Eden Prairie, MN October 2022

The Food & Drink Issue Featuring Kona Grill TAVERN 4 &5 CO M MU N O 2 BRILLIANT DENTISTRY O RIGIN M E ALS

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October 2022 PUBLISHER

LIFESTYLE LETTER

John Lee | john.lee@citylifestyle.com

Dig in – It’s the Food & Drink Issue!

EDITOR

“The History of every major Galactic Civilization tends to pass through three distinct and recognizable phases, those of Survival, Inquiry and Sophistication, otherwise known as the How, Why and Where phases. For instance, the first phase is characterized by the question ‘How can we eat?’, the second by the question ‘Why do we eat?’ and the third by the question, ‘Where shall we have lunch?’”

David Scheller | david.scheller@citylifestyle.com AD DESIGNER

Rachel Collins LAYOUT DESIGNER

Kirstan Lanier CONTR IBUTING WR ITER

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― Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Hello Eden Prairie Lifestyle Readers, Is Eden Prairie a major Galactic Civilization? Most certainly. While we may not yet have established mutual contact with space aliens, they’re surely keeping tabs on all the goings-on in the Twin Cities’ greatest suburb. They probably even read this very magazine.

And we are, needless to say, a sophisticated Galactic Civilization, for we have three outstanding answers to the lunch conundrum: at Kona Grill, whose sushi and steaks are unsurpassable; at Tavern 4&5, which is Eden Prairie’s (and by extension the entire universe’s) warm and inviting neighborhood hangout; and right at home courtesy of Origin Meals. I invite you to learn about all of these fine businesses in the following pages.

But we do far more than dine here in the center of all creation. We enjoy perfect smiles and better health courtesy of Dr. Bril’s work at Brilliant Dentistry. We stay connected via the exciting communication platform which has recently been perfected by CommunO2 . And we enjoy art, such as those fanciful creatures lovingly felted to life by Jessica Huang.

As always, I would like to thank all of Eden Prairie Lifestyle’s sponsors, without whose generous support we could not mail our magazine directly to our readers’ homes. I always welcome any feedback or interest you may have in appearing on our magazine’s pages!

Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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Lifestyle Letter

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Local Limelight

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Hot Spot

FO O D + B EV ER AGE

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Self Care

HEA LT H + WELLNES S

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Eat Right

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Artist’s Palette

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Events

Eden Prairie’s Warm and Inviting Neighborhood Hangout

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Easy Engagement to Strengthen Our Community

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America’s Favorite Grill

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FO O D + B EV ER AGE WELLNES S

HEA LT H + WELLNES S A RTS + C U LT U R E

Transform Your Life and Smile

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Photography: Kona Grill Delightful brunch and business lunch. Steak that will curl your toes. Nonpareil cocktails, and the riveting nightlife Eden Prairie is world-famous for. You’ll find these and far more at America’s Favorite Grill! konagrill.com

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ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

TAVERN 4&5 EDEN PRAIRIE’S WARM AND INVITING NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT

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Making your way in Eden Prairie today takes everything you’ve got.

Driving to work on 494, you’re stuck there a lot.

Wouldn’t you like to get away?

Sometimes you want to go To dine at Tavern 4&5, And order up a pizza pie.

You want to see rotisserie, And drink a cold lemonade You wanna be where the tater tots are Handmade.

TAVERN 4&5

“Our goal is to be the Cheers of Eden Prairie,” said Dave Guistolise, “and not in the sense that we’re a basement bar owned by Ted Danson. We’re the local place everyone loves coming to whether they’re having breakfast, lunch or dinner with their friends, family or clients. And after golf, of course – a quintessential neighborhood hangout.

“I was Tavern 4&5’s original general manager. I currently work for the Nova Restaurant Group in a broader capacity, but Tavern 4&5 and its menu are just as important to me now as they have always been. This place will always feel like home.

“We have always listened to our guests, asked for their feedback and paid attention to what they order. We also frequently request feedback from our servers, since they have the closest view of our guests’ reactions to their orders. After doing things this way since our grand opening in 2013, I’m confident our menu is ever-evolving, relatable and attuned to Eden Prairie’s local tastes.

“You’ll know the star of our show as soon as you walk through our front door: the woodfired rotisserie oven, where we cook whole chickens over a glowing bed of red oak, cherry and hickory charcoal. We slow roast birds all day, because our guests can’t get enough of our juicy, tender rotisserie chicken. It goes into our salads, sandwiches, pot pie, and even our breakfast burrito.

Personally, I think it’s best on its own – half a bird, au jus, with sides of hand-mashed potatoes and parmesan broccoli.

“Unfortunately, you can’t bake a pizza on a rotisserie. That’s why we have our own woodfired pizza oven, which we might pull 100 pizzas out of on a busy night. We take a simple approach to pizza. Great crust, simple sauce and fresh toppings speak for themselves.

“Order our tater tots with your burger or sandwich, or order them all on their own. Just make sure you try them. They’re panko-crusted mashed potatoes that have been deep fried to perfection, and they’re served with bacon ketchup for good measure. A Star Tribune food critic once called our tots ‘little pillows of heaven,’ which is always the first thing that comes to my mind whenever I see them – or, better yet, eat them.

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“We have earned our tavern credentials with our bar, too. We serve a fun and approachable wine list, over 20 beers on tap, and some wonderful craft cocktails. Our Tavern Mary has been voted the best bloody in the west metro several years running, and Kettle One once made our grapefruit rose mule one of their featured cocktails.

“The thing I love most about Tavern 4&5 is also what I missed most during the past couple of years.

That’s our hospitality, which we couldn’t fully express while we were bagging takeout containers and social distancing. Everyone on our front-ofhouse team is just so naturally friendly. They have to be, because friendliness is the most important qualification for the job. We can teach our servers every ingredient in our menu items and which wines pair best with each. But what we can’t teach people is how to be nice and neighborly.

“Thankfully our guests appreciate our hospitality now more than ever. We’re providing the warm, human connection no one has ever experienced during a Zoom meeting.”

Tavern 4&5 is located at 16396 Wagner Way in Eden Prairie. You can learn more and order online at tavern4and5.com.

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CommunO 2 EASY ENGAGEMENT TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

What is CommunO2? It is the internet minus the inconvenience, advertisements and depravity, and instead of polarizing people, CommunO2 exists only to bring us together.

If a hammy yet optimistic 1950s classroom educational film had predicted the internet, it would have depicted CommunO2.

“My wife and I had this idea back when Amazon only sold books,” said Joel Ackerman, founder and CEO of CommunO2 . “I had recently left my executive position at UnitedHealth Group so I could do other things, which included building our dream home in Eden Prairie.

We designed our home so we could shut down the second floor and basement when our kids moved out, because we wanted the option to age in place.

“As we thought more about what we would need to age in place comfortably, we started wondering how we could continue engaging with our community as we grew older. We then began thinking about people who already couldn’t access local goods and services because of their health issues or lack of transportation.

“The year was 1996, and I understood that technology had already made the solution to those needs possible. I primarily founded CommunO2 so seniors could continue leading happy and healthy lives

while connecting with their communities through one convenient tool – although it has the potential to bring neighbors everywhere closer together.

“CommunO2 is a web application that combines several helpful modules into one intuitive service. The community engagement platform lets users host video meetings with friends, family, and nearby businesses and professionals, as well as livestream local performances and religious services. Local retailers can also remotely display their products to shoppers and better address their needs.

“CommunO2 contains a number of other life-enhancing modules. The virtual file cabinet provides safe storage for important documents and photos, and the electronic journal gives users just as secure a place to record their thoughts. The virtual travel feature lets users access 400 livestreams around the world, including Venice and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We are also currently beta testing an ‘e-volunteering and e-respite’ module, which will enable users to volunteer their time and experience even when they’re unable to leave their homes.

“Because CommunO2 is a web app, it has no software to install. It works on Apple, Windows, Mac, Android and televisions,

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Joel Ackerman, Founder & CEO of CommunO2

and it currently displays 12 different languages including Hmong, Somali and Spanish.

“FaceTime, Zoom and Google Meet all provide video calling services. What CommunO2 does differently is integrate video calling with multiple other features in one easy-to-use package. Let’s be blunt: Many seniors would rather do anything besides learn how to use a computer.

That’s why CommunO2’s user interface is designed and tested to be completely intuitive. It’s easy to learn, easy to use, and backed by live video customer support. Once you have learned to do one thing on CommunO2 you have nearly learned the entire platform.

“CommunO2 also provides a level of security that isn’t available through other online services. Users’ data are encrypted: accessible only to them and whomever they trust. We do not sell our users’ information to third parties, and we prohibit advertisers, solicitors, scammers and people who spread hateful messages from making any undesired contact.

“As founder of the non-profit C.A.S.E.S Institute, I advise all technology should have the features which make CommunO2 invaluable. I believe technology best benefits society when it is compelling, affordable, safe and secure, easy to use, and supported.

“We tested CommunO2 in urban and rural Michigan communities over the past six years. Now that we have streamlined the platform and are ready for expansion, I’m proud to finally bring it home to the southwest metro. I’m excited to start changing people’s lives by reestablishing their connections to their communities, and to help local businesses and other organizations better serve all community residents.” communo2.com

“As we thought more about what we would need to age in place comfortably, we started wondering how we could continue engaging with our community as we grew older.”

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KONA

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In the Hawaiian language, the word “kona” describes the side of a mountain that’s safe from wind and rain. Because the Hawaiians’ ancestors had the foresight to bring hogs with them to the islands, many Hawaiian mountainsides must have provided very comfortable refuge over the centuries.

Residents of Eden Prairie may not have to worry about tropical weather, but we deserve refuge all the same. For that we have Kona Grill, a classic American restaurant which serves superb steaks and chops, deftly rolled sushi, craft cocktails mixed with the freshest fruit juices, and much more. Kona Grill makes a fine retreat for brunch, lunch and dinner. And if you wish to enjoy Eden Prairie’s world-famous nightlife, you couldn’t pick a spot with better saké bombs.

Miranda Hunter and I used to work at different locations of the same chain restaurant – she before becoming general manager of Kona Grill in Eden Prairie, and I before teaching myself how to read and write by studying the labels on cans of crushed tomatoes. Like two members of a secret order, we began our call by singing our former employer’s trademark-safe corporate birthday song. That led to my most pressing question about Kona Grill’s menu.

“Yes!” said Miranda. “You do get a brownie to take with you when you join us for power lunch. We’ll serve your soup and sandwich or sushi roll in 45 minutes, so you can still make it back to the office in time to enjoy the best part of your meal at your desk.

“But if you decide to stay with us for a little while longer, we’ll make it well worth your time. Whether you choose our classic New York strip, our hand-carved Big Island ribeye, or our surf and turf with real wagyu beef, our steaks will meet the same expectations you reserve for a five-star steakhouse. When you opt to perfect your steak with one of our signature butters – such as our lobster butter, which is so good that it will change your perception of butter – your server will finish your steak right at your table with a blowtorch. I am proud to work for the restaurant that discovered the best use for blowtorches.

“We are particular about the steaks we serve to our guests, so we carve up entire sides of beef right in our kitchen. Our fish is no different. If we serve sushi at Kona Grill, then the fish must have arrived fresh at our kitchen earlier that morning.

Our sushi chefs cut strips straight from filets, and prepare all 42 of their delicious sauces in-house so they can do justice to all that effort.

“If you try just one of our specialty rolls, I would have to recommend the fire dragon. It’s rolled with shrimp tempura, avocado and jalapeno, with freshwater eel, furikake and eel sauce on top. We drizzle eel sauce and splash Everclear around the roll, and then light it on fire to caramelize the sauce to perfection.

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sandwich – a Spam, fried egg and smoked gouda treat with sweet sesame soy dressing and sides of avocado slaw and sweet potato fries. The sandwich comes nestled in its own Spam can, which I believe to be unequaled presentation. If you order the daybreak, make sure someone else at your table gets the macadamia nut French toast so you can steal a bite. It’s topped with toasted honey butter, fresh mixed berries and powdered sugar, and it is indescribably good.

“If you’re joining us for an especially festive brunch, then I would highly recommend our bottomless mix-and-match mimosas. All you can drink, of course, with eight different flavors of juice to add to your champagne.

“Our guests keep our bartenders plenty busy outside of brunch. We host happy hour every Monday through Friday from 2 pm until 6 pm, Monday through Thursday from 9 pm until 11 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 pm until midnight. That’s when we serve $3 draft beers, $6 premium wines, and $9 specialty cocktails like our watermelon margarita which we always prepare with freshly split melon. Our bartenders are sticklers for freshness, and will only pour lemon or lime juice if it was just recently inside of a fruit.

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“No self-respecting sushi restaurant can do without a wide selection of fine saké. Most Americans are forgivably unfamiliar with the Japanese rice wine, which is why our saké flights are so popular. They give you a chance to try three of the best and appreciate their subtle nuances.

“If you’re not a great fan of nuance, then you can plink a glass of saké into a pint of Kirin beer instead. That’s how many of our guests choose to kick off their evenings with us. We’re one of the few places in town to stay open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s a nice change of pace to welcome college students, couples and the young at heart for an evening of live DJ music, and we serve our full menu right through until closing.

“I describe our ambiance as ‘vibe dining.’ Our servers know how to read a table, and are sensitive to the experiences our guests are after. If you join us for an intimate date night or important business meeting, we’ll make ourselves practically invisible. But if you join us for a livelier occasion – like a birthday party, or any family outing – then we’ll have a great time right alongside you.”

Kona Grill is located at 11997 Singletree Lane in Eden Prairie.

You may learn more, make a reservation, or order takeout or delivery by visiting konagrill.com or calling (952) 941-3262.

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Dr. Kevin Bril is redefining what it means to be a dentist.

The Minnesota native provides every treatment commonly associated with dentistry at Brilliant Dentistry in Eden Prairie, yet his dedication to his patients’ well-being extends well beyond fillings, crowns and extractions. Dr. Bril helps his patients look appreciably younger – as well as enjoy relief from a surprising number of health conditions.

“Dr. Bril has practiced in the Twin Cities since his graduation from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 2007,” said Jennifer Moseley, Dr. Bril’s business partner, “but he was never content to be ‘just a dentist.’ That is why he continued his education at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, where he received extensive training in aesthetics, anatomy, physiology, pathology and neurobiology. As one of the country’s very few LVI Fellows, Dr. Bril possesses the rare skill and knowledge requisite to profoundly change his patients’ lives.

“An LVI Fellow utilizes a scientific approach to assess not only their patient’s teeth, but also their surrounding facial musculature and respiratory system. With that insight Dr. Bril determines precisely what makes each of his patients unique – as well as the individualized treatments they need to look and feel their very best.

“As a neuromuscular and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bril studies the subtle ways in which his patient’s teeth affect the appearance of their lips, cheeks and jawline. This allows him to do far more than create porcelain veneers which give the appearance of a perfect smile. Dr. Bril undoes the work of Father Time by providing non-surgical facelifts which improve facial symmetry, remove wrinkles, and otherwise dramatically enhance his patients’ appearances. The results are outstanding. Before they visit Brilliant Dentistry, many of Dr. Bril’s patients never would have imagined they could look ten years younger only by altering their teeth.

“Like a chiropractor, Dr. Bril understands that all facets and functions of the human body are intricately dependent on one another. That is how he provides relief from headaches, migraines, ear pain, TMJ, congestion, tinnitus, and even certain sleep disorders simply by making a few nearly imperceptible changes to his patients’ jaws and teeth. In essence, he restores the mouth’s ideal functionality so the body’s innate healing mechanisms can perform at their fullest abilities.

“But unlike a chiropractor, who must perform their method of therapy regularly over time, Dr. Bril’s treatments are permanent. To be certain, porcelain veneers require replacement every 10 to 12 years, and regular dental checkups will help you enjoy your cleanest bill of health,

but every service Brilliant Dentistry offers is conceived to provide the longest-lasting relief and aesthetics possible. And because his patients can’t very well live without talking, eating and breathing, Dr. Bril designs each of his treatments to require extremely short recovery periods.

“Dr. Bril is fascinated by the technical aspects of his craft.

Indeed, his love for the pure science of dentistry led him to receive the rare distinction of earning his LVI Fellowship, as well as continually incorporating dentistry’s newest proven technologies into his practice. Yet he also understands that technique alone cannot guarantee his patients the best general, cosmetic and physiologic dentistry the Twin Cities has to offer.

“That is why Dr. Bril emphasizes personalized dental care.

He sits down with each new patient for at least 90 minutes so he can fully understand their symptoms and goals for treatment, as well as perform any diagnostic imaging their condition could merit. Such thorough one-on-one attention demands that Dr. Bril sees no more than two or three patients per day, but that’s the only way to ensure he creates the genuine doctor-patient rapport which truly customized and comprehensive dental care cannot do without.”

Brilliant Dentistry is located at 7727 Flying Cloud Drive in Eden Prairie. Please call (952) 944-2052 or visit brilliant-dentistry.com to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Bril.

“I suffered from jaw pain for over 15 years. I often found it hard to get through a day of work without having to take medication for jaw pain, daily headaches and migraines.

The treatment provided by Dr. Bril and his staff finally brought me relief. My quality of life has significantly improved, and I have regained the freedom to enjoy quality time with friends and family that I previously had not had the ability to.”

– Kathy, Brilliant Dentistry patient “My whole life I never liked my smile. I had previously received orthodontic work that removed several teeth to straighten my smile. Even though they were straight, they never looked quite right. I went through many consultations with other dentists and orthodontists, and they all recommended jaw surgery. Dr. Bril and his team took a different approach. They really took the time to figure out what was important to me and how we could best achieve it without surgery. I now have a smile I am extremely confident in. So much gratitude to Dr. Bril and his team – they completely changed my life.”

– Trevor, Brilliant Dentistry patient

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Eating healthy is essential for living and feeling our best, but it’s also a lifestyle that requires a lot of time and energy. Planning menus, buying ingredients, and cooking take much-needed time out of our days. With everything else going on with jobs, kids, school and sports, it’s often tempting to just go through the drive through of our local fast food restaurants. It’s quick and easy, but doesn’t give us the ideal nutrition and fuel our bodies need.

Thankfully, there’s an easier solution to feed yourself and your family in a way you can feel good about. Origin Meals delivers nutritious and delicious food right to your door. Founded in 2013, it originally catered mainly to gyms for members who wanted to follow a paleo diet.

“We had offered home delivery services prior to COVID, but when COVID shut all the gyms down, we pivoted directly to homes,” says company founder and president, Tyler Carlson.

“We ultimately found that our service was more convenient for our clients when it was brought directly to their houses.” Today, Origin delivers to subscribers all across the major metro areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and is adding new zip codes all the time.

Ordering meals on its website could not be easier, and the menus cater to special dietary needs such as vegetarianism and those with gluten and other allergies. “Everything we do is gluten free and we don’t use any refined sugars or industrially processed or hydrogenated oils,” he says. There are also no fake colors or flavors, or artificial preservatives or chemicals.

There’s a variety of meal options so you can pick and choose, or you can enable the system to auto assign meals according to your dietary preferences. “It can be as simple as just subscribing - setting it up and forgetting about it,” says Tyler. “But, it can also be as tailored as you want it to be.” Subscribers can order as few as 3 meals a week or as many as 15.

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“NOTHING IS EVER FROZEN. MEALS ARE PRODUCED IN A LOCAL KITCHEN AND ARE DELIVERED BY US DIRECTLY TO OUR CUSTOMERS’ DOORS.”

Executive Chef Jeffrey Kalinowski

Whatever your choices, every meal is made fresh with the highest quality ingredients such as 100% grass-fed beef, free range turkeys, antibiotic free chickens and wild caught salmon. Sauces and marinades are also made from scratch.

“Nothing is ever frozen,” he says. “Meals are produced in a local kitchen and are delivered by us directly to our customers’ doors. Being local allows us to have a fresher, higher quality product. Our head chef, Jeff, is in charge of making and preparing our menus.”

Adds William, the company’s marketing manager, “Jeff likes to stick with a worldly palate that includes Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Something that I think Origin has had from the beginning was just a good sense of variety, which is important in order to avoid too much repetition.”

Menus constantly change so you’ll never run out of new and tempting meals. The way the program works, explains Tyler, is

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that they design a six week menu that will rotate through twice. and then they design a new menu. “So every 12 weeks our menu really changes, which also helps us keep our foods in season.”

Origin will also deliver to companies. “We can bring pre-made salad bowls and grain bowls right to an office setting,” he says.

A large component of Origin Meals, says William, is giving back time to people. “We find that’s something that our customers are really grateful for, and for our clients with allergens, they are so grateful that they have the peace of mind that they can just open up a meal and know that they’re not going to have to face any allergens without searching labels.”

For other people, they just love the fact that they don’t have to go grocery shopping and cook dinner after work in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle. “We definitely get reports of people who have lost significant amounts of weight from

eating our meals for lunch and dinner,” says William. “It really helps with their calorie counting and following macros, if that’s what they choose.”

In addition to keeping people’s bodies healthy, Origin Meals is focused on keeping the planet healthy by using sustainable practices. It does this primarily through its recyclable packaging and its delivering mechanism.

“Instead of shipping everything in a corrugated box that someone has to throw away every week, we use a reusable cooler program,” says Tyler. “Then, when people are done, they put the coolers back outside and they’re picked up when the next delivery is made.” Origin’s kitchen, thanks to it preorder system, also produces 50% less waste than a traditional grocery store.

To look through their menus and see for yourself what can be on your table in the next few days, go to originmeals.com.

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The Sign of Success.

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Enjoy the convenience of the owner’s suite and large laundry on main level. Family room features a gas fireplace w/ built-ins and bar area. Lower Level boasts fantastic entertainment space with full wet bar, billiard’s/game areas, and TV room. A surprise 2nd lower-level walks out to backyard & fire pit. This level has 2 flex rooms - one is currently used for storage; one is decorated with a cute vacation vibe. Decks on TWO levels provide access to those amazing golf views! Abundant storage in heated garage. 1-yr Home Warranty included!

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Fabulous Woodale built 2 story on wooded, private lot in prime location of Riley Creek Ridge! Walking into the spacious foyer you will be dazzled with the high ceilings, large windows, and gleaming hardwood floors. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with an abundance of storage, stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops and large center island that flows seamlessly into the sun filled living room. Cozy up by the gas fireplace with custom oak-built ins. Upper level boasts three bedrooms including spacious owner’s suite with walk in closet and magnificent master bath. Walkout lower-level gives added room for entertaining with fun wet bar, family living, exercise room, two bedrooms and lower level bath with custom tiled double shower. Oversized patio doors lead out to professionally stamped concrete patio overlooking pool and meticulously landscaped private backyard.

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Welcome to this incredible home featuring NEW carpet, NEW paint throughout main level, updated light fixtures and much more! The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled, featuring high-end appliances, gorgeous granite countertops and walls of cabinetry. The informal dining room leads out to large deck with beautiful views of the private fenced backyard/pond. The sun-drenched four-season porch is a true highlight and makes for an incredible home office! On the upper level you will find an enormous master suite, three additional large bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious loft! The lower level has a three-quarter bath and is ready for your finishing touches to add an additional 1300+ sq ft! Move-in and enjoy!

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9389 Shetland Road, Eden Prairie

Beautifully maintained 2006 Lundgren-built two-story in popular Bryn Oaks! Hardwood floors throughout main floor, vaulted ceilings, new A/C, many built-ins, & open floor plan.

Upper-level features 4 BRs & a spacious FR loft. Lower level has equal quality finishing. Features include many built-ins, two-sided gas fireplace, deluxe wet bar with seating, 5th bedroom located next to the 3/4 bath. Convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and hwys 169, 494 & 212!

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Fourth bedroom has a private bath. Fifth bedroom on main floor doubles as a second office or kid’s playroom.

Upstairs laundry room. Large bonus room over the garage. Unfinished lower level walkout with tons of light and space for rec/family room, another bed/bath combo or even a home gym. Oversized 3 car garage. Loads of storage. Great lot with mature trees and privacy. New paint throughout. 3800 sq ft finished above ground. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, parks, trails and schools.

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3945 Holasek Path, Chaska $700,000

Welcome home! Updated & Immaculate Wooddale built townhouse w/ main floor living. Enjoy your amazing kitchen w/granite counter, tiled backsplash, fantastic SS appliances & breakfast bar seating. You will love the flow & space - great for entertaining & relaxing. Need space for larger get-togethers? Wait until you see the lower level! Room for everyone at the holidays or for a Super Bowl party! Did I mention there is an amazing screen porch - access thru LR or BR#2, AND two fireplaces! You will love that in January! Huge flex room in LL, storage in garage, room for everything. Only 22 homes here, surrounded by mature evergreens & boulder landscaping for privacy. Great location - close to shopping, entertainment, movies & dining. The only thing missing is you!

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Exceptional home on large scenic lot with expansive views overlooking the Edenbrook Conservation Area.

Oversized windows let in lots of natural light. Quiet location convenient to Hwy 62 and 494. Owners have made home improvements including low maintenance decking, James Hardie cement board siding and shakes, PVC and fascia.

Four bedrooms on one level and a fifth bedroom and shower in the walkout lower level. Owners’ suite has a deck with a view and bathroom with in-floor heat, soaking tub, separate shower, and double sink vanity. Enjoy the 3-season porch and separate screened in gazebo on main level. 3 car insulated garage. Minnetonka school district.

John Sligh 612-327-3123 • JohnSligh@edinarealty.com

Eden Prairie NEW CONSTRUCTION. **Former Model** Located steps from EPHS, Round Lake Park, Biking/Hiking trails, Shopping, Coffee, Dining (Tavern 4&5) & Grocery (Kowalski’s), Walgreen’s and so much more...Main lvl features: fabulous open floor plan, loads of natural light, formal/informal dining, butler’s pantry, Lg center island, spacious kitchen w/ high-end SS appliances, white enameled cabinetry, ceramic backsplash, pocket office, walk-in pantry, spacious mudroom, 42” wide staircases, Spacious foyer, HW floors, Decorative gas FP, (18x6) front porch. Upper lvl features: 4 bdrms up, 3/4 Jack & Jill bath, (12x8) loft area, Jr. ensuite w/ full bath, Lg Owners ensuite with sep tub & walk-in shower, (14x8) walk-in closet w/ convenient access to the (14x7) laundry room. Unfinished LL awaits your personal touch/vision. Perfect space for a 5th bdrm/bath, media room, exercise room or billiards. 3 CAR GARAGE (Tandem). Situated on a cul-de-sac w/ a wooded backyard setting. Welcome Home!!

Randy Kellogg 612-240-2924 • RandyKellogg@edinarealty.com

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If Jessica Huang's creations don't magically come to life in the middle of the night and go on heartwarming adventures together, then they really ought to start doing so. Any one of the St. Paul-based artist's creatures would look right at home in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe, dealing with some inconvenient natural phenomenon in the Hundred Acre Wood, or waiting for Alice to happen by them in Wonderland so they could shatter her ego with a cryptic allegory.

Jessica's medium, felt, lends itself perfectly to the creation of fanciful animals. Her minute beasts are warm and fuzzy, and would unquestionably become any young child's dearest object of affection. That many of them also wear Victorian ensembles is just the icing on the cake.

"I first took up felting back while I was working in Shanghai," said Jessica. "A colleague of mine discovered felting on the internet, which she gave a try and then quickly gave up. She asked me if I wanted all her materials. I already had an art background, and I'm a brand designer by trade, so felting fell very naturally into my interests.

"Felt is really just a clump of fluff, so I started out with the idea of making a rabbit. But felt is also temperamental. You never have complete control over it, so as the rabbit began to take form in my hands it also took on its own personality. In that way it felt like I was creating life – I had put a little piece of my soul into the rabbit, but he wound up having an entirely different soul of his own.

"I recently made a little flamingo.

Such a pretty pink animal in real life, but not a happy looking one. Mine came out with a somewhat judgmental look, like he wasn't very pleased with his circumstances. I felt kind of guilty sticking pins into him.

"I eventually began toying with anthropomorphism – still creating animals, but giving them more human quirks. I've made a lace-collared robin,

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a suffragette deer, a little duck fisherman in tweed pants and a clown raccoon, all using the vintage, Victorian style and color palette that I love so much. And each one took on a life of their own as they became happy, grumpy, or even angry right in the palms of my hands.

"People often ask me if I make animations using my creations. I could, potentially. They all have wire armature, so they are fully posable, but animation is a lot of work! For now I'll just have to imagine they're moving around while I have my back turned to them.

"My intention for creating these pieces is never to sell them. I just can't part with something that I've put so much passion into. It's too personal. That being said, I do participate in small art fairs from time to time.

"I also teach the art of felting to anyone who would like to learn it. I've instructed at Textile Center in Minneapolis, and the Embroiderers' Guild of America recently asked me to give a felting seminar. Sometimes it can be difficult to rationalize my chaotic creative process to other people. In a way it's similar to giving shape to loose fibers.

"Teaching is a form of art in itself. But instead of funny animals, I'm creating new felters. That way more people can start realizing their own little fairytale worlds."

To learn more about Overly Heartfelt and Jessica's work, please visit overlyheartfelt.com or follow Jessica on Instagram at @overlyheartfelt.

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Scarecrows and Pumpkins at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3 675 ARBORETUM DR , CHAS K A Visit the Arboretum any day this month to see delightful scarecrows! Check out more than 300 pumpkin and squash varieties grown by staff at the Horticultural Research Center, as well as the pumpkin tree – a veritable rainbow of festive holiday gourds. arb.umn.edu

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Barre Blend at the Eden Prairie Community Center

16700 VALLEY VIEW R D, EDEN P R A I R I E | 8 :1 5 A M Discover the latest fitness trend in this mind/body fusion! Barre Blend has a foundation of ballet with a mix of dance, strength, stretching, core work and cardiovascular conditioning that challenges and tones the entire body. This class combines strength and control to help improve body awareness, balance, flexibility and movement patterns. edenprairie.org

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