The Food and Drink Guy

  • Kone’s Kreamery (Fargo, ND) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 8/14/2021 I can’t speak to the Asian-inspired comments that some have made, but I do love gelato and can tell you that you won’t be disappointed with their gelato.  There are some unique animal-faced cone options for the kids,…

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  • The Boiler Room (Fargo, ND) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 8/14/2021 Shout out to Megan and crew!  We were celebrating my friends Birthday and came into Boiler Room, not knowing they were closing in 15 minutes; Megan was so gracious and made us feel so welcome!  Service and hospitality…

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  • Lucky’s 13 Pub (Fargo, ND) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* 8/14/2021 We met or son here for breakfast Saturday morning primarily due to its proximity to his work location and all enjoyed our selections (see pictures). For starters, they bring you a bowl of popcorn (which was very good…

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  • Rolls & Bowls Asian Cook House (Brooklyn Park, MN) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 8/11/2021 Stopped here for lunch after church on Sunday and really liked the food.  Their selection wasn’t as good as we would have hoped…they were out of ingredients to make several dishes we were interested in trying (were told…

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  • Rock Elm at the Grove (Maple Grove, MN) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: n/a Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 8/8/2021 Stopped to take advantage of the CraftApp special and enjoyed the atmosphere and tap beer selection (see pictures).  The service was good and the beer was cold.  They have $5 beers for Happy Hour every day from 3-6…

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  • Lava Burgers and Wings (Owatonna, MN) Review

    3.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 4* 8/6/2021 Stopped here while driving through to Minneapolis and we’re impressed with the Volcano Burger.  The burger was large as was the helping of french fries.  I didn’t plan to eat but ended up eating half of it to…

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  • Zorbaz (Pelican Rapids, MN) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 8/1/2021 We stopped here for lunch today and as usual, enjoyed the good food and open, lively atmosphere.  We used to live in Fargo, so got to one of the Zorbaz at least once a year (more often when…

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  • The Grumpy Goat Tavern (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    3.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* 8/1/2021 Didn’t know this place was even here, but stopped here to pick up my wife after a work party and really liked the atmosphere.  Ideally I like to see more tap options with a greater variety (and they…

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  • Coaches Kolaches (Urbandale, IA) Review

    3.5* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 3* 7/26/2021 We stopped here after Mass on Sunday expecting to sit down for a relaxing coffee and a couple of kolaches.  It was immediately obvious that I should have done some more research, as the place is great for…

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  • The Keg Stand (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    3.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 4* 7/25/2021 We stopped here to try some new beers last night and enjoyed the selection to choose from (78 beers on tap…see picture).  The beers were fresh, good and cold and the chicken wings tasted great (see pictures). If…

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  • Revival (Minneapolis, MN) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 4/17/2019 Definitely worth stopping to eat here.  My wife wanted to check it out after seeing the owner competing against Bobby Flay and reading about their fried chicken.  The chicken was really good (the full-wing appetizers as well as…

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  • Watertown Brewing Company (Watertown, SD) Review

    5.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 5* 9/22/2018 Excellent stop for beer and food on our trip to Watertown.  The primary beers were really light for the typical SD patron, but we really enjoyed the food.  Highly recommend the cheese curds (large gooey chunks with a…

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  • Lemongrass Cafe (Moline, IL) Review

    5.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 5* 4/25/2018 This is easily my favorite restaurant in the Quad Cities and I try to stop by every time I visit the area.  I enjoy spicy food and the waitress recommended the Gra Pow.  I tried to order it…

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  • Cool Basil (Clive, IA) Review

    5.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 5* 4/23/2018 Can’t think of anything that could have been better with this dinner!  It was Sushi Happy Hour when I arrived (Monday and Tuesday evening), so I started with the Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon.  The coconut soup was…

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  • Eat Thai, Thai Eatery (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    3.5* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 3* 4/22/2018 I decided to come back and try this place again upon returning to Des Moines.  On the waiter’s recommendation I tried the Red Curry and added chicken – and ordered Very Hot (one step below the hottest, That…

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  • Broke Da Mouth Grindz (Kona, HI) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 10/27/2017 This place was recommended by a local who was born and raised in the area (my favorite places).  She recommended the Garlic Furikake Chicken plate, so we got that along with Pork Adobo before heading to the airport.…

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  • Gypsea Gelato (Kona, HI) Review

    5.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 5* 10/26/2017 Excellent stop!  Really enjoyed the Serrano (yes, the pepper – had some kick) as well as the coconut, ginger, turmeric and lemongrass. Very unique and very tasty! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with…

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  • Kuhio Grille (Hilo, HI) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 10/24/2017 Great little surprise stop on a rainy day.  Average atmosphere almost resembling an older diner, but the food was great.  Enjoyed the extras the most – first the fried cream biscuit with jelly and topping off the meal…

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  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine (Hilo, HI) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 10/24/2017 Love the atmosphere and wasn’t very hungry, so had the caprese and its excellent!  My wife had the pork nachos, which were also very good.! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like…

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  • Exotic Thai Restaurant (Moline, IL) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 5/31/2017 Have been here several times and always enjoy it.  Tonight I ordered the grilled shrimp  papaya salad.  Although it was good, I did detect a bit of a fishy taste in the dressing and was a bit disappointed…

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