No matter how much snow is on the ground, Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day. The only thing better is sharing the time with a friend and trying out a new place.
Went to the Bad Waitress diner (Oy, such a name). The concept is unique…never before did I have to write out my own order, and needless to say I do not read instructions, so it surprised me when everything came out correct.
The menu reads like a bible and everything sounds and looks d’lish. Decisions, decisions one should not have to start a day with so many decisions. I tried the Delmonico Eggs Benedict…can I tell you it was enough for me and whoever else might want to share. But as predictable as I am, there was not much left on the plate for anybody to share when all was said and done. Eric had the Chorizo hash, he said it was good but not enough. I think he is still a growing boy!
The prices were good and the service well that’s hard to say, since the waitresses only serve the meal, but I guess that’s a good thing.
I have one suggestion…for people that are hard of seeing or almost blind (like me) the menu might be a little hard to read, look at the menu online first.
The Bad Waitress is a definite on my list as a good breakfast place and a good value.
I never thought that I would have a weekend with so much to report. Who says you have to live a meager existence on a fixed income?
Enough said, until my next delectable exploit…TaTa for now!
Bad Waitress: 2 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404-4390
612) 872-7575
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Forum
Let me start by saying, never have great expectations about anything.
Decided to go big time last night and have dinner at Forum, a place I wanted to go to for awhile but knew I could not afford, but alas thru the good fortune of Open Table specials, it happened.
On entering the place it took me back to the Art Deco period expecting to see maybe Bogart or Bacall at the piano bar. My reverie ended there.
Our waiter was nice but did not volunteer any additional info about specials that the restaurant might be offering. On to the food…the menu is concise and to the point. I went to Forum knowing that I was ordering the Mac-n-Cheese with Lobster and maybe a salad. The wedge salad was very tasty but the Mac was very disappointing. Mac-n-Cheese does not need Truffle oil, it is a dish that stands on its own and gets even better when lobster is added. My partner in food PHM, had the Red Snapper and potato puree, and thought it to be good. Whoever was in the kitchen last night had a heavy hand with salt, it stood out on every dish including the bread.
I have a few suggestions lay off on the salt, add another fish dish to the menu and change the music venue, try something that would go along with the Art Deco interior.
It pains me to say, been there done that will not do it again. Very disappointing!
Until my next food adventure...tata for now!
Forum
40 S. 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Decided to go big time last night and have dinner at Forum, a place I wanted to go to for awhile but knew I could not afford, but alas thru the good fortune of Open Table specials, it happened.
On entering the place it took me back to the Art Deco period expecting to see maybe Bogart or Bacall at the piano bar. My reverie ended there.
Our waiter was nice but did not volunteer any additional info about specials that the restaurant might be offering. On to the food…the menu is concise and to the point. I went to Forum knowing that I was ordering the Mac-n-Cheese with Lobster and maybe a salad. The wedge salad was very tasty but the Mac was very disappointing. Mac-n-Cheese does not need Truffle oil, it is a dish that stands on its own and gets even better when lobster is added. My partner in food PHM, had the Red Snapper and potato puree, and thought it to be good. Whoever was in the kitchen last night had a heavy hand with salt, it stood out on every dish including the bread.
I have a few suggestions lay off on the salt, add another fish dish to the menu and change the music venue, try something that would go along with the Art Deco interior.
It pains me to say, been there done that will not do it again. Very disappointing!
Until my next food adventure...tata for now!
Forum
40 S. 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Friday, February 25, 2011
Hell's Kitchen
Let me start by saying that this might be my true confession or at least the beginning of one. I know that everybody dreams of the day when you no longer have to be up in the morning, and you just have all the time in the world to do nothing…well let me be the first to tell you it is not what it is cracked up to be. It does take time to take on the challenge of a new life…more about my new life in postings to come.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to get together with a former co-worker and go to a place that I have wanted to go for breakfast for a long time, and since I have all the time in the world, it was perfect.
The place I am talking about is Hell’s Kitchen. When I worked downtown it was always on the radar for Happy Hours. I was a bit skittish about a place that I had to go downstairs, but that did not bother me yesterday.
The breakfast menu is at least 3 pages with everything looking quite d’lish. The servers do emphasize that everything on the table from the peanut butter to the ketchup are all home made. I tried the eggs benedict and my friend had the veggie frittata. I’m not sure if I was glad that somebody else was cooking or that it was so damn good that I just wanted to lick my plate. The next time I would like to try the Caramel-pecan roll or the bread pudding with black currents and crème anglaise or maybe even the lemon ricotta hotcake..is your mouth watering yet?
The food sounds good and the prices are not bad…I would say that it is worth a trip and check out the menu for yourself.
Tata for now!
Hell’s Kitchen
80 9th St S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 332-4700
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to get together with a former co-worker and go to a place that I have wanted to go for breakfast for a long time, and since I have all the time in the world, it was perfect.
The place I am talking about is Hell’s Kitchen. When I worked downtown it was always on the radar for Happy Hours. I was a bit skittish about a place that I had to go downstairs, but that did not bother me yesterday.
The breakfast menu is at least 3 pages with everything looking quite d’lish. The servers do emphasize that everything on the table from the peanut butter to the ketchup are all home made. I tried the eggs benedict and my friend had the veggie frittata. I’m not sure if I was glad that somebody else was cooking or that it was so damn good that I just wanted to lick my plate. The next time I would like to try the Caramel-pecan roll or the bread pudding with black currents and crème anglaise or maybe even the lemon ricotta hotcake..is your mouth watering yet?
The food sounds good and the prices are not bad…I would say that it is worth a trip and check out the menu for yourself.
Tata for now!
Hell’s Kitchen
80 9th St S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
(612) 332-4700
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Mozza Mia
This is very lazy Sunday afternoon, going from the coach to the refrig and back again. In the back of my mind I'm still thinking of the pizza that I had this week at Mozza Mia. How to describe except to say simply d’lish or yum or fantastic, pick any adjective and it will describe.
I have wanted to visit this new establishment to the 50th and France area since it opened, but with the weather and me being in a budget frame of mind, it took a little time. Let me tell you it was worth the wait.
The menu is very precise with about 4 or 5 items to choose from in each course. When it came to the choice of pizza that was the hard part, since there was a topping on each one that sounded so good. There are about 10 pizzas to choose from. I was with a friend so this was a duel choice but after a couple of minutes and a glass of wine the choice was made, Fig and Prosciutto. It does not sound like something that I would order but I am glad I did. Just let me say that every bite was an orgasmic burst of flavor. The pizza was preceded by the Caprese salad, both of these items are big enough to share. I forgot that they have a full bar, so I tested the wine, not really that exciting.
I am not sure that there is much more to say except, I will be back. I can’t wait to try one of the other pizzas or maybe a pasta dish, I know there will be something to excite my taste buds.
Let me add that since the portions are big enough to share, and the prices not ginormous it makes this neighborhood restaurant a must do. Good idea to make reservations it does get crowded as the night wares on.
Location: 952-288-2882
3910 West 50th street
Edina, MN.
I have wanted to visit this new establishment to the 50th and France area since it opened, but with the weather and me being in a budget frame of mind, it took a little time. Let me tell you it was worth the wait.
The menu is very precise with about 4 or 5 items to choose from in each course. When it came to the choice of pizza that was the hard part, since there was a topping on each one that sounded so good. There are about 10 pizzas to choose from. I was with a friend so this was a duel choice but after a couple of minutes and a glass of wine the choice was made, Fig and Prosciutto. It does not sound like something that I would order but I am glad I did. Just let me say that every bite was an orgasmic burst of flavor. The pizza was preceded by the Caprese salad, both of these items are big enough to share. I forgot that they have a full bar, so I tested the wine, not really that exciting.
I am not sure that there is much more to say except, I will be back. I can’t wait to try one of the other pizzas or maybe a pasta dish, I know there will be something to excite my taste buds.
Let me add that since the portions are big enough to share, and the prices not ginormous it makes this neighborhood restaurant a must do. Good idea to make reservations it does get crowded as the night wares on.
Location: 952-288-2882
3910 West 50th street
Edina, MN.
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