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I can't believe that a place this phenomenal is just a few blocks from my house. If you don't order the Mussels you are missing Heaven itself. Salads are imaginative and flavorful, great Antipasti...
I can't believe that a place this phenomenal is just a few blocks from my house. If you don't order the Mussels you are missing Heaven itself. Salads are imaginative and flavorful, great Antipasti selections, Entrees are beautifully presented and perfectly cooked - try the Scallops in Parchment if it's on the daily specials. Great wine list, perfect service. Out of town guests were impressed by La Grolla, which has also been our yearly anniversary celebration spot.
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The best way to enjoy Longfellow is to take a leisurely walk from St.Paul across the Mississippi River on the Lake Street bridge during the Fall with your favorite gal! When you arrive during Happy...
The best way to enjoy Longfellow is to take a leisurely walk from St.Paul across the Mississippi River on the Lake Street bridge during the Fall with your favorite gal! When you arrive during Happy Hour you can sit outside and take in the ambience of the River below (although you can't really see the water from there). Food sounds great on the menu, but doesn't quite live up to the descriptions. Example - Eggplant Parmigiana was crispy, but horrifically over-breaded and deeply overcooked and salty. You should be able to taste that tender, enigmatic and interesting Eggplant flavor with a sauce that complements. Crispy Onion Strings were heavy on flour coating that overpowered the overfried small onion strings. The Jambalaya Pasta special the other night WAS very flavorful, spicy and creamy. Grilled Meatloaf sounded so much a step above the ordinary, but came out small (2 Biscotti size slices @$12.95) over-grilled / baked and dry and over-salty. This is a nice location but does that warrant a $2-$3 upcharge over their other restaurants for some of the similar burgers? A step above a Chili's or Applebee's certainly, with great Bar specials, and we want locally owned restaurants to thrive, but a bit more restraint with the breading and the deep fryer please.
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Hoa Bien is spectacular on multiple menu items, including their crispy and flavorful Egg Rolls, a phenomenal Hot and Spicy Chicken that has that deep and complex caramelized sauce that you want in...
Hoa Bien is spectacular on multiple menu items, including their crispy and flavorful Egg Rolls, a phenomenal Hot and Spicy Chicken that has that deep and complex caramelized sauce that you want in this dish. Spring rolls are fresh, with large shrimp and fresh vegetables, and the most intense Vietnamese Coffee you will ever find in your life. Extremely fast service, and IMHO an attractive Viet-inspired new building with clean minimal decor (~2006) with ample parking off of busy Lexington and University Avenues. Prices very fair for quantity and the high quality dining experience.
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