Just got back from Fargo

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 02:08

I highly recommend visiting Fargo more often - descent restaurants and wonderful store hours. Fargo is the only place that has a real bookstore (ie, one that is open until 11pm and has every popular home audio and graphic design magazine on their shelves). I also recommend Bennigan's - very good chain restaurant that I miss from back home. Everyone should try the Bennigan's Montecristo sandwich ...fried and battered - extremely bad for you but SOOO good

MMmm tasty. Nice beer selection and great servers. Next time I will try Saffron Indian restaurant. Anyone want to hitch a ride next time and enjoy the wonderful tasty treats of Fargo?

*End of dorky post*

TheShocker · May 15th, 2006, 02:18

I will go with ya to Fargo next time! Angel was telling me about your interests in doing a PRACS study over there. We should all go for the screening and then go grab some good food sometimes in the near future.

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 02:36

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Originally Posted by TheShocker

I will go with ya to Fargo next time! Angel was telling me about your interests in doing a PRACS study over there. We should all go for the screening and then go grab some good food sometimes in the near future.

Yes we should do a PRACS study - the one in Fargo has wifi access for when we get assigned our cinder-block jail cells and random needle poking assessments haha.

I want to do a PRACs study so I can buy a new Rotel 5-channel home theater amp.... $1000-1200 used

. It's massive:

UAL747400 · May 15th, 2006, 02:50

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I highly recommend visiting Fargo more often - descent restaurants and wonderful store hours. Fargo is the only place that has a real bookstore (ie, one that is open until 11pm and has every popular home audio and graphic design magazine on their shelves). I also recommend Bennigan's - very good chain restaurant that I miss from back home. Everyone should try the Bennigan's Montecristo sandwich ...fried and battered - extremely bad for you but SOOO good

MMmm tasty. Nice beer selection and great servers. Next time I will try Saffron Indian restaurant. Anyone want to hitch a ride next time and enjoy the wonderful tasty treats of Fargo?

*End of dorky post*

Oh god, I haven't had a montecristo in forever! Im drooling just thinking about it. I blow through Fargo so fast(literally) everytime I go through it I honestly wouldnt even know where to start exploring.

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 03:45

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

Oh god, I haven't had a montecristo in forever! Im drooling just thinking about it. I blow through Fargo so fast(literally) everytime I go through it I honestly wouldnt even know where to start exploring.

Yeah Fargo has some GREAT establishments. I know it's not anything close to what other cities offer, but it's still nice to get out of GFK. So far I like:

1) Famous Dave's - pretty good southern BBQ (Jeremy will chime in re: this). Pretty reasonable prices.
2) Hodo Lounge/Restaurant - very nice upscale modern martini lounge. EXCELLENT martini selection and food menu. I go here often - it sure is a treat

And... I will soon check this restaurant out probably next weekend: Saffron

MrLeisure757 · May 15th, 2006, 09:02

How far is Fargo from Grand Forks? On the drive out in August my family and I are staying in Fargo one night.

SYRFlyer · May 15th, 2006, 10:21

When I visited UND we flew into Fargo on UA...it was only like an hour drive. Not bad at all. Some people like to go 100 on that highway.

Dugie8 · May 15th, 2006, 10:23

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Originally Posted by SYRFlyer

When I visited UND we flew into Fargo on UA...it was only like an hour drive. Not bad at all. Some people like to go 100 on that highway.

If you are only going 100 you are going too slow, the roads are straight as an arrow in ND for a reason

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 10:35

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Originally Posted by Dugie8

If you are only going 100 you are going too slow, the roads are straight as an arrow in ND for a reason

There's a reason why I've made it to Fargo in 45 minutes

Dugie8 · May 15th, 2006, 10:39

/thread hijack

If you want some real fun, head down to NDSU during rush week, find out when Sigma Nu is doing their maze party (god I hope they still do it!!), load up on your favorite adult bevarge (you can put martinis in a squirt bottle), grab your favorite gal/guy and go get lost in the maze!

edik · May 15th, 2006, 10:52

its like 75miles or so. trust me its nothing to get excited over. just a bigger version of GF

edik

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 10:58

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Originally Posted by Dugie8

/thread hijack

If you want some real fun, head down to NDSU during rush week, find out when Sigma Nu is doing their maze party (god I hope they still do it!!), load up on your favorite adult bevarge (you can put martinis in a squirt bottle), grab your favorite gal/guy and go get lost in the maze!

Isn't that during Halloween? I know there's some big corn maze in Valley City during that time.

Dugie8 · May 15th, 2006, 11:01

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Isn't that during Halloween? I know there's some big corn maze in Valley City during that time.

Honestly I don't remember the exact dates, its been almost 10 years, but rush is usually during the first few weeks of school, about the same time UND does theirs. The corn maze in VC is fun as well, but more family orientated.

Sigma Nu at UND does a fairly good rush event as well with their yard party, but I always got the "munchies" from this thick haze at their parties???

Dj To Rule · May 15th, 2006, 11:39

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I highly recommend visiting Fargo more often - descent restaurants and wonderful store hours. Fargo is the only place that has a real bookstore (ie, one that is open until 11pm and has every popular home audio and graphic design magazine on their shelves). I also recommend Bennigan's - very good chain restaurant that I miss from back home. Everyone should try the Bennigan's Montecristo sandwich ...fried and battered - extremely bad for you but SOOO good

MMmm tasty. Nice beer selection and great servers. Next time I will try Saffron Indian restaurant. Anyone want to hitch a ride next time and enjoy the wonderful tasty treats of Fargo?

*End of dorky post*

Yeah , I have been to Saffron, SOOOOOOOO GOOD!

Dj To Rule · May 15th, 2006, 11:42

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Yes we should do a PRACS study - the one in Fargo has wifi access for when we get assigned our cinder-block jail cells and random needle poking assessments haha.

I want to do a PRACs study so I can buy a new Rotel 5-channel home theater amp.... $1000-1200 used

. It's massive:

Amp looks like Chester Fritz auditorium, meanwhile I am not a fan of PRACS, I'm not selling my body, better yet getting sealed in a confined room and poked by needles sounds like gloryhole.com

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 11:44

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Originally Posted by Dj To Rule

Amp looks like Chester Fritz auditorium, meanwhile I am not a fan of PRACS, I'm not selling my body, better yet getting sealed in a confined room and poked by needles sounds like gloryhole.com

I don't even want to try going to that website.

Dj To Rule · May 15th, 2006, 11:44

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Originally Posted by Dugie8

Honestly I don't remember the exact dates, its been almost 10 years, but rush is usually during the first few weeks of school, about the same time UND does theirs. The corn maze in VC is fun as well, but more family orientated.

Sigma Nu at UND does a fairly good rush event as well with their yard party, but I always got the "munchies" from this thick haze at their parties???

I love the Corn Maze, especially the one room they have with the spinning tunnel, disorienting and really fun

FlyingNole · May 15th, 2006, 21:20

How about Brainard...Home of Paul Bunyan (SP?) and Babe the Blue Ox

Or some Flapjacks....

Or some other Fargo-esque movie quote

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 21:43

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Originally Posted by FlyingNole

How about Brainard...Home of Paul Bunyan (SP?) and Babe the Blue Ox

Or some Flapjacks....

Or some other Fargo-esque movie quote

"Where's Pancakes House?"

"That's the only ####ing goddamn thing you've said all in 4 hours!"

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 21:53

So I just got back from the Toasted Frog - the new martini/restaurant lounge in downtown Grand Forks that took the space that Lola's was once in.

I had Spinach Basil woodfired pizza - very very good. You can smell the woodburning oven from the outside. My friend had mahi mahi tacos with mango salsa (yes, just like the mango salsa phrase in the Geico commercial). We had a couple glasses of Frei Bros Merlot (I'm surprised they had it) - and one martini. Pear pie with cinnamon ice cream followed soonafter. The place has the "look" of an upscale modern lounge - just like Hodo Restaurant in Fargo. It's great to see these places come up because it adds some culture and life to this place. It was VERY packed for a Monday night. Let's keep these great places alive by supporting them... Music is great...they play nothing but ambient mixes. If anyone wants some tasty drink treats, I highly recommend this place!

AngelFuree · May 15th, 2006, 22:03

Toasted Frog is definitely a great place to go. I loved the atmosphere, and service was good too last time we went.

JaceTheAce · May 15th, 2006, 22:06

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Originally Posted by AngelFuree

Toasted Frog is definitely a great place to go. I loved the atmosphere, and service was good too last time we went.

Yes - the service was great. Very cute server

A large tip was administered. haha

FlyingNole · May 16th, 2006, 02:11

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

"Where's Pancakes House?"

"That's the only ####ing goddamn thing you've said all in 4 hours!"

Ya, well I can play that game too. See how you like it. Total ####ing silence.....Silence....Total silence.

NDviaEP · May 16th, 2006, 04:11

hey, brainerd kicks ass... gotta love all the lake cabins in that area!

TheShocker · May 16th, 2006, 06:44

I agree that the Toasted Frog is one of the nicest spot in Grand Forks for a great atmosphere to chat and chillax with good friends. We should all go there again one of these days. I have never been to any other over 21 establishment in Grand Forks similiar to the Toasted Frog, but I bet they can't compare.

May 15th, 2006, 02:08	#1
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	Just got back from Fargo I highly recommend visiting Fargo more often - descent restaurants and wonderful store hours. Fargo is the only place that has a real bookstore (ie, one that is open until 11pm and has every popular home audio and graphic design magazine on their shelves). I also recommend Bennigan's - very good chain restaurant that I miss from back home. Everyone should try the Bennigan's Montecristo sandwich ...fried and battered - extremely bad for you but SOOO good MMmm tasty. Nice beer selection and great servers. Next time I will try Saffron Indian restaurant. Anyone want to hitch a ride next time and enjoy the wonderful tasty treats of Fargo? End of dorky post __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

May 15th, 2006, 02:18	#2
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 346	Re: Just got back from Fargo I will go with ya to Fargo next time! Angel was telling me about your interests in doing a PRACS study over there. We should all go for the screening and then go grab some good food sometimes in the near future.

May 15th, 2006, 09:02	#6
MrLeisure757 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: . Posts: 754	Re: Just got back from Fargo How far is Fargo from Grand Forks? On the drive out in August my family and I are staying in Fargo one night.

May 15th, 2006, 10:21	#7
SYRFlyer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SYR Posts: 68	Re: Just got back from Fargo When I visited UND we flew into Fargo on UA...it was only like an hour drive. Not bad at all. Some people like to go 100 on that highway.

May 15th, 2006, 10:39	#10
Dugie8 Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KRST Posts: 1,819	Re: Just got back from Fargo /thread hijack If you want some real fun, head down to NDSU during rush week, find out when Sigma Nu is doing their maze party (god I hope they still do it!!), load up on your favorite adult bevarge (you can put martinis in a squirt bottle), grab your favorite gal/guy and go get lost in the maze! __________________ Aircraft without engine(s) prohibited... -KMIA 10-9

May 15th, 2006, 10:52	#11
edik Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 26	Re: Just got back from Fargo its like 75miles or so. trust me its nothing to get excited over. just a bigger version of GF edik

May 15th, 2006, 21:20	#18
FlyingNole Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 2,090	Re: Just got back from Fargo How about Brainard...Home of Paul Bunyan (SP?) and Babe the Blue Ox Or some Flapjacks.... Or some other Fargo-esque movie quote __________________ Don't call her a babe, ok? She is a Chechnyan prostitute, and you will address her as such! -ATHF

May 15th, 2006, 21:53	#20
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,624	Re: Just got back from Fargo So I just got back from the Toasted Frog - the new martini/restaurant lounge in downtown Grand Forks that took the space that Lola's was once in. I had Spinach Basil woodfired pizza - very very good. You can smell the woodburning oven from the outside. My friend had mahi mahi tacos with mango salsa (yes, just like the mango salsa phrase in the Geico commercial). We had a couple glasses of Frei Bros Merlot (I'm surprised they had it) - and one martini. Pear pie with cinnamon ice cream followed soonafter. The place has the "look" of an upscale modern lounge - just like Hodo Restaurant in Fargo. It's great to see these places come up because it adds some culture and life to this place. It was VERY packed for a Monday night. Let's keep these great places alive by supporting them... Music is great...they play nothing but ambient mixes. If anyone wants some tasty drink treats, I highly recommend this place! __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

May 15th, 2006, 22:03	#21
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,373	Re: Just got back from Fargo Toasted Frog is definitely a great place to go. I loved the atmosphere, and service was good too last time we went.

May 16th, 2006, 04:11	#24
NDviaEP Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KGFK, KFCM (home) Posts: 202	Re: Just got back from Fargo hey, brainerd kicks ass... gotta love all the lake cabins in that area!

May 16th, 2006, 06:44	#25
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 346	Re: Just got back from Fargo I agree that the Toasted Frog is one of the nicest spot in Grand Forks for a great atmosphere to chat and chillax with good friends. We should all go there again one of these days. I have never been to any other over 21 establishment in Grand Forks similiar to the Toasted Frog, but I bet they can't compare.

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