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[Schneier]

We could also meet as a smaller group for lunch downtown Minneapolis on the 31st.

Vincent?

Bruce

[slbunge]

Nicely written Bruce (and Karen). Will your reviews/articles always be published Thursdays?

Edited by slbunge, 23 October 2003 - 01:01 PM.

[denise_jer]

We would be game for either night. We're pretty flexible!

[snowangel]

We could also meet as a smaller group for lunch downtown Minneapolis on the 31st.

Vincent?

Bruce

Yes. Even if it's just you and me.

One of the nice things about lunch is that even at a higher end restaurant, lunch is almost always very affordable, and I've been wanting to try Vincent.

Name a time?

[Schneier]

Okay, so it's settled. Vincent tomorrow at...12:30. Okay?

Anyone else? I'm gong to call in an hour or so.

Now, let's plan for the bigger event next month.

Bruce

[snowangel]

Okay, so it's settled.  Vincent tomorrow at...12:30.  Okay?

Anyone else?  I'm gong to call in an hour or so.

Now, let's plan for the bigger event next month.

Bruce

You mentioned the 31st in your previous post?

I know AlexP was interested in the 31st, but does not have internet access until Monday (10/27).

[Schneier]

Do you think doing something on Hallowe'en will be a problem?

Bring your calendar tomorrow; we can hash it out then.

[snowangel]

Do you think doing something on Hallowe'en will be a problem?

Bring your calendar tomorrow; we can hash it out then.

See you tomorrow at 12:30 pm. Looking forward to it. I got the garage painted, so my outdoor chores are done, and I think I just barely made it weather-wise.

[hitchmeer]

Hey all:

There's a slight chance I might be able to make it to lunch tomorrow (if it's okay if I join you). The only think that might keep me is if my 10 am meeting goes too long. I'm hoping to be on the road by 11:00 to head up to Minneapolis. What's the restaurant again?

Incidentally, has any one tried Fhima (Sp?) in Downtown St. Paul yet? Is it good?

Matt

[Schneier]

Vincent.

Let me know by PM if you're coming, so I can change the reservation.

[hitchmeer]

My schedule is looking a little tighter than at first I thought. You had better go ahead with your plans for lunch for two. However, I'd love to dine with y'all another time if I may.

Have a great day!

Matthew

[Schneier]

Snowangel and I will meet and plan for the great eGullet Minneapolis gathering.

Stay tuned.

[kjente2]

Matthew, back in the day of "Cooks of Crocus Hill" (same building Cafe Latte is in) which moved across the street and became Thrice, I took several classes there. Lynn was teaching and if I remember right was and still may be one of the owners. She is a delightful woman. Thrice may help you get in touch with her if MPR doesn't work out. good luck!

[Schneier]

Okay; there's a plan.

We're going to host a Minneapolis eGullet pot luck dinner on Saturday, November 15th.

Details will be forthcoming on a separate thread, once we figure out what they are.

Bruce (and Snowangel)

[Betts]

I can't do Nov 15 - going to be catering a wedding. Have a great time and please let me know if there are future Mpls events. My e mail is ebethquinn@juno.com

[hitchmeer]

Matthew, back in the day of "Cooks of Crocus Hill" (same building Cafe Latte is in) which moved across the street and became Thrice, I took several classes there.  Lynn was teaching and if I remember right was and still may be one of the owners.  She is a delightful woman.  Thrice may help you get in touch with her if MPR doesn't work out.  good luck!

Thanks! I'll look into it. I left a message with her associate producer about inviting Suvir Saran of Amma (See New York and Indian cuisine threads) to be a guest on her show. As serendipity would have it, Lynn was in New York this past weekend and ate at Amma with a food writer friend of hers. Suvir met her and told her about my message, which she'd gotten. I hope she gets in touch with me - I'd love to take a class from her.

Thanks again for the lead!

Matthew

[hitchmeer]

Okay; there's a plan.

We're going to host a Minneapolis eGullet pot luck dinner on Saturday, November 15th.

Details will be forthcoming on a separate thread, once we figure out what they are.

Bruce (and Snowangel)

Sounds wonderful. I cannot wait for more details.

Sorry I couldn't make lunch at Vincents. I hope you and Snowangel had a good time.

Matthew

[Schneier]

More details have been posted.

Tonight I'm going to Grand India in Eagan. I hope it's good enough to review.

Bruce

[Schneier]

Here's our second review for the StarTrib.

Bruce

[snowangel]

Too bad this place is so far from where we live. Burnsville feels like we are 1/2 way to Iowa!

[Schneier]

Our beat isn't convenient to anybody we know. Next week it's a Mexican restauarant in Shakopee--that's inconvenient for everyone, too.

Bruce

[ronnie_suburban]

Next week it's a Mexican restauarant in Shakopee--that's inconvenient for everyone, too.

I'm pretty sure that's the home of the MN Renaissance Faire, so at least it'll be convenient for the Lords and Ladies

=R=

Edited by ronnie_suburban, 29 October 2003 - 12:32 PM.

[Schneier]

RenFest, the poker room at the racetrack, ValleyFair. There's a lot down that way, just nothing that I have much interest in going to.

[snowangel]

When I think of destination dining, I just, quite frankly, don't think of Burnsville, Eagan, or Shakopee. Nor do I think of great Indian or Mexican in these areas, but since you did find good Vietnamese in Burnsville, there may be hope. These are areas that I tend to only drive through, not to.

[Schneier]

That's the problem with our beat. We have a short list of six more restaurants to review, and then we have to start scrounging. I'm sure we'll come up with a dozen more, but then what?

Bruce

[Schneier]

Here's our third review: an excellent Mexican restaurant called Sabroso, in Shakopee.

Bruce

[slbunge]

Thanks Bruce. I've not been all that happy with the Mexican dining in Minneapolis or St Paul (other than El Burrito). Good to have you two finding places out where some of us might not think of poking around.

[snowangel]

Yes, thanks, Bruce. Good food south of the rivers and not typical supper club or burger joint fare south of the river. Who'd have thunk?

[Schneier]

We need to do a supper blub/burger joint/family restaurant for the next one, though.

[snowangel]

We need to do a supper blub/burger joint/family restaurant for the next one, though.

It's been years since I've seen anything written about the Lion's Tap (other than mentions of in those population chooses the best of), which for years had the reputation of having the best burgers in town.