Clubhouse production network running, bar micros units ready, VIP ticket terminals up, ticket scanners working. Almost ready to rock?
Hurray – missed the two deer crossing 115
Best. Workday. Ever.
The stage and lighting start to take shape – http://twitpic.com/3gjc24
Calling all sci-fi/computer nerds: new short story written by a friend now available on Amazon:http://amzn.to/hrun24 – load up your Kindles
The last saltwater ship of the season arrived in Duluth yesterday covered in 100 metric tons of ice
Why does startribune.com continue to use auto reload on every story? Probably the same reason they span multiple pages, I guess
Colleen and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary earlier this week at the lovely Meritage restaurant in downtown St. Paul. I realized after we were seated that the courthouse where we eloped in front of Judge Joseph Salland was just a few blocks away. That day in 1991 included a quick trip to the airport after the ceremony and a visit to Disneyland for our honeymoon.
Dinner at Meritage was truly an event. Chef Russell Klein greeted us with happy anniversary wishes and two complimentary glasses of champagne. Service from the entire staff was exceptional all night.
We started off with two items from the amusements section of the menu: Billi Bi saffron mussel soup and confit pig tongue with sweet and sour squash. These were served with fresh sourdough bread and we each ordered cocktails – Colleen had Jameson and Ginger, while I tried something called a Nor’easter (vodka, cranberry and spice).
For the next course, Colleen tried the “selection of locally grown lettuces” with radishes, carrots and dijon vinaigrette, while I had the chicken soup with matzo balls. Both were very good.
Our main course selections were very hearty. Colleen ordered the cassoulet in the style of Toulouse, which consisted of ragout of pork, duck confit, garlic sausage and tarbais beans. I ordered the steak frites with bearnaise sauce, which came with a large, perfectly cooked New York strip steak.
For dessert, we ordered small ice cream treats from Izzy’s – hers was a scoop of pomegranate sorbet, while mine was a salty caramel ice cream pop (which really was on a stick).
Great place, great evening.
A few weeks ago, the Star Tribune had a story that listed Zagat’s latest top 10 list of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities. Here is the list (by ranking):
- La Belle Vie
- 112 Eatery
- Vincent
- Restaurant Alma
- Bar La Grassa
- Meritage
- Lucia’s Restaurant
- Manny’s Steakhouse
- Heartland Restaurant
- Oceanaire Seafood Room
Six more to go…
Not sure who I’m rooting for on Survivor this season
The Chandelier Bar at the new Cosmopolitan in Vegas looks pretty amazing – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqbjlkkxpFw
Interesting – NHL now has an iPad app to access GameCenter subscriptions (which were heavy on the Flash, no?)
Made it to work in one piece with no new car damage, but still no tent in the parking lot
30 degree temperature swing between Eagan and Tower this morning (and it was +7F in Eagan)
On the road again – hope nothing new breaks today
Glad I don’t have to drive after my visit here – http://twitpic.com/3g1lba
Quick trip to the Twin Cities today for wedding anniversary dinner at Meritage. 19 years!
BK really is giving 2-for-1 chicken sandwiches. 1260 total calories (not counting fries or drink) and only 78g of fat!
Oh no – fire at the Nook. Where will Bruno go to eat now?
Saw a shooting star earlier today and now the stars over the frozen lake are stunning. Forgot how hard it is to breathe in the cold, though
Number of vehicles passed during 21 mile drive home: 4. Amount of snow and ice still on road: surprisingly little
I was going to wait for the end of the Vikings game to leave work, but I can turn that crap off from the lake house
MINI damage – http://twitpic.com/3flmz1 http://twitpic.com/3flmwb http://twitpic.com/3flmic
Another bad car day: hit a tire (!) on I-35, front right bumper gone and rubber strip above windshield came out. And it’s at least -21F
If there really is no sleep til Brooklyn, I’m screwed
Early start to a busy week. Interstate road conditions look decent so far – heading north