So, where do you like to go when you don't feel like cooking? I don't mean special occasion places, just places where you can have an enjoyable dining experience without spending an arm and a leg.Last Sunday, we got into another one of those Sunday night situations where we just got back into town, and it's 8 p.m., and neither of us feels like cooking (which sort of makes it … [Read more...]
Date night at the Lowbrow Cafe
I've grown rather fond of the new gastro-pubs, but what I really like about the Lowbrow Cafe is that it isn't trying to be one of them. No macaroni and cheese with truffle oil. No duck confit banh mi sandwiches. Lowbrow isn't stuck in the past, but the core of their menu is classic Americana — chili, burgers, fries, and even fish sticks and deviled eggs. Even the more … [Read more...]
Minneapolis date nights at Mona Restaurant and the Grand Cafe
Thursday is Valentine's Day, but my sweetie was feeling surprisingly unromantic about the prospect. "I'm not really in the mood for going someplace for an over-priced special menu dinner just because it's Valentine's Day so you have to go out and celebrate," she said. Or words to that effect.I hope she feels the same way about over-priced flowers. We'll see.At any rate, we'll … [Read more...]