For those that live south of the river, it's well known that the opportunities for finer dining are about as rare as Sasquatch.
Adding salt to the wound, Copper Bleu in Lakeville has unfortunately closed it's doors recently. That leaves even slimmer options...namely Enjoy! and maybe Kami Steakhouse.
The reasons for Copper Bleu's closing remains a mystery. It was a favorite of mine, as well as Mrs. Spencer Post. Their food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and the decor was elegant without being ostentatious or overdone.
We
patronized Copper Bleu often, and are sad to see it go. The place always seemed packed, but with an alleged budget of over five million dollars, maybe it just wasn't enough. Location may have been a problem, as you were basically sitting in a Cub Foods parking lot. The wall of pine trees just didn't grow tall enough in time. It's hard to give in to the ambience when you're watching people stuff groceries into their Dodge Caravans.
More info on Copper Bleu
here.
On the bright side, Apple Valley has a new Chinese restaurant - none other than Eagan's House of Wing!
I made a call to Eddie Cheng's, and they answered House of Wing.
With a start, I asked "isn't this Eddie Cheng's?"
"No, House of Wing."
"Awesome!," I shouted a bit loudly.
For any longtime South Metro residents, House of Wing is legendary. It's surprising to see them move from their longtime Eagan outpost. My first apartment was in Eagan, and I lived on House of Wing. They even delivered, which was still a rarity in these parts just a decade ago. My fried rice consumption was extraordinary.
So, realizing they moved to Apple Valley and shouting "Awesome!" a couple more times over the phone, I proceeded to grill the poor clerk with a blitzkrieg of inanity. I learned that Eddie Cheng's closed to focus on their other, more profitable locations. I learned that the House of Wing's old Eagan location was being threatened by the massive redevelopment projects going on in and around that area. I learned they still deliver (Awesome!).
To all my Eagan brethren, I am sorry for your loss. You'll just have to travel a bit further for your House of Wing fix.
You can even take the Legacy Village roundabout as a special treat!
patronized Copper Bleu often, and are sad to see it go. The place always seemed packed, but with an alleged budget of over five million dollars, maybe it just wasn't enough. Location may have been a problem, as you were basically sitting in a Cub Foods parking lot. The wall of pine trees just didn't grow tall enough in time. It's hard to give in to the ambience when you're watching people stuff groceries into their Dodge Caravans.
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