tastes like memories
When Irv Schectman stopped into the White House for Chinese food to take home in early 1960, he probably didn’t imagine owning the restaurant a few weeks later. Around $500,000 and a handshake sealed the deal between Irv and the owner. Before long, the White House had a reputation for excellent Cantonese and American food and a fun atmosphere.
Since 1946, the Murray family has been serving award-winning meals to Minnesotans and visitors alike. They are the experts when it comes to making a tasty steak, but also serve tasty soups, sides, and desserts.
Hidden away on the rugged shores of Lake Superior’s North Shore, Naniboujou Lodge stands as a testament to the enduring allure of Minnesota’s wilderness and the rich history that has unfolded within its walls. For over a century, this iconic lodge has been a cherished destination for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and adventure seekers.
Since the beginning, most recipes for dishes served at the Hamline Church Dining Hall have come from church members featured in the church cookbooks. The ham loaf recipe was submitted to the church cookbook by Gladys Helling and hasn’t changed since it was first served at the state fair in the 1930s. Gladys helped supervise the dining hall operation beginning in the 1930s.
Forepaugh’s Restaurant is housed in a mansion situated on the western corner of Saint Paul’s stately Irvine Park. After being considered for demolition in the 1970s, the house was fixed up and repurposed as a fine dining restaurant. Everyone thought the eatery closed for good in 2019, but it is slated to reopen in late-summer 2024.
While other breweries were going out of business, Gluek’s survived Prohibition by making near-beer and soft drinks. But after 107 years in business, the Gluek Brewing Company closed in 1964, and their core brands of beer were discontinued. At the time, Gluek’s was Minneapolis’ oldest continuously operated business in the city.
The Art Deco style apartment hotel at 2615 Park Avenue in Minneapolis was built in 1929 and later turned into a cooperative. Loretta’s Tea Room opened on the ground floor of the building in 1949 and was a favorite of residents and workers from nearby businesses. Lunch and dinner were served with offerings like soups, sandwiches, meatloaf, roasted chicken, and pie. Loretta and her daughter ran the tea room until 1975 when Loretta retired. Subsequent owners honored Loretta by keeping her name on the door until it permanently closed in 1998.
When Cafe di Napoli opened in Minneapolis in 1938, Italian restaurants were still a new concept in the Twin Cities. Saint Paul had a higher population of Italian immigrants in its Little Italy neighborhood near the river just east of downtown. Because of that population, Saint Paul had Cosetta’s, which opened in 1911. So it was a treat for Minneapolis residents when Dave and Providence Piazza opened Cafe di Napoli at 816 Hennepin in downtown Minneapolis with help from their son, Joe.
Curt Carlson envisioned a fleet of hotels under the Radisson name in a ring of suburbs around his downtown Minneapolis flagship hotel. Each new hotel would have a theme, and the theme at Radisson Inn Plymouth was Japanese tranquility. This dish was served in the Japanese restaurant, Tozai.