Diners, drive-ins and dives

[Wookiee]

Add Bryant Lake- Bowl to the list. I need you do some investigating

[Jeremy airjer W]

Thats the second time I have seen them on the tube. I forget who did the first show on them but I was intrigued when I saw it then. Definitely looked like it would be worth the drive for a little sampling and maybe throw a few strikes as well.

[Wookiee]

Add Donatelli's to the list. Holy homemade italian food might be worth the jaunt.

[mrklean]

What about hooters

[Central Bassman]

Where is Donatelli's i watch the show last night and it just said north of the metro??

[Bigbartguy]

Donatelli's used to be over in Moundsview off of Hwy 10, kinda by the Mermaid bowling alley and a newer theatre Megaplex.

But that disappeared a couple of years ago - it was replaced by a sports bar. Not sure if they relocated somewhere else or not. It was a pizza/pasta joint.

[Jeremy airjer W]

There in White Bear Lake. Apparently in the same location for the last 30 years?

[Bigbartguy]

They mustve had 2 locations, or another family member opened the Hwy 10 location. My parents used to bring us to Donatelli's on Hwy 10 when I was young. Much later in life, I brought a couple of dates there also. Hwy 10 restaurant closed maybe 5 years ago?

[Wookiee]

I am going to check out Donatelli's on Saturday afternoon. Spaghetti pie here I come.

[Jeremy airjer W]

I'm pretty sure I ate ate that one also. The place kind of looked like a big house right?

[Chris519]

Donatelli's is the greatest!! I love that place!

[Bigbartguy]

I think the one on Hwy 10 reminded me of a big house, but it's been a few years. They made Fettucine Alfredo tableside for you on a cart.

I'm not big alfredo fan, but people really liked the tableside cooking with the fire, etc.

[Jeremy airjer W]

We made it to Donatelli's for lunch today. The wife had the baked Mostaccioli and I gave the Baked Lasagna a try. It was interesting that the sauce differed so much between the to. The wifes tasted simpler with a focus on the spice and mine was much richer. Both dishes where very good. I would have to say that the choice will be tough between Cassetta's and Donatelli's!

[Wookiee]

We made it to Donatelli's for lunch today. The wife had the baked Mostaccioli and I gave the Baked Lasagna a try. It was interesting that the sauce differed so much between the to. The wifes tasted simpler with a focus on the spice and mine was much richer. Both dishes where very good. I would have to say that the choice will be tough between Cassette's and Donatelli's!

Is that anything like 8 track's or compact disc's?

[Jeremy airjer W]

Everybody is a comedian!

[Wookiee]

Wocka, wocka, wocka, That was supposed to be fozzy bear. 2 more joints from last night on triple D. Modern Cafe Nordeast i think and Victor's 1959 cafe(cuban food) South Minneapolis.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Was a lamb burger with the tomato chutney that they showed during the modern cafe. It looked like it might be worth a trip?

[Jim Almquist]

I was talking to my brother last night and he said the next time I come down that we have to go to DaNook. I see that you have it posted on the first page.He said the burgers and fries were very tasty. I guess that they do something special with the fries by soaking them in some kinda vinegar and water bath.Sounds like there is a road trip in my future

[Wookiee]

The lamb burger was from the modern cafe.

[Jeremy airjer W]

The nook is worth the trip! Its about the size of an average living room so its entirely possible there will be a line to get in.

[chaffmj]

Are you guys talking about the nook on hamline in St. Paul right next to Cretin-Derham Hall? If you are I grew up on Randolph just down the block from the place and used to go there all the time when Mickey Brausen ran it. Great burgers or at least they used to be.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Thats the one. The story goes that when these two guys bought it they had the original owner come in and show them how things where done. I'm guessing it has changed little.