games behind a dominant defensive showing. • Senior captain shut down the top line for 38 of 60 minutes. • Power play is now 9-for-its-last-22. • Sectional bracket drops Sunday — early seed look favors a #1. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/5 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/5 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Openings + Changes Scandinavian-inspired pastries and single-origin pour-overs are coming to the old Perkins space. • Cardamom buns, kanelbullar, smørrebrød — the full Copenhagen treatment. • Founders are an EHS alum and her Stockholm-trained pastry partner. • Soft launch tentatively the week of March 17; full open by April. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/6 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/6 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Practical Local Intel France Ave between 66th and 69th narrows to one lane each direction for 6 weeks. • Detour: Xerxes north/south or Valley View around the work zone. • Expect 8–12 minute delays at peak; Southdale access stays open. • Real-time updates: edinamn.gov/traffic. Why it matters: If you commute through Southdale, this changes your morning for 6 weeks. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/7 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/7 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Openings + Changes A Tokyo-trained chef is opening a 28-seat ramen bar in the old Cocoa & Fig space. • Opening target is mid-March with a soft launch for neighbors first. • Four signature broths — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and a seasonal special. • Late-night hours (until 11pm Thu–Sat) — rare for the area. Why it matters: 50th & France has lacked casual late dinner — this fills the gap. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/8 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/8 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Weekend Move Drop-in pottery and printmaking sessions start back up Feb 15. • Every Saturday 10am–noon, no registration required. • All materials provided — just show up. • Kid-friendly stations available for ages 6+. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/9 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/9 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hornet Hub EHS wrestling dominates sections with 6 individual champs advancing to state. • Team scored 245 points, 80 ahead of nearest competitor. • Seniors Atkinson and Rivera both won their weight classes. • State tournament begins Feb 28 at the Xcel Energy Center. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/10 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/10 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Weekend Move Unusually cold temps mean the outdoor rink stays open two extra weeks. • Open daily until March 9 (weather permitting). • Skate rentals available on-site for $8. • Friday night "Skate & Cocoa" events with live music. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/11 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/11 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Openings + Changes The beloved grocer is expanding prepared foods and adding a sushi counter. • Renovation underway now — deli area temporarily downsized. • Sushi counter expected by late March with a local chef partnership. • Hot bar and salad bar getting a full refresh with more options. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/12 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/12 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hidden Gems Local roaster Venn Brewing's café side serves some of Edina's finest pour-overs. • Single-origin beans from a Twin Cities micro-roaster. • Cozy 12-seat corner with free WiFi. • Open 6:30am weekdays — perfect pre-commute stop. Why it matters: Grandview is quietly becoming Edina's next gem hub. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/13 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/13 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Institutional Intel The original planned community from 1924 set the template for Edina's identity. • Developer Samuel Thorpe designed 400 homes with strict aesthetic covenants. • Many original Tudor and Colonial homes still stand along Wooddale Ave. • The community pool was one of Minnesota's first suburban pools. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/14 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/14 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deals Pre-order a chef-prepared dinner with wine pairing — pickup Feb 13–14. • Choice of filet mignon or pan-seared salmon entrée. • Includes appetizer, sides, dessert, and a curated wine. • Order by Feb 11 at the deli counter or online. Why it matters: Genuine deal from a local favorite — beats overpriced prix fixe. https://edinainsider.com/briefing/15 https://edinainsider.com/briefing/15 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Practical Local Intel Parks adds wayfinding signs and two new bench areas along the 9-mile loop. • Mile markers and directional signs at every major intersection. • Two rest areas with benches near Bredesen Park and Weber Field. • Trail map available as a printable PDF on the city website.