Supper clubs face challenges, but some live on
June 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Grand Forks Herald
Before “neighborhood” restaurants had corporate headquarters, before there were 24-hour cable networks devoted only to food and before anyone ever dreamed of photographing a meal to post on the Internet, going out on a Friday night involved a certain ritual. Continue Reading
With a couiple of exceptions, dining tastes in Grand Forks are reflected in the number of fast food and bar and grills. That people waited anxiously for years for an Olive Garden. And that people believe Paradiso serves authentic Mexican food.
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Then again Gene…There’s a saying that Nodaks are as tight with their money as trees are with bark. I don’t think people are quite that tight when it comes to eating out now days (Not by choice actually), but there’s definately a limit to those willing to pay the prices for meals at something fancier like a supper club……..Oh….And also willing to dress up a bit to go to one……I think that’s all but gone from most anyplace other than major metro areas…
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I wish we’d at least get an Acapulco resturant in Forks. They’re a small chain and there’s on in Fargo I stop at when I have time down there. They actually have dishes that are much closer to the Mexican food I get in TX. As well as home made Pico de garo to dip chips in that’s very good.
I’ve tried the Mexican resturants in Forks several times and all I can say is….If you’ve never had real Mexican food down along the border, then I guess it will pass for Mexican….But to me it pretty much Americanized interpretations of Mexican food.
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pico de galo that is
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I lived in Mexico and came to really enjoy the food. And it’s true, don’t drink the water. Much of what passes for Mexican food here isn’t. Pico de gallo (“rooster’s beak”) is interesting because it was so named from the eating with thumb and index finger which resembled how a rooster picks up grain. Mi México was pretty authentic, and even had Spanish-speaking staff, plus one of the few places that served Tecate.
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Check out the place in Crookston in the old Pizza Hut and try the chile con carne (not what you are expecting). Funny how popular La Capana is here but then at the same time how popular Maycayo’s is in Las Vegas and Phoenix and it is pretty much the same thing.
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My memories of going out for supper on my birthday with my parents to Whitey’s, Bronze Boot, or River Bend are some of the best memories of my childhood. Who’s who of Grand Forks and the surrounding communities were always there, it was like everybody was equal just being there. The food was always memorable, (especially the chicken liver pate’ at Whitey’s). Eating an adult meal and having a Roy Rogers made you feel like you had grown up. I frequented all three for most of my adult life and did still enjoy the food. The Ranch in Devils Lake gets my business when I’m out there fishing. I am like many my age that wishes that some things could stay the same. It was link to happier times, family and friends….
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Excellent article!
Dining at Whiteys, The Bronze Boot and The River Bend was not just a meal, but an event. We frequented all three places through the years. Yes, the server brought you a bread basket and relish tray and I loved the liver pate! I try my best to avoid the chain restaurants and patronize the local establishments where ever I go.
A trip to Smokey’s in Ardoch or West Fargo was also fun. What was the name of the steakhouse by Manvel… Big Woods or something like that? Unfortunately I never made it to Mi Mexico.
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I can’t eat fish that looks like that. Take it back to the fish cleaning house. Whack the tail off and skin it for me and I will give it a try.
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You people eat fish skin? I suppose you eat chicken skin to.
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It’s an acquired taste.
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sure it is
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