Food: December 2004 Archives

Matthew and I paid a visit to a restaurant, called Hell's Kitchen, which seems to be getting a lot of buzz in the Twin Cities. The astute reader knows I am "soo two months behind", so it's possible that everyone who reads this has already been there.

The restaurant is located in the former home of DuJours, one my all time favorite brunch and breakfast locations. The decor is not radically different although the seating seemed more comfortable.

The menu was huge and really interesting. Matthew and I both ordered off the list of specials for the day. He had some sort of cheesy pancakes, topped with fried apples and tiny bits of slices of bacon. I had something resembling Eggs Benedict, but instead of the ham or Canadian bacon, it had a lovely Beef Wellington and some fois grass. I also had a cup of coffee which distinguished itself by being both very tasty and by the fact that it was served in a mug which could double as a lap pool.

The portions were large even by Midwest standards. I could have easily split something and been perfectly happy. The only thing that prevented me from doing so was that I wanted to try more things on the menu.

I enjoyed my visit and intend to go back. I only wish I had remembered the staff wears pajamas during brunch as I would have worn mine to fit in.

I can't find a website for the restaurant, but I can offer, Here are Scott McGerik's thoughts about Hell's Kitchen.