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Where are the best dill pickles in the Twin Cities?
I am planning on trying to make my own pickles this summer - so I am in search of some great Kosher Dill pickles for inspiration. I like the Claussen Kosher Dill pickles - but I assume there are probably better tasting ones available. Does any one have any favorite deli pickles in the Twin Cities (preferably Minneapolis or western metro)
Where can I find habernero (hot pepper) plants in the Twin Cities?
There are outdoor garden stands (?Great Gardens) in the west metro that have them. One of the stands is parking lot of EP mall and another is in front of the Jerry's in Eden Prairie. They have containers of 4 habenero plants for $1 (on sale until 5/30 I believe). Pretty hard to beat that. I bought a group of 4 because the plants look so good - now I wonder why since they are way to hot for me!
Where can I find habernero (hot pepper) plants in the Twin Cities?
Was just at Gertens today, they had several trays of them. Plants looked very healthy.
Late night eats in Vegas (budget friendly)
Grand Luxe cafe in the Venetian is decent, in the requested price range, and open 24 hours a day.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
I went for dinner on Friday night as I had to see how different it was from lunch. In addition to the lunch items, there was duck, whole fried fish, crab legs, some nigiri, and some other assorted things. The nigiri they put out once, and never replaced. All in all, I did not feel that the dinner items were that much different then lunch and not worth the premium for me. I will go for lunch from now on.
Clearly there are still some kinks they need to work out. They had seated myself and a separate couple at this long table. We had both gotten up to get more food. I was dining by myself, but had my jacket on the back of the chair, and the other couple had personal items at their seats. We both came back at the same time to our seats to find them trying to seat a large group where we were sitting. OK - here is the odd part. When we both explained that we hadn't finished, they still asked both of us (myself and the separate couple) to move somewhere else in the middle of our meal despite the fact that they hadn't actually seated the other group yet. That may be the strangest thing that has ever happened to me at a buffet. The other unusual thing I observed is that they were seating people at tables that hadn't been wiped clean yet. Really? Even OCB does that... So I am going to temper my enthusiastic initial review by saying they really need to improve their seating methods.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
Hmm, going to have to try the dinner at some point as I love duck. Interesting comment about the general tso chicken. I though the coconut shrimp was also soggy (though I thought the egg rolls were pretty good). Hopefully as volume picks up or they work it out those things will improve. Still many more positives than negatives... What were the sushi choices like on the dinner buffet -Did they have nigiri, spider roll, or salmon roe?
Best Buffet- is there any such thing? And rec for special 40th-
Wynn Country Club jazz brunch is $59.
Border Grill brunch is $29.99 but combine with restaurant.com coupon for a great deal.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
I had a chance to try Super Moon Buffet today for lunch. Here is my review.
As you walk in there is a nice Koi pond as you enter. It's actually pretty large - the kids loved that part. I didn't remember all the prices, but lunch is 8.99 during the week and 9.99 on Saturday. Dinner is 12.99 weekdays and 13.99 on Saturday. Don't remember what Sunday prices were. The seating area is very large and there are plenty of booths, which I prefer. Decor is very nice.
As for the buffet, it's huge. No other way to describe it. Usually at most buffets I can sample most of the dishes that look good. There were so many choices here, it simply wasn't possible to try them all. For Saturday lunch there were 5 different kinds of soup, including a beef ball soup which I hadn't seen before. There was a dim sum section with between 10-15 types of dim sum. There wasn't the mad scramble for dim sum like there is at 98 pounds, which was nice. The salad bar looked very fresh and had lots of variety, but I will admit this isn't the reason I go to Chinese buffets. In terms of the hot food section, there were probably at least 30 or more different dishes. For lunch there were a number of shrimp dishes, as well as other seafood selections like salmon, fried cod, clams, etc. For the hot section, I would say the quality was similar to other places in town, but a much larger selection.
The standouts are the sushi and the Mongolian grill. There were about 12-15 different types of rolls for lunch, but they were significantly more creative than the rolls at 98 pounds. There was plenty of salmon, tuna, eel, white tuna in various combinations and types. I thought the sushi exceeded the quality of any other buffet in town (although realistically only 98 pounds is the only other competition in that category). Next to the sushi was a huge fruit bar. I only tried the lychees, but the rest look good and very fresh. Then there was the Mongolian grill. Amazing variety, very neat and clean, with lots of items I had not seen at other buffets. This was the nicest mongolian grill selection by far. Yumm!!
Service was very friendly, and as noted above, they were very prompt with refills etc.
Highlights: Sushi, Dim Sum, Mongolian grill, massive selection, friendly service.
Cons: Higher than average kids prices, almost too much variety - place needs to be very full to keep fresh.
Overall, this one is pretty easy. In my opinion, Super Moon Buffet has set the new standard for a chinese buffet in the Twin Cities. I would say it the closest we have to a premium buffet such as Minado/Todai/Onami. Of course, it isn't quite that level, but it's still really good. As I stated in my initial review of 98 pounds, it's a bargain at this price. Which means that over time prices will have to increase or selection/quality will decline. We will see what happens, but for now this is the new champ in town!
Which Indian Buffet in St. Louis Park is better?
Do any of these do a dinner buffet?
Best Buffet- is there any such thing? And rec for special 40th-
Anyone tried the Wynn Country Club brunch? Looks pretty good, but can't decide if it's worth the money.
Oh, and I forgot, for a new twist on "buffets" try the Border Grill brunch at Mandalay Bay. It's order off the menu with about 20 choices, but it's all you can eat. A great option for something different!
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
Thanks for the report! Going to give it a try this weekend.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
Super Moon Buffet
6445 Wayzata Blvd
St Louis Park
952-554-0558
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
Yes, I just drove by today too. How odd - they are already advertising in some magazines as "Now open". However, undeterred, I did look inside as the door wasn't locked. The decor actually looked very nice for a buffet restaurant so I think atmosphere wise it looks promising. As for the buffet, the layout looks extremely large and it seemed to have a huge area for the mongolian grill. I would have to say it looks like very promising.
Hoping it will be good. I tried calling the phone number in the ad but it didn't seem to be active. But based on my quick look inside, it looked very finished, so I expect it will be soon.
Super Moon Buffet in St Louis Park - Any tried it?
I see that a new chinese buffet - Super Moon Buffet , has opened in SLP. Any one been to it yet? If so, how does it compare to other options in town?
Best Buffet- is there any such thing? And rec for special 40th-
If you generally don't like buffets as a dining option, then going to one in Vegas probably won't be your thing either. Myself, I usually go to a couple when in Vegas. My favorites are the buffet at the Wynn, followed closely by the Bellagio and Wicked Spoon. Particular standouts for me are the lamb chops at Wynn, king crab and chilean sea bass at Bellagio, and salmon, desserts and gelato at Wicked Spoon.
We did a 40th birthday recently at Charlie Palmer. They have a 3 course "cut of the week" menu with unlimited wine for $48.
Chinese or Mixed Asian Buffets
Agree with Kevin47 that NKB is top 2. My #1 is 98 Pounds in Bloomington. Best times to go are Saturday lunch for the Dim Sum buffet or Saturday for dinner when they put out their most exotic offerings (sometimes lobster, Fried whole fish, etc). Either way go early - it gets very crowded during those times.
Where are y'all going for Restaurant Week?
I'm going to Fogo de Chao. It's a big discount during RW and includes dessert as well.
Cheap eats for foodies?
Hash House a Go Go at the Imperial Palace would be within your budget and you would be very full.
I like the PH buffet suggestion. You could extend this idea and buy the 24 hour buffet pass, and then you have basically 2 days of food for about $20 per day (pass is $45 for 24 hours).
If you like AYCE sushi, I like Sin City Sushi and Sushi House Goyemon. They are $26-$27 per person, but for the price it is hard to beat.
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Hash House
2605 S Decatur Blvd Ste 103, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Need recent advice on Wynn buffet
Rick-
Yes I did have a chance to go to the Wicked Spoon (actually, I went twice). Everything is impressive at the Cosmopolitan - it's definitely a must see. I enjoyed the Wicked Spoon more than the Wynn buffet. The number of items is smaller, but I would say on average the quality is much higher. My opinion of the Wicked Spoon is that about half of the items are average to above average in quality - but the other 50% of the food is outstanding. Some of the seafood dishes such as the Salmon, Red snapper, and shrimp and grits, were among the best I have had (buffet or otherwise). In contrast, I have always found the seafood items at the Wynn lacking. They had this huge bowl of blackberries, rasberries, and blueberries which were perfectly ripe and among the largest I had every seen. Oh, and I forgot about the macaroni and cheese bar with about 15 premium items to mix in. Korean short ribs - really good. Some amazing desserts - they had this chocolate log filled with cream (it's a good thing I waited until the end of the meal or I would have only eaten that). The gelato was outstanding - very creative choices. Overall, the dinner was well worth it in my opinion - you have to be a bit selective in what you choose - but it was pretty easy to spot the good choices - not sure how often the items rotate.
In contrast, when I returned for brunch, my opinion wasn't as good. For $29 on weekend, I was expecting a similar quality. However, it proves that for breasfast type items that is really hard. Had I paid $20 or less, it might have been a different story. I would still brunch here personally and dine for dinner only.
This is definitely my new favorite dinner buffet in Vegas. The Wynn still has lamb and the Bellagio has King Crab and Chilean Sea bass, but overall the number of well made dishes is much higher at the Wicked Spoon. Plus the dining room atmosphere is calmer and nicer appearing than either Bellagio or Wynn.
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Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Need recent advice on Wynn buffet
Just an update for anyone interested. I went on a Friday night about 2 weeks ago. They were serving "Alaskan Bairdi Crab legs". While they look somewhat like king crab, alas they are snow crab legs. So, it does appear that king crab is gone from the Wynn. They did have rack of lamb at the carving station - so at least that has not changed!
Looking for AYCE/Buffet seafood/crab legs in mpls/stpaul area
You find AYCE crab legs at a variety of chinese buffets but I don't think that qualifies as a seafood buffet.
For a chinese buffet dinner with crab legs, my choice would be 98 Pounds. I think it is about $16 on the weekend for dinner and also has some sushi choices. They serve other seafood items like shrimp, fish, mussels etc. They do limit how often they bring out crab legs, so if that is your primary reason for going, I would skip it.
What you are describing sounds like the seafood buffet that is served at Mystic Lake but is only on Wednesdays.
I doubt you are going to find lobster AYCE around here. Not many places that serve lobster on a buffet anywhere in the country. The Sterling Buffet in Las Vegas comes to mind, but that is like $85 a person.
Need recent advice on Wynn buffet
Nice - Thanks ns1 - Great info. I will stop by when I am there to see if they are still doing it. I will be going for a Friday dinner, so hopefully it will be there.
itryalot - Happy to give a report on the buffets when I return. Looks like it will be Wynn and Wicked Spoon for this trip.
Need recent advice on Wynn buffet
I travel to Vegas yearly and always go to a few buffets during my trip. My favorite has been the Wynn dinner buffet - in particular I have enjoyed the Alaskan King Crab as well as the lamb chops. I have read a few reviews from a month ago saying that the King Crab is no longer served and is now snow crab, and even a mention that the lamb is no longer served. I will be going in about a month, so I know things could change before then.
But, has anyone been very recently and comment on whether is was king crab or snow crab? Was lamb chops still served? If one or both items are gone, I will probably skip the Wynn in favor of the Bellagio, which I believe is still serving king crab. I also plan to try the Wicked Spoon this trip as well. Thanks for the help!
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Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Vegas Buffet- Weekday vs Weekend, Lunch or DInner?
I haven't tried the Wicked Spoon yet, and am greatly looking forward to it on my next trip. My favorite buffet is at the Wynn on Friday afternoon. I arrive at about 3:10 (they switch to dinner at 3:30). I pay lunch price (about $24 last time I was there). First plate of food is the best of the lunch items. After that, I get their dinner items (love the Alaskan king crab and the lamb chops). Gourmet dinner on Friday is around $39, so at $24 it's a great value IMO and as mentioned above, I think buffets are best early rather than later. It's still my favorite Vegas buffet.
Are any of the Gourmet Sunday Brunches worth it?
I am heading to Vegas in September, and already starting to plan some of the meals. I have been to many of the better Sunday brunches (Wynn, Bellagio, Rio, etc). This trip I was thinking of trying on of the more "upscale" Sunday brunches. Wondering if anyone thinks they are worth it. Is the food also higher quality or am I paying mostly for the atmosphere. I think I am eliminating the Sterling Brunch from this list, as honestly, it is more than I want to spend - and I am able to get fresh lobster over the summer which seems to be the primary attraction there. The ones I am considering are:
Wynn Country Club Jazz Brunch
Bellagio Jasmine Fountains Brunch
Mandarin Oriental Mozen Bistro Brunch
Any thoughts on these three? Are they worth it over the other regular places for brunch? Am I making a mistake eliminating the Sterling Brunch? As an aside, I was planning on trying the Wicked Spoon, but was going to go for a dinner instead.
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Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
You know it's bad when your chinese buffet comes with a security guard...
Doesn't sound like a good experience to me, but I have a more positive view of Teppanyaki Buffet. I have now been there several times and I think it is one of the better Chinese buffets currently in the Twin Cities. The sushi is well above average for a buffet and the shrimp with pepper dish they serve Saturday for lunch is one of the better shrimp dishes I have had at a Chinese buffet. They also have a beef with pineapple dish at lunch which I think is pretty unique. Speaking of sauces, I agree I wish they would add hot mustard, but they do have duck sauce so I'm happy with that. The ice cream bar has Blue Bunny ice cream, hot fudge, a bunch of unique toppings (marshmellows, oreo cookies, etc). Lot's of fruit choices as well. I agree I have no idea why the bacon bits and noodles are placed with the desserts, kind of funny IMO. I think the service has been good when I have been there, which is impressive considering the size of the place. I rate 98 Pounds and NKB ahead, but Teppanyaki is ahead of a lot of others in town.
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Teppanyaki Buffet
2216 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Teppanyaki Buffe
I agree with the review by SmartCookie. In terms of number of dishes, there are probably more choices than most buffets in the Twin Cities. I went for Sunday lunch.
There was about 10 different kinds of sushi, although most were variations of California roll with different toppings. It was decent, but I would rate the sushi a step below 98 pounds.
I didn't try the Teppanyaki, but I would says the offering and selections were similar to World Buffet, C1 buffet or New Kings Buffet.
There were a fair number of seafood selections including butter shrimp, salt pepper shrimp, clams, salmon, seafood delight, fried fish, etc.
Lots of American selections, but I never eat those at a Chinese buffet.
Most unique items I ate were a 1) Beef with griled pinapple 2) Spicy tuna sushi which was visually appealing and quite good
They had about 6 types of hard serve ice cream among the usual dessert selections.
Overall, this is a large buffet in a nice atmosphere which seems quite popular (there was actually a wait when we left). But, it doesn't break into my top 2 (Dim Sum Saturday buffet at 98 pounds and New Kings buffet in Brooklyn Center). Still, it is a nice addition to the Chinese buffet scene.
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Brooklyn Center Restaurant
5637 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55429
World Buffet
15050 Cedar Ave Ste 110, Saint Paul, MN 55124
New Kings Buffet
5927 John Martin Dr Ste 1, Minneapolis, MN 55430
Cream-filled Doughnut Cake in MSP?
I have no idea what that is either, but I am really looking forward to the replies. It sounds awesome!
