This past Friday, while enjoying a little wine and a little beer up on our rooftop with our friends Richard and Nicole, we danced around the question of where we wanted to go to dinner. Being the incredibly decisive adults that we are, we asked some neighbors if they had any recommendations. Immediately, we were advised to try
The Public House, where we could "definitely get in without a wait. It'll look empty, but the food is really good." Eight floors down and a few blocks west, we happily experienced just that and more.
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menu items that are familiar, yet unique, such as the Truffle Mac & Cheese, decadent, yet honest, like the Bone Marrow, and simply, transcendent, as are the P.B.L.T. Sliders (the first order and the second order I took home for a late night snack), to the
craft beer list that features local Minnesota, neighboring Wisconsin, and other independent breweries, to Chef Paul, whose creativity, soulfulness, and respect for ingredients is clearly expressed in each "nibble and bit," The Public House has us hooked on food that speaks for itself. The P.B.L.T. in particular spoke to me. In response, I said to myself, "self, you want more of that pork belly in your belly, and before you go to the bed tonight, you are going to wish you had ordered more of the pork belly. So, self, order more!" And so, I notified our friendly server, "I need more Pork Belly! In a box, to go, please!" Even microwaved, the P.B.L.T. did not disappoint. MmMm, bacon.
So, Chef Paul and staff, if you're reading this, thank you and keep up the good work! And, to my fellow consumers, all this deliciousness comes at a price point that'll please you and your guests and have you coming back to The Public House again and again.
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| Truffle Mac & Cheese |
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| P.B.L.T Sliders (Pork Belly, Lettuce, Tomato) |
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| Grilled Shrimp Cocktail |
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| Bone Marrow and Chef Paul |
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| Banh Mi Sliders |
