http://www.chow.com/boards/73 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:04:20 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902937#8094140 Red Stag used to do a superb one. It's off the menu. Ely's East has had it and it was good...but it's a special. I thought Jax had it, but looking at their menu, that looks like a big negative. Foureyes137 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902937#8094140 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903024#8093967 Have you looked at the Downtowner Woodfire Grill? They have a private dining room and I believe would meet all your criteria. http://www.downtownerwoodfire.com/?page_id=65 ChillyDog Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903024#8093967 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902728#8092705 now I am not a local, but a search says, these places have what you are looking for: - Malabari Kitchen: http://malabarikitchen.com/ - Annapurna Bhavan: 4920 Central Ave NE Also, a tiny little thing to clarify: Gujarat is not part of South India. It's Central or Western Indian at best. This is from both, an entho-cultural point of view as well as geographical. It is also 99% vegetarian, which is a lot more than South India, which has a substantial amount of seafood and meat (even beef) in the diet. http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/india-political-map.htm South India is (loosely) defined by the 4 southern states. Their cuisines have a vast array of non-vegetarian dishes (especially Andhra cuisine) and lentils and rice are the foundations. Gujarati food is a lot blander/simpler. You won't find any Sambar or Idli or Dosa here. What you will find is Dhokla, Dal, Baati & Churma. The cuisine is based on grains, root veggies and grains. meatnveg Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902728#8092705 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901959#8089891 Db Cooper, I think you're confusing Andiamo with Brianno's (popular take-out only in Eagan). MSPD Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901959#8089891 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902749#8089138 Fiancee and I went the last two years. We'll be out of town this year, so can't attend. It's an fantastic event. The food is, overall, excellent. While there were a handfull of misses, the hits more than made up for the few misses. Yes, it's expensive. On the other hand, the quality of the food is excellent, the charity is great, and you'll likely never have most of the TC's top chefs all in the same room, all willing to talk with you. foreverhungry Wed, 22 May 2013 01:17:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902749#8089138 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902639#8088350 I've never had anything but a great sandwich there; hot and cold. Bad luck, I guess. BrandonWarn Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902639#8088350 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902437#8087843 I've only had HK once, at your recommendation (one or both of you) and I didn't really care for it. The rice was dry and hard, making the whole dish almost inedible. I know the rice wasn't going to be super moist, but it was physically difficult to eat the stuff because of how dry it was. I might give them another chance...we'll see. BigE Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902437#8087843 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/820052#8086353 Know this is a little late however Boston Garden (kiddy corner from Big 10) right on Mainstreet will fill your bill very nicely. They have gotten many awards and their fish sandwhich is to die for. Spagehetti just right for Minnesotan's however I like mine a little spiceier. Look in the local coupon ads and get a special although prices are on the low side. Lots of locals inhabit this fine establishment. Been in the same locale for many years now. Pizza Luce, be prepared to spend big $$$ and Hoagies just doesn't do it anymore. Go on a Satrurday and attend the Farmers Market (opens June 18, 2013 I believe this year). Royboy1256 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:29:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/820052#8086353 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902420#8086176 3733 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN...... I tried to find it this AM. This is the actual address. You will not see it from 38th unless you want to hit the car in front of you. Please everyone give the addresses. Thanks ibew292 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:18:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902420#8086176 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902423#8085603 On the other end of the spectrum, I would advise you to avoid this place at all cost. We went there about a year ago (I think based on Dara's rec) and were horribly disappointed. I could say the service was bad, but it was more non-existent. We could barely get the server to take our order, and ended up being there an hour and a half/two hours with only ordering entrees. The food did nothing to redeem it. Even though we ordered spicy, it was so bland as to have an unpleasant texture. In our book, there is nothing redeeming about this place, and we've since talked to others who had a similar experience. forgottendreamr Mon, 20 May 2013 15:40:51 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902423#8085603 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901819#8085451 You're saying 30 minutes after the game starts, correct? For the record, I didn't end up going that night. I'll be going on Wednesday, when the Twins are safely out of town. BigE Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:21 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901819#8085451 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900999#8084779 Didn't someone post something about having lived in China for a number of years and having eaten Peking Duck numerous times and never having it served the way mentioned here - first course with skin only, etc.? ChancesR Mon, 20 May 2013 01:49:53 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900999#8084779 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902236#8084211 Hwy 7 to Peg's is 13 miles. Hardly close. I don't get the love for Pegs. OK food if your in the area. If I wanted Home Cooking I would cook at home. Just saying...... ibew292 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:38:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902236#8084211 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831950#8082899 I haven't tried it yet, but Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl had some early praise for the Belmore / New Skyway Lounge (one restaurant, two names). If I was staying at the Westin for the weekend, I'd probably give it a try. Here was her early review: http://blogs.mspmag.com/dara/2013/01/too-early-review-the-belmorethe-new-skyway-lounge-home-of-the-best-blintz-in-mn-history/ Diana_mn Sat, 18 May 2013 22:01:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/831950#8082899 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/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