Rosedale Center Mall

We're currently at the Rosedale Mall, which is buzzing with shoppers. These Minnesotans enjoy a good mall, let me tell you.

Right before this we ate at a Cane's Chicken across the street after a miserable 20 minute wait in the drive thru.  It was good, but not worth the wait or the laurels it receives.  We don't have them back home, and after tonight I'm in no real hurry to have them move in.

Prior to that Lisa spent the day at a training conference at the hotel while I milled about replacing my wiper blades, stopping at a Burlington for a 2023 planner, getting Arby's, and napping in our room. Then Lisa had us stop at the local office of her employer so she could say hello to people she deals with daily on the phone. 

I'm not sure what our plans are yet. We may return home tonight or stay again - probably the former.

Matt's Bar and the Original Jucy Lucy

Lisa and I are in Minneapolis for the weekend, and at the recommendation of a co-worker of hers who lives here we had dinner at Matt's Bar.

Dig even casually on the web and you'll find plenty of info on the place.  It was founded in 1954, has been on numerous foodie TV shows, still only accepts cash, offers no ice in your drink, no utensils or plates, and its menu is short and to the point. The atmosphere is casual and fun and not at all rehearsed - it feels very comfortable. 

We got there at just the right time.  While we were seated right away, a line of expectant diners began to form, eventually stretching out the front door. 

Their claim to fame is as the purported creator of the Jucy Lucy - spelled just like that - a burger with the cheese inside.  Take a bite and it literally squirts back out at you. 

I don't eat cheeseburgers, but I was compelled to take a bite of Lisa's, and it was very good. 

Me? I just ordered a burger. 

I don't know what seasoning they use, but OH MY WORD. Every bite was heaven. I honestly think it may just surpass Mazos in my book.  Blasphemy, I know.  But I speak the truth. 

A great meal at a great dive bar.  Visit it when you're in the Twin Cities.