Black Mesa is indeed a great place, but I have found their hours to be a little unpredictable for a coffeeshop. If they're closed though, never fear, because you can simply walk ten steps to Maria's cafe, for awesome Colombian coffee and the best corn pancakes with (cotijo cheese) this side of the Panama border. Maria's get's a million stars from me.
As far as recent restaurant discoveries, I'd like to offer up Victor's 1959 Cafe on 38th and Grand. (Here's your greasy spoon Wizard!) Anyone remember Rick's 'ole Time Cafe? Well Victor and Niki bought it recently, and they've jazzed up the menu with some amazing Cuban dishes that include the likes of fried platanos, black beans, yucca and mango waffles. For those of us who crave a good old fashioned "gringo" breakfast, try the Professor, with a side of ham to be official. (I must admit I'm biased on this one. Niki is the daughter of my Cypriot Professor and Greek program director, Dr. Theofanis Stavrou and "the Professor" is actually named after him!) BTW: The unbelievable Mango Waffle, complete with real whipped cream, cinnamon and honey glaze is only like $2.75 if I remember correctly. Connie Nompelis Ventura Village __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
