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I'm in for the evening part. See you then!
»» Submitted by »»» jane at 11:57 AM on March 28
I'm going to try to make the 2 p.m. lunch. You will feel a sense of palpable evil and the air will become icy before just I enter the room.
Damn, I just hate that..
»» Submitted by »»» justpbob at 12:01 PM on March 28
I will be at one or both.
Since I know both Oliver and Bob on sight (how sad is that?), I'll have no trouble locating y'all at 2. I will have to skip out on the evening affair. Too much bacon? Nah! It must be something else.
Can't. Gotta work.
»» Submitted by kevin at 12:09 PM on March 28
In for sure at Manny's. Will try to make lunch at TripleRock, but will be late after 2:30 or so.
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 12:09 PM on March 28
Oliver, Triple Rock is still open. They're just too punk rock to ever answer their phone.
»» Submitted by »»» tara_r at 12:19 PM on March 28
I'm a Baconalia Bailer as an invite to get spring turns in on the slopes came up this week, and, well, no offense to anyone, but travel/skiing will always win.
But, I will truly try to make it to the next Baconalia.
Oh, and Happy Birthday, Jane!
»» Submitted by »»» Cat at 12:24 PM on March 28
I'm in, if I can find the group.
»» Submitted by »»» mnblrmkr at 12:35 PM on March 28
I'll be baconing in the evening.
»» Submitted by »»» Bixby at 12:38 PM on March 28
Here's a link to my post on Chowhound. Seems avid local foodie David Foureyes is out, but he has some strong recommendations in & around NE.
I'm getting closer to being in for the evening portion of the program. But my wife is now calling me Senor Heartburn.
»» Submitted by grote at 1:01 PM on March 28
someone is having wiki-fun with bacon.
»» Submitted by grote at 1:13 PM on March 28
My life's motto - "Everything's better with bacon!"
How could I not attend this event? I *should* be at both...
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 1:18 PM on March 28
I was just informed that Figlio has some sort of crazy Bacon Burger with 2 large slabs of bacon.
I also forgot about this amazing tapa @ solera. Pork belly with grilled boudin noir (blood sausage) on a stick. that white slab in the middle is the "bacon".
apparently, before THE AX, UofMN and WIS annually swapped the SLAB OF BACON between their football teams.
»» Submitted by grote at 1:37 PM on March 28
Bacon is healthier than cheap processed chicken entrees, it would seem.
»» Submitted by »»» justpbob at 1:39 PM on March 28
I will try to make the afternoon one, but count me bacon for the evening. I might even make pre-bacon drinks. I think the Lyon's pub is near Manny's.
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 1:50 PM on March 28
god dammit, you plan bacon night when i'm predisposed, bastards.
»» Submitted by »»» baker at 1:55 PM on March 28
the Lyon's Pub is next to Murrays, not Manny's.
»» Submitted by grote at 1:56 PM on March 28
The slab of bacon is nice, but it is no Floyd of Rosedale.
Did somebody say Floyd?
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 2:00 PM on March 28
Show's how often I get into DT, doesn't it Grote?
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 2:19 PM on March 28
So, pre-Manny's; do we want to go to The Local or Brits? I feel like I should stay impartial in this decision.
»» Submitted by »»» teucer at 2:24 PM on March 28
Yes you should. We know how you feel about the Irish.
I'm out-of-state, but my vote in that area would be for the King and I. Went there for the first time ever a couple weeks ago...awesome!
»» Submitted by SpellsGood at 2:31 PM on March 28
thai bacon?
»» Submitted by »»» baker at 2:32 PM on March 28
Thai Bacon? I think not.
Teucer isn't the only one to hate the Irish. NSF the humorless PC crowd.
»» Submitted by grote at 2:35 PM on March 28
Already fantasizing about bacon...
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 2:39 PM on March 28
Oh, I meant the bar, which has a wide selection of unique drinks. I'm sure none of them involve bacon; at least, I hope not.
»» Submitted by SpellsGood at 2:40 PM on March 28
And to drink with my bacon...
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 2:41 PM on March 28
I think we should go to Brit's as it would be nice to see teucer amongst his own kind...kind of like a return to the wild.
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 2:45 PM on March 28
also...looking @ the menu @ the Local, I do not see Scotch Eggs. only @ brit's, I guess.
On the bacon rumor front, I just threw out the Baconalia concept to the gals in the office and got some good suggestions:
Meet up @ Keys in the Foshay...plenty of bacon (BLT, sides, etc.) and open til 10pm.
And in the whopper of whoppers...Red Stag allegedly has bacon ice cream on the menu!
»» Submitted by grote at 2:46 PM on March 28
I think to accurately see what it's like to be an Englishman in London just now, we would have to sit down with Oliver for some Indian food.
I called Red Stag. Bacon Ice Cream is for real.
»» Submitted by grote at 2:51 PM on March 28
You're right, Max. Seeing Teucer at Brits is kind of like viewing the polar bears at the Como Zoo.
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 2:52 PM on March 28
Alie - does that mean we can throw things at him and taunt him?
I'd be fine with either Brits or the Local to start.
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 2:57 PM on March 28
I think so...just be careful, I hear he's bite-y.
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 2:58 PM on March 28
I just saw Teucer at Brits last night. Not really all that entertaining. Can we go somewhere else? Please?
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 3:09 PM on March 28
I just saw Teucer at Brits last night. Not really all that entertaining. Can we go somewhere else? Please?
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 3:09 PM on March 28
I just saw Teucer at Brits last night. Not really all that entertaining. Can we go somewhere else? Please?
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 3:09 PM on March 28
I'll bring a whackin' stick just in case he gets out of line.
I'm excited to see you all again, but mostly excited for the bacon.
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 3:11 PM on March 28
Wait, where did you see Teucer, Bubbles?
»» Submitted by »»» Bixby at 3:17 PM on March 28
Why are my posts showing up 3 times?
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 3:20 PM on March 28
Why are my posts showing up 3 times?
It is because this thread can tell that you're passionate about bacon!
I saw Ms. Bubbles at Brit's last night for her birthday celebration. I'm getting the sense that The Local is the preferred choice. I think I will make a unilateral decision that The Local is where we shall meet pre-Manny's, as it's getting on in the day and people will be heading home soon.
Check this post tomorrow - if there are any other updates, I'll let you know. If The Local is so crowded as to be unbearable, or you can't find the MNspeakers, call my cell (so don't forget to write down the number).
»» Submitted by »»» teucer at 3:48 PM on March 28
estimated gathering time for the local?
»» Submitted by grote at 3:51 PM on March 28
I think I suggested 7.30 pm. But we can go earlier. It may be that people from the lunch crowd will stick around and we'll just bar hop until local-time.
»» Submitted by »»» teucer at 3:56 PM on March 28
I'm definately in for dinner. I vote for pre drinks at the Local. As of this afternoon, the Brits staff hates my guts. (no comment)
»» Submitted by »»» achick at 4:16 PM on March 28
I will toast you all Sat eve with a DoubleBLT sammie on the mountain.
»» Submitted by BaconmakesCatbetter at 4:39 PM on March 28
One last "Yay for Bacon" before I leave work!
Yay Bacon!
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 5:08 PM on March 28
I may buy a new outfit for this occasion!
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 5:11 PM on March 28
Awww, an excuse to buy new bacon outfits?
That really makes me wish I could attend.
Regards, best wishes, and great hair to you all,
E.M.O.H.
»» Submitted by »»» JACC at 5:28 PM on March 28
Outfits? I should have my screenprinting setup complete in time for Baconalia II. Who wants a t-shirt?!
»» Submitted by »»» ibran at 5:43 PM on March 28
Manny's Torta's or Manny's Steakhouse?
What makes either of these establishments particularly bacony?
»» Submitted by zilch at 5:57 PM on March 28
I would love a a tshirt!!!
»» Submitted by »»» jane at 6:22 PM on March 28
Dara Moskowitz on Manny's (STEAKHOUSE) Bacon Appetizer:
We got the apple-smoked bacon appetizer ($11.95) because a friend of mine raves about it. It was two enormous slabs of mind-obliteratingly rich, smoky baconI mean, really, this bacon was mind-altering, you take a bite of the fatty wealth of it and your brain stops functioning entirely; it's the rock cocaine of food, and exactly as good and bad as that sounds. That said, my date and I together couldn't finish even a quarter of the mammoth order, so, if I were you, I wouldn't get it unless you've got a table of at least four to share it with.
»» Submitted by grote at 7:03 PM on March 28
I am still undecided. Why must I be so wishy-washy?
»» Submitted by »»» Jess at 7:36 PM on March 28
Most esteemed Senatus consultum de Baconalia,
Due to prior commitments I can attend in spirit only. Make me proud with various greasy fingered crimes and political conspiracies at your nocturnal meeting.
»» Submitted by Crumbling Society at 7:43 PM on March 28
We're only eating bacon right (and maybe another appetizer or two)? Not saddling up for a full on Manny's meal?
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 8:09 PM on March 28
not a full meal. just some bacon & cocktails.
»» Submitted by grote at 8:25 PM on March 28
I'll be at neither, I must maintain my air of mysticism
"Bacon! Crispy and Salty! Chow it up and chow it down! Bacon!" - Eddie Money.
Nice to see you all at the Triple Rock. Look forward to seeing Ed's photos.
Nice to meet you, Bubbles. Wished we had more time to chat before I had to return to stately Moffitt Manor. Hope the Bacon Second Shift has a good time at Manny's.
Yours in bacon,
Bob
»» Submitted by »»» justpbob at 7:32 PM on March 29
Nice to see you all at the Triple Rock. Look forward to seeing Ed's photos.
Nice to meet you, Bubbles. Wished we had more time to chat before I had to return to stately Moffitt Manor. Hope the Bacon Second Shift has a good time at Manny's.
Yours in bacon,
Bob
»» Submitted by »»» justpbob at 7:34 PM on March 29
The bacon so nice he posted twice.
»» Submitted by kwattwillhavesomewinesoon at 8:34 PM on March 29
Just got home from Baconalia. That's got to be the sign of a good party.
Going to the hospital because somewhere between the bacon and the Jameson I sprained (hopefully not tore something) my ankle.
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 8:15 AM on March 30
sorry I missed it...I'm sick as a dog.
»» Submitted by grote at 9:10 AM on March 30
Thanks for the Apple Smoked goodness, last night was special.
»» Submitted by »»» sugar at 10:32 AM on March 30
Great to meet and/or see you again. I am still chuckling at what an odd fun night it was, with odd, fun conversation. I hung out at Mannys? Odd.
»» Submitted by »»» jane at 12:34 PM on March 30
Alie, hope your foot is just sore from those awesome shoes.
»» Submitted by »»» jane at 12:35 PM on March 30
Thanks for the Apple Smoked goodness, last night was special.
Ha!
I was shocked at the whole event.
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 1:50 PM on March 30
You made that poor bus boy cry.
Typical.
»» Submitted by »»» jane at 2:29 PM on March 30
Thanks for the Apple Smoked goodness, last night was special.
That's what she said.
»» Submitted by kevin is kinda frisky at 4:09 PM on March 30
I think "yodeled" would be more accurate in this case.
Well done, everybody. And the Manny's bacon really was awesome.
»» Submitted by »»» teucer at 4:12 PM on March 30
Mother Bixby enjoyed the bacon.
Also, I'm not sure if we have acquired new MNSpeak fans or foes in the Andrew Zimmern 3.
»» Submitted by »»» Bixby at 4:31 PM on March 30
Zimmern 1 slipped me a card with his number on it.
I apologize for my crassness last night. You people shouldn't laugh at me, it only encourages.
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 5:39 PM on March 30
Hee!
That's great. Perhaps you can leverage that for the greater good of the MNSpeak community? I mean, sure, strip club admission is great but how about some free food?
»» Submitted by »»» Bixby at 5:43 PM on March 30
Jane, it's not broken, but it's sprained from when I fell at Brits. I'll be looking forward to trying to get them to pay my co-pay.
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 6:55 PM on March 30
Who's up for a bacon lunch? Anybody??
»» Submitted by »»» Bubbles at 9:28 AM on March 31
I could totally go for a BLT, but don't think I'll be making a bacon-run today (I'm at home.)
»» Submitted by »»» kurtis at 9:29 AM on March 31
I'm opting for chicken soup today, because of this bug I caught. Either some good chicken pho from a University Ave greasy chopstick joint, or a big bowl of matzo from Cecil's.
It's Hue or Jew for me today.
»» Submitted by »»» justpbob at 9:48 AM on March 31
Who's the babe giving the shocker at Manny's?
»» Submitted by bud jr at 1:08 PM on March 31
Indeed, who is the hottie with the shocker... LOL
»» Submitted by »»» vlado4 at 1:09 PM on March 31
yesss, yessssss, let her shock a little closer ...
»» Submitted by wayno at 1:15 PM on March 31
Alie... please help me I"m very very scared right now.
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 1:20 PM on March 31
We won't let the bad men get you.
I'm not a bad man ):
I'm just a badass mother-SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
»» Submitted by wayno at 1:24 PM on March 31
Hey, I was just talking about Wayno.
Oh, we can dig it.
It puts the lotion in the basket...
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 1:31 PM on March 31
Sah-da-tay!
»» Submitted by Pootie-Wayne at 1:35 PM on March 31
I don't want the hose again...
My you know what would get water logged...
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 1:39 PM on March 31
Wow, tough crowd.
»» Submitted by bud jr at 1:48 PM on March 31
Hmm, everyone on the pictures seems a lot older than me.
No wonder my comments are critiqued for being underdeveloped... Oh well
»» Submitted by »»» vlado4 at 2:33 PM on March 31
I'm in my late 20's vlad, so not that much...
»» Submitted by »»» mb21 at 2:35 PM on March 31
I am two weeks away from entering the gloriously depressing downslope that is 'the late twenties.'
WOE!
»» Submitted by wayno at 2:36 PM on March 31
That's right Wayne. Soon you'll be too old to go to TML. Get ready to be creepy old guy!
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 2:38 PM on March 31
oh my god, next weekend might have to be my last!
I don't know if I'm allowed in there after I'm 25.
Help!
But at least I can still go to transmission, because that's mostly late twenties and early-thirtysomethin-somethins (hummina).
erm, uh. well.
»» Submitted by wayno at 2:40 PM on March 31
speaking of which, I still can't remember which mnspeaker I met there, because ... well I was drunk
»» Submitted by wayno at 2:41 PM on March 31
I'm in my late 20's vlad, so not that much...
Umm, well being 24 makes me feel a lot younger than late twenties. Actually, I feel more like 20 as far as real age goes.
I think graduate school has stunted and ate away at my social skills and maturity growth.
That explains why I have to hide behind a computer monitor and keyboard and am afraid to talk to real people, LOL
Ok, I think I am having a mid-twenties crises right now.
»» Submitted by »»» vlado4 at 2:45 PM on March 31
No kidding, Wayne. Pretty soon you'll be going to happy hours at Redstone and leaving before 7pm because you have to work in the morning. Hee!
»» Submitted by »»» aliecat at 2:47 PM on March 31
I turn 40 this year.
You kids get off my lawn.
»» Submitted by »»» kurtis at 2:49 PM on March 31
alie, that brought a tiny tear to my eye.
someone save me!
»» Submitted by wayno at 2:58 PM on March 31
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