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any nice places for a mothers day lunch near the Minneapolis lakes?
very flexible on kind of food and price.
Is Sea Salt Worthy of Mother's Day
and by that i mean, what is the set up. an aquaintance left me with the impression that it is cafeteria like and not a formal sit down indoors rest. more concession stand like than actual restaurant. please describe it. and is the food worthy as well
How Do MSP restaurants compare to Chicago, Dallas, Miami, San Francisco Rests??
just trying to get a feel for how the restaurant scene here compares to elsewhere. are we minor league, major league or somewhere in between in terms of quality, variety, innovation.
those Park Slope parents wanting to ban the Good Humor type ice cream truck
and why are so many internet web sites reporting this as parents trying to cut off their kids from any and all treats
those Park Slope parents wanting to ban the Good Humor type ice cream truck
why do you care if the vendors are licensed or not??
those Park Slope parents wanting to ban the Good Humor type ice cream truck
they say that popsicles are unhealthy so they want to keep the ice cream truck away from their playground through some sort of ordinance. as if the guy was a drug pusher. any reactions?
Edina Whole Foods Opening
what are your impressions? how does it compare to other WH stores? will it keep you away from Byerlys?
soft serve ice cream/custard trucks
not counting mister softee, which are worth tracking down?
can you still find caponata in super markets?
referring to the italian eggplant/olive appetizer.
outstanding shrimp cocktail please
looking for large fresh wild caught shrimp with a great made from scratch cocktail sauce
Best Hero/Sub Sandwiches in MSP (Not Counting Subway and other chains)
can you get a high quality sandwich from a non chain place. like what you can find in NY and NJ
Have you tried Sumo citrus??
did a little research online. the largest seedless mandarin grown in the USA. part mandarin orange. part satsuma. part navel. can weigh anywhere from half a pound to a pound with an average weight of 10 ounces. just available feb and march. this year was the first year this citrus variety has been available i believe. easy to peel. dont be put off by the banged up looking skin. technically called a Dekopon. Sumo refers to the size and to a nipple like knot on top of the fruit.
Have you tried Sumo citrus??
a very sweet jumbo sized citrus hybrid. have been buying and enjoying tho the season for them seems over. not cheap-- one can cost 3 bucks.
Texas Rangers' 2 foot long, one pound, $23 hot dog
Have you tried it at the Ballpark in Arlington? Is it worth it? Were you able to finish it?
any decent chinese dim sum in denver??
hope to find places that prepare from scratch rather than warming up pre made, frozen.
Chinese or Mixed Asian Buffets
any that are well above the norm for quality?? worth going out of one's way for??
do you ever judge a restaurant by the cleanliness of the bathrooms??
would you go back to a rest if the facilities were out of an Indian slum??
what to do with fruit that refuses to soften/ripen?
brown bag with a banana?? sounds like a bad joke but i'll try it
what to do with fruit that refuses to soften/ripen?
pears in recent times but also peaches. can anything be done to get them to soften??
well known brands that just arent as good as in the past
the reality is that most brands have been deteriorating since the 80s/90s
Deen - Why did she keep it a secret for three years while deep frying butter?
obesity and family genetics lead to Type 2 diabetes. Dean has never been obese i dont think. her cooking style is more dangerous to the heart. any way, not as though she is FORCING anyone to do anything
Do You Own a VENT A HOOD Exhaust Hood Over Your Stove??
you are greatly underestimating what is involved in disassembling and then re assembling the hood.
Do You Own a VENT A HOOD Exhaust Hood Over Your Stove??
luckily my wife is the handy one in the family. she is in the process of disassembling and cleaning the vent a hood and it is not an easy or convenient process. i cant imagine many home owners being able to handle this. yet it must be done to avoid a potential hazardous situation I wonder if other brands of hoods are easier to clean
edina: jason's deli@ Centennial Lakes
the essence of a deli is good quality sandwiches
Surly Fans: this one made me gag
have you tried their BENDER beer?? I had to force myself to inish one can. incredibly sour, tart, dry. as extreme as it gets. is anyone out there a fan of this Surly variety??
do you live in or near sheepshead bay??
what are the best places to eat on or near emmons ave?? exclude brighton beach
