If you’re looking for a restaurant that’s really local and independently owned, that’s been an institution to its customers for a few decades, and that satisfies that hankering for dishes truckers pull over for, then Ole Piper Family Restaurant and Sports Bar is your kind of place.

Pizzas, burgers, fried chicken, and hoagies—that’s our foundation,” says manager Travis Pioske. But don’t think that means same old, same old. “We’re not corporate. Even though down the street is a similar menu, we strive to make ours incomparable.

Take the Bella Bleu burger, a top seller. “It’s different, it’s huge. Every bite is like a different flavorful experience, with breaded deep-fried portabella mushrooms, bleu cheese crumbles and la madre sauce—that’s a tangy mayo with just the right amount of kick.” Or try the tender and juicy pork ribs, slow-cooked for six hours with smoked hickory flavors. “Every person I’ve had eat them puts them above [a certain famous rib place in the Twin Cities]; they get more and we charge less.” Of the 18 specialty pizzas to choose from, Travis suggests the Southwest Baja pizza with yellow, green and red peppers, Alfredo sauce . . .

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Girvan Grille

Scottish Ambiance —
American Cuisine

Girvan Grille, a new restaurant located at Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park, complements the Scottish heritage of the elegant Clubhouse while offering an eclectic American cuisine.

Girvan Grille is the first entry into the restaurant business by Lancer Catering, one of the Twin Cities largest catering companies most well-known for its venues at Edinburgh USA, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Zoo and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Lancer Catering, with more than 15 years experience providing a variety of cuisine styles and creative entrees to catering customers, has extended its culinary excellence to menu entrees at Girvan Grille.

Executive Chef Jim Malinowski introduces an eclectic menu that puts a new twist on some familiar favorites . . .

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Dining Out For Life!

www.aliveness.org
Dining Out For Life Event
Date:April 25, 2013
JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR'S DINING OUT FOR LIFE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013!
This year, 180+ participating restaurants in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Lanesboro, Mankato and St. Cloud have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds to:The Aliveness Project, a local nonprofit organization that provides on-site meals, food shelf & other supportive services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families; and toRural AIDS Action Network.

RAAN serves those affected by HIV/AIDS throughout Greater Minnesota. Their services include medical case management, free and confidential HIV testing, medical transportation assistance, health education/risk reduction and support groups.

Last year's Dining Out for Life raised over $215,000 in donations from restaurants, sponsors and individual diners! This year, our goal is $220,000!

For a list of this year's restaurants click on "Participating Restaurants" (to the left),or visit our website at: www.aliveness.org or www.raan.org.

You may also contact us at 612-822-7946or by e-mail at events@aliveness.org

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The Aliveness Project
730 East 38th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Book a Dining Out for Life >>Reservation Online

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Joe Senser's is consistently rated by Sports Illustrated and ESPN as one of the “premier sports bars in the country”. Our sports bars are designed for watching any game at any time. With our gigantic 5 x 9 foot HDTV screens, Joe Senser’s is the next best thing to being in the stands! At every turn in one of our three Twin Cities locations there’s a giant screen to keep track of the action. This is THE spot for Minnesota sports fans to follow Wild hockey, Gopher hockey, Twins, Timberwolves, and especially Vikings football!

Owner Joe Senser, a former Minnesota Viking, his staff and regular patrons make this a fun spot on game day or any day! Our restaurants offer a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and fantastic burgers!

It’s no surprise that when you bring the best food, the best drinks and, most importantly, the best variety of games under one roof you are guaranteed to have a good time. Come on in see the game without a ticket, they don’t call us a Sports Theater for nothing!

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Easter At Kips!

Easter Breakfast Buffet:

Come in Sunday March 31st! We're open for Easter.

Come on in we have a great breakfast buffet planned from 10am - 1pm and enjoy the delicious fixings we have prepared.

There is always something going on at Kips.

What better way to enjoy St. Patrick's season than enjoying a nice Irish brew. Sundays in March enjoy them for $5 when you show your wooden nickel.

Wooden Nickel Deal:
Happy hour, anytime! Don't have a wooden nickel? Ask your server how to get one.

Beer of the Month: Guinness
This stout embodies Ireland. And on Sundays this month your first pint is on us. Click here for your coupon.

Twins Ticket Deal:
When the Twins hit the field for home opener, we will be ready with drinks. Bring in your game day ticket and get two for one on tap and rail drinks.

Nothing says summer like a margarita. And I don’t care what season it is. Those sparkling drinks can lift your spirits anytime. And if you drink them at La Casita, the atmosphere will take you a long way from Minnesota. And isn’t that why we go to Mexican restaurants? To escape from wherever we feel trapped? To pretend, for just a little while, that we’re relaxing in a friendly foreign country with great food, bright colors, and that icy margarita? Well La Casita gives you that and a whole lot more.

Like I said, this is the place to stop in for a margarita. The manager told me that you can’t make a margarita at home with a mix the way they do at the restaurant. Strawberry and lime are the most popular but they have a total of 18 different flavors. Not surprisingly, they recommend you try the quesadilla for an appetizer. You can get them in steak or chicken. They also have a vegetarian quesadilla. The appetizers range from $4.99 to $7.49. Following that, they offer five salads, a tostada, and two soups. I’m a sucker for their tortilla soup.

Reservations are accepted.
763-432-2479
8955 Springbrook Dr.
Coon Rapids, MN

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