tastes like memories
When Prohibition ended in 1933, the Pickwick pulled the first stein of real beer in town since Duluth went dry in 1917. Since then, the Pickwick has gained a reputation for great food in addition to their beer selection. This goulash recipe made its debut on the menu in the 1970s.
About Lowell Inn Location:Stillwater, Minnesota Status:Open Dates active:1927-present Would there be a Lowell Inn in Stillwater without Nelle Palmer? Likely not. She became the face and personality of the inn, saw it through the Great Depression and World War II, and took it upon herself to provide the best possible […]
Pearson’s Edina Restaurant was located on the Minneapolis side of the busy 50th and France intersection. It was the last in a series of restaurants opened by Paul and Helen Pearson and operated by the Pearson family. This family recipe for baked beans was served there in the 1970s.
When Leo Gadbois purchased a dive bar in Saint Paul, he saw an opportunity to create a lively corner of the world where people would flock for good food, strong drinks, and a good time. This sauce was served at the saloon and champagne bar in the 1980s.
The Reshetar family operated Little Jack’s Steak House for 70 years. Jack and Josephine Reshetar opened Little Jack’s Steak House in 1932. When it closed in 2006, it was the oldest restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis. This seasonal dressing was served there in the 1970s.
Forepaugh’s Restaurant was housed in a mansion situated on the western corner of Saint Paul’s stately Irvine Park. The mansion was built in 1870 for 36-year-old Joseph Forepaugh and his family. Forepaugh’s Restaurant closed in 2019. Thankfully, their recipe for these boozy, no-bake sweets can be made in your kitchen!
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.
When Frank Theros opened his first restaurant in the 1920s, he couldn’t have known that he was setting up a legacy that would last nearly a century. He opened the King’s Inn in 1964 with his two sons. This dish was served there in the 1970s.
Located off Hwy. 494 and Lyndale in Richfield, Ranch House provided diners with a mix of western hospitality and 19th-century charm. Owner Harriet Long created meals that were to be savored and celebrated by her guests.