#58- The Riverboat- Friday, August 17th

Friday, August 17th we will be back on the St. Croix for Taste on the Riverboat!  Don’t miss your chance for this amazing night.  Last year we had nearly 400 people, so who knows how many we will have this year!

Tickets will go on Sale for $25 in advance, or $30 the night of the event.  Dinner and Dessert will be provided, then dancing and other activities will occur throughout the night on the boat.  Doors open at 6pm, so plan on arriving before the 6:45pm departure because you will want to get free parking before the rush and you won’t want to be left behind in Stillwater.  If you had questions please reply to this post or check out our facebook event for more info. Dress code is semi-format, so guys wear suites, ties, (or no ties) and girls wear dresses… basically think of summer-wedding attire and that is how you should dress on the Riverboat.

Click here for the boat company that we will be using out of Stillwater.  We will be meeting at their dock on Friday, August 19th… don’t be late:

St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.
525 Main St. S.
Stillwater, MN 55082

See you on the Boat!

… Between now and the boat trip, here are the three last rap videos to get you ready (unfortunately this year we dont have one):

2011:

2010:

2009:

57. Hazel’s (NE MPLS)

For years North East Minneapolis was best known for it’s wide array of neighborhood bars, dive eateries and Jax Cafe (for the older folks), but more recently a new breed of restaurants has hit the NE scene and at the top of that list is Hazel’s, located right on the historic and quaint corner of 29th and Johnson.

Whether you live in South Minneapolis, Uptown or even all the way out to Chaska, you’ve probably heard about Hazel’s weekend brunch, but Hazel’s has also made a name for itself by making their dishes with food that is locally grown. So whether you are checking out their amazing breakfasts or one of their chef-inspired dinner entrees, you are sure to experience a jewel in the heart of North East.

Come out and invite a friend on Wednesday, June 6th at 7:30 and check out more about Hazel’s at http://www.hazelsnortheast.com/ or check out the Taste of the Twin Cities Facebook Fan Page.

See you at Taste!

Hazels
2859 Johnson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

56. Uncle Franky’s (NE MPLS)

Come out Wednesday May 2nd for a night at this Nordeast tradition… Uncle Franky’s. You might have driven by it for years and thought about stopping for a bite, so if that’s the case, don’t miss this opportunity! Known for their Chicago Style Vienna Beef hotdogs, Italian Beef & Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches, if you’ve never been to Uncle Franky’s, you’re in for a treat! Come out at 7:30 and invite a friend… if it’s nice out we’ll be able to go on the patio too!

There is plenty of parking space in their lot connected to the building or across the street in the school parking log.

728 Broadway St. NE
Minneapolis MN55413
612-455-2181

55. D’Amico & Sons (Roseville, MN)

Luxury is in the details and D’Amico & Sons not only takes pride in the small details of each dish, but in offering a wide variety to please each person that visits one of their many Twin City based locations. Come out for our April Taste of the Twin Cities as we check out one of the top Italian establishments in the Twin Cities. Featuring an ala carte menu of fresh salads, signature pizzas, mouth-watering pastas and to-die-for hoagies, D’Amico & Son’s is sure to please, because “Luxury is in the details.”

Come out Wednesday, April 4th at 7:30 to experience the Luxury of D’Amico & Sons… and if it’s nice outside we’ll get to enjoy the patio also.

1490 County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113
651.633.SONS
(651.633.7667)

54. Willow Gate (Roseville)

This Wednesday, March 7th at 7:30, come out to Willowgate in Roseville to check out their amazing Chinese dishes.  Willowgate is best known for their Sesame Chicken (they sell between 8,000 pounds of it a month!), and if you’ve tried it before, you know how amazing it is… but they just redid their famous recipe and now the chicken is even more crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.

To give you the full “Willow Gate experience,” they are offering a special combo meal for Taste featuring the famous Sesame Chicken and one of their other signature dishes.   $12 includes the entree, tax and tip… and it’s probably enough food for you to take home and eat the next day for leftovers… so come hungry! (and if you can bring cash, it would be awesome!)

Willowgate II Chinese Restaurant
1885 Perimeter Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
651.628.0990

Here’s the video from when we first went to Willow Gate back in 2009… it’s an oldie but a goodie!

53. Adelitas (NE MPLS)

Wednesday, February 1st Taste of the Twin Cities will be going to Adelita’s in NE MPLS to check out their authentic Mexican cuisine.  It is located off oc Central in NE MPLS and there is parking available behind the restaurant, on the street and in the Well’s Fargo parking lot.   Get there at 7:30 for chips and salsa and then get ready for the first Taste of the New Year!

2405 Central Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55418-3711
612-789-2526

For all updates join our Facebook Fan Page to keep informed!

52. 4th Annual Taste Christmas @ Old Spaghetti Factory

Join us on Wednesday, December 7th at 7:30pm as we visit Old Spaghetti Factory in Minneapolis for our 4th Annual Taste: Christmas at Old Spaghetti Factory. It will be a blast as we visit this landmark Minneapolis restaurant located right off of 35W on Washington. This will be a “Formal” event, so dress up and in an effort to “give back” this Christmas season, please bring a can of non-perishable food that we will give to a non-profit to help.

233 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
P:612.341.0949

Join the Taste of the Twin Cities Facebook Fan Page to connect more with Taste!

51. Ginger Hop (NE MPLS)

Come out Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:30pm as we check out the Ginger Hop in NE MPLS.  They feature a menu of items ranging from Pad Thai to Burgers, so you’re sure to find something to fit your mood.  With amazing atmosphere and a great location in the heart of Lower North East MPLS, this is a great restaurant to check out and make your new favorite.

Come back this weekend to check out the promo video for Ginger Hop, but also join the Taste of the Twin Cities Facebook Fan Page for more info and updates!

Ginger Hop
201 East Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-746-0304

50. Village Pub- St. Anthony

Wednesday, October 5th at 7:30 come on out to the Village Pub in St. Anthony right behind the Quarry for the first Taste of the Twin Cities this fall.   We’ll be checking out the Big Kahuna Challenge… if you can eat the full burger and fries, you’ll get free Sebastian Joes ice cream for dessert! That’s worth it!  More info and video to come, but in the meantime, check out the Taste of the Twin Cities Facebook Fan Page for more info and to join the community!  http://www.facebook.com/TasteoftheTwinCities

The Village Pub
2720 Highway 88
St. Anthony, MN, 55418

49. Taste on the Riverboat! Friday, August 19th

*** NOTE: We’ve closed the ticket sales and RSVP list, so if you still want to come tonight we cannot guarantee a spot.  Hopefully the “margin” of error that the boat company gives us can cover you if you have not bought a ticket yet or RSVP’d. ***

Friday, August 19th we will be back on the St. Croix for Taste on the Riverboat!  Don’t miss your chance for this amazing night.  Two years ago there were 240 people and last year there were 442 people… who knows how many we will have this year!

The Boat is Back! Friday, August 19th, 2011

Tickets will go on Sale starting Saturday, July 20th for $25 in advance, or $30 the night of the event.  The theme this year is Prom, so bring out your colorful dresses and fashionable suits for this night on the river.  Dinner and Dessert will be provided, then dancing and other activities will occur throughout the night on the boat.  Doors open at 6pm, so plan on arriving before the 7pm departure because you will want to get free parking before the rush and you won’t want to be left behind in Stillwater.  If you had questions please reply to this post or join the Taste of the Twin Cities Facebook Fan Page for more info.

Click here for the boat company that we will be using out of Stillwater.  We will be meeting at their dock on Friday, August 19th… don’t be late:

St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.
525 Main St. S.
Stillwater, MN 55082

See you on the Boat!

… Between now and the boat trip, here are the two last rap videos to get you ready:

2009:

2010: