Reader feedback is published here. We try to publish the good, bad and the ugly without any censorship or overt editorship (the odd typo will, of course, be corrected).
Anonymous writes to complain about the service at Fhima's:
I am a hockey fan and live in Anoka County but I still read your reviews with great interest...Read More
Ryan E. raves about McCoy's in St. Louis Park:
A new place next to Mojito. McCoy's. Try it. Best all-around food in town...Read More
Michael H. has a few recommendations for lunch:
Mavericks Roast Beef Sandwiches (Lexington just S. of Larpenteur in Roseville); El Meson (Lyndale and 35th) -...Read More
Faye discovers that we are just as lazy as the next guy (or gal):
Ah hmmmm, Aquavit has been closed down for weeks. You ought to update your...Read More
Anonymous tells us Coco Cha Cha is no more:
Coco Cha Cha RIP 8/03; would love you to review Tiburon. I recommend it, and would love to...Read More
D.A. Castigates us (we think) about our review of the Bakery on Grand:
B watch what you say about that chef-she may have peddled back from market- likely...Read More
Steve S. reminisces about Barcelona lunches:
What a pleasant surprise to come across your reviews. My wife and I are back from...Read More.
Susan S. is reminded of SNL by our columns. We hope for the right reason:
Hi Guys,
Whenever I read your columns I am reminded of how Saturday Night Live used to start in the 90s...Read more.
Anonymous exhorts the virtues of the Signature Cafe:
You guys should try lunch at the Signature Cafe in Minneapolis. There was a brief mention in the Star Tribune a while ago...Read more.
Steve thinks we've been too hard on Chiang Mai Thai:
I enjoy the candid and insightful reviews. I'm sure you guys are having fun too. Keep it up! Although on the Chiang Mai Thai review, I like to consider them...Read more.
Ajit K. is not satisfied with our reviews of Indian restaurants:
Hi,
I ask: why do you think you are experts on Indian food? And why don't you like any Indian restaurants? Indian restaurants...Read more.
Roger R. complains about the wine glasses at Fhima's:
I enjoyed your excellent review of Fhima's. B has got it about right in his comments about Fhima's being more a "fun" bar than a serious restaurant...Read more.
Maria J. writes about vegetarian dining at Aquavit:
Hello A & B,
I've stumbled upon your excellent reviews, and I am in love. You are my kind of
picky, frank diners, and long may you write! Not only the content wonderful and
useful, the STYLE of writing is delicious.
I'm a vegetarian, and wanted to note that a vegetarian can do quite wonderfully
at Aquavit...Read more.
Mike K. writes about Pho Tau Bay and Pho in general:
I was doing a little "research" on Pho Tai, and stumbled across your web reviews. My compliments, I found your reviews informative and entertaining.
I eat Pho a minimum of 4 times per week...Read more.
Jim R. takes us to task about our review of The Sample Room:
As to your review of The Sample Room, you should know that the "fake ceiling" is actually the tin ceiling from the early 1900's that I found when I peeled back over 100 years of remodeling. (The original ceiling was wooden bead board and most of that is underneath, or above in this case, the restored tin) After taking down each piece...Read more.
Ross M. muses about Kansas City and Strouds:
Not sure how I stumbled on your site, but glad I did. Got the inside scoop on a few restaurants, which I shared with the wife for future reference. Had to write after reading the Sampler Room review, since my friends in Kansas City know all too well...Read more.
Andrew T. makes us blush:
Gentlemen, I just wanted to applaud your efforts and thank you for publishing your reviews. Please carry on! I stumbled upon your site a few months ago and have shared this little secret with any number of fellow culinary...Read more.
Michelle M. noticed we were gone for a while:
I missed reading your reviews and look forward to continuing with the weekly updates. I stumbled upon your sight somehow (I think doing a Google search for a particular restaurant) and have been hooked ever since.
Becky O. writes about Vegetarian restaurants:
After reading your review on Cafe Brenda and hearing your comments on Vegetarian options in the Twin Cities, I felt the need to write in and comment. I have...Read more.