Hans Skalle opened the Camelot in Bloomington in September 1965. Local split fieldstone covered the turrets and flags flew from each tower of the castle-like restaurant. A moat surrounded the building and guests crossed the drawbridge to enter the restaurant. This chicken dish was served to knights and ladies in the 1970s.
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Bloody Mary from Camelot in Bloomington
The old world atmosphere of Camelot was a hit with Twin Cities diners in the 1960s and 1970s. The restaurant featured fieldstone-covered turrets, flags flying from the towers, and a moat surrounding the building, allowing guests to cross the drawbridge to enter the restaurant. This cocktail was served there in the 1960s.
Chicken à la King from Camelot in Bloomington
About Camelot Location:Bloomington, Minnesota Status:Permanently closed Dates active:1965-1980 Hans Skalle came to the United States from Norway after serving in World War II and later graduated from a hotel management program there. His first job in Minnesota — selling tickets to the ski lift at Lutsen — wasn’t exactly the […]
