Category: bars/restaurants

Surly Four Release Set

By on January 13, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Breaking news! The date and location for the release of Surly Four has been set. Time? Dunno. Does it matter? No. Just clear your calendar for the afternoon/evening (and possibly next morning).

Tuesday, February 23rd
Blue Nile
2027 Franklin Ave E, Minneapolis

***UPDATE***
Ok, Surly fans, and those just looking for a fun night out, here’s how it’s gonna go down.
4:00 – 6:00
2-4-1’s on Furious, Bender, Cynic and Mild
6:00
Tapping of the firkin of oak-aged dry-hopped CynicAle
7:00
FOUR!
8:00
2-4-1’s start up again (and no, Four will not be included on 2-4-1’s)

See, I wasn’t kidding about taking Wednesday morning off.

HopChart Winterfest Drawing

By on January 12, 2010in bars/restaurants, beer events

A few weeks back I told you about a new website, HopChart, and that Andrew would be giving away 2 tickets to the sold out Winterfest. If you haven’t started “playing” yet, there’s still time to sign up and get in the running. Of course to do so you’ll have to drink some beer…

The drawing will be held at Edina Grill and to help gauge how big of a turnout there will be, your RSVP is requested (via HopChart). Meet your fellow HopChart members while enjoying great food and beer. In addition, the guys at Fulton will be in attendance and will have a few items to raffle.

West Side in the house!

By on January 10, 2010in bars/restaurants

Ever have that feeling that something just isn’t right? Well I stopped in at the newly remodeled (well last August) Cherokee Tavern on Smith Ave just over the St. Paul border in W. St. Paul, expecting the dark, stuffy steak house I remember. Instead, what do I see? Bright windows, welcoming booths and 16 taps, not a bad one amongst them. And not only do they offer a great selection with several local or regional brews, but they are all under $6, even the Founders Breakfast Stout and Goose Island Matilda.

While they still don’t have a printed beer list and the wait-staff beer knowledge was limited (he described the Summit Scottish Ale as a red ale), the bar keep knew his stuff and was willing to talk shop. And they still have the signature steaks they were known for, as well as other quality, affordable fare.

I look forward to more from the Tavern!

Left Hand Flights at Pracna on Main

By on January 8, 2010in bars/restaurants

Pracna on Main is celebrating Left Hand’s brews with with special Left Hand flights. You get 3 6oz. pours for $6. Sawtooth, Milk Stout, and either Fade To Black or Warrior IPA. They’re also doing Milk Stout Floats nice big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Meagan from Pracna says  it’s amazing.

Food specials will go all weekend also, including beer brats and sliders.