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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 13, 2014 19:15:16 GMT
So we ended up going to the Blue door pub. Oh my!! It was like 100 degrees that day. No one said the place was no bigger then our bathroom. HA. Seriously, small, crowded, hot. We ordered the bluicy's, and had the spam bites. Bites were very good. I don't know if we were just hot, and not hungry, but burgers were just ok. Seemed really heavy. It could have been the weather though. Definitely a different experience though! Still looking for other places when we go back again in Aug!! -----------------------------------------------------
OP:Heading to the cities next wk for dd's college orientation. We have one night where it's just dh and I, so would like to have a nice dinner out. Something not too spendy (dh is cheap), but fun and different? any suggestions? we'll be over in the St Paul area. |
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Post by ReneeH20 on Jul 13, 2014 19:41:47 GMT
Downtown St Paul is kind of dead at night unless there is an event going on. Not sure which school your DD is attending, but if it's in the area of Macalester, St Kate's or St. Thomas (or even Hamline), you could probably find something along Grand Ave. Here's a link. Haven't been to any of the restaurants down there in awhile so I would only be going by past reputation. Maybe some other MN peas can chime in. |
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Post by Katie on Jul 13, 2014 19:58:57 GMT
Oooh, you'll be right by me!! I am 30 min from St Paul but I do work there. I never really eat around there anymore, but I used to love going to Fabulous Fern's on Selby -- just a couple blocks from the Cathedral. I'll keep thinking and get back to you!
ETA: on West 7th St, which is right by downtown you really should go to Cossetta's. Casual place with fantastic pizza and italian food. It's kind of like a cafeteria where you get a tray, pick your food and then sit. You can also order a whole pizza. It is newly remodeled and just gorgeous. You won't regret it - people come from all over to eat there!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 13, 2014 20:09:34 GMT
Yes, Dd is going to Hamline. Katie, I have heard good things about Cossetta's. Is it hard to find it and park?
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Post by shevy on Jul 13, 2014 20:25:38 GMT
Mmmm Cossetta's bread is so good. Dixies is kind of fun if you like southern cooking. Over by Excel Ctr we go to Glockenspiel a lot for German food.
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Post by Katie on Jul 13, 2014 20:35:24 GMT
Yes, Dd is going to Hamline. Katie, I have heard good things about Cossetta's. Is it hard to find it and park? Super easy to find, and easy parking...they have their own lot as well as valet parking. |
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jul 13, 2014 21:35:57 GMT
Try Red Cow. Haven't been to the Saint Paul location, but the Edina one is really good. ( gourmet burgers)
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jul 13, 2014 21:39:15 GMT
Muddy Pig and Happy Gnome are a couple other affordable places.
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Post by mnmama on Jul 13, 2014 21:55:04 GMT
Yes, Dd is going to Hamline. Katie, I have heard good things about Cossetta's. Is it hard to find it and park? I went to Hamline! Many, many years ago. Loved it. |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 13, 2014 22:14:06 GMT
Renee!! I just figured out you were shirt!!!!??!! and Carey, why did you change your name?! I'm sooooo confused!!!!  |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 13, 2014 22:14:39 GMT
mnmama!! what was your major?! She is pretty excited. Me not so much. ha
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Post by mnmama on Jul 13, 2014 22:27:19 GMT
I majored in Psychology. I had a campus job in the Hamline Law Library. I lived in Osborne for the first 2 years and then in Manor dorm (I wonder if they are still standing!)
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Post by roxiemarie0524 on Jul 13, 2014 22:31:49 GMT
I work and live close to Hamline! Another vote for Cossetta's. They have their own parking lot, but can get full when it's busy. There are tons of really fun places on Grand Avenue or on Selby Avenue. Our favorite is the Blue Door Cafe - they have really good burgers.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 14, 2014 1:16:03 GMT
mnmama, yes those dorms are still there! Dd hasn't found out what dorm she will be in yet.
The Blue door? isn't that the one famous for the juicy Lucy's? or is that some place else?
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Post by Julie W on Jul 14, 2014 2:05:51 GMT
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Post by shevy on Jul 14, 2014 2:16:52 GMT
Dang, now I want Red Cow's bacon caramel corn and Izzys.
If you have a chance I second Izzys. DH is such an ice cream junkie we spent a year hitting up all the ice cream shops in a 100 mile radius. Izzys wins. There's a line on a nice day, but it goes fast and it's worth it. Order less than you eat normally because it's 30some percent milkfat. It's indulgent and so good.
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Post by roxiemarie0524 on Jul 14, 2014 2:24:34 GMT
mnmama, yes those dorms are still there! Dd hasn't found out what dorm she will be in yet. The Blue door? isn't that the one famous for the juicy Lucy's? or is that some place else? Yep, they have the Juicy Lucy's. They are really good! |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 14, 2014 14:02:16 GMT
YES! I thought they were. Blucys.
Those that have been to Cossette's, I looked on their website, and it looks like they have 2 resturants? is that right? there's a louie's? and then another area? How do you know where to go? and which one to eat at?
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 14, 2014 17:40:58 GMT
BTT
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Post by ~Tracy~ on Jul 14, 2014 18:09:58 GMT
What about checking the Saints schedule and going to a baseball game and having dinner there? I don't know if their schedule matches up against your free night, but that could be fun and it's super close to Hamline!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 15, 2014 0:12:10 GMT
Eh, if we had more time it would be fun, but since it's just one night I'd rather SHOP!! and eat! ha
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 15, 2014 2:35:41 GMT
I'll add my vote for Cossetta's. There are some fun shops on Grand Avenue, too.
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Post by lilypad on Jul 15, 2014 3:22:22 GMT
Cossetta's is really good but just so you know it is a place where you order at the counter and and they call you up to get it (or maybe bring it to you..can't remember)when its ready. For me that's fine at lunch or a casual night with the kids but when I'm out for dinner when traveling with my Dh I prefer a sit down place with a waitress. It's like an Italian deli basically. That might be what you're looking for but just FYI.
I would suggest Pazzaluna, Ristorante Luci or La Grolla. They aren't cheap but not super spendy either.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 15, 2014 17:40:50 GMT
How about BBQ?? any good BBQ places in St paul area?!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 26, 2014 20:26:50 GMT
BTT for update in OP
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