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Blue Barn has some of the new food offerings at the MN State Fair and I was excited to try a different take on the ever present corn. Although the line was quite long here all day, it moved decently quickly. We got the sweet corn elote and the adult fruit slushee. The staff working here was also kind enough to make sure they wiped down all the picnic tables after it rained. The sweet corn elote was wildly flavorful and the plantain chips went so well with it! The adult fruit slushee was also quite good, sweet without being overwhelming and also tart. I'd certainly recommend these two items!

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Khue’s Kitchen

Khue’s Kitchen

4.6
(91 reviews)
1.7 mi
•$$

This is the best meal that we have had across the US in a LONG time! Thank you thank you thank you,…read moreKhue's Kitchen, for existing! We were traveling out of MN for work and heading back to Chicago. During our work trip, we had some pretty disappointing gross fried food. Knowing we wanted to have dinner before leaving for home; however, we weren't expecting much. Khue's Kitchen had great reviews on Yelp and availability for us. After placing the reservation, I noticed a very short menu that left me uneasy. Guys, DO NOT FRET ABOUT THE MENU! It is perfectly curated. We got the Chicken Salad, Pork Fried Rice and Pork Chop. Chicken Salad: Literally moaning at our tables. OMG... it doesn't even need the chicken to be good. The fish sauce dressing is what makes this dish. I could eat this everyday. I will be trying to recreate this at home until I can make it back to MN. And the prawn chips - genius! You can make anyone eat veggies on a shrimp chip! Roast Pork Fried Rice: I thought for sure this was cooked on a wok with a higher than thou BTU flame. Eric, the owner, informed me it is not. How can that be?! How can you get that flavor, soulfulness, crispiness, tenderness into this dish without a wok?! Pure magic! The chili crunch is a nice bite. (FYI - took some home and had leftovers for lunch. This dish is even better the next day!) Pork Chop: Nice char and flavor. Not dry at all. We walked into this restaurant without any research. Didn't know who Eric was, his lineage or relationship with Quang, accolades... We walked out full, satisfied, overjoyed and giddy with AN EXPERIENCE, not just a meal. We were so lucky to have time with Eric who is so personable, thoughtful and FUNNY! He made the night for us on top of the food. We will definitely be back in August when we bring our kids for our annual state fair trip and they're going to love the chicken salad as much as we did!

My colleagues and I decided to try Khue's Kitchen after hearing several positive reviews. We made…read moreonline reservations for 5:45 p.m. on a Wednesday evening. With Highway 280 under construction and the usual evening rush-hour traffic, I arrived about 20 minutes late. My colleagues had already been seated and ordered drinks. Finding the entrance was unexpectedly confusing. I first tried two doors facing the main street, both of which were locked with signs directing guests to another entrance. The actual entrance was located on the side of the building near the back patio and parking lot. While not a major issue, it was an unusual first impression. To start, we ordered Vietnamese iced coffees, cream cheese wontons to share, a couple of spicy chicken sandwiches, and chicken wings. The iced coffee was enjoyable but milder than the bold, robust flavor typically expected from traditional Vietnamese coffee. The cream cheese wontons, however, were disappointing. At $12 for four pieces, they felt overpriced for what was served. The wrapper was especially thick around the corners, leaving parts with a stale, undercooked texture. My colleagues also found the spicy chicken sandwiches excessively greasy and heavily coated in sauce, which made the bread soft and the sandwich overly rich. On the other hand, the chicken wings were the standout of the meal. They were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and had a pleasant kick from the chili oil without being overwhelmingly spicy. Unfortunately, the service at the end of our visit overshadowed the meal itself. We finished eating, paid our bill, and spent about 10 minutes catching up at the table. Around 7:10 p.m., a staff member approached us and said, "Sorry ladies, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we have reservations trying to get seated." Rather than asking how our meal was or whether we needed anything else, we were essentially asked to leave. This was surprising, particularly because we had not been informed of any time limit for Wednesday reservations. In fact, the online reservation system only mentioned a 90-minute dining limit for Fridays and Saturdays. Had there been a clearly communicated time restriction for all reservations, we would have understood and respected it. What made the interaction more confusing was that two nearby tables had already been cleared and remained empty for several minutes while we were finishing our conversation. It was difficult to understand why we were asked to leave before those available tables had been utilized. Learning afterward that the staff member was Eric, the chef and owner, made the experience even more disappointing. Khue's Kitchen has an attractive atmosphere, and the chicken wings are certainly worth trying. However, the inconsistent food, confusing entrance, and rushed ending left a lasting negative impression. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a leisurely date night or catch up with friends over dinner, this may not be the best choice unless you're prepared for a quicker dining experience than expected. Khue's kitchen should also maybe consider being a food truck instead if they want a fast turn over.

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Local Rumor

Local Rumor

4.4
(47 reviews)
2.4 mi

The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

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Elevated mocktail program
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GusGus

GusGus

4.7
(138 reviews)
2.5 mi

We are new to St. Paul and this place will be tough to beat!…read more We shared the hand pie to start. The pastry had perfect crisp flaky texture and the savory and salty mix of the cheese and demi glaze were delectable. Next we had mussels which were also amazing. The white wine broth was seasoned beautifully and soaking it up with the accompanying crusty bread was divine. For our main we shared the gnocchi with mushrooms and asparagus. The sauce was the perfect mix of creamy, lemony, and salty. The textures and tastes were simply perfect. We didn't save room for dessert but got the piña colada sorbet anyway. The sorbet was delicious but the toasted coconut is what made the dish our fourth 10/10. The service was kind, quick, and courteous. The ambience was close and talkative but cute. There were also some nice seats on the patio which were quieter and also very cute. We will be back. Often.

Such a cute place that's hidden with minimal signs right by st Thomas. I've been seeing people post…read moreabout their smash burger and it definitely didn't disappoint. I wouldn't put it as one of my favorites as far as smash burgers goes but it had me feeling satisfied and full when leaving. Prepare for a mess if you order one - gooey saucey and greasy! The bun on the bottom will be soaked in all things involved. The fires are 10/10 Prosciutto and chips really surprised me - I've never had this combo and loved it! Gnocchi had wild flavors making you come back for more Peppers were a solid appetizer worth trying. Not spicy! Good speak easy vibes, good cocktail options. Espresso martini was okay, Margarita was better. Cozy and quaint!l but loud so be prepared, maybe not the best spot to take the older generation or anyone hard of hearing!

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Hi-Lo Diner

Hi-Lo Diner

4.0
(674 reviews)
2.9 mi
•$$

Stopped into Hi-Lo Diner while visiting Minneapolis because my girlfriend said it was her favorite…read morerestaurant and wow this place gets it. I ordered the Nashville Hot chicken and it was incredible. It was crispy, oversized, extremely hot, I was crying after eating it. My girlfriend got the eggs Benedict, which she loved, and I stole some of. The real star of this restaurant is the donuts and spicy cheese curds though. I would literally travel back to Minneapolis just for those. I think I dream about them in my sleep. The vibe is great inside, it's retro, but not in a try-hard way. Solid service as well they're just so sweet and local. Must try spot if you're visiting Minneapolis.

We sat outside and the service was great. Unfortunately the price is way too high for what they…read moreserve. I ordered a Denver omelette. The veg was a very not cut correctly: chunks of green bell peppers and over chunky sliced onions that were not cooked through. Please stop being lazy and chop your veg and cook the onion . Green salad was hot Not impressed. And the Bloody Mary mix is sub par. However, the diner is cute and service is good. Second visit: had to sit at counter which is fine. They were busy. The bad: Bloody Mary's were flat and expensive $13 each. No depth of flavor, thought we would give them a second chance. . Ordered croquette madame. Egg was severely undercooked - the egg white was gelatatinous and the bread way too thick, ham fatty and subpar, where were you Béchamel? I took a bite of my breakfast and he hands me a box at the end when I asked for the check--not asking if anything is wrong. Two bites out of the spring mix salad and sandwich. Bloody Mary full. $70 for a salad, madame croquette, slow service which is no problem. It's a tiny diner and around lunch time. No worries there. But uncomfortable dining service because we could feel the tension between the server and bartender. Again for me? NBD but my daughter did not appreciate this. The good: the Mediterranean salad was delicious according to my daughter. She had the same thoughts about the Bloody Marys. Super cute beer backs- pony miller high life. I brought the croque madame home and my son loved it. Went on and on about how amazing it was. In all fairness my adult kids loved their food. He did microwave it to cook the egg through. Yes I know I am picky because I worked in the restaurant industry for over 22 years. And I can make better food at home. I just expect a bit more if I am going to drop $70 for two lunch entrees and two drinks. Not including the tip. Bottom line: I would not go back for this very expensive diner that doesn't know how to properly cook simple things. Or chop veg. Or make a drink.

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Spread of Breakfast Foods - Gary Cooper, Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Burrito, and Spicy Cheese Curds
Spread of Breakfast Foods - Gary Cooper, Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Burrito, and Spicy Cheese Curds
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The Original Malt Shop

The Original Malt Shop

3.7
(197 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$

HIGHLIGHTS 1) Server was great…read more2) Atmosphere was on the louder side. 3) Malts and appetizer were good 4) Burger was not good, pretty disappointed, never again for the food ***Below is full review*** Service was great! Our server was super nice and even gave us a discount for giving us the wrong food before we needed to mentioned it. I got the salted Carmel and brownie malt. They kinda lacked the brownie but was still good taste overall. Appetizer: Cheese curds were decent, not super strong flavor but not oily and decent portion. Side of onion rings were pretty good. Again not strong flavor but made well. Upcharge $2 (service didn't mention) Atmosphere: Kinda loud because it's a smaller restaurant and harder to hear the person across from you. Nice older classic decor and look. Been there since 1986. Unfortunately the entree food was not good... Disappointed on the California Burger. Had no flavor. The tomato was bland and soggy, the meat had no seasoning or flavor. The avocado was dull and tasteless, Only good part on it was the lettuce. My boyfriend order the turkey club but didn't get that, the server knew it was the wrong order but still brought it to us. My bf didn't want to say anything, and the server said he took something off the bill (which we thought meant took the sandwich off, but gave us $9 off the bill) Overall. It was a decent, the appetizer, and malts are nice. But I wouldn't go there for the entrees.

The vibes are all here for this one! A great little spot tucked away in a strip mall…read more We chose to sit down and order in, but they also have a counter that you can order food and malts to go. We got 2 burgers and 2 malts, both were good but nothing out of the park. The onion rings though are 10/10, perfectly crispy! We still enjoyed our time and will absolutely be back to try more items on the menu.

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Vanilla malt with butterscotch and Oreo
Vanilla malt with butterscotch and Oreo
Bacon Cheeseburger Combo Basket
Bacon Cheeseburger Combo Basket
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