Tag: Canal Park

Tavern on the Hill Follow Up – Duluth, MN

This is a follow up visit, six months after opening, of the Tavern on the Hill, in a new development near the University in Duluth, MN.   It’s the weekend of the annual world-famous “Grandma’s Marathon,” the foot race course that hugs the shore of Lake Superior.  Runners from all over the world (and locally)… Continue reading Tavern on the Hill Follow Up – Duluth, MN

Grandmas Saloon and Grill Poutine

My home town, Duluth, Minnesota, is a couple hours from the Canadian border, and heavily dependent upon Canadians for its economy – shopping, medical care, and  tourism. In all the decades I lived there, Canadians were welcome, and even when exchange rates weren’t favorable for the neighbors to the north, Duluth merchants happily accepted the… Continue reading Grandmas Saloon and Grill Poutine

Duluth, MN – Rustic Olive Retail Store

(Reported to be closing, September, 2016) Olive oil stores are all the rage, so it was only natural one would open in the tourist neighborhood of my hometown of Duluth, MN.  The Rustic Olive, on South Lake Avenue, is across from Grandma’s Restaurants, and is located inside an old building formerly occupied by part of… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Rustic Olive Retail Store

Duluth, MN – Endion Station Review

The team responsible for breathing life into a number of Duluth’s historical buildings,  as well as the city’s culinary choices, Rod Raymond and Tim Nelson, have unveiled their newest creation, the Endion Station Public House.  Previous efforts include Tycoon’s Alehouse and Eatery, situated in one of Duluth’s first city halls, and the Fitger’s Brewhouse, located in… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Endion Station Review

Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Saloon and Grill Valentine Dinner

In the early days of Great Lakes shipping, a young Italian immigrant named Rosa Brochi opened a boarding hours for sailors near the entrance of the Duluth, MN ship canal.  She operated her business with the philosophy that every customer would leave feeling they had exemplary customer service.  In 1976,  entpreneurs Andy Borg and Mickey… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Saloon and Grill Valentine Dinner

Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Free Vet’s Meal

Among the many restaurants honoring past and current troops today, was local Duluth eatery Grandma’s Saloon and Grill.  Vets and actives could chose one of seven specials for their complimentary feed. Our favorite group of Duluth vets descended upon Grandma’s Restaurant and went with the “Clubhouse Wrap”, which the menu describes as thick-cut bacon, smoked turkey,… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Free Vet’s Meal

Duluth, MN – Canal Park Brewing Company Review

Opening week.  Do we cut them slack for that, yes, I guess a little.  Although other reviewers weren’t so inclined. Kawika and the Minnesota burger posse were there, and reported in.   There were some unhappy campers at that table, much like the Yelp reviewer’s party, our group carped about the ‘so-so’ food and poor… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Canal Park Brewing Company Review