Posts filed under 'Minneapolis'
Getting out of Dodge
We’ll take a departure from the NEO for this post and put a few random travels in the mix. I know up to this point I’ve focused on Ohio City/Tremont, but very soon I’ll be posting about some East Side places as well. For now though, how about Boston and Minneapolis?
Back in April of this year, we were in Newburyport, MA visiting some friends (who also have a little boy, Henry, age 2) and decided that at least one night we wanted to get to downtown Boston for a bite to eat…with the boys. Prior to this, Rich and I had watched an episode of Iron Chef America in which challenging chef Ken Oringer gave Iron Chef Cat Cora a whoopin’ in Kitchen Stadium. He made some lovely looking dishes so we thought it’d be nice to check out one of his Boston establishments. We chose La Verdad right near Fenway Park. Turned out to be a good pick and a perfect night to go. The Red Sox were in town and the area was loaded with people. Made us wish we were going to the game. Nonetheless, we had a great time and it was a great spot to take the kids and get some tasty eats and drinks.
La Verdad
1 Landsdowne St.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 421-9595
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11a-1a; Friday/Saturday 11a-2a
Prices: Apps and salads, $4.95-12.95; Entrees, $9.50-16.95; Desserts, $4.95-5.95 .
Reservations: Yes, and a must on game days.
Date of visit: April 2008
Called ahead: Yes
High Chairs: Yes
Changing Tables: Not sure
Kids plates: None specific, but Mexican fare makes for great kid eats. Especially quesadillas and guacamole.
Other notes: La Verdad is definitely very good (grilled corn was awesome), and I’m probably biased toward Momocho since I can get to it whenever I want, but if it was up to my vote Momocho would get the #1 in the USA tag. Props to La Verdad though…for now.
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This next place makes the catalog thanks to my cousin Trish. She and her family (hubby and five kids ranging in age from 12 years to 10 months) recently visited the Twin Cities. While in Minneapolis, they had dinner at Harry’s. According to Minneapolis & St Paul Restaurant Critics “Harry’s serves classic American fare with a twist and is ideal for many occasions…family gatherings, happy hour, casual dinner, or a pre-show meal.” Here’s what Trish had to say:
We arrived about 5:30 and were seated right away in a small area all by ourselves. They do have a children’s menu, high chairs, and booster seats, we used them all. Ten minutes after we were seated, the place started to pack um in, but still no one seated by us. Are we that intimidating??? We ordered appetizers right away and the wait was acceptable. While waiting we visited the bathrooms and they were very clean. I don’t recall if there were changing tables, I didn’t need them. It took awhile to order our meal, and then a little too long to receive it. Our crowd was getting restless [These kids are SERIOUS eaters]. Anthony and I split a burger and it was awesome, I guess that’s what they’re known for. Aaron ordered yellow fin tuna and it was over done. Over all we were pleased with the place, we got our drink on, the kids got their eat on and still no one was seated anywhere near us.
Trish didn’t think they were intentionally left to an area of their own, but regardless, they liked having their own spot. Whatever works, right? She said they’d definitely go back if the chance arose even though the service wasn’t as prompt as it could be.
Harry’s
500 Washington Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 344-7000
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11a-10p; Friday/Saturday 11a-11p; Sunday 4p-10p; Happy Hour Sunday-Friday 4p-6p.
Prices: Apps and salads, $5.95-13.95; Burgers and sandwiches $11.95-14.95; Entrees, $13.95-27.95; Desserts $6.95-9.95.
Reservations: Yes. Can be made on their website or by phone.
Date of visit: July 2008
Called ahead: Yes
High Chairs: Yes and booster seats.
Changing Tables: Not sure
Kids plates: Separate menu offered, but not listed on the website.
Other notes: The site notes that 18% gratuity may be added to checks of parties of 8 or more.
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