Yes Andrew and Dan,
 
you both are right.
In the Pioneer Press, 1/11/02, the "Eat" section:
Gordon Biersch is opening this summer in Block E...Looks like it will be similar to Rock Bottom.
 
From an article from the MPLS Star Tribune, 11/22/01: http://www.startribune.com/stories/438/839925.html
 
"Yes, the Hard Rock Cafe is coming, as a prime tenant in the Block E project under construction in downtown Minneapolis.

When the complex opens in August, it also will include a handful of previously reported national chain restaurants (Chart House, Gordon Biersch Brewery and Angelo and Maxie's Steakhouse) plus a branch of Steven Spielberg's GameWorks entertainment venue. Borders Books and Music, another principal tenant, will feature an informal cafe."

On Mon, 21 Jan 2002 10:25:01 -0800 (PST) Andrew Ruggles <arruggles@yahoo.com> writes:
> I believe Dan is correct. I think this is going into the new Block-E
> development, along with a Hard Rock Cafe. Since my office is across
> from this, I can tell you it is not an occupiable structure, yet.
> The
> structural elements are all in place, but the exterior just has
> rigid
> insulation and some EFIS. The hotel has a few pre-cast panels on
> its
> exterior. At this point, there does not appear to be any interior
> finish materials in place.
>
> No brewing going on there.
>
> Andrew
>
> --- Dan Mack <mack@macktronics.com> wrote:
> > Is this place even open yet in MPLS?  I can't find a phone number
> for
> > them
> > and it sounds like they are a planned tenant for the new E-block
> > mega-entertainment center.  On GB's web site, they don't mention
> it
> > as a
> > location yet.
> >
> > I usually hit Gordon Biersch once or twice whenever I'm in the
> Bay
> > Area.
> > The food is pretty good and they primarily brew lagers which is
> nice
> > when
> > you are looking for something a little different than a pale ale. 
> I
> > had a
> > really nice Marzen from GB once in San Jose but I've heard others
> > complain
> > about their quality in other locations.  YMMV.
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > On Thu, 17 Jan 2002, Carole Peter wrote:
> >
> > > Anyone care to critique the new brewpub for me?
> > >
> > > from http://twincities.citysearch.com/profile/11621198/
> > > "Gordon Biersch Brewing Company - Minneapolis (preview)
> > > Pub and grub will go upscale and downtown at this clean-cut
> brewery
> > and restaurant.
> > > First Avenue and Sixth Street
> > > Minneapolis, MN 55403"
> > > Jim E? anyone?
> > > CWP
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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