[Minnesota-talk] Important pre-convention info--restaurants

[Jennifer Dunnam]

Minnesota Federationists,

It has come to our attention that the main restaurant in the convention hotel is closed due to remodeling.  There are other options for eating in the hotel in the morning and afternoon, but not in the evening.  Since there is not a scheduled dinner event on Friday evening at the convention, we're sending out the following list of restaurant options near the hotel.  In addition to this list, there are also sandwich shops such as Subway and Erbert 'n Gerbert very near the hotel.

And speaking of dining, if you have not already made your lunch and banquet reservations, it is important that you get those in by mid-day tomorrow.  Thank you to all who have done so.  More convention-related info to come shortly.

Here is the list, taken from the brochure at the hotel front desk.  Braille copies will also be available. 

RESTAURANTS NEAR THE CROWNE PLAZA RIVERFRONT
All restaurants listed are within approximately ½ mile walking distance

Mickey's Diner
36 W 7th St

651-222-5633

Hours:  Open 24 hours

This is classic diner fare.  The burgers are on the greasy side but the fries aren't bad.  Warning:  If you want anything special with your burger, speak up-you may not see your waitress again.

Cossetta's Italian Market and Pizzeria
211 W 7th St

651-222-3476

Hours:  M-Th 11 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sunday 11 am-8 pm

Cossetta family recipes from southern Italy intoxicate with their robust flavors and fresh ingredients.  The pizzas-made and thrown by hand for the entertainment of all-are famous, served in huge slices, piled with toppings and covered in just enough cheese.

Great Waters Brewing Company
426 St Peter Street

651-224-2739

Hours:  M - Sat 11 am-1 am, Sun 12 pm-12 am.  Food service until 10:30 pm

Great Waters is located on the ground floor of the historic Hamm Building.  Enjoy great food, handcrafted beers, live entertainment and the finest patio in town.

Wild Tymes
33 7th Place West

651-224-8181

Hours:  M-Sun 11 am-1 am.  Food service until 10:00 pm.  Pizza until 12 am

Wild Tymes offers a variety of menu items from burgers to soups and salads.  

The Liffey Irish Pub
175 W 7th St

651-556-1420

Hours:  M-Sa 11 am-2 am, Sun 2:30 pm 2 am.  Food until 10 pm

The Liffey only serves tap beers in its noble quest to provide the most sublime beer experience possible.  The kitchen pumps out Irish pub standards like fish and chips and tasty pub pies in addition to creative Americanized sandwiches and salads. 

Eagle Street Grill
174 West 7th St

651-225-1382

Hours:  Daily 11 am-1am.  Food until 10 pm

Eagle Street Grill features a mob themed menu.  It offers a delicious combination of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and platters.   Entrees include juicy steaks, tender chicken, luscious seafood, hearty pasta and zesty ribs.

American Burger Bar
354 Wabasha Street North

651-222-2123

Hours M-F 11 am-2 am, Sat and Sun 4 pm-2 am

Nestled in downtown, this restaurant has brought elegance and deliciousness back to casual dining.  The restaurant is a comfortable setting with antique chandeliers, fireplace and large comfortable booths.  The staff is friendly and the burgers are unstoppable.  This restaurant also has a great late night happy hour.

Sakura
350 St Peter Street

651-224-0185

Hours M-Th 11:30 am-2:30 pm/5 pm-10:30 pm. F-Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm/5 pm-10 pm Sun 12 pm-2:30 pm/4 pm-9:30 pm

This longtime St Paul favorite serves up expertly prepared Japanese specialties.  They feature a Sushi bar, traditional Japanese sitting area and a full bar.

St Paul Grill
350 Market Street

651-224-7455

Hours M-Sat 11 am-2pm, T-Sat 5pm-11 pm, Sun-M 5 pm-10 pm, Sunday brunch 11 am-2 pm

Located in the historic and posh St Paul Hotel, the Grill is high-energy.  Service is casually competent and friendly.  Stick with the standard grill offerings and you won't be disappointed.

Kincaid's
380 St Peter Street

651-602-9000

Hours M-F lunch 11 am-2:30 pm, M-T dinner 5 pm-10 pm, F dinner 5 pm-11 pm, Sat dinner 4 pm-11 pm, Sun dinner 4pm-9 pm

Kincaid's is famous for the salmon and prime rib.  Kincaid's also features fresh salads, sandwiches and pastas among others.

Pazzaluna
360 St Peter Street

651-223-7000

Hours T-Sat 5:30-10:30 pm.  Pizza until 11 pm

Urban, high energy, warm and engaging all wrapped into one restaurant and bar.  Pazzaluna takes you through an authentic Italian food and beverage experience.

Maacini's Car House
531 West 7th St

651-224-7345

Hours Su-Th 5 pm-10:30 pm, F-Sat 5 pm 11:30 pm

Not much has changed at the St Paul steakhouse since it opened nearly 40 years ago.  Thick steaks and broiled lobster tails are the stars of the menu.
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