WTH...
https://twitter.com/StarTribune/status/1830433007817175209
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@frozen4champs One of my neighbor's friends was a victim. I didn't ask details, and she didn't offer any, as to the condition (so to speak) of her friend, but 🙁
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The guy had a .325 BAC at 8:00PM and was pulling in for MORE?!
The guy had a .325 BAC at 8:00PM and was pulling in for MORE?!
it will be interesting to see what comes out as authorities determine what he did earlier in the day and his previous stops. To have BAL that high and be alive indicates a chronic problem. Depending on circumstances if he was at other places earlier they could be on the hook for legal action.
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Gram alcohol laws and TIPS alcohol training I go through every so many years for vending alcohol at the stadiums.
I'm sure @the-rube does the same with his side gig.
I have no official training, really. Given his past history, and current "functionality" in this incident, I am guessing he is a functioning alcoholic. His lawyers' initial statements, paraphrasing, "He hasn't been in trouble with the law unless it involves alcohol, and he doesn't have a problem." Yeah, I kinda think he does.
As for IDing, I look at height, weight, eye color, little things on the ID. Don't bother with the address. Check body-build, and flat-out ask "are you 21?" Stings cannot lie, from what I've been told. I've had some doozie excuses for no ID "I forgot my ID at college" on the first day of Spring Break. Ok, yeah, sorry, you're not getting booze.
Also have had a person buy 2 pints and leave (presumably to the strip mall bathroom) in 2 hours, 2 separate transactions. Not selling you a 3rd pint, person. No way.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
When I worked at Tonka Bottle Shop there was a guy that come in to buy a 12-pack of Natty Light and (iirc) a fifth of Karkov every day. He used to drive but got a DUI, he then would ride a bike and got another DUI on that, and so he was then reduced to walking.
He was at one point after that caught trying to shoplift in TBS and was banned from the store. If you know the area at the time it was the only LQ for miles. This was before the Wine Shop opened nearby, and before MGM that is now open near Cub at 7 and 101.
So I have no idea where would go after that to get his fix. Walk all the way to Wayzata Wine & Spirits? Or way down Minnetonka Blvd towards I can't even think how far he had to go. Addiction is a bitch.
I have no official training, really. Given his past history, and current "functionality" in this incident, I am guessing he is a functioning alcoholic. His lawyers' initial statements, paraphrasing, "He hasn't been in trouble with the law unless it involves alcohol, and he doesn't have a problem." Yeah, I kinda think he does.
As for IDing, I look at height, weight, eye color, little things on the ID. Don't bother with the address. Check body-build, and flat-out ask "are you 21?" Stings cannot lie, from what I've been told. I've had some doozie excuses for no ID "I forgot my ID at college" on the first day of Spring Break. Ok, yeah, sorry, you're not getting booze.
Also have had a person buy 2 pints and leave (presumably to the strip mall bathroom) in 2 hours, 2 separate transactions. Not selling you a 3rd pint, person. No way.
I would not count on the sting subjects telling the truth. I had a buddy who was a cop in a larger city. He was part of several prostitution stings when he was early in his career. One of the cops in the car with a hooker was letting her play with his dingy and he let it go too far... made a mess. My buddy was dying laughing at his coworker as he told me the story. I was in shock over the story. I asked if he could get in trouble for letting her touch him and he said it was fairly common and no issue.
I don't think lying is going to cross any lines.
Anyone tried Wells Roadside yet in SLP? I never want to the prior place (and obviously can't visit Wells) so I can't compare the before and after.
Anyone tried Wells Roadside yet in SLP? I never want to the prior place (and obviously can't visit Wells) so I can't compare the before and after.
Not yet, but it must be better than Galaxy.
Rah!
https://twitter.com/startribune/status/1841867314284663094?s=46&t=UoTCikmOZyJ29kktoNzh-A
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Wingstop in Apple Valley is now open adding to the list of fast food chicken restaurants within 1/2 of each other…
KFC
Caines
Daves Hot Chicken
BWs
Popeyes
Chick-fil-a
I hardly ever go to a restaurant until it’s been open for a couple weeks. Wingstop is beyond controlled chaos right now. Personally if I was the GM of a new restaurant. I wouldn’t take phone orders, just walk-ins or online. And be very open about the waits for the door dash clowns.
Was told it was going to be a 40 minute wait turned out to be an hour. It was a quick hr. being entertained watching people watching coming, going and waiting. Got home 5 minutes into the game.
Same thing happened with Dave's Chicken near Ridgedale. First week, block-long line, and now, no wait. Never ate there, from what I hear it's over priced. Brasa Chicken is around the same price (I HAVE eaten there, and yeah, the food is awesome).
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Agree… Dave’s in AV was a good 3 weeks of 10 plus cars at all time. I tried Dave’s in Omaha prior to the one in AV. It’s good, but not great. Though their coleslaw is off the charts good.
So many restaurants are becoming the sheeple effect. It’s great cause the flock says so. It’s the same with beer.
from the Pioneer Press today:
"The Wuollet Bakery location on Grand Avenue has closed.
The building “is in desperate need of repairs,” owner Eric Shogren said in a statement confirming the closure, and the company is looking for a new space on Grand Avenue. Shogren purchased the local bakery chain, which started in the 1940s in Minneapolis, from the Wuollet family in 2019.
A neighboring business, the gift shop GoodThings, plans to expand into the former Wuollet space, according to a spokesperson for the bakery company.
The bakery was known as the Bungalow Bake Shop until the Wuollet family took it over in 1977."
As mentioned here months ago, this location has been in very sad shape for the last few years. It used to be a great place to get bread and pastries, but then the Wuollet family sold the store.
Did not know they sold it but now makes perfect sense why I felt their quality had gone down
That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
Some people are turn-around experts, this guy excels at running placed into the ground.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
Some people are turn-around experts, this guy excels at running placed into the ground.
Why can't slimy people buy and run crummy businesses into the ground instead of previously beneficial local establishments?
Because crummy businesses are crummy. Flippers run on the name for a bit, and then sell.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
@the-rube Who is going to buy those businesses at a higher price? Flipping at a loss usually is not a long term successful strategy.
They make their short term money, due to business reputation, then sell when a loss is even sniffed at.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Pub 819 in Hopkins (a fave of mine) had a big fire last night, massive damage to 1st floor (restaurant) and 2nd floor (offices). Gonna be quite a while before they re-open. 🙁
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
He Ruined Hans in Anoka.
That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
He Ruined Hans in Anoka.
The car parts place? I bought a driver's side window from them in the 90's when my car was broken into.
Hit up Duke's On 7 (part of the Craft + Crew family, who also own Pub 819, and others) on the way to my liquor store today...
3rd time there, 3rd time horribly slow service. One lady and I were on the rail. Took 5 minutes to even notice I was there, another 10 (after serving me my Arnie Palmer) to take my order, despite my menu being pushed well away from me after I obviously took a look at it.
Then, after I was done, as in napkin on plate and pushed to the edge of the rail away from me, another 10 minutes, "Oh, are you finished, sir?" Um, yes, I am.
I have heard from the folks at 819 that Duke's has that deserved reputation. I won't eat there again, and not because of the food.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Most of my friends and family now know that when I say “Let’s go to Broadway.” I mean we are trekking to Robbinsdale.
There are a few other locations I don’t mind, but most are meh. Elk River and Fridley are two I can handle. Coon Rapids and Maple Grove are terrible.
My favorite one other than Robbinsdale closed a long time ago, it was in Coon Rapids right by Northtown. It moved to the current Fridley location and the old building became The Well.
I only really get to the Elk River one now as it is close to my parents. If we’re going out for pizza like that where I am we end up at Parkway.
ah shit. I don't know the CR one closed. That sucks. So many great memories.
Is that what happened to Hans? Used to be a line out the door and now I drive up and I wonder if they’re still open.That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
He Ruined Hans in Anoka.
They even briefly opened another store in Blaine that lasted just a couple of months.
How can you mess with tried and true, beloved recipes? Woullete’s and Hans’ were two of the top bakeries in the Twin Cities.
Is that what happened to Hans? Used to be a line out the door and now I drive up and I wonder if they’re still open.That guy has purchased a number of beloved local bakeries, many (all?) of which have had significant complaints about the quality... Really sad actually.
He Ruined Hans in Anoka.
They even briefly opened another store in Blaine that lasted just a couple of months.
How can you mess with tried and true, beloved recipes? Woullete’s and Hans’ were two of the top bakeries in the Twin Cities.
Sarah Jane's was bought a few years ago but I feel pretty confident their recipes haven't changed--at least for their old fashioneds, which are the best... It's just baffling. The only thing I can think of is that they started cutting corners on ingredients, but who knows.
(EDIT: I'm pretty sure Sarah Jane's was bought by a different person/family)
They destroy everything they touch, him and his wife Olga. They were charged with fraud in Russia, but the statute of limitations ran out. Hopefully the bank going after them now finally puts the screws to them and people that actually care can buy some of these places and restore them. A Baker’s Wife in the Standish neighborhood is another one they ruined.
@rowshkex That’s exactly what happened. They bought A Bakers Wife, always one of the best rated bakeries in the Twin Cities. A glazed donut from heaven! They then cut corners on variety, they used cheap ingredients but raised the prices. ABW was incredibly popular with the high school nearby and the students were treated kindly by the old owners, including hiring many for pt jobs. New owners were rude and disrespectful. Unless the whole thing of buying up local places is a scam I don’t get the thought process behind their behavior. You buy winners, run them into the dirt and then?
Dorothy: Who’s that?
Scarecrow: A man with an axe and a can of lube. I’ll ask if he wants to join us.
Thank God they didn’t buy the Lindstrom Bakery.
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@rowshkex That’s exactly what happened. They bought A Bakers Wife, always one of the best rated bakeries in the Twin Cities. A glazed donut from heaven! They then cut corners on variety, they used cheap ingredients but raised the prices. ABW was incredibly popular with the high school nearby and the students were treated kindly by the old owners, including hiring many for pt jobs. New owners were rude and disrespectful. Unless the whole thing of buying up local places is a scam I don’t get the thought process behind their behavior. You buy winners, run them into the dirt and then?
I forgot about them buying ABW... Best American Tea Cakes around... Or were.
The good news is the banks are suing the Shogren's for defaulting on loans for the bakeries. Filed in October.
A driver hit a power pole/transformer and causes a fire at McGoverns. No word on the extent of the damage.
https://twitter.com/MSPCityBoy/status/1862759255029272861
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Northern Taphouse (Plymouth) is bringing back the monstrosity they introduced last year. They always have a ridiculous Bloody Mary Of The Month, but THIS one...THIS one is just pure insanity. It is honestly 2 meals. Presenting the December BMoM
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
One of the places in St Paul I miss being able to easily frequent.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Northern Taphouse (Plymouth) is bringing back the monstrosity they introduced last year. They always have a ridiculous Bloody Mary Of The Month, but THIS one...THIS one is just pure insanity. It is honestly 2 meals. Presenting the December BMoM
Why ruin all that food with a bloody mary?
If I liked seafood, I would agree. However...
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
We went to Jensen’s in Eagan near the outlet mall the day before Thanksgiving. Their French Onion soup was good, no where the best I’ve had. Their steak and mushroom pasta was good as well. If I have it again, I would ask for less sauce and more mushrooms. Some restaurants use way too much sauce on their pasta and this was the case as well.
I hope so. 30 Bales is blah at best.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
I saw another post hinting at Big Ten wings sauce. I miss those wings too.
Wasn’t there a place still making the big ten subs?