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Twin Cities Originals Newsletter - December 2009

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The Perfect Holiday Gift!present

The Twin Cities Originals Gift Card!

A single gift card accepted at all of the Twin Cities Originals restaurants. The gift card can be purchased online and over the phone and you choose the amount of your card (between $25 and $1000). The card can be used multiple times for your own dining, or as a gift. Your gift cards will be mailed via USPS within two (2) business days of receipt of payment. Enjoy!

Note: Orders placed after Monday, 12/21/09 at 10:00am EST are not guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.

Click Here to check the balance on your Originals Gift Card.



Dancing Ganesha is Newest Member of Twin Cities Originals

EVENTS

Great Waters Brewing Company
Growler Sale
Buy 5 growlers get the 6th growler free. Growlers must be purchased and picked up in one order. Please call ahead to order.

Book your holiday party now!
We can accomodate small and large parties up to 250 people. Give us a call; 651-224-2739

Rudolph's

JAZZ & SUMMIT PARTY
Meet Summit Brewing Founder Mark Stutrud at Rudolphs on Wednesday December 9th, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. as Rudolphs launches four Summit Beers on tap. The night will feature Jazz music and 2 for 1's all night on all Summit Beers.

Dancing Ganesha

50.00 for them & 15.00 for you!
Our stimulous package to you: Buy 50.00 in gift certificates and receive 15.00 free for you!

Biella
Biella Wine Dinner
Join us on Sunday, December 13th at 6:oopm for our Wine Dinner! Come and enjoy six courses, each paired with wine, for only $65.00 per person! More information and menu is available at www.TCOriginals.com. To make a reservation, email Biella at Biella@popp.net or call 952-474-4745.

Laredo's Tex-West Grill & Cantina
Happy Hour
Laredo's offers Happy Hour weekdays from 3pm until 6pm. This includes $4 16oz Cuervo margaritas $5 "Texas pint" 22oz margaritas, $4 house wine, $3 well drinks and $3 draft pints and $4 draft 22oz "Texas pints" along with selected $5.99 appetizers.

Our late night happy hour starts nightly from 10pm until midnight and features the same items as our daily happy hour.

Trivia Night
Laredo's has trivia night each Tuesday with an MC. Gift cards are given out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Pictionary for shots follows afterwards.

Karaoke
Join us every Friday night for karaoke starting at 10pm until 1am.
We also have "the best patio" in St. Louis Park.

Afton House Inn

Holiday Weekend in Afton
The town of Afton will be celebrating the season with specials in the shops and restaurants. Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Carolers strolling the streets of Afton, horse & wagon rides and activities for all the family. For more info go to www.aftonmnarea.com - more info

Holiday Dinner & Wine Tasting
3 course dinner plus hors d'oeuvres paired with 4 wines. $29.95 without wines. $39.95 with wines. (Plus tax & 15% gratuity) Don't want to drive home? We are offering specials on our Jacuzzi/Fireplace rooms on the night of this event. - more info

New Year's Eve Celebration
Enjoy a fantastic dinner in the Wheel Room and stay in one of our romantic Jacuzzi/Fireplace rooms. Ring in the New in style! Joe Meyer will be performing a relaxing mix of pop, light rock, folk, motown and innovative crowd pleasing originals. Joe is a renowned vocalist/guitarist and will perform in the Wheel Room from 7:30 - Midnight. Free champagne and party favors at 11:30 PM. - more info

Lake Elmo Inn
Lake Elmo Inn On Facebook!
Yes We are now on Facebook...Come join us

Gift Certificate Special!
With every $100 you spend on gift certificates at Lake Elmo Inn, you receive a free $20 gift certificate. Offer good through December 24, 2009.

Whitney Bistro
Celebrate New Year's Eve!
Join us for a festive New Year's Eve Celebration! Chef Adam Levitt has created a delicious special menu for the evening featuring favorites such as Filet Mignon, a Land & Sea Duet and Seared Sea Bass. Enjoy a toast to 2010 on us with free champagne under our crystal chandeliers! - more info

Wedding Event Sale for 2009
We are the perfect venue for rehearsal/groom's dinners and intimate ceremonies and receptions for up to 120 people. Our all-glass English Conservatory sets the stage for you to shine with soaring crystal chandeliers, a 14 foot waterfall fountain and two travertine fireplaces.
Mention this ad to receive 20% off of food for your 2009 event!

Bottomless Glasses Of House Wine
We invite you to enjoy Bottomless glasses of our House Wines on Friday and Saturday nights!

Vikings Tail Gate Package
Coming to town to see Brett Farve and the Vikings? Stay one night with us at our hotel and receive 2 free glasses of house wines or tap beers in our Whitney Bistro! - more info


McCoy's Public House
New food, beer and wine menu
McCoy's rolled out a new food, beer and wine menu. We've kept the items McCoy's is known for and have added several new delicious items. We're doubling our draft lines from 12 to 24 tap beers. Come in and see what we've done.

Spill The Wine
Napa Valley Tasting
Napa Valley Tour Wednesday, December 9th 2009 $35/person | 6:30pm (tax included) Featuring a Premier Tasting of the Rutherford Hill Winery and Chimney Rock Winery. greeting of Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. course one chopped salad with maytag blue cheese dressing 2007 rutherford hill chardonnay course two pot roast with portuguese potatoes 2003 rutherford hill cabernet sauvignon course three blackberry syrah truffles with blueberry sauce - more info

Two Hands Shiraz Dinner
Two Hands Shiraz Wine Dinner Friday, December 11th 2009 $59/person | 7:00pm Join us for an Exclusive Highly Rated Shiraz Wine Dinner. Featuring Two Hands Gnarly Dudes, Angels' Share and Super Premium Max's Garden Shiraz. http://www.twohandswines.com/ - more info

Wine Club
Spill's Wine of the Month Club is catered to those who appreciate eclectic, affordable, and delicious wine.

The membership card is $25. You will receive one complimentary glass of wine for a total of 8 glasses, one per visit. There is no expiration and you can choose from over 40 wines offered by the glass. No minimum purchase necessary - just free wine!

Gift Card Sale
November 1st - December 31st 2009 Gift Card Sale. Buy $100 in Gift Cards, Receive $25 FREE! Stop in the week of Black Friday, Nov. 23rd - 28th and receive an additional gift of a FREE bottle of wine for every $100 of gift cards purchased. - more info











The Twin Cities Originals discounted Web Certificates will go on sale Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM CST. Look for the link on our website at www.tcoriginals.com

DETAILS: The certificates are discounted 30 percent, $35 for a $50 gift certificate and $17.50 for a $25 gift certificate. They are valid for six months from date of purchase and cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity. The certificates are not redeemable for cash, and no change will be given. Only one gift certificate may be used per table per visit, and cannot be used on holidays or for special events. There is a limited quantity and are available on a first come, first served basis.


TWIN CITIES ORIGINALS RESTAURANTS

Afton House Inn
Barker's Bar & Grill
Biella
Dancing Ganesha
Eden Avenue Grill
Great Waters Brewing Company
Ike's Food and Cocktails
Lake Elmo Inn
Laredo's Tex-West Grill & Cantina
Luci Ancora
Manhattans
McCoy's Public House
Murray's
Rudolph's
San Pedro Cafe
Spill the Wine
St. Clair Broiler
The Herkimer
Thistles Restaurant
Whitney Bistro

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