Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Favorite restaurants
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schweady |
quote DougD: "My daughter dreams all year of a Bucky Burger from the Ely Steakhouse. We can't visit Ely without getting our Bucky Burger fix! " I have two Buckys per trip: one for dinner the night before and one for lunch before the drive home. |
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Longpaddler |
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Bonvicken |
Eddie's |
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Frenchy19 |
GM: Gunflint Tavern GT: Trail Center Duluth: The Duluth Grill |
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kiwibird |
" The Harbor House Grill" in Grand Marais.MN - Used to be Chez Jude - (yellow house ) just opposite the Angry Trout. New name and new owners.New deck and more tables. Great food and great prices. Try it sometime. They also have woodfired brick oven Pizza's. Yummy. They have a lunch special called the 1-2-3, for $10. Can't beat it. Wash it down with "Folsum beer" from Micro Brewery in Twin cities also.Yum, Yum. "Duluth Grill" in Duluth MN. "The Chocolate Moose" in Ely MN "The Lemon Wolf" in Beaver Bay on Hwy 61 MN. The best of all is Lesley's kitchen 5 miles up the Gunflint Trail,according to George (my husband.) Happy Eating! |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
My wife noticed that right away too. |
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Cedarboy |
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Basspro69 |
quote kiwibird: ""Trail Center" up the Gunflint Trail in Grand MaraisMN.Smart man :-) |
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Hawbakers |
quote ducks: "quote Basspro69: "Trail Center, then Trail Center, then Trail Center." So, I've been missing out, eh?! My Sisters Place will have to be put on my to do list the next time I am in Grand Marais! Thanks |
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kiwibird |
The Lemon Wolf is excellent food and PIES to. All made from scratch on the premises. Owner does meals etc,wife makes pies. Try the berry or coconut cream pie a la mode. Accompanied by coffee. Yum. Yes it is closed on Monday's. |
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fitgers1 |
Grand Marais - Sven and Ole's, My Sister's Place Gunflint Trail - Trail Center, Gunflint Lodge Tofte - Bluefin, Trestle Inn Cloquet - Gordy's Duluth - Fitgers, Anchor Inn Hinckley - Tobies North Shore side stop - Betty's Pies |
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boonie |
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ducks |
quote Basspro69: "Trail Center, then Trail Center, then Trail Center." #1. Trail Center is my all time favorite anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmm The Logger. Never been dissapointed there breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Grand Marais... My Sisters Place. Burgers, Sandwiches, and even their pizza is much better than Sven and Ole's IMHO Ely.... Ely Steak House. The only restaurant that I've liked their walleye sandwich. Finland.... Trestle Inn. Only 1 visit but anxious for the second one. Duluth.... Burrito Union. Great burritos and many beer choices. |
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mooseplums |
Ely Steakhouse Britton's for breakfast Angry Trout |
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luft |
quote Mocha: "quote billconner: "quote kanoes: "im simple....culvers in two harbors, on the way home. fills my burger need." LOL! Just about made me snort wine through my nose! The Ely Steakhouse is on my list of restaurants to try. |
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Chicagored |
Fitgers in Duluth for Dinner the day we come out. |
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Turnpike |
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schweady |
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MrBreeze |
East side is Sven and Ole's. Up north is usually DQ in Ely. Out of Sawbill is a little cafe on the north shore but I cant remember the name. Something Cove Inn. It only has 4 tables but great hearing cakes and biscuits and gravy. Then Sammy's for pizza in Duluth. |
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boonie |
quote kiwibird: ""Trail Center" up the Gunflint Trail in Grand MaraisMN. You make the Harbor House Grill sound enticing. I'll have to try it next time I get to Grand Marais. Te Lemon Wolf looked pretty good too, but doesn't appear to be open on Monday :(. |
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ducks |
Hey Hawbakers. " So, I've been missing out, eh?! My Sisters Place will have to be put on my to do list the next time I am in Grand Marais! Thanks" I think it's worth your effort to give it a shot. Please don't hunt me down if you don't like it :) |
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Longpaddler |
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Mocha |
quote billconner: "quote kanoes: "im simple....culvers in two harbors, on the way home. fills my burger need." could be he was at the massage parlor across the street?? :) |
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Mocha |
quote Jeemon: "Ely - Burntside Lodge Loon Lake Lodge... a secret in the woods. excellent food, great view of the lake during dinner. and the breakfast is really good, too! oh, reservations required, not a drop in place. |
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ILcdr |
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bwcadan |
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bassnut |
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nctry |
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Jackfish |
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AtwaterGA |
Exclusive Wilderness Excursions Located on Niobe Lake Highway 11, 25 kilometres east of Atikokan. Has an excellent restaurant. If you go you may want to buy the book, The Trapper by Phillip Sawdo. His daughter is the owner of the restaurant. It is good book. |
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OldGuystilltripping |
Tofte - Blue Fin Bay Ely - Ely Steak House, Boathouse |
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Jeemon |
quote luft: "quote Mocha: "quote billconner: "quote kanoes: "im simple....culvers in two harbors, on the way home. fills my burger need." ...getting a Carmel Apple Escape or a Sweet Cream Pumpkin Mud Mask. |
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rupprider |
2. Good ol days. Tower - great bloody Mary's and good food. 3. Farley's family restaurant - Duluth - my buddy opened this up a couple years ago and the food is absolutely fantastic. He has been to Vegas twice in the last year competing for best burger and best pizza in the nation. That's about the extent of my list. |
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kayakrookie1 |
I don't mean to sound like a jaded youngster, but, cmon, in the world we live in you expect EVERY such establishment to have a card transaction device and if they don't have one there should be a 10' by 10' sign letting you know they don't so you're not stuck in a pickle. Oh yea, when I was driving back into Tofte someone drove me off the road by driving down the middle when we met, so you can understand why this was a singularly unpleasant experience for me. |
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h20 |
quote mcsweem: "I took my wife and daughters to my sisters place about a month ago. The service was bad, my wife got something different then what she ordered and one of my daughters food was cold. It was busy and I think our waiter was new. I talked with the manager about this he was really nice saying nobody leaves unhappy so I'll give it another try next time I'm in grand marais"Yes... not too impressed with the food or the service. The Gunflint Tavern is the place. |
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Craig K |
quote nctry: "And Zulu and I had burgers somewhere on Shagwa I think that was pretty darn good. Just can't remember the name of the joint." Could it have been Stoney Ridge? We've been going there for the last few years and we really like the burgers. One guy in our group tried the "Sasquach Burger" last week and almost finished it in the alotted time. |
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OneMatch |
I've dined at Gunflint Lodge and it is, without fail, a great meal - lunch or dinner. I'm sure breakfast is aweseome too. Ely - I can't drive past that frozen custard place without dropping in and getting something. Best ever. |
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OBX2Kayak |
quote Spartan2: "1. Ely: Burntside Lodge (hands down my favorite in Minnesota)" A big +1 for the Burntside Lodge. |
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wetcanoedog |
burger,frys and a coffee to tide me over for the drive back to Mpls. East Coast Buddy went on about the burger all the way to Orr. |
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missmolly |
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walllee |
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mc2mens |
Ely - Chocolate Moose Saint Paul - Meritage Minneapolis - 112 Eatery |
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Hawbakers |
A Taste of Ely is good! Used to be a butcher shop renowned for it's sausages which are featured in their menu. Had breakfast there. Sir G's has been a long time favorite. Grand Marais we have to stop at Sven & Ole's for best pizza. Then there's the Dairy Queen (heart) |
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Mocha |
ely: Ely Steakhouse because it's just really great food; Britton's because they open early and serve a hearty breakfast and it's a fun "people watching" place. thunder bay: Hoito's for their Finnish pancakes... awesome! and worth the wait in line. Duluth: Valentini's on London Rd because it's Italian food prepared with Italian recipes, the ambience is relaxing, and it suits my limited funds. new ulm: my mom's kitchen because there is nothing better than food cooked by my mom especially for me: sauerkraut and dumplings, hot german potato salad, schmierkuchen, beef stew..mmmmm... |
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Mocha |
quote PINETREE: "quote Mocha: "gunflint trail: Trail trail center opens at 8am everyday may through October. close at 9pm. |
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kanoes |
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PINETREE |
quote Mocha: "quote PINETREE: "quote Mocha: "gunflint trail: Trail Thanks. |
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nctry |
I tried Trail Center and wasn't overly impressed but good. Ely, I like the Ely Steakhouse for dinner. Brittons for breakfast, coffee still not great but drinkable... food is great. I like the omelet. Coming off my 40 day I had a burger that was outstanding at the Sportsman in Buyck at the end of the Echo Trail. I too like the DQ. :) And Zulu and I had burgers somewhere on Shagwa I think that was pretty darn good. Just can't remember the name of the joint. In Grand Rapids I like the Forest Lake... Both upstairs and down in their steakhouse. In Red Lake Ontario: There's Antonio's for dinner and the Howey Bay Motel for breakfast. In Anchorage... I don't know, never been there yet. :) |
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Spartan2 |
2. Gunflint: Trail Center 3. North Shore: Naniboujou Lodge 4. Finland: Trestle Inn (great burgers and beer after a trip) 5. Tie: Angry Trout (GM) or Chocolate Moose (Ely) |
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h20 |
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Basspro69 |
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sleepnbag |
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zelmsdawg |
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caribouluvr |
Ely side = Rockwood Gunflint = Trail Center |
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outsidej |
Hinckley: Tobies, White Castle Eau Claire or Rice Lake: Norske Nook Duluth: Fitger's, Duluth Grill, Carmody's Brew Pub Two Harbors: Betty's Pies, Rustic Inn Beaver Bay: Lemon Wolf Cafe Grand Marais: Angry Trout, Dockside, Sven & Ole's, Gun Flint Tavern, My Sister's Place, Gunflint Trail: Trail Center; Gunflint Lodge. |
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billconner |
quote kanoes: "im simple....culvers in two harbors, on the way home. fills my burger need." So why did I see your Xb and Magic outside Ely Steakhouse, not that the Steakhouse is particularly compliacted? |
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cowdoc |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "I'm sure (in some capacity) this question has been asked before. But, for those that care to share. What are your top 5 favorite places to grab a drink & a bite to eat before/after your trip? Also, list the where & why. slight tangent here, but........in the picture of My Sisters Place sign, has anybody looked at the image in the rear view side mirror? |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
For those coming from greater distances - don't feel obligated to name only places just outside of canoe country. (For example: if there a place in Superior, Wisconsin - feel free to name it.) Just try to keep the total number to 5. For me (in no particular order). 1.) GUNFLINT TRAIL ~ Trail Center. I can't even remember the last time I ordered anything other than a Bull Moose burger. Great atmosphere! 2.) ECHO TRAIL ~ Trails End. Located on the west end of Echo lake. Great menu! breakfast - supper. 3.) ELY ~ The Boathouse. If you like beer this is your place. The food is excellent too. 4.) GRAND MARAIS ~ My Sisters Place. Merely an 'in town' extension of Trail Center. 5.) FINLAND ~ The Trestle Inn. See for yourself. |
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billconner |
Surprised no one has mentioned Fitgers in Duluth. I think I may get an inaugural opportunity this fall. |
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starwatcher |
Ely - Sir G's Pizza Ely Breakfast - Grand Ely Lodge and Britton's Duluth - Duluth Grill; breakfast and lunch; Duluth Dinner - The Pickwick Superior - Thirsty Pagan - Pizza and brewery |
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alpine525 |
Trail Center, Gunflint Trail- great food and chocolate malts Chocolate Moose in Ely -everything is good - very good pie Brittons in Ely - wonderful stuffed hash browns Famous Dave's in Eau Claire Wi - always have ribs here on our way up north |
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boonie |
GRAND MARAIS - Angry Trout, My Sisters Place, Gunflint Tavern, Java Moose, Crooked Spoon Café DULUTH - Blackwoods Grill (there's also one in Two Harbors), Duluth Grill |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote Arceneaux: "Also - not exactly a food stop, but Fitgers to pick up a growler or two in their plastic nalgene bottles is a great stop." That qualifies as a drink. :) |
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jcavenagh |
quote Mocha: "ely: Ely Steakhouse because it's just really great food; Britton's because they open early and serve a hearty breakfast and it's a fun "people watching" place." I haven't really eaten anywhere else in the northwoods, so I concur with Mocha |
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Doughboy12 |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "I'm sure (in some capacity) this question has been asked before. But, for those that care to share. What are your top 5 favorite places to grab a drink & a bite to eat before/after your trip? Also, list the where & why. Just ate at 2 of your five last weekend... And my favorite post trip place was recently tore down in Duluth...BK...lol |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote boonie: "ELY - Ely Steakhouse, Chocolate Moose. Have also enjoyed the Boathouse & Brittons. Blackwoods Grill definitely makes my honorable mention. We've stopped at the one in Two Harbors a few times. Two thumbs up every time! |
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HangLoose |
The best onion rings on the planet |
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ozarkpaddler |
2-Sven & Oles in Grand Marais. Nope, not the best pizza, but pretty good IMHO. I started eating an Uff-da-Zuh after my trips since 1984, it's "Tradition." Plus, I love the atmosphere, the Beargrease memorabilia, etc. 3-Angelo's Pizza, Wausau, WI. On the way to the BWCAW, when we go up through Wausau we make plans to stop at Angelos. EVERYONE loves their pizza. My buddy from New York said it was the best he'd had outside NYC. My friends last year said it was the best pizza they'd ever had. Been enjoying Angelo's since we lived in Wausau in the late 80's-early '90's. 4-Heckel's in Eau Claire, WI. When we take the route up through Wausau, we'll usually come back via Eau Claire and vice versa. Heckel's is a must-stop. Sandwiches, hamburgers, coleslaw, reubens, everything is great. Can't miss it with the big bull out front. 5-Blue Water Cafe in Grand Marais. Love their breakfasts, especially the blueberry pancakes. Used to go to the old East Bay Hotel, but when it turned "Private" we walked down the street to the Bluewater and weren't disappointed. Honorable mention-Hughie's Taco House in Grand Marais. Some interesting taco combos. Only been there twice, but enjoyed it both times. |
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Jackfish |
quote Spartan2: "1. Ely: Burntside Lodge (hands down my favorite in Minnesota) I'm with Spartan2 on her top two choices. Only been to both places once but will definitely be back again. I'll add #3: The Pickwick in Duluth And #4: Carmella's in Appleton, WI. |
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kayakrookie1 |
quote strom: "Culver's in Two Harbors. Most efficient way to maximize time in the BW while getting a bite to eat before and after the trip." I like culvers overrall. But have you tried their walleye sandwich? it's terrible hahaha |
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h20 |
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GeoFisher |
quote Arceneaux: "Also - not exactly a food stop, but Fitgers to pick up a growler or two in their plastic nalgene bottles is a great stop." they don't do the plastic any longer. We tried to do that in the spring, and the cost for the plastic "growler" was CRAZY. something like 50 bucks unfilled. Later, Geo |
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GeoFisher |
quote Basspro69: "Trail Center, then Trail Center, then Trail Center." Winner :). |
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RRHD |
2. Angry Trout 3. Well, you get the idea... When my husband and I did our epic 10 day Isles Royale hiking trip our first meal back on the mainland was at the Trout, and it was so good I ordered it again and ate two full entrees. I have been known to stop at The New Scenic on the way home as well. Last year I discovered the joy of driving straight up and putting in right away, I don't know why but it makes the trip seem so much easier and longer. We come from Minneapolis, so it's not hard if you leave early. We don't generally stop for food on the way in, but definitely on the way out, and a walk to artist's point is required. |
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ZaraSp00k |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
quote Doughboy12: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "cowdoc, Doughboy, Maybe you've figured it out? If not? What cowdoc was referring to was the reflection of the bird in the side mirror. |
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jtbwcaw |
Betty's Pies - well… pies Blackwood's Family Grill & Bar Blue Water Café - breakfast Bluefin Grille - tradition (wild rice duck soup) Cascade Lodge Restaurant and O'Phelan's Pub Coho Café & Bakery - bread and hot chocolate Crooked Spoon Gun Flint Tavern Harbor House Grille Hungry Jack Lodge Lou's Fish House - smoked fish & smoked cheese Lutsen Resort Lakeside Dining Room Moguls Grille & Tap Room Mountaintop Deli - ambiance My Sister's Place - gizzards and burgers Naniboujou Lodge - ambiance Northern Lights Restaurant Papa Charlie's Restaurant & Nightclub Russ Kendall's - smoked fish Rustic Inn Café Schroeder Baking Company - pastries Sven & Ole's - tradition Trail Center - malts and burgers Vanilla Bean Bakery & Café - pastries World's Best Donuts - donuts Then there are some notables missing from my lists. In all of our travels we yet to hit some of the apparently common choices, but eventually they may make it to the diverse list. They include: Angry Trout Café Dockside Fish Market Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Justine's Fine Dining Red Paddle Bistro Ely is noticeably absent from the list; this is due to the fact that we've only gone out of Ely once many, many years ago. We tend to venture to the East of Alice Lake all the way through and to McFarland Lake (mainly the Sawbill, Caribou, Gunflint, and Arrowhead Trails). |
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GrandpaT |
GM has to be the Gunflint lodge. Great service. |
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OldFingers57 |
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jcavenagh |
quote PompousPilot1: "quote jtbwcaw: "Here are some of the restaurants we tend to frequent on some of our trips. Some I just like for variety, some have a different purpose for us (- as posted). To say I have a favorite is to say I have a favorite Boundary Water Lake; I like variety in my boundary Water travels as well as my food choices. Yeah. Jeezh, what a stick in the mud! C'mon, live a little.... |
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Jeriatric |
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Doughboy12 |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "cowdoc, What am I missing??? |
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LuvMyBell |
Regardless , our first dinner in Minnesota is always steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cobb and salad cooked over a fire where we are camping. After the trip, we always stop at the first place that sells beer for 1 or 2 cold ones before showering and the long drive home to Missouri. |
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Jeemon |
Empty plate thumbs up. Gunflint - Loon Lake Lodge Was most impressed by the juice pairings with pickles. |
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icecoldmilk |
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jtbwcaw |
Also closed: “Never fry bacon in the nude” Chainsaw Sister’s Saloon. The Hoito Restaurant in Thunder Bay. |
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OldFingers57 |
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PompousPilot1 |
quote jtbwcaw: "Here are some of the restaurants we tend to frequent on some of our trips. Some I just like for variety, some have a different purpose for us (- as posted). To say I have a favorite is to say I have a favorite Boundary Water Lake; I like variety in my boundary Water travels as well as my food choices. You need to get out more ;-) |
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Rock1 |
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