Spoiler alert: BurgerDogBoy H-A-T-E-S sports bars. There would have to be something REALLY spectacular inside to get me in one, like the woman of my dreams, or at least the burger of my dreams. Such was not the case at Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill, inside the “Holiday Mall” downtown Duluth, MN. The “Holiday Mall”… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill
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Duluth, MN – Little Angie’s Cantina and Grill
Mickey Paulucci, spawn of Jeno Paulucci, self-described “peddler’ and ‘not a nice guy’, started the Grandma’s, restaurant empire over 30 years ago, in Canal Park, Duluth, MN, across the street from his father’s office. The original Grandma’s became known for quality food, ample servings, and fun ambiance, and grew to be a statewide mini-chain, but… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Little Angie’s Cantina and Grill
Duluth, MN – JJ Astor (Radisson Hotel)
John Jacob Astor was the first billionaire in the US, amassing a fortune in fur trading, real estate, and exports to China. He also created the first trust. At the time of his death, he was the wealthiest person in the US, and, using 2010 dollars as an equivalent, he ranks as the 4th richest… Continue reading Duluth, MN – JJ Astor (Radisson Hotel)
Duluth, MN – Nick’s Burger King “Revival”
OK, follow the bouncing ball, as this story can be confusing! Once upon a time, in downtown Duluth, MN, there was a venerable institution called ” Mr. Nick’s Burger King” – (Home of the famous Char-burger). Nick’s operated for years, with that name, until an upstart franchise burger joint who currently has a very scary… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Nick’s Burger King “Revival”
Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works
A hundred years or so in the making, the new restaurant at Clyde Iron Works, 29th Avenue West and Michigan Street, is now open. In the cavernous space of the old iron crane company, in a building that machines came out of that built the Empire State Building, Panama Canal, and logged the forests of… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Clyde Iron Works
Uncle Louis Cafe Review, Duluth, MN
Once upon a time, there was an all night joint in Superior, WI, called “Louis’ Cafe”, which was famous for ultra-delicious pancakes, Greek specialties, and huge portions. Louis’ begat Louis’ West End in Duluth, which spawned Louis London Road and as those outposts faded from memory, a new Louis (not sure if there is… Continue reading Uncle Louis Cafe Review, Duluth, MN
Duluth, MN – Duluth Grill
Hot on the heels of Guy Fieri’s visit, Kawikamedia and the Minnesota Burger Posse stopped in at the Duluth Grill to see what all the hubbub was about. One of Duluth’s few 24 hour eateries (this town has no Dennys!), the Grill is ensconced in the industrial section of the city, next to a service… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Duluth Grill
Cloquet, MN – Diners, Drive-ins, and Dive, Dive, Dive!
Gordy’s Hi-Hat, Cloquet, Minnesota, is one of those”local legends” that the media seems to love, it’s been open since 1960. It was started, and is still operated by the family who owned one of Duluth’s (30 miles to the NE) first, and beloved drive-ins, the “London Inn,” a local high school hang out. Duluth teenagers… Continue reading Cloquet, MN – Diners, Drive-ins, and Dive, Dive, Dive!
Duluth, MN – Fitger’s Brewhouse
The old Fitgers Brewery along the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, is the site of a pretty nice hotel, a smattering of touristy shops, and a couple of dining establishments, including “The Brewhouse.” Minnesota Burger Reporter Kawikamedia stopped in the Brewhouse the other day with an engorged burger posse, and sampled the Red… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Fitger’s Brewhouse
Castle Danger, MN – Rustic Inn
Everyone talks about the Rustic Inn for its fabulous pies and bountiful breakfasts. Minnesota Monthly called it “one of the secrets of Superior” – a must stop if you are touring in the Lake Superior area. But it’s also the place for great home-cooking with a creative flair throughout the rest of the day, and… Continue reading Castle Danger, MN – Rustic Inn