Goon Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, dmksioux said: If you're able to access the Herald online, some of you may enjoy this trip down memory lane. Frenchy's is the only establishment named in the article, that I never made it to as it closed before I came up for school. https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/restaurants-and-bars/6858397-Long-gone-popular-Grand-Forks-bars-remembered I made it to Frenchy's once or twice when I first arrived here in 1993. It was a cool establishment. Quote
Goon Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 Is the Hut Hot closed or just on a pause? I've noticed it hasn't been open when I've drove by it lately. Quote
St Patrick Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, Goon said: Is the Hut Hot closed or just on a pause? I've noticed it hasn't been open when I've drove by it lately. Temporarily closed according to their website: https://www.huhot.com/location/grand-forks-nd/ Quote
Goon Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, St Patrick said: Temporarily closed according to their website: https://www.huhot.com/location/grand-forks-nd/ I was telling my wife about Hu Hot being closed and she said, it's not really pandemic friendly concept, everyone gathers around a big wok and waits for their food. It's also a buffet. It makes sense. Quote
nodakvindy Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, dmksioux said: If you're able to access the Herald online, some of you may enjoy this trip down memory lane. Frenchy's is the only establishment named in the article, that I never made it to as it closed before I came up for school. https://www.grandforksherald.com/business/restaurants-and-bars/6858397-Long-gone-popular-Grand-Forks-bars-remembered Players is a notable absence from the list. That place was always hopping. 2 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, nodakvindy said: Players is a notable absence from the list. That place was always hopping. That was my go-to place for sports and good food. I was bummed when it closed. 1 Quote
dmksioux Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, nodakvindy said: Players is a notable absence from the list. That place was always hopping. Yup, I remember going there to do the trivia. Another notable absence, in my eyes, is the John Barleycorn. I'm not sure how long that was open though? 2 Quote
Shawn-O Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, dmksioux said: Yup, I remember going there to do the trivia. Another notable absence, in my eyes, is the John Barleycorn. I'm not sure how long that was open though? Their Long Island Teas were some of the best in the business, and lavosh special on Friday night. Ah, what great memories. 1 Quote
petey23 Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, nodakvindy said: Players is a notable absence from the list. That place was always hopping. Monday night Bingo and great food! 1 Quote
petey23 Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Goon said: I made it to Frenchy's once or twice when I first arrived here in 1993. It was a cool establishment. Went to Frenchy's my first night in Grand Forks. Ordered and paid for a Mug. Didn't make it back there until I was of legal age 3 1/2 years later. They never could find my mug and I couldn't find my card after several moves(dorm to fraternity to apartment) I would love to have a Mug if anyone knows of any thrift stores that may have some. 1 Quote
Goon Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, petey23 said: Monday night Bingo and great food! Players was a great bar, too. Shame they tore it down. 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I miss all you can eat pizza from 42nd Street Eatery. 2 1 Quote
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Goon said: I was telling my wife about Hu Hot being closed and she said, it's not really pandemic friendly concept, everyone gathers around a big wok and waits for their food. It's also a buffet. It makes sense. They've been open-and-shut for the past several months, sometimes seemingly for weeks at a time. Staffing has suffered, and not all of their grillers are created equally. Would hate to lose them, as it's a concept that generally works and has no equal nearby. 1 Quote
krustyklown Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 How about The Spud? Buck pitchers anyone? Was early Friday afternoon start for those, if I remember correctly. Oh Lordy! Quote
Big Lubowski Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Kab said: Frenchys and the mugs and the westward ho and the peanut bar with the piano player I believe Carl was the piano player there forever. 2 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 now that that hotel is torn down someone should reprint off the floorplan for players and make another one...that place was great. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 Supper at Shangri-La. "Lose" it later at the Down Under. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Big Lubowski said: I believe Carl was the piano player there forever. The fishbowls at the piano bar were pure joy and pure evil. Quote
petey23 Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 14 hours ago, krustyklown said: How about The Spud? Buck pitchers anyone? Was early Friday afternoon start for those, if I remember correctly. Oh Lordy! Fridays when UND hockey was out of town could be a little rough. Buck Pitchers at the Spud 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Buck Pitchers at the Bridge 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 2 for 1's at the Bridge 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Head over to the Antique and Whitey's until closing time and back to campus to rest since We were probably hosting an All Campus party on Saturday night. Quote
Kab Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 3 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: The fishbowls at the piano bar were pure joy and pure evil. I think at the time we’re Only a few $ and you kept the goofy bowl, at least we did Quote
Cratter Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 Eide dealership seemed to close up and move out almost overnight after 60 years in GF. The owner in Bismarck kept declining comment and said he would give a reason why "at a later date." Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cratter said: Eide dealership seemed to close up and move out almost overnight after 60 years in GF. The owner in Bismarck kept declining comment and said he would give a reason why "at a later date." I went to Lewis & Clark Elementary School for K-6 and you could see that dealership from classrooms with a west-facing window. Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Cratter said: Eide dealership seemed to close up and move out almost overnight after 60 years in GF. The owner in Bismarck kept declining comment and said he would give a reason why "at a later date." i hope a place like el gordita buys it up and moves in there...a taco bell, mexican village, and them right near each other Quote
jdub27 Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Cratter said: Eide dealership seemed to close up and move out almost overnight after 60 years in GF. The owner in Bismarck kept declining comment and said he would give a reason why "at a later date." I don't think it was a big secret to begin with and it was in the news a week or two before they closed. Guessing having Hyundai as a single flagged dealership was tough. Quote
Goon Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 9 hours ago, jdub27 said: I don't think it was a big secret to begin with and it was in the news a week or two before they closed. Guessing having Hyundai as a single flagged dealership was tough. I just noticed that the other day when I was driving on South Washington. Leaves a big hole on South Wash. Quote
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