http://www.chow.com/boards/73 Tue, 14 May 2013 13:47:44 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901959#8082132 Thanks for the report. It's good to hear you enjoyed it. It's one of only a handful of non-chain restos out this way so we like to frequent it. Also, at least two places have already failed in that location; I would hate for this one to have the same fate. ChillyDog Sat, 18 May 2013 07:32:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901959#8082132 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902236#8082131 A few miles north of hwy 7 is Peg's Countryside Café in Medina. It's worth the effort. http://www.pegscountrysidecafe.com/ stymie Sat, 18 May 2013 07:31:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902236#8082131 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831950#8082123 I'm never sure what is meant by "walking distance." Four blocks? A mile? Top of mind is Haute Dish. It's about a 10 minute walk according to Google maps. A little beyond that is The Bachelor Farmer (Sunday only). Both are worth the walk. Hell's Kitchen best meal is breakfast. Try the porridge. Try to ignore the kitsch. ChillyDog Sat, 18 May 2013 07:15:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831950#8082123 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901419#8081608 Thanks for coming back to report in! jaycooke Fri, 17 May 2013 23:23:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901419#8081608 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901905#8077632 Thanks for posting this because when I first read this yesterday I thought maybe I was missing something or misread the word scone. I was always taught that traditional English scones were very close to the American biscuit (just a tiny bit sweeter with a small amount of sugar in the dough) - intended to be lighter and doused with jam and clotted cream. The American monstrosities I see everywhere are far too sweet and dense and not conducive to jam or cream. I'm not saying they are bad necessarily, they're just not a proper scone. So this begs the question to the OP - just where did you find this proper scone? amishangst Thu, 16 May 2013 00:05:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901905#8077632 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900720#8075900 If your group is okay with quote-unquote "non-mainstream" food, you probably would have mentioned it, but just in case... Last summer, I arranged a catered birthday party with WONDERFUL food from Holy Land deli in NE Minneapolis that was under $20/person - and that's the total price, not the per-entree price (I suspect some of the other recs are assuming entree not total). Holy Land has a large room that could easily accommodate your group for that price, but it would be a buffet - not table service - in a very bare-bones environment. But their Egyptian/Middle-Eastern food is great. If that appeals, check 'em out! AnneInMpls Wed, 15 May 2013 05:36:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900720#8075900 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/876722#8075834 Really- I got prune and apricot. They were a little hard, but 15 seconds in the micro before eating them and mmmmmm. Ziach has a facebook page where they post up to date info. daniellempls Wed, 15 May 2013 04:42:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/876722#8075834 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901622#8075471 Among the best brats I've had in the TC are the Surly beer brats at Oxendale Market on 34th Ave at 50th St. in South MPLS. Great taste, and around $4.99 a pound. IMO, can't beat the price and quality. foreverhungry Wed, 15 May 2013 00:32:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901622#8075471 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900565#8074127 Epi - exactly. Thanks. I love the way it looks, but prefer a baguette for eating...less crust. A personal preference. I will say, though, if you are doing a dinner party and plunk your bread in the middle of the table, this is a great centerpiece. shanemio Tue, 14 May 2013 14:33:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900565#8074127 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901819#8072175 I would say 7:30 would better. I spent a number of years in Boston going to restaurants right near Fenway park about 30 minutes after the ballgame started and it was the best time to go there. I think getting in, etc would be about the same (although I have not been to Bar La Grassa specifically in this situation), but in general, I think it is better to arrive at restaurants just after the craziness is over rather than as all of the craziness is leaving. It makes for a more peaceful and enjoyable experience for me. LauraB Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901819#8072175 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900783#8071755 Maine Root brand - available at Whole Foods. Yum. latte4me Mon, 13 May 2013 01:55:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900783#8071755 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900519#8071598 I'm surprised Red Stag told you "no", as you can reserve a table for 10 through them on open table (at least for 2 Saturdays from now). ETA: Also showing up on Open Table that might be a good option is is Sapor. jaycooke Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:29 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900519#8071598 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/890967#8070639 They are now serving wine and beer. ChillyDog Sun, 12 May 2013 05:10:56 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/890967#8070639 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901681#8070571 Sushi Fix is worth it, I Would put it up against any sushi joint in MN and expect them to win. the sushi is amazing, the portions are quite generous and Billy and Koo are entertaining! breiter19 Sun, 12 May 2013 03:59:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901681#8070571 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901133#8070028 Remember reading a couple of lukewarm reviews...sounds like university is your best bet. kriminalrat Sat, 11 May 2013 20:21:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901133#8070028 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900820#8069257 Same here, except I'm a little closer than you. The #5 never fails to satisfy! MrStPaul Sat, 11 May 2013 04:27:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900820#8069257 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900456#8067319 What about Seward Cafe? docfood Fri, 10 May 2013 02:36:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900456#8067319 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/894935#8066028 Hi, You can go for http://forums.foodservice.com. taliassteakhouse Thu, 09 May 2013 15:08:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/894935#8066028 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900807#8063819 They are super easy to make, no reason to go years without. getgot211 Wed, 08 May 2013 14:41:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900807#8063819 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900534#8063763 The juicy nookie (with bacon...) was certainly delicious, but I think the hype may have set my expectations unreasonably high. I'm honestly not sure I could pick a favorite between the nook or convention grill or that "grinder" I had at Jimmy's. Agonizing over choices like this qualifies as "one of those good problems" :) baronworm Wed, 08 May 2013 13:56:07 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900534#8063763 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/872298#8063432 The day and night menus are very different from one another. ChillyDog Wed, 08 May 2013 04:41:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/872298#8063432 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900883#8061127 Which I believe is still on the menu at Singapore in South Minneapolis. Slightly Grey Tue, 07 May 2013 01:53:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900883#8061127 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900999#8060988 Is it traditional style? (carved at the table, first course is skin only--no meat on it at all) I'm on the lookout for traditional-style peking duck. Can't get it were I am anymore, so I'm hoping to get some my next time in MSP! prasantrin Tue, 07 May 2013 00:26:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900999#8060988 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900391#8060550 Cafe Latte's tea is good, but it is not really full-service. If you don't mind heading into the uncharted terrors of St. Paul, I recommend Lady Elegant's: http://www.ladyelegantstea.com/ Very intimate and fancy....nice service. gryffindor249 Mon, 06 May 2013 20:44:23 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900391#8060550 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899857#8060001 Rye is not an Italian Deli. MSPD Mon, 06 May 2013 17:08:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/899857#8060001