Minneapolis Lakes, MN May 2023

Ladies Issue

Let’s Celebrate the Ladies

I don’t know about you but I love any opportunity to recognize and lift up women who just make life positive and beautiful.

And of course, with Mother’s Day this month, all eyes are on moms, but it’s not just the biological mothers, mother figures and wonderful women in our lives who have made an impact on us. It’s the family members, teachers, friends and neighbors doing awesome things in our communities, pouring into our lives — making themselves unforgettable and irreplaceable.

Personally, without those female influences like my mother, step-mother, grandmothers, aunts, friends, business partners, and team members – this magazine would not even exist. They’re a huge part of how it all began and how it will continue to grow.

While it’s always important to shop local, this month is the perfect time to support businesses owned by women in the Twin Cities. That’s one of my favorite parts of this role – trying to champion, recognize, give back and pay as much forward as possible.

For the May issue, we spoke with Rebecca Illingworth Penichot, owner of Tinto Kitchen, about how her mother, husband Thierry, and her entire restaurant team aims for a fun time, warm atmosphere, and fabulous food all year round. We’ve included some sparkly gems and unique pieces from New Gild Jewelers, while also learning a bit about their custom gallery from owners Jen Bellefleur and Kelsey Lee-Karol. We covered a great little electric driving option from Luther Westside Volkswagen where General Manager Tami Willett and her team are ready to assist with any and all of your questions. We also included a fun DIY article on floral design, some ideas on where to brunch this month and a gift guide for the ladies.

Women are movers and shakers, builders and makers. They are both seen and unseen. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to send a text, make a phone call or get the family on a video call with the women in your life who deserve recognition. It only takes a minute to brighten someone’s day and remind them how much you love them.

Gentlemen, we haven’t forgotten about you, and your issue is up next month!

May 2023

PUBLISHER

Alexandra Patty | alexandra.patty@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Sarah Knieff | sarah.knieff@citylifestyle.com

MARKET SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Kassi Miranowski | kassi.miranowski@citylifestyle.com

PUBLISHER ASSISTANT

Abigail Wharram | abigail.wharram@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sue Baldani, Sarah Knieff, Courtney Reed

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Catherine Brinker, Lucy Hawthorne

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Whitney Lockhart

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier

Proverbs

YEARS

city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen.

1-10: The fourth annual Galleria Floral Experience, with flowers by Bachman’s, featured a fantastical take on the natural world. Landscape architect Bryan Kramer dreamed up the design for the 20-plus unique gardens, featuring more than 100 species of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers and bulbs. Photography by Catherine Brinker.

business monthly

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Jones-Harrison Senior Living Opens Onsite Dialysis Center

Jones-Harrison Senior Living recently unveiled an onsite dialysis center to bring life-sustaining kidney care to residents in assisted living, memory care, long-term care and transitional care/rehabilitation. Jones-Harrison is excited to partner with DaVita Dialysis on this newest development to improve residents’ lives. DaVita is a leading kidney-care provider with 20 years of experience and proven clinical procedures. An on-premises dialysis center allows Jones-Harrison residents to dialyze conveniently and comfortably on-site. jones-harrison.org.

Bear Cave Brewing Celebrates One Year

On May 4, Bear Cave Brewing will raise a glass to one year in the heart of Hopkins. There will be 25% off house beers all day on Thursday along with free birthday cake. The rooftop will be alive with music while you enjoy new beer releases from their selfpour tap walls all weekend long. On Saturday you can turn your pour into a toasty, caramelized s'more tasting delight by having your drink poked. bearcavebrewing.com

Art Submissions Now Open for Flint Hills Family Festival

The Flint Hills Family Festival has announced the return of its popular ARTwalk, a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade art contest that provides students the opportunity to submit their creative works to a panel of experts. Six winners will receive an Amazon gift card and have their artwork featured in the Ordway’s front windows during the week of the Family Festival, May 30–June 3. Students can submit their artwork online until April 14.  Ordway.org/festival.

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LADIES G I FT GUIDE

FIND THE PERFECT TRINKET TO MAKE YOUR BESTIE SMILE

AR TICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF

Our May issue is about spoiling the ladies in your life; however, sometimes finding the perfect gift can be difficult. We all know that woman who seems to have everything they could possibly want or would never suggest a present idea. That’s why we created this epic gift guide — to help you find the ultimate trinket and make your bestie, mom, grandma or aunt smile.

Minute Mimosa Sugar Cubes.

Drop one of these cubes into a glass of bubbly and watch it turn into a mimosa or bellini cocktail. Uncommongoods.com.

Foldable Bathtub Caddy.

This portable tub tray offers spa-like tranquility on-demand. Royal Craft Wood on amazon.com.

VOBAGA Cup Warmer.

Keep any drink hot with this cup warmer plate. Vobagaofficial.com.

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Fenty Cookies N Clean Face Mask.

A non-drying whipped clay mask with charcoal that deeply purifies pores. Clinically tested to instantly improve skin’s texture and fight shine all day. Sephora.com.

Slip Silk Pillowcase.

The pillowcase that does it all — Anti-aging, Anti-bedhead and Anti-sleep crease. Slip.com.

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit.

This symbolic birthday flower kit grows and changes every day, just like the lucky person who plants it. Uncommongoods.com.

Fun tee.

Gear up for summer with this Beach Bum T-Shirt from Serge+Jane. sergeandjane.com.

Throw Blankets.

Cozy up in a wool or cotton throw blanket from Faribault Mill. faribaultmill.com.

Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen.

A 100% mineral, oil-free, sheer facial sunscreen moisturizer that provides SPF 40 protection while helping to protect from blue light. shoplessol.com.

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Co-owners Jenifer Bellefleur and Kelsey Lee-Karol.

ARTICLE BY COURTNEY REED | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEW GILD

All That Sparkles

JEWELER CREATES PERSONALIZED PIECES WITH LOVE

New Gild Jewelers is a custom jewelry store located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, providing the most unique and full-service jewelry design available in the Twin Cities. The talented and highly trained jewelers, designers and artisans work passionately and diligently with customers from the moment they walk in the door to the moment they are handed their “sparkle.”

We spoke with co-owner Jenifer Bellefleur about New Gild’s design process, ready-towear pieces, repair services and in honor of Mother’s Day — the perfect jewelry gift.

NEW GILD IS KNOWN FOR ITS CUSTOM JEWELRY. HOW DOES YOUR DESIGN PROCESS WORK?

We sit down with our clients and really listen, not just to what they say, but also what they don’t say–meaning, what they tell us with their body language and emotions.  We observe their personal style and often ask to see pictures of the intended recipient if it’s for gifting and honoring another.

Often our clients bring us loose gems and diamonds, as well as old pieces of jewelry that they’d like to incorporate into the new design.  We have a special affinity for precious gemstones, and we have quite a bevy of beautiful “rocks” in our collection.  Everything from opals to rare garnet varieties to unique diamonds makes us smile and push up our designer sleeves.

We instinctively riff on concepts while we’re sitting with the client, helping to draw out their preferences and likes.  Later, we translate our best ideas into CAD imagery that helps the client (and us!) to fine tune the design to perfection.  When everyone is satisfied, we move on to the next step, which is a 3D print of the model we’ve designed.  We use that “wax” model to ensure that the stones for the project fit perfectly, and that the ring suits our client’s desires as well.

We use lost wax casting to move from wax to metal, which is an over 6500 year old method.  The wax is used to create a mold into which molten metal is poured and then cooled.  Voilá, we have a precious metal piece!  We carefully polish the ring and then set diamonds and gemstones perfectly under magnification.  All that’s left is the smile on our client’s face when they see their new sparkle.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ANTIQUE JEWELRY REPAIR AND RESTORATION SERVICES.

In addition to making objects from scratch, we also give absolutely expert TLC to your existing jewelry, including everything from costume to heirloom.  Many of our clients have costume jewelry that is priceless to them due to sentimental value.  We have the equipment and the expertise to work on those pieces and give them new life, such as converting old clip-on earrings to posts so they can be enjoyed by a new generation.

We also love the challenge of restoring a truly antique ring to its heyday.  Our master jeweler can restore the smallest of details to turn-of-the-century pieces, and give them durability for a new generation.  Even under magnification, our restoration work is perfect.  Restoring antiques is the ultimate embrace of sustainability, and we’re proud to offer these services.

WHAT MAKES YOUR GALLERY OF READY-TO-WEAR ITEMS SPECIAL?

Our gallery of ready-to-wear pieces is so special because each of them represents the love of a stone.  Unlike big box stores that need a large quantity of identical pieces and therefore shop for predictable stones in calibrated sizes and shapes, we can make something beautiful one-at-atime from any individual gemstone.  We shop gem shows and also have visiting suppliers who shop this way too, and we peruse their goods for stones that speak to us.  The stone is like a chord progression from which we will write a hopefully beautiful song.

We interact with our stone collections physically and spiritually in order to determine the best use of their beauty.  We design around them, without any preconceived limitations on what we can make.  Sometimes, we work individually and other times as a team to help bring these melodies full circle into wearable pieces of art that capture the eternal nature of the stone alongside the immediacy of the design.  The items in our gallery are therefore all truly unique and designed to delight the senses.

AS MOTHER’S DAY APPROACHES, WHAT UNIQUE PIECES

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR GIFT GIVING?

Gifting is incredibly personal, and we try to bring our clients and their loved ones together with the perfect piece.  Different pieces of jewelry have different connotations in our culture.  The gift of a ring is one of the most intimate exchanges, and celebrates things from our love for our partner to the love we share with our best friend.  We have an amazing selection of ready to gift rings in our gallery.   Bracelets suggest a preciousness too, a holding of another’s hand.  We carry everything from our Morse code bracelets featuring words of affirmation to diamond tennis bracelets; a bracelet makes a wonderful gift.

“Love shows up in everything we do.”

Necklaces and earrings are a beautiful way to adorn someone with the collision of gems and art.  Many people love having different necklaces and earrings to choose from, depending on anything from the season to their outfit to the occasion–from weddings to Wednesdays.  We carry an incredible selection of both.

IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN, ARE THERE ANY INFLUENTIAL LADIES THAT HAVE HELPED NEW GILD’S JOURNEY?

Many people have helped us on our journey over the past six years!  WomenVenture is a wonderful example of a women-centric organization that partnered with us to bring our dream to life.  We’ve also had wonderful women working on our benches, behind our counters and microscopes, and also shopping with us–all playing their part in our story–and it’s a love story.  Love shows up in everything we do:  our conversations, our people, and our products. People say you can’t buy love, but we disagree; come in and let us show you!

RIDE IN STYLE & COMFORT

2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 IS EQUIPPED FOR ADVENTURE

ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY VOLKSWAGEN AND LUCY HAWTHORNE

Combining style, top performance and functionality, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV sets itself apart from other fully electric vehicles. Luther Westside Volkswagen, the largest Volkswagen dealer in the Midwest, is female operated by General Manager Tami Willett. Their team is ready to assist and answer questions on any new purchase. But first, let’s dive into the ID.4 and all its features.

From the moment one steps inside, driver and passengers alike can ride comfortably in a spacious, modern cabin with room for five. Need extra cargo capacity? Just fold down the rear seats to enjoy 64.2 cubic feet of space.

Keeping adventure in mind, the ID.4 has been equipped with the latest technology to make the most of traveling. A 12-inch touchscreen display acts as the central hub, where all passengers' needs can be addressed, including navigation, climate control and music.

A three-month trial subscription to the SiriusXM Platinum Plan is included for all SiriusXM-equipped new vehicles, so one can enjoy free music, news, comedy shows and more.

Another tech feature is the ID Light, an intuitive light bar running across the dashboard. The Light uses glowing visual and sound cues to communicate incoming calls, brake warnings and charging levels. Switching to the exterior, the elegant design creates a striking silhouette with its clean lines and aerodynamic elements. The expansive panoramic glass roof provides an excellent view of the sky while letting in light.

For Minnesota winters, the available all-wheel drive is perfect and is capable of towing using a standard tow hitch10. The intelligent handling feature distributes all max 295 HP where it’s needed most to deliver a smooth and safe ride.

The ID.4 also delivers on exhilaration. From the moment one hits the pedal, they will feel instant torque, driving from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. For those interested in this impressive new model, contact Luther Westside Volkswagen for its expert advice. This award-winning dealership has a combined 250 years of automotive expertise on staff, and are among the nation’s sales and customer satisfaction leaders in New and Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagens.

QUICK DETAILS

STARTING MSRP FOR 2023 ID.4 STANDARD: $38,995.

EPA ESTIMATED RANGE FOR 2023 ID.4 PRO: 275 MILES.

ESTIMATED CHARGING TIME FOR 10-80%: 30 TO 36 MINUTES.

UNLIMITED 30-MINUTE CHARGING SESSIONS AT ELECTRIFY AMERICA FOR 3 YEARS FREE.

OVER 30 ID.4S IN STOCK.

The Luther Westside VW Team

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

Decorate Your Space With a DIY Floral Design

Spring: the days grow longer, weather turns warmer, and the earth’s greenery starts to make its reappearance. During this time, flowers shoot up from the ground in a ballet of colors and movement. Walking outside becomes a cherished moment to breathe the fresh air and immerse yourself in lush surroundings. Being inside your home turns dreary and dull, everything that thrives is now outside, but this can easily be remedied. Why not bring some life inside? Make a spring floral bouquet to lighten up your space. Flowers add color and character to any room that needs a little lift, and our step-by-step guide will inspire you to create something grand.

Supplies:

• Flowers of your choice

• Scissors

• Twine or floral tape

• Ribbon (optional)

• Decorative paper (optional)

• Bouquet sleeve (optional)

Directions:

Step 1: When creating a beautiful floral arrangement, the first thing to do is decide on a color scheme and prepare the flowers.  Have fun deciding what colors you want to play with. Perhaps go pastel for spring or match the hues to other decor items in your house. Once you have picked your

flowers, you need to do a little prep work. First, remove extra leaves and damaged petals from the stems. Then make a fresh diagonal cut to the bottom of all the flowers. This allows each bloom to soak up as much water as they need.

Step 2: Now it’s arranging time — think focal and filler. The best way to start the arranging process is by choosing your most interesting or favorite flowers — this will be your focal point. Hold the focal flower(s) upright and add your supporting blooms around it. Make sure to turn the bouquet as you build so that the design is as desired. Once this is complete, add your

filler flowers to finalize the look. Filler options include baby’s breath, ivy, fern, eucalyptus and more.

Step 3: Let’s get ready to tie. Once you’ve arranged your bouquet, tie all the stems together using twine or floral tape. If using twine, we recommend securing it in a small bow in case you would like to rearrange at any given time. Floral tape is easy to move on and off for this purpose as well.

Step 4: Add the finishing touches. At this point, you are almost done with your bouquet and all that’s left is embellishments. There are so many ways to further adorn your creation: one way we love is to wrap it in fun decorative paper or put it in a special sleeve made just for flowers. If this idea isn’t for you, we recommend going to Pinterest for inspiration. Just remember, whatever way you choose to decorate your bouquet, you will end with a personalized piece made with love and care.

B runch Let’s Talk

Treat Your Mom to an Afternoon Out

ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF

When I think of the word brunch I imagine fruity drinks, delicious breakfast foods and being surrounded by my best friends or even better - my mom.

I can admit that yes, I’m a brunch girly and yes, I’m proud of it. I mean brunch is incredible! For one, you don’t have to get up super early and still can eat all the egg dishes and croissants you want. And for two, it’s a meal best served alongside your favorite company.

I love treating my mom to brunch. We get all dressed up, listen to some epic music on the drive, eat the best food and have deep chats. My mom gives the best advice, and I could stay in her company for hours.

One day in particular that we always go out for brunch is Mother’s Day. It’s a great way to kick-off the festivities and make mom feel special. As this fun filled day approaches, I thought I would share some of my favorite places to brunch in the area. These aren’t all of my favs, but I will say they made the list for a reason.

Coalition

WHERE: 3808 W 50th St., Minneapolis

WHAT: Cardamom donuts and French toast. Go crazy for the day and order both at Coalition, you won’t be disappointed. Oh, and add strawberries to the toast - YUM.

CONTACT: (952) 456-8979 | coalitionrestaurant.com

The Lynhall

WHERE: 2640 Lyndale Ave. S.,

WHAT: To celebrate moms, a brunch bundle will be offered that comprises a pastry, drip coffee, glass of mimosa, and a choice of either a special omelet or green shakshuka. This will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CONTACT: (612) 870-2640 | thelynhall.com

Union Rooftop

WHERE: 731 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

WHAT: Sip on a pear martini while looking out at the city. Union Rooftop offers a full brunch menu in Minnesota’s only year-round retractable glass enclosed patio.

CONTACT: (612) 455-6690 | unionmpls.com

Sarah Knieff

Sarah and her mom, Marie, love spending time together while watching movies and hanging out with their cat, Charli. “We want to wish all the mamas out there a happy Mother’s Day!”

TOP: Enchilada and Eggs from Coalition.

RIGHT: Union Rooftop offers many wine options.

LEFT: Shakshuka from The Lynhall.

ADD SOME SPICE TO YOUR LIFE

Growing up, Rebecca Illingworth Penichot had a mother who worked in the restaurant industry and a father who was a restaurant architect. Later, she put herself through college waiting tables. “Once you’re in hospitality, you end up getting hooked on it,” she says.

Latin-Inspired Cuisine, Craft Cocktails and a Welcoming Atmosphere

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TINTO KITCHEN

It’s no wonder that she eventually decided to open her own restaurants. Her second one, Tinto Kitchen, is located in Minneapolis and offers authentic Latin-inspired cuisine, including hand-made tortillas made fresh daily.

Today, it’s a real family affair. Her husband, Thierry Penichot, is the executive chef, and her son helps in the restaurant when he’s home from college. “It’s so nice to have the family working together,” says Rebecca. “My husband doesn’t brag about

himself, but he’s a very talented chef. He really elevated my recipes to a level that I didn’t even know was possible.”

Thierry was an executive chef for Hilton World Properties for almost 20 years and has worked in the finest kitchens all over the world including Germany and Dubai. “It’s in my blood,” says Thierry. “I grew up cooking, traveling and meeting people, and food for me was interesting and challenging. I like to use the skills I’ve learned and be creative.”

Rebecca is originally from Mexico City and didn’t come to the United States until she was eight years old. “I still have family in Mexico and my palate is something that will always be in me,” she says. “I can’t imagine a life without spice.” She has collected many recipes from her family and her travels.

Tinto Kitchen, which opened in 2015, has been voted best Mexican restaurant in the area not just for its food, but for its cocktails as well, especially the margaritas. “What makes

them so special is we use fresh ingredients such as fresh lime juice, which makes a big difference,” says Rebecca. “We’re a fresh kitchen and that translates all the way through to our craft cocktails.”

While the food that’s served is important to any restaurant’s long-time success, she believes it’s the culture that matters a lot too. “I’m a strong believer that a good leader realizes that the success of a restaurant is not just one person, but a team of people,” she says. “We are very fortunate to have a team that has been with us for almost a decade that are helping us create a culture that is friendly and welcoming. Customers often come in to see our staff, which really makes us happy. My family isn’t just my husband and my son - it’s the entire staff.”

She adds, “We’ve put our heart and soul into this restaurant, and we wouldn’t have succeeded without our amazing team, or of course, our community. They are a part of our team as well.”

Rebecca Illingworth Penichot and Thierry Penichot.

Consistency, Rebecca feels, is another crucial aspect of any successful business. “My husband uses his background and talent to train his staff to prepare food exactly as he does, so whether he’s there or not, the food is consistent and that’s just such a big key to a successful restaurant.”

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday this year, and the restaurant plans to celebrate all weekend long. “We’re going to have a DJ, some live music, and special menu items,” she says. “On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll have a Cinco De Mayo brunch.”

The restaurant is popular with people, and their pets. “We have a very dog-friendly patio, and I feel like it’s become a landmark on 50th and Penn,” says Rebecca. “It’s really become a great dog spot because

people come off the lake and then come over and have a margarita or join us for lunch or brunch.” Last summer, the restaurant offered puppy beer (aka chicken bone broth) and that was a hit, both with the dogs and their owners.

“They deserve treats too,” she says. “Thierry and I rescue dogs and have two that are 7 years old. Both of them came from incredibly sad backgrounds and we enjoy being able to provide a loving home where they can regain trust. They just want to be loved.”

The restaurant business is hard, but Rebecca was raised to meet the challenge.  “My mother, Matilde, who goes by Mattie, was a single Mexican mom and seeing her work from night to day every day to support me certainly influenced my work ethic and values. As I

tell my son, don’t expect people to give you anything. You have to work for it, and if you do, you’ll one day be rewarded.”

Rebecca was also a single mom for 10 years when she ventured into the restaurant industry. “I was happy to be able to teach my son some of those same values and then I was blessed to have Thierry come into our lives and complete it,” she says. After living in Minneapolis for many years, she and her family moved to St. Louis Park, where she graduated from high school. Her mother still lives there.

“I’m proud to be a member of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Latin community, which is very strong,” says Rebecca.

LOCATION: 4959 Penn Ave S

WEBSITE: TintoKitchen.com

PHONE: (612) 354-2130

Make an Impact for Mom

Memorable ways to celebrate the mother figure in your life

The moms and the mother figures in our lives mean everything to us. They deserve the best every day, of course. But at least one day out of the year, we get to shower them with the same love and thoughtfulness they give to us so selflessly.

This year, we hope you’ll consider some memorable ways to make lasting memories with the mom or mother figure in your life. If you haven’t already planned something special, take a look at our list of ideas and circle your favorites. If you have kids, let them join in the fun too!

Whether you decide to spend a day at home or enjoy a day on the town, these innovative celebration ideas will include fun for the whole family and make Mom feel loved. Whatever activity or surprise you land on to show your mom, wife, sister or maternal figure your appreciation for all they do, the most important thing is that you all get to spend some quality time together.

Take a Flower Arranging Class

Mother’s Day arrives just as spring is in full bloom. Take advantage of the season by going to a flower arranging class with mom.

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Play a Family Board Game

If Mom likes strategizing, challenge her to a friendly board game competition. (And, no, you don’t have to let her win just because it’s Mother’s Day.)

Pick Your Own Fruit

This activity is especially fun if you have a lot of kids who want to get in on the action. Then, when you all get home, you can whip up a treat for Mom with your selections. (Maybe give her a strawberry in a Champagne glass while she waits.)

Book Her a Weekend Away

There’s no day like Mother’s Day to be impulsive! Book a weekend trip for the two of you at a cute B&B in a city Mom has always wanted to visit.

Complete a Jigsaw Puzzle

Find a puzzle with an image you know your mom will love (or make a custom one using a photo of the two of you) and put it together over wine and snacks. You’ll be amazed at how much chatting you can get done while puzzling.

Get Theater Tickets

Go to a play or a musical — lots of towns even host outdoor theater events.

Invite Her To High Tea

Whether you make the brews and treats yourself or head out to an official tea house, Mom will love sipping her beverage out of fancy china and snacking on tea sandwiches.

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

Explore LeoDaniels

LEODANIELS | 11:00 AM

Celebrate Mother’s Day with LeoDaniels! Join them at their showroom for an afternoon of shopping, sipping and celebrating motherhood. Enjoy mimosa cocktails and light refreshments while you explore a beautiful jewelry collection and find the perfect piece to give your mom. Plus, if you spend over $500, you will get a $50 Gift Card. leodaniels.com .

Doors Open Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS | 10:00 AM

Doors Open Minneapolis is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a free behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues. doorsopenminneapolis.org .

Open House: Skin Care Specialists

4279 SHERIDAN AVE S | 5:00 PM

Join Associated Skin Care Specialists in Linden Hills for their Open House on Wednesday, May 17th from 7-9pm. Meet the ASCS Team, Dr. Bailey Lee, and tour their new space. Thousands of dollars in skin care products and treatment packages will be given away! Spaces limited, rsvp at lhfrontdesk@associatedskincare.com.

Art-A-Whirl

NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS

Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, which happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis during the third weekend of May. This will be the 28th year! Over 1,000 NEMAA member artists, galleries and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at over 60 locations. nemaa.org .

Puppy Party

LAKES & LEGENDS BREWING | 2:00 PM

Once a month, Healing Hearts Rescue brings puppies into the taproom at Lakes & Legends Brewing for a "pet the stress away" adoption event. From 2-4 pm you can pet, cuddle, play, and even adopt HHR puppies and foster dogs right in the taproom. This event is completely free and open to everyone. lakesandlegends.com .

Andrea Bocelli in Concert

TARGET CENTER | 7:30 PM

As one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, and revered by fans internationally, Andrea Bocelli has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years, counting nearly 90 million records sold worldwide. Join him in concert this May. targetcenter.com .

farm field trip!

Kowalski’s is proud to be the very first retailer in the U.S. to carry Spring Lake Ranch 100% Organic Grass-Fed Beef.

Kowalski’s new 100% Organic Grass-Fed Beef comes to us from Spring Lake Ranch, a beef cattle ranch in the “Napa Valley” of grasslands, the Sandhills region of Nebraska. This area has a rich cattle-raising tradition, in part due to its long grazing season that provides both warm- and cool-season grasses for livestock.

Kowalski’s Meat & Seafood Director Troy Schmeling had the opportunity to visit the ranch late last year as the program was getting off the ground. Spring Lake Ranch, named for the lake at its center, is located on one of the most ecologically diverse grasslands in the world. Ideally centered on the Ogallala Aquifer, the lake provides the cattle with an abundant natural source of water.

“It was an easy place to fall in love with,” says Troy, “with rolling green hills as far as one could see, dotted with large, sprawling ranchlands and cattle scattered all across those acres.”

laboratory, an innovative ecosystem in a real-life environment using iterative feedback processes to create a sustainable impact. Importantly, Tarpoff and team employ experts in regenerative agriculture to optimize grazing plans that improve soil and grass health as they work towards regenerative organic certification.

Kowalski’s 100% Organic Grass-Fed Beef is characterized by:

• Incredible flavor

• Superior tenderness

• Best-in-class marbling

Ranch Manager Nick Tarpoff greeted Troy and company at the ranch house and offered insights into the success of this program. According to Nick, the ranch is a 20,000-acre organic living

“What makes this program even more unique is that these animals spend virtually their entire lives in one place,” explains Troy. “The beef processing plant that the animals are harvested at, as well as the finishing station that gets them prepared for harvest, are on-site. These logistics vastly reduce stress on the animals, making for not only an incredibly humane program but one that is producing a grass-fed product I’ve never seen before in terms of quality, marbling and consistency. The cherry on top of it all is that it’s also certified organic.”

Read more about Spring Lake Ranch and Troy’s trip at kowalskis.com.