MSP Rotisseria Chicken-Man to resurface in Deephaven

[dalewest]

I have been missing this guy's chicken and was searching the CH boards for Rotisseria but didn't find anything since he shutdown in 2008. Found this on mspmag.com

http://blogs.mspmag.com/foodiefile/20...

I don't head out that way too often but this might be a great excuse for the urbanites among us to have a picnic out on lake Minnetonka.

[AnneInMpls]

This is the best news I've had in a long time! I don't know where Deephaven is, but I will soon find out. I'm already planning a picnic and afternoon at the lake. This chicken is DEFINITELY worth the drive.

Anne

P.S. Actually, I had already learned about the rebirth of Rotisseria (in a diversion on a the 3/50 thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/6091... ) but I never get tired of hearing good news. I'm very, very happy.

[mnxd9]

Little confused, do they open today or tomorrow? I'm sure well be making a trip this weekend for sure. Thanks for the headsup.

[kersie]

The Cottagewood General Store is seasonal and I think it opened yesterday based on their website. (It's a very cute place and I hope that the chicken helps keep it running as my understanding is that it hasn't been open continuously.) It is run by the community and typically has fairly limited hours. But it wasn't clear to me from the article that the chicken would be available at Cottagewood on its opening day.

[faith]

OK chicken seekers, I just phoned Cottagewood and the guy said Saleh is in the
back right NOW making his fab. chicken, that he is there all the time. Phone number is posted on the website http://www.cottagewoodusa.com/

[dave43]

The western suburbs are starting to get some excellent ethnic options...Mi casa and Spice in Chaska, Tian Jin in Chanhassen and now Rotisseria in Deephaven. Can anyone comment on prices and side options?

[mnxd9]

Soon, we are headed out to get us some chicken, WOOT!

[dave43]

What's the verdict? I called and they didn't give much information other then the chicken went for $25. That's still a decent deal but I believe I heard that the chicken with 2 sides went for $15 at the old location. Must be the Deephaven rent.

[KTFoley]

Funny, I was just out there last night.

Arrived just before 8:30pm -- this is fair warning for all bring a map if you are not familiar with the lakeshore villages. The General Store itself, which posts no hours, was closed. There were lights at the back entrance, and the rotisseria man himself was tending a small Weber-style grill.

The menu for the day was chicken pita, chicken gyro and stromboli. I was seeking a whole chicken. Right now that requires a call ahead. It takes some time and there is not yet enough volume to risk throwing it out at the end of the night. Volume is expected to pick up in the summer and then chickens should be available all the time for walk-in customers.

I left without my chicken, but will be back another time.

[Enso]

We ordered one this morning (they ask for 2 hours notice) and recently finished munching part of it. Delicious! (I was a little apprehensive; I've read good things about it, but one person's filet mignon...yada yada, and I've been steered wrong by some posts here. This recommendation gets a gold star! I should look up the posters so I know whose taste matches mine.)

Anyway, the chicken was cut into pieces and came with a wonderful sauce (on the side). We got the garlic potatoes and green beans as sides. There are other options besides those two. $25 for the lot, and very generous portions. Could easily feed more than 4, as claimed.

We, too, will be back.

[dave43]

I think the chicken I had last night was the best I've ever had. dipped in the mean green sauce...wow.