tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post7803764101930257827..comments2023-10-09T11:28:14.030-05:00Comments on The Adventures of Johnny Northside: Pioneering The Neighborhood Bar Crawl...How Many "Ultra-Neighborhood" Bars Can YOU Name?Johnny Northsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-41138320003712813902009-12-04T08:40:24.580-06:002009-12-04T08:40:24.580-06:00The St Petersburg is a great hang out, me and the ...The St Petersburg is a great hang out, me and the wife go there from time to time. <br /><br />Don't forget Rachels on 46th (?) and Lyndale. For a bar on the Northside, I've never had a call there (but again, only three years on dogwatch). But it's still got to be a good sign.<br />-just a copAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-63434367127704344092009-12-03T19:33:00.982-06:002009-12-03T19:33:00.982-06:00Some people from Vincent hang out at St Petersburg...Some people from Vincent hang out at St Petersburg in Robbinsdale.<br /><br />http://www.myvodkabar.com/<br /><br />Great specials and appetizers.MikeTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-39422964705055627152009-12-03T18:24:05.314-06:002009-12-03T18:24:05.314-06:00Original post modified to avoid "calamari con...Original post modified to avoid "calamari confusion." Thanks, all you squid fanatics, for your culinary insights.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-56374571503095924512009-12-03T15:53:36.069-06:002009-12-03T15:53:36.069-06:00Now, granted, I'm a NoEMi (northeast Mpls) but...Now, granted, I'm a NoEMi (northeast Mpls) but here's a list:<br />331 Club<br />Moose on Monroe<br />Northeast Yacht Club<br />Spring Street Bar and Grill<br /><br />Then there's the slew of numbered bars and restaurants by the downtown and by the U, and the First Avenue Downtown.<br /><br />So, actually, more than you would think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-57216862302020741202009-12-03T15:46:52.847-06:002009-12-03T15:46:52.847-06:00Happy birthday!!!Happy birthday!!!Michael Spivaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-74262070443830265732009-12-03T11:38:42.992-06:002009-12-03T11:38:42.992-06:00My family is Italian and when we make calamari we ...My family is Italian and when we make calamari we use both tentacles and rings. The tubes are more like filler, tougher and less desirable. Most, if not all, restaurants I've been to serve calamari this way too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-29724584083201815322009-12-03T11:01:10.885-06:002009-12-03T11:01:10.885-06:00I'm including ALL my calamari experiences. Th...I'm including ALL my calamari experiences. They've always had the tentacles, including at V44.<br /><br />Mmm... now I want calamari!Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626743769899478163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-7126455419268835292009-12-02T23:39:37.450-06:002009-12-02T23:39:37.450-06:00To Jeff: a matter of opinion, not a matter of fact...To Jeff: a matter of opinion, not a matter of fact.<br /><br />To Ranty: most times when I order fried calamari, it's the rings, not the tentacles. Are you including your calamari experiences outside of the U.S.?Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-81622480983349919752009-12-02T23:20:58.381-06:002009-12-02T23:20:58.381-06:00What are you talking about? Squid have tentacles ...What are you talking about? Squid have tentacles and they're always (in my experience) included in fried calamari. <br /><br />They are the best part, as they are more tender than the ring-like slices of the upper part. <br /><br />Happy birthday!Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626743769899478163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-66116017195352325542009-12-02T23:15:54.320-06:002009-12-02T23:15:54.320-06:00Most of the time, I agree with what you put on thi...Most of the time, I agree with what you put on this blog John. But I'm going to have to call factually incorrect blogosphere journalism when I see it.<br /><br />The calamari at Victory 44 was better than what's served at the Loop.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-38786278542480561832009-12-02T22:29:51.000-06:002009-12-02T22:29:51.000-06:00Here are a couple ideas: The Northeast Palace, Lon...Here are a couple ideas: The Northeast Palace, Longfellow Grill, and the Uptown Bar & Grill (currently closed).<br /><br />Happy Birthday!Ed Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974241571519355684noreply@blogger.com