Re: Gordon Biersch? - mba

21 Jan 2002

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
&lt;arruggles(a)yahoo.com&gt; 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 &lt;mack(a)macktronics.com&gt; 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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