Where to eat in Grand Forks.

[UNDBIZ]

Although I never made it to the one in GF, I actually like Sickies in Bismarck.  Good wings, beer, and enclosed "patio" area.  Hopefully the new restaurant will be what the Whitey's location needs.  Blue Moose food, outside of the spinach queso, really isn't very good anymore, but it still seems to be packed most nights.  Not sure why the Whitey's building can't stay full.... with the theater, greenway, and Cabela's right there, it shouldn't really be a traffic issue.  Maybe parking + the space is too big?

[SIOUXFAN97]

18 hours ago, Big Lubowski said:

You sound like a Yelp reviewer—got all the answers. 

not answers...........ideas!

[gfNDfan]

16 hours ago, Oxbow6 said:

"Rocking"?? I'll answer your question though.....yes. We hit The Spud regularly. One of our favorites. The Moose is average. Up North is very good pizza. Bangkok is at best marginal Thai.  You failed to answer my question though. At least @gfhockeybrings some insight and knowledge when he chimes in on the inner workings of the greater GF area. Enjoy Molly’s.

.....and BTW we frequent the Moon often too which is also "dead" to you. We do it because of the past and current ownership. Great people former and present. 

At least @gfhockeybrings some insight and knowledge when he chimes in on the inner workings of the greater GF area.

Just like what LakesA-hole brings to Bisonville???   insight and knowledge with a touch of ACTUALLY BEING AN ASSHOLE?   That's what I don't like about him.   There are a lot of people plugged into the GF community and can offer insightful and productive information but he acts like he's the KING of all knowledge.  LOL   He's just a big bag of air like Lakes.

PS - agree with you Bangkok is mediocre Thai.  ThaiHot 3 on the other side of the river was the !@#$ but they're "temporarily closed" - that sucks.  They had the best sushi in town.  Blue Moose is better than average - explore the menu a bit.

[SIOUXFAN97]

i do feel that the addition of that deck above little bangkok hurts the atmosphere of sitting outside (ouside little bangkok)...instead of adding that deck OUT towards the river they should have retrofit the roof and had all that on the roof....waaaay better view and probably much more seating....

[NoiseInsideMyHead]

Wendy's has resumed in-person dining.  You know, if you're craving spicy nugs or something.

[SIOUXFAN97]

1 hour ago, NoiseInsideMyHead said:

Wendy's has resumed in-person dining.  You know, if you're craving spicy nugs or something.

its frosty season soon

 

[gfNDfan]

On 4/23/2022 at 9:22 PM, Big Lubowski said:

You sound like a Yelp reviewer—got all the answers. 

People with knowledge of Old time EGF downtown know the original Whiteys relocated after the flood into a property known as the "FAIL APARTMENTS" - no !@#$ - I will need a little local knowledge backup on this please?  Hopefully Molly can overcome this curse....

[Siouxperman8]

On 4/24/2022 at 3:47 PM, UNDBIZ said:

Although I never made it to the one in GF, I actually like Sickies in Bismarck.  Good wings, beer, and enclosed "patio" area.  Hopefully the new restaurant will be what the Whitey's location needs.  Blue Moose food, outside of the spinach queso, really isn't very good anymore, but it still seems to be packed most nights.  Not sure why the Whitey's building can't stay full.... with the theater, greenway, and Cabela's right there, it shouldn't really be a traffic issue.  Maybe parking + the space is too big?

Not sure if it was a one-off or not but the only time we went to Sickies in EGF we waited over an hour after ordering to get our food.  They seemed to be staffed OK and it wasn't very busy.  It was enough for us to avoid going there again.

[HawksHoops]

Wild Bill's is closed per the GFH

https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/wild-bills-sports-saloon-permanently-closes-its-grand-forks-location

[Siouxperfan7]

37 minutes ago, HawksHoops said:

Wild Bill's is closed per the GFH

https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/wild-bills-sports-saloon-permanently-closes-its-grand-forks-location

But I was told the ecomomy is doing great??

[Big Lubowski]

8 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

But I was told the ecomomy is doing great??

The article says they were having labor problems---like all other restaurants. So, I don't think it was necessarily an issue of people not coming out. But, if you've got no one to wait on them or cook their meal, I guess it doesn't really matter. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

6 minutes ago, Big Lubowski said:

The article says they were having labor problems---like all other restaurants. So, I don't think it was necessarily an issue of people not coming out. But, if you've got no one to wait on them or cook their meal, I guess it doesn't really matter. 

let's build back better

[northernraider]

36 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

let's build back better

Or maybe an over-saturated restaurant market? There is only so many people available to work in food service. The Grand Forks unemployment rate in April was around 2%

[SIOUXFAN97]

24 minutes ago, northernraider said:

Or maybe an over-saturated restaurant market? There is only so many people available to work in food service. The Grand Forks unemployment rate in April was around 2%

.........they might be employed but missing numerous days...in a row........week after week.......so when you go to said restaurant you have a bad experience bc "sick" guy was playing COD til 5am and just called in it .......again! (happens too many times...said business now goes out of business)

easy to do when you get 10k back for having 3 kids..........

[gfhockey]

1 hour ago, Big Lubowski said:

The article says they were having labor problems---like all other restaurants. So, I don't think it was necessarily an issue of people not coming out. But, if you've got no one to wait on them or cook their meal, I guess it doesn't really matter. 

Per the managers Facebook post they were actually overstaffed

[Cratter]

I'll go with the Heralds version vs gfhockeys.

[Tbone]

1 hour ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

easy to do when you get 10k back for having 3 kids..........

You must have to feed the kids hotdog soup if you can stretch 10k that far.

[Sioux>Bison]

1 hour ago, Tbone said:

You must have to feed the kids hotdog soup if you can stretch 10k that far.

That’s on top of what other support they receive

[Sioux>Bison]

2 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

.........they might be employed but missing numerous days...in a row........week after week.......so when you go to said restaurant you have a bad experience bc "sick" guy was playing COD til 5am and just called in it .......again! (happens too many times...said business now goes out of business)

easy to do when you get 10k back for having 3 kids..........

Do we get 10k back again this year? Or was that a one year thing? Asking for my wallet……… 

[HawksHoops]

Finally got the chance to try Bigfoot BBQ at the Ramada.  You can't beat the Friday night deal of any burger, fries and a beer (or other beverage) for $10.  I think they need to advertise more because the burgers and bbq were all great.  

[SIOUXFAN97]

On 5/19/2022 at 8:21 PM, Sioux>Bison said:

That’s on top of what other support they receive

exactly....

[SIOUXFAN97]

On 5/19/2022 at 6:45 PM, Cratter said:

I'll go with the Heralds version vs gfhockeys.

if the heraldo was smart they would hire gfhockey and give him a blog.......make it a modern day version of sid hartman's articles...little of this little of that...little gossip ...little good ole boys rumors....

[Cratter]

Watched a stream of cars pull into the Sonic drive up bays...I mean it is summertime. That seems like a key part of their business model.

"Sorry the bays and lobby are closed. Only drive thru is open."

"Staff shortage" gonna close Sonic next?

[gfNDfan]

Where did all the foodies go?   Chino Latino is finally OPEN in the old Scottys Deli location (drive through only for now) but it's totally worth a try.   Best of Steers and the Steers Food Truck food plus some new items in a much better located, MUCH BETTER named and branded restaurant.

Little awkward with the low drive-up menu - a passenger might have to get out of the car but the staff is patient and happy to answer questions.   Takes a little time but we got a couple extras ordering while bantering with the staff - they're great!

Unique and tasty food - don't know what to get try the Korean BBQ Chicken and a couple Samosas to start.  Lots of international options so plenty to explore in future visits. 

FINALLY - Well done Elias Dean!   Look up their Facebook for his story about arriving in the US with $200 in his pocket and paying that up front for just rent.   He went to work at McDonald's for his first job and now he owns a restaurant right beside the place where he got his start.   An inspiring story of the American dream for a hardworking entrepreneur.   

[Green Banner]

4 minutes ago, gfNDfan said:

Where did all the foodies go?   Chino Latino is finally OPEN in the old Scottys Deli location (drive through only for now) but it's totally worth a try.   Best of Steers and the Steers Food Truck food plus some new items in a much better located, MUCH BETTER named and branded restaurant.

Little awkward with the low drive-up menu - a passenger might have to get out of the car but the staff is patient and happy to answer questions.   Takes a little time but we got a couple extras ordering while bantering with the staff - they're great!

Unique and tasty food - don't know what to get try the Korean BBQ Chicken and a couple Samosas to start.  Lots of international options so plenty to explore in future visits. 

FINALLY - Well done Elias Dean!   Look up their Facebook for his story about arriving in the US with $200 in his pocket and paying that up front for just rent.   He went to work at McDonald's for his first job and now he owns a restaurant right beside the place where he got his start.   An inspiring story of the American dream for a hardworking entrepreneur.   

Agree, thread has been asleep for awhile. Definitely want to try that place. Always enjoy Steers when they are at the Farmers Market. Love the different ethnic choices coming to town. Chino Latino, House of Punjab and Steers. Need more places like these. Would like to see them reach out to the community more with more info on what they serve and what it is they serve. Most things on the menus are unfamiliar with people. I just order and try.