Lynnwood, WA with Toddler

Are there any interesting restaurants up near Lynnwood? We'll have a 18 month old along with us, so we're looking for something sort of casual.

On a side note, are there any good pubs in that area? Might be able to sneak away for a pint or 2 with the father-in-law.

ddornfeld in Pacific Northwest

(MSP) Best Pork Chops in Town?

I was just at Porter House in Little Canada and they had a special of center cut pork chops with, I want to say, a rhubarb relish/chutney on them. I didn't order them, but I've had their blackened pork chops and they were very good; huge, not over cooked with a good blackening seasoning on them.

ddornfeld in General Midwest Archive

MSP - Saigon Star - Roseville

Stopped by Saigon Star yesterday (9/12/07) and it was gone, sign and all. There was no sign on the window indicating that it had moved. Does anyone know if it has moved, or just closed? The website (http://www.saigonstarrestaurant.info/) hasn't been updated.

Thanks...

ddornfeld in General Midwest Archive

MSP - Old fashioned butcher shop?

Just got some bacon hamburger from there this weekend and that some pretty good mini-burgers! Just like it sounds, bacon and hamburger ground together.

ddornfeld in General Midwest Archive

MSP - Old fashioned butcher shop?

I was just in there this weekend and noticed something called Braicolle - which was described, but I've since forgottent he exact details. I think it was flank steak, rolled around sausage and hamburger and tied up. You bake it and serve along with pasta, if I remember right.

Has anyone tried this? What did you think?

ddornfeld in General Midwest Archive

MSP - Old fashioned butcher shop?

I'd also recommend Ready Meats - and they have a great Apple Smoked Bacon.
Or, if you are on the east side of the cities, try Hagberg's in Lake Elmo, MN. They'll do whatever it takes for you. Just had the best Porketta sandwich from there today for lunch...

http://www.hagbergsmarket.com/

ddornfeld in General Midwest Archive

[MSP] Dieting (gasp!) deliciously in the Twin Cities?

I drove by Grand Italian Ice a couple weeks ago and it appears to be gone. The place is up for rent. Somebody tell me they just moved....

Opps... I see someone already mentioned that. I was just so bummed...

ddornfeld in General Midwest Archive

Take Out in MSP

Lee and Dee's - I've always meant to go there but have never stopped. I will now, thanks! You gotta love ribs...

China Jen - I've read a lot about it on here, but have never stopped. I often go to Saigon Star and get the seasame beef or any of the pho. Yum.

Khyber Pass - I haven't been there in a couple of years, but I really liked everything I had there. Another place I haven't been in a while is Babani's (544 Saint Peter St
St Paul, MN 55102 (651) 602-9964), which is really good, but hard to get to.

Shish - I've tried to find that place by driving around by Macalester without a map, but I never saw it... I thought of it a couple of times when I was in the area. Maybe they have a small sign.

ddornfeld in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Take Out in MSP

It's not so far out of the way and if it's a chicken, I'll definitely detour for it! In fact, I think I'll stop by there tonight and check it out...

ddornfeld in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Take Out in MSP

I love the beef laap (or I've seen it spelled laab) at pretty much any Thai restaurant, good ideas there.

I've never been to Brichwood, but I'll stop and check it out sometime. I think they have a menu online (http://www.birchwoodcafe.com/), now I'm hungry.

And I'll have to check out the Caspian Bistro, that sounds really good!

Thanks for the recs..

ddornfeld in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Take Out in MSP

Actually Rooster's could be right on the way home, I'll have to check it out...

Sometimes I take 35W, sometimes I go around the lakes and come down W Mississippi Blvd., sometimes I take 35E and often I go through Highland Park. So, pretty much anything in St. Paul or Mpls. could be on the way...

ddornfeld in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Take Out in MSP

I'm looking for some great take out in the twincites - I work in Bloomington, MN and live in Arden Hills, MN - so pretty much anywhere in the downtown metro(s) that I can stop and pick up a good meal.

I'd specifically like to know not only the place, but which dishes you like to pick up there, I'm open to all types of food.

I saw this post, but it doesn't cover much ground - but, maybe there are other posts that covered the topic better that I didn't find, I'd be interested in reading those too:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/352481?query=take%20out%20minneapolis

And one other thing to consider, although it's not all that important, is that I'm not always able to eat my take out immediately when I get home, I often have to put it in the fridge and heat it up an hour or so later.

Here are some of my favorites so far:

Chicken Parmigiana, Grilled asparagus and a baguette
Osteria I Nonni/ Buon Giorno
981 Sibley Memorial Hwy
St Paul, MN 55118View Map
(651) 905-1080

Pecan praline Ice cream (for desert) at Izzy's:
http://www.izzysicecream.com

PAD Thai/Drunken Noodles and spring rolls at True Thai
http://www.truethairestaurant.com/

The Original sandwich (#13) and beer cheese soup at Jersey Mike's
http://www.jerseymikes.com/locations/default.asp?state=MN

Lasagna and loaf of Italian bread at Brianno's (not far out of my way from work)
http://royalcliffineagan.com/briannos.html

Fried Chicken and fries from Countryside:
http://www.countrysidechicken.com/

Thanks...

ddornfeld in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Old School Minnesota Flatbread Pizza Cut in Squares

Brianno's Deli in Eagan has fantastic flatbread pizza. Like Carbone's only better:

http://royalcliffineagan.com/briannos.html
2280 Cliff Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 895-1088

Get the Napoletana (Sausage, pepperoni, onion & 4 cheeses), you will not be sorry. It may be my favorite pizza ever.

ddornfeld in Minneapolis-St. Paul