Can you believe that the P word(poor) has entered my vocabulary...let me explain by saying my car is sick and it had to be healed which is another story all on to itself. So what does one do when your poor well let me tell you.
Saturday morning... as everybody does you would clean and so clean I did, as quickly as possible. Now on to some fun stuff. Went to one of the best movies I've seen in along time...Crazy Heart, I am not one for country western but the music would certainly make your toes tap. I would recommend this movie to everybody unless of course the use of the "F" word offends then don't go.
What does one do on Sunday keeping in mind the P word still exits. Well into my bag of coupons and find one for Santorini buy one get one free, what a bargain. Let me put it this way sometimes a bargain just isn't a bargain let me explain.
I don't usually go back to the same restaurant twice, but in this case I made an exception. I'm not sure about you but when I go for brunch I like to see breakfast food, yes salads are OK and all that other stuff.. but where is the breakfast stuff. I was so surprised not to find an egg product i.e. there was no scrambled eggs. OK I will say that they had eggs Benedict but it was veggie..yuck, and an omelet bar still did not do it for me.
Let me wrap this up by saying the only think that was good was the coffee, that is pretty sad. The restaurant itself is very pretty but the brunch menu needs to be improved.
OK that is what a poor person does living in the frozen tundra.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Amore Victoria
The question...your in Uptown you just watched a very depressing movie...where do you go? Oh, yes it Sunday and the Vikings are playing not only in the Dome but on every tv set in every restaurant and I am not interested in football..where do you go?
There are several restaurants in Uptown but almost all are sports bars..do you see a pattern.
Finally we come upon Amore Victoria...believe it or not there was only 1 tv, ok so it had the game on but it was very quite and there were not too many people watching..score.
The menu reads like one you would see in a diner in Brooklyn..all things to all people.
Kudos to the Happy Hour that lasts all day Sunday in the bar section of the restaurant..if you are watching your pennies it is a pretty good deal.
The Lombardi salad (which can be ordered in half portions)was so good i was beside myself, since i never order salads nor do i eat greens or anything healthy for that matter...the salad was so delish.
On the other hand the next item was the Lasagna...so so, i would say that each layer could use a little bit more sauce it was a just a wee bit dry.
If you are frugal (like me) please do not laugh..this might be the place to go.
Of course i was there with my co-eater..he ordered the tortellini which the last time I checked he was scraping up the last bit of sauce with the delicious bread, so i take that as a good sign.
That's it for now..till my next trip into the wonderful world of food!
pegsdish
There are several restaurants in Uptown but almost all are sports bars..do you see a pattern.
Finally we come upon Amore Victoria...believe it or not there was only 1 tv, ok so it had the game on but it was very quite and there were not too many people watching..score.
The menu reads like one you would see in a diner in Brooklyn..all things to all people.
Kudos to the Happy Hour that lasts all day Sunday in the bar section of the restaurant..if you are watching your pennies it is a pretty good deal.
The Lombardi salad (which can be ordered in half portions)was so good i was beside myself, since i never order salads nor do i eat greens or anything healthy for that matter...the salad was so delish.
On the other hand the next item was the Lasagna...so so, i would say that each layer could use a little bit more sauce it was a just a wee bit dry.
If you are frugal (like me) please do not laugh..this might be the place to go.
Of course i was there with my co-eater..he ordered the tortellini which the last time I checked he was scraping up the last bit of sauce with the delicious bread, so i take that as a good sign.
That's it for now..till my next trip into the wonderful world of food!
pegsdish
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Bar La Grassa
My next adventure takes me to the flavor of the month Bar LaGrassa...
The menu covers all the basics of a high end Italian restaurant. I would suggest that before going, take a tour of the menu online...you can see and read what each dish is all about. One of the best advantages of this eatery is you can order half portions of any pasta, and if you are still hungry go back for another half.
Let me start with my appetizer, RICOTTA PIZZETTE. The taste was so delicate but so delish.
The main course PENNE with SHRIMP and VIN SANTO, again very light with a burst of flavor.
My very favorite course, the dessert, 2 crepes filed with I believe a Carmel sauce and topped with a small scoop of ice cream...just heavenly.
My co-eater on my adventure, had the SOFT EGGS and LOBSTER and RIGATONCINI with MILK BRAISED CHICKEN, only had high praise for each dish.
The one downfall, I ordered a Lemon Drop...not so good..way to sour.
The atmosphere is comfortable and noise level low, wait staff patient and are more then willing to share there faves on the menu.
The neighborhood can certainly benefit from a restaurant of this caliber. I am sure it will survive as a local reliable neighborhood place to go for good food.
I personally cannot wait to see what the next flavor of the month is going to be, whatever it be you will read about it hear.
Oh, so many places so little time...where next!
Pegsdish
P.S. one last comment...I did not like the table that we were shown too (i am a little picky). I asked the waiter if it would be possible to change, within a few seconds we were shown to another table that was just perfect...kudos..
The menu covers all the basics of a high end Italian restaurant. I would suggest that before going, take a tour of the menu online...you can see and read what each dish is all about. One of the best advantages of this eatery is you can order half portions of any pasta, and if you are still hungry go back for another half.
Let me start with my appetizer, RICOTTA PIZZETTE. The taste was so delicate but so delish.
The main course PENNE with SHRIMP and VIN SANTO, again very light with a burst of flavor.
My very favorite course, the dessert, 2 crepes filed with I believe a Carmel sauce and topped with a small scoop of ice cream...just heavenly.
My co-eater on my adventure, had the SOFT EGGS and LOBSTER and RIGATONCINI with MILK BRAISED CHICKEN, only had high praise for each dish.
The one downfall, I ordered a Lemon Drop...not so good..way to sour.
The atmosphere is comfortable and noise level low, wait staff patient and are more then willing to share there faves on the menu.
The neighborhood can certainly benefit from a restaurant of this caliber. I am sure it will survive as a local reliable neighborhood place to go for good food.
I personally cannot wait to see what the next flavor of the month is going to be, whatever it be you will read about it hear.
Oh, so many places so little time...where next!
Pegsdish
P.S. one last comment...I did not like the table that we were shown too (i am a little picky). I asked the waiter if it would be possible to change, within a few seconds we were shown to another table that was just perfect...kudos..
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Burger Jones
i had a computer hiccup!
Let me continue just a little bit more singing the praise of Burger Jones... since the best is yet to come...
The first best is the happy hour (yes i am big on happy hours). The $3.00 appletini should be served intravenously they are so damn good. The appletini is followed by a very good cosmo (also $3.oo) but as you can tell my preference is the appletini.
The second best are the malts especially the ones done with alcohol. I don't remember there names but no matter which one you try they are just delish.
Take a trip any day to BG, especially for the happy hour that i believe begins at 4 or 4:30.
Double dose of restaurent dish today...thats what happens when you are home sick and nothing else to do.
At the rate I am going I am going to need another job to support my addition...thats it from Pegdish
Let me continue just a little bit more singing the praise of Burger Jones... since the best is yet to come...
The first best is the happy hour (yes i am big on happy hours). The $3.00 appletini should be served intravenously they are so damn good. The appletini is followed by a very good cosmo (also $3.oo) but as you can tell my preference is the appletini.
The second best are the malts especially the ones done with alcohol. I don't remember there names but no matter which one you try they are just delish.
Take a trip any day to BG, especially for the happy hour that i believe begins at 4 or 4:30.
Double dose of restaurent dish today...thats what happens when you are home sick and nothing else to do.
At the rate I am going I am going to need another job to support my addition...thats it from Pegdish
Burger Jones
OMG...OMG..what can i say just the best.
My criteria for almost all the restaurents that i visit is the burger test. If a restaurent can make a good burger the rest usually follow suit.
I just don't know where to begin...words escape me to describe my visits to BG, but let me try.
In my opinion the shrumm burger is the best, not to say that the bacon cheese burger is not good again let me reiteriate they are all good.
The atmosphere is just the best,either for a date or just a simple family get together. From infant to senior all are welcome.
There is more then just the burgers. What would a burger be without fries but not only fries you have your choice or waffle (the best) regular and sweet potato and of course there are different sauces to go along.
I
My criteria for almost all the restaurents that i visit is the burger test. If a restaurent can make a good burger the rest usually follow suit.
I just don't know where to begin...words escape me to describe my visits to BG, but let me try.
In my opinion the shrumm burger is the best, not to say that the bacon cheese burger is not good again let me reiteriate they are all good.
The atmosphere is just the best,either for a date or just a simple family get together. From infant to senior all are welcome.
There is more then just the burgers. What would a burger be without fries but not only fries you have your choice or waffle (the best) regular and sweet potato and of course there are different sauces to go along.
I
Manny's/The Living Room
Well so much for my going into the New Year being frugal.
A trip to the dentist should always be followed by a trip to the W Hotel. The best part is if you have a friend who likes to go and play as much as you do..he will remain nameless at least for the next post or two.
My favorite place for people watching and maybe just a place to hang out with a cocktail, is the Living Room i.e the lobby of the hotel. the decor is cool and just in case you are by yourself you do not feel like odd man out.
The happy hour starts at 5, a good time for those of us that work outside of the downtown area. The drink menu is sparse and sweet, 3 drinks $5.00 each. As for the happy hour food sorry i can't even remember(that should tell you something).
Well so much for the happy hour on to Manny's....believe it or not all this is being done on a Monday night..what a way to go!
What can i say about Manny's..portions huge $$$$ huge. If you are in the mood for steak it is the best place to go. Is it cheap NO..but if you belong to the parasole dine around card it can be a little bit cheaper.
This is a place where you share almost everything unless of course you haven't eaten for days. My sugestion would be to do the steak sandwich which in it self is a whole steak but would ask to leave the Texas Toast off. As for everything else it is what it is.
One last comment the wait staff are extemely nice and helpful, with little suggestions on how to make the best choices, always good to hear.
Thats it for now! stay tuned my next post will be about a New restaurent in town.
Bye for now from the food taster at Pegdish!
A trip to the dentist should always be followed by a trip to the W Hotel. The best part is if you have a friend who likes to go and play as much as you do..he will remain nameless at least for the next post or two.
My favorite place for people watching and maybe just a place to hang out with a cocktail, is the Living Room i.e the lobby of the hotel. the decor is cool and just in case you are by yourself you do not feel like odd man out.
The happy hour starts at 5, a good time for those of us that work outside of the downtown area. The drink menu is sparse and sweet, 3 drinks $5.00 each. As for the happy hour food sorry i can't even remember(that should tell you something).
Well so much for the happy hour on to Manny's....believe it or not all this is being done on a Monday night..what a way to go!
What can i say about Manny's..portions huge $$$$ huge. If you are in the mood for steak it is the best place to go. Is it cheap NO..but if you belong to the parasole dine around card it can be a little bit cheaper.
This is a place where you share almost everything unless of course you haven't eaten for days. My sugestion would be to do the steak sandwich which in it self is a whole steak but would ask to leave the Texas Toast off. As for everything else it is what it is.
One last comment the wait staff are extemely nice and helpful, with little suggestions on how to make the best choices, always good to hear.
Thats it for now! stay tuned my next post will be about a New restaurent in town.
Bye for now from the food taster at Pegdish!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
This is the first official entry for 2010. My blog at this time is a work in progress but it is a start.
New Years day is a very difficult day to find a restaurent open, but it can be done.
My first dining experience for 2010 was Green Mill...yes you read that correctly.
I will admit it is a good value for the money and the pizza is quite good. In my opinion the 2 entrees and free bottle of wine rated right up there in the value department.
Their menu reads like a bible, but it pays off in the end.
The pizza is always good, as for the cocktails there was no complaint.
Let me wrap up by saying if you can take advantage of the Happy Hour... again another great value.
What can I say I am going into the New Year on a budget, now if I can keep it going thru out the year will be a miracle..
Signing off for now but keep watching for more of my dining travels as I eat my my thru the Twin Cities
Happy New Year from Pegs Dish
New Years day is a very difficult day to find a restaurent open, but it can be done.
My first dining experience for 2010 was Green Mill...yes you read that correctly.
I will admit it is a good value for the money and the pizza is quite good. In my opinion the 2 entrees and free bottle of wine rated right up there in the value department.
Their menu reads like a bible, but it pays off in the end.
The pizza is always good, as for the cocktails there was no complaint.
Let me wrap up by saying if you can take advantage of the Happy Hour... again another great value.
What can I say I am going into the New Year on a budget, now if I can keep it going thru out the year will be a miracle..
Signing off for now but keep watching for more of my dining travels as I eat my my thru the Twin Cities
Happy New Year from Pegs Dish
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