Woolley's Holiday Hours for Christmas & New Year's

In our efforts to serve you best, here are our hours for the Christmas & New Year's holidays: 

Christmas Eve 

Tuesday, December 24th

Woolley’s Restaurant Lunch Hours:  11:00am-2:00pm

Woolley’s Restaurant Dinner Hours: 4:30pm-10:00pm

The Corner Bar:  11:00am-11:00pm

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25th

Woolley’s Restaurant:  Closed

The Corner Bar:  11:00am-11:00pm

New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31

Regular Hours of Operation for Woolley’s Restaurant & The Corner Bar

New Year’s Day

Wednesday, January 1

Woolley’s Restaurant:  Closed 

The Corner Bar:  11:00 am-11:00pm

And don't forget about our fabulous Christmas Eve Dinner Service & Specials as well as our New Year's Tradition of Steak & Lobster. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you, our wonderful guests!

Christmas Eve Specials - 2013

If you're joining us for Christmas Eve, your dinner just got that much better. Today, Executive Chef Peter Christensen unveiled our Christmas Eve Dinner Specials.

From Land to Sea and everything in between, these perfectly paired entrees will have you feeling merry and bright!

Join us on Tuesday, December 24, as we will be open regular dinner hours with service running from 4:30 to 10pm. We're also bringing back the famous Kevin G. group to serenade your Christmas Eve meal with live jazz music.

In addition to the Specials, our full regular dinner menu will be available. Plus, toast the occasion with a special Christmas Eve Wine Lovers' Night and take half off any bottle of champagne or sparkling wine in our collection.

Make your party's reservation online via Open Table or by calling Woolley's at 952-854-1010.

And don't forget, it's still Customer Appreciation Month as well. (Throughout December, receive 50% (that's right, HALF) of what you spend on food and beverage back to you in the form of a gift certificate for use in 2014)!

Merry Christmas!

New Year's Steak & Lobster at Woolley's

In what's become an annual tradition, our famous Steak & Lobster Special is back for the entire New Year's weekend! Welcome the new year with a feast fit for 2014.

For just $100 per couple ($50 per person), you'll receive: 

• Freshly Baked Bread,
• Salads,
• 6oz Certified Angus Beef Filets, 
• Fresh Cold Water Lobster Tails,
• Vegetables Du Jour & Woolley's famous Scalloped Potatoes.
• PLUS, as an added holiday treat, couples who order the special will receive a bottle of house wine or champagne compliments of Woolley’s! (A glass of champagne or house wine will be offered to individuals partaking).

The Steak & Lobster Special will be available from 4:30 to 11pm throughout the weekend, and on New Year's Eve, we'll be featuring live musical performances from local musicians. For those that are hungry for something other than steak and lobster, the full regular dinner menu will be available as well.

Beginning on Friday, December 27 through Tuesday, December 31, join us for a feast worthy of ringing in 2014! Space does fill up quickly for this once a year event, so reservations are strongly recommended. Reserve your spot online at Open Table or by calling Woolley's at 952.854.1010. 

Happy New Year!

Christmas Eve 2013 at Woolley's Steakhouse

Once again, we've got a relaxing evening of celebration planned for Christmas Eve. Join us for a festive dinner on Tuesday, December 24, and kick-off your holiday in style!

Twas the Night Before Christmas
(Woolley's style)

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, when all through the room

Jazz music was playing, and conversations bloomed.

The steaks were all plated, prepared with such care, 

In hopes that our guests like them medium-rare;

Families and friends all merry and fine, 

Enjoying their meals and half-off sparkling wine!

Bring your loved ones and friends, as we will be open for regular dinner hours with service running from 4:30 to 10pm. We're bringing back the famous Kevin G. group to serenade your Christmas Eve meal with live jazz music.

In addition to the full regular dinner menu, take advantage of a special Christmas Eve Wine Lovers' Night as well with half off any bottle of champagne or sparkling wine in our collection.

Make your party's reservation online via Open Table or by calling Woolley's at 952-854-1010.

Don't forget, it's still Customer Appreciation Month as well. (Throughout December, receive 50% (that's right, HALF) of what you spend on food and beverage back to you in the form of a gift certificate for use in 2014)!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good steak!

We're Thankful for...YOU!

Thanksgiving is always a wonderful reminder to be thankful. And while we know that gratitude shouldn't just be something felt in late November, it did give us another reason to pause and reflect. That's why we wanted to take the time to express our thanks.

We're so thankful for all of our wonderful guests and clients who trust Woolley's with their meals, their holidays, their special occasions, and share their lives with us. It's such a treat to see so many repeat guests and couples and families who continue to celebrate life's milestone's here.

Additionally, we're grateful when our diners take the time to leave reviews and comments that let us know how their experiences went. We always get so excited that so many of you had such a wonderful dining experience at Woolley's. So, a hearty thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a review after visiting. It's a great way for us to measure customer satisfaction and work to make your guest experience as enjoyable as we can.

We also wanted to share a few of these latest reviews as a way of acknowledging and thanking guests for both their patronage as well as for taking the time to follow up with a recommendation for their fellow diners.

***** GREAT FOOD

"We don't go to Woolly's as often as we'd like to. However, every time we go, we love it, and say to ourselves, "Why don't we come here more often?" We enjoy the atmosphere, and the service and food are always great. It is a little pricey, but worth it." -- 11/24/13

***** GREAT BURGERS

"We go to Woolleys often for lunch on the weekends. The place is usually pretty quiet. Service is always good. The Hen House burger is great!" -- 11/16/13

*****

"Wonderful atmosphere.... tables nestled in the mist of an abundance of tropical plants. we were celebrating a family birthday. Not a huge menu, but we each ordered something different and everything was delicious. By far of best part of the experience was the waiter! He was very intuitive, picked up on a couple of things we were teasing each other about and ran with it like a pro! He took good care of our group." -- 11/03/13

***** ALWAYS GREAT FOR LUNCH

"Food and service are always the best, and it's always a pleasure to return!" -- 11/03/13

***** BEST DINING SPOT IN THE TWIN CITIES

"Woolley's Steakhouse is the BEST place to dine out in the Twin Cities. I have dined here frequently and never come away disappointed. I love to cook at home and spend a great time doing so. When it comes to dining out, I like a place that gives it their all to give me and my family a memorable experience. Woolley's offers that consistency and always exceeds my expectations in food quality, value, and service,.... all in a cozy setting. I LOVE the variation in the menu that goes with the seasons, and I like that they offer things I would never attempt to cook at home. Manager Ben runs a tight ship and I love seeing the same employees every time I visit. I've never met an employee there I didn't like and I always walk away truly satisfied!" -- 10/25/13

"Great food and a really nice waitress.We definitely will be back." -- 10/25/13

And to show our gratitude, we invite you to visit us this month since we've declared all of December Customer Appreciation Month. It's just our way of giving back after such a great year. 

December is Customer Appreciation Month

Once again, we're happy to celebrate the holidays by declaring December Customer Appreciation Month at Woolley's!

All year long, you support Woolley's with your dining dollars and by recommending our restaurant to your friends and family. This month, it's our turn to give back. Throughout December, while you worry about the perfect gift for everyone on your list, we've got a little extra something just for you. The best part? You don't even have to go out of your way to get it.

For the entire month, dine at Woolley's or host a catered event and 50% (that's right, HALF) of what you spend on food and beverages will be given back to you in the form of a gift certificate that you can use in 2014! This is just our way of saying thank you for your business and patronage.

Not only is this is a great way to show your friends and family a fantastic time at Woolley’s (plus: no cooking or clean-up for you), but the free gift certificates also make wonderful Christmas gifts!

To make your party's reservations or to book your catered event, call 952-854-1010.

This holiday season, leave the cooking and the gifts up to us - Happy Holidays!

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Woolley's for Thanksgiving Brunch

If you've ever been, it should seem like a no-brainer that Woolley's Thanksgiving Brunch is a can't miss event. However, if you have yet to partake in this joyous and monumental feast, we understand that you just might need a little coaxing. Therefore, we've compiled a top ten list to help you realize that you just might need to make that reservation after all.

So, in no particular order, here are the Top Ten Reasons to visit Woolley's for Thanksgiving Brunch:

10. MEAT -- And we're not just talking Turkey! 

You and your party will enjoy Swedish Meatballs, Lemon Buerre Blanc Salmon, Carved Prime Rib, Carved Ham, and of course, Carved Turkey. 

9. ALL YOU CAN EAT -- Need we say more? 

8. NO COOKING -- That's right, don't even worry about lifting a finger!

(Plus, if your relatives aren't the best cooks, this also solves the problem of pretending to enjoy their dreaded offerings once again). 

7. NO CLEANING -- We'll take care of everything! 

Don't even think about being trapped in the kitchen scrubbing and scouring while all you want is a turkey-induced nap. 

6. LIVE JAZZ -- That's right! 

From 11am to 2pm, enjoy the sounds of a local, live jazz act. 

5. FAMILY FROM OUT OF TOWN? No problem! 

Have them stay right here at the Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport and solve both the "where to put them" and "what to feed them" dilemmas all at once. 

4. BREAD PUDDING -- Enjoy Chef Peter's very own homemade Bread Pudding with Whiskey Rum Sauce. 

(Along with Fresh Baked Pies and a Cascading Chocolate Fountain with all the traditional accompaniments).   

3. LARGE FAMILY -- No worries! 

We have plenty of reservations and seating configurations to ensure that there is room for everyone around the table. 

2. HOLIDAY FAVORITES -- Don't worry about missing out on your holiday favorites. 

We incorporate many of the traditional Thanksgiving dishes into our menu, including Roast Turkey, Sausage & Corn Bread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Chutney, and Pies of course!

1. BACON -- Who doesn't love Bacon?!

In addition to this important staple, we serve up plenty of your other breakfast favorites too: Waffles, Pastries, Cooked-to-order Omelets, Eggs Benedict, and more!

We're sure that you were ready to join us for our Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch before you even got to the bottom of the list. For more information or to secure your reservations, call Woolley's at 952-854-1010 or book online at Open Table.

To view the full Thanksgiving Brunch menu, please CLICK HERE.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bell's Brewery Craft Beer Dinner - Thursday, November 14

In less than two weeks, we're so excited to be hosting another Beer Dinner. On November 14, join us for a Bell's Brewery Craft Beer Dinner.

What began in Michigan almost 30 years ago as "quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle [has] grown into a regional craft brewery that employs more than 200 people over an 19 state area, in addition to Puerto Rico and Washington DC."

For the occasion, we've taken six of their brews and paired them with the perfect palate pleasers for one epic dining experience for all you craft beer lovers out there. Mark your calendars and make your reservations for our six-course Bell's Brewery Craft Beer Dinner on Thursday, November 14, at 6:30pm.

MENU

Social - Third Coast Pale Ale

Chef's Choice butler passed Appetizers

1st Course – Amber Ale

Seared Sea Scallops - Buttercup Squash, Apple Mustardo, Bacon Maple Glaze, Apple Chip

2nd Course – Best Brown

Quail - Grilled Quail, Blackberry Vinaigrette, Frisee, Quail Egg, Cornbread

3rd Course – Two Hearted IPA

Sturgeon - Carrot, Ginger, Curry, Caviar

4th Course – American Porter

Rib-Eye - Charred Eye of Rib-Eye Steak, Celery Root Puree, Chanterelle Mushrooms Ragout, Leeks

5th Course – Cherry Stout

Waffles - Chocolate Waffles, Bing Cherry Syrup, Chocolate Ganache

Six great Bell's Brewery beers and those courses to match makes this one can't miss Beer Dinner!

Priced at just $55 per person (plus taxes and gratuity), space is filling up fast, so call 952-854-1010 to secure your reservation or for more information.

Host Your Holiday Party with Woolley's

Now is the time to book your holiday party! As the premiere caterer within the Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport Hotel, Woolley's boasts 14 different meeting rooms with over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the largest of which holds up to 300 guests.  

The perfect way to thank your employees and co-workers for a great year, our experienced catering managers are now offering you your choice of bonus special when you book your holiday party: 

Make this year's holiday celebration unforgettable! 

With plenty of great menu options plus the best contacts in the industry for entertainment and fun, treat your company to the ultimate experience of a Woolley's holiday party. 

To reserve your date, contact one of our Catering Managers today at 952-960-5118 or 952-960-5116.

Here's to some very happy holidays! 

Woolley's & the Charlie Awards

For the third year running, Woolley's is participating in the Charlie Awards, "an annual event that celebrates the exceptional contributions of the Twin Cities area restaurant, food and beverage industry." The way it works is that the Charlie Awards set categories and allow individual food service businesses to nominate themselves for award(s) in the categories for which they fit.

Then, once the voting period ends and the winners are announced, the Charlie Awards culminate in an annual award show. "The centerpiece for the third annual Charlie Awards will be on Sunday, November 17th at the Pantages Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. After the entertainment-packed show, we will continue the celebration at the IDS Center Crystal Court. Immediately following the after-party, a four-course VIP dinner hosted by last year’s honorees will be held at the Walker Art Center." More information and tickets for the event are available on their website.

For Woolley's, we were in the Twin Cities South Metro category with some other great local competition. Our famous Short Rib Ravioli was up for voting this year -- Woolley's Housemade Ravioli stuffed with Braised Short Rib, Goat Cheese, and Sage finished with a Brown Butter Sauce and topped with our Petite Mirepoix.

Short Rib Ravioli

So keep your fingers crossed as we wait for all of the votes to be tabulated, and stop in to try the Short Rib Ravioli when you join us for Dinner. It's one of the new pasta features on our Fall Dinner Menu.

No matter the outcome, we're just happy to participate in a event that celebrates all of the great contributions to the independent Twin Cities' dining scene, and we'll raise our forks to that!

Visit Woolley's for Restaurant Week - Oct. 20-25, 2013

Mpls St Paul Magazine's Restaurant Week is back for Fall 2013. Join us beginning this Sunday, October 20, for three-course lunches and dinners at a special price!

Lunch — $20

LUNCH ONLY: Free glass of house wine to start or non-alcoholic beverage

Appetizer (Choose one):

Soup & Salad Bar - Prepared fresh daily, featuring two house-made soups.

Entrée (Choose one):

Pasta Vodka - Ground spicy Italian sausage, roasted red peppers and Prosciutto ham, simmered in a creamy vodka tomato sauce, tossed with penne pasta and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Minnesota Walleye - Grilled, Beer Battered or Panko Crusted with wild rice, vegetable du jour
Petite Martini Steak - A flat iron steak grilled and seasoned with all the makings of a martini (shaken not stirred) and garnished with St. Peter’s bleu cheese crumbles and green olives. Served with vegetable du jour and scalloped potatoes
Black and Bleu Pasta - Spicy beef tips sautéed with red onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and bacon. Tossed in linguini noodles with a Southwest sauce and topped with bleu cheese crumbles
Almost Famous Chicken Sandwich - Grilled chicken breast, jalapeno aioli, chicken fried bacon, butter lettuce, avocado, tomato slices, 7 grain Ciabatta.
Bacon Bleu Burger - Bleu cheese, chicken fried bacon and creamy horseradish mustard served on our special blend of chuck and short ribs.  Our burgers are ground daily in-house, hand pattied and seasoned with Chef Peter’s secret blend.
BBQ Pork Sandwich - Braised pork, BBQ sauce, smoked cheddar, apple coleslaw.
Corned Beef Sandwich - Slow cooked corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, green cabbage tossed with honey mustard on toasted rye. 

Dessert (Choose one):

Bread Pudding

Crème Brûlée

New York Style Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache Cake

Dinner — $30

Bottles of wine from our award winning wine list are available all week at ½ price!

Appetizer (Choose one):

French Onion Soup

Caesar Salad

Classic Wedge
Poached Pear Salad

Entrée (Choose one):

Pork Tendorloin - Butternut squash puree, roasted apple and pear, maple-bacon glaze.
Braised Lamb Shank - Cauliflower puree, roasted root vegetables, braising jus, onion straws.
Lemon Chicken - Tender chicken served with a rosemary garlic sauce and mashed potatoes.
Panko Crusted Walleye - Minnesota’s state fish hand breaded with parmesan seasoned Japanese bread crumbs, pan seared and served with lemon aioli sauce and rice pilaf
Grilled Salmon - Tomato and artichoke tapenade, brown rice, buerre rouge, sautéed wild mushrooms.
Top Sirloin - 8oz top sirloin on a bed of sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with our famous scalloped potatoes
Kielbasa Mac & Cheese - Macaroni noodles, knights vail gouda, cheddar, grilled kielbasa sausage, fried leeks
Pasta Vodka - Italian sausage, prosciutto ham and roasted red peppers simmered in a creamy vodka tomato sauce with parmesan cheese.
Black and Bleu Pasta - Spicy beef tips sautéed with red onions, spinach, bacon and sun-dried tomatoes, served with chipotle cream and bleu cheese crumbles.
Martini Steak - A flat iron steak grilled and seasoned with all the makings of a martini (shaken not stirred) and garnished with St. Peter’s bleu cheese crumbles and green olives. Served with our famous scalloped potatoes

Dessert (Choose one):

Bread Pudding

Crème Brûlée

New York Style Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache Cake

Sounds great, right?! Well, we hope you'll join us through Friday, October 25 for Restaurant Week. Secure your reservations by calling Woolley's at 952.854.1010 or online at Open Table.

Woolley's Thanksgiving Brunch -- November 28, 2013

In what's become an annual tradition, our famous Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch will return to Woolley's once again. On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2013, join us for a feast of epic proportions. From 10am to 2pm, you'll be able to break bread and give thanks with those you hold near and dear without having to prepare and/or wash a single dish.

We invite you to be our guests this Thanksgiving, so you can spend more time relaxing and focusing on what matters! Brunch prices are as follows: Adults: $34.95, Kids 4 to 12: $14.95, Kids 3 and Under: FREE.

Secure your reservations by calling Woolley's today at 952-854-1010.

Autumn Review Round-Up

Looking at online reviews can be an extremely rewarding experience for restaurants as it allows us to not only acknowledge the hard work of our staff members, but it also allows us to correct any areas where we may not have lived up to our guests' expectations. 

As we were reviewing our recent OpenTable reviews that our diners were so gracious to leave, we were beyond excited that so many of you had such a wonderful dining experience at Woolley's. A hearty thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a review. It's a great way for us to measure customer satisfaction and work to make your guest experience as enjoyable as we can.

We also wanted to share a few of these latest reviews as a way of acknowledging and thanking guests for both their patronage as well as for taking the time to follow up with a recommendation for their fellow diners.

***** GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE

"The Rib-eye was perfect and the panko walleye was really good too. And the cream of mushroom soup was fabulous! Jessie our server was the BEST!! What a personable guy!" -- 9/28/13

***** AS ALWAYS...AMAZING

"We love both restaurants with menus by Chef Peter. For a great date night you should give Woolley's a try!" -- 9/21/13

*****

"Very excellent food---prepared perfectly! Our server was second to none. Very friendly, efficient, observent, and yet not intrusive. An excellent dining experience!" -- 9/20/13

****

"It was our first visit. Fabulous food. Our waiter made great recommendations in food and wine and was very personable and attentive. Being seated in the area around the open foyer of the hotel (with balconies overlooking the area) was a little distracting. We would love to go back!." -- 9/20/13

***** TERRIFIC PLACE FOR LUNCH

"Sandwiches and salads are always great! Bread served with the meal was warm and delicious. Service is outstanding!" -- 9/7/13

***** THIS IS OUR FAVORITE

"When ever we want to have a special romantic evening this is our first choice" -- 9/6/13

***** EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE

"Food is always great for lunch, from sandwiches to salads. Service is always friendly and served with a smile." -- 8/31/13

****

"Friendly, competent server who willingly accommodated a special request. Woolley's is a good restaurant to visit regularly." -- 8/30/13

*****

"Always great food and the mimosas are great!" -- 8/25/13

***** WONDERFUL LUNCH

"Sandwiches and salads are the best for lunch at Woolley's. The complimentary bread is delicious and is an added incentive to dine at Woolley's. Staff is always friendly and willing to go out of their way to make your dining experience enjoyable." -- 8/24/13

So, a hearty thank you to all of our wonderful guests who go the extra mile to leave us a review. We just love hearing about everyone's experiences, so keep up the good work!

If you haven't yet left a review after dining with us, we sincerely encourage you to hop online, head over to OpenTable.com and let us know what you thought of your meal, your drinks, the service, your whole experience!

NEW Fall Menus are Live!

It's that time of year again - Comfort foods and cozy favorites are back on the menu at Woolley's with a few nice surprises thrown in. Our new Fall Menus are live, and we invite you to stop in and try one of our cozy fall favorites today.

From our tasty Fall Harvest Salad with Roasted Beets or our Braised Lamb Shank to our Root Vegetable Medley or the revered Beef Stroganoff, our new Fall Menus have something to chase the chill away and satisfy every appetite.

LUNCH MENU - Fall 2013

DINNER MENU - Fall 2013

CORNER BAR MENU - Fall 2013

Getting hungry? To make your reservations, please call Woolley's at 952-854-1010 or book online at OpenTable. 

See you soon! 

Join Our Mailing List

With the sheer number of e-mails you receive, you're probably thinking, "Oh great...not another one." But, hear me out.

You actually benefit from receiving Woolley's e-mails, because:

• You learn about exciting offers and promotions first. We just sent out an e-mail with a coupon offer for BOGO entrees on our NEW Fall Menus to all of our e-mail subscribers. If you don't follow Woolley's on Facebook or Twitter, you wouldn't have even known... Unless, of course, (you guessed it) you got the e-mail.

• We love to reward our e-mail subscribers. Often, our e-mail offers include dining certificates and money saving offers. That's right, real dollars and cents off your bill just for receiving our e-mails. In fact, most of our e-mails include special offers and discounts valid just for our subscribers. 
• We're not going to fill your inbox with a bunch of useless e-mails. On average, subscribers receive between one and four e-mails from us in an entire MONTH. We want to make sure you're informed about what you want to know about it, nothing more, and only as often as necessary. 

If after reading the above, you think you want to sign-up for our list, great! We'd love to have you. Please e-mail Woolley's Steakhouse, with 'Subscribe Request' as the subject of the e-mail. 

Start receiving the benefits of being "in the know" and subscribe today! 

3rd Annual "Get Your Jingle On" - Client Appreciation Event

We're just coming down from the high of an AMAZING event that we were privileged to host last week. You may remember our Client Appreciation Event that we were thrilled to share from last year; well, we were at it again!

Last week, Woolley's, along with our sister restaurant Chez Daniel as well as the Embassy Suites Bloomington and Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport, was privileged to host so many of our wonderful clients and their associates right here on property.

A great way to not only thank all of our current clients for their patronage, but we also got to showcase new trends (and our capabilities) in the meeting, events, and catering arenas. Last year's event was held at Chez Daniel, but this year we got to welcome everyone to our home turf as we took them on a trip "around the world"!

Each and every guest was presented with a passport that allowed them to "travel around the globe", as they visited different meeting spaces, each uniquely themed for the event. We even incorporated our food truck, Craft Mobile Kitchen, into the fun! Guests were rewarded with delicious, expertly prepared cuisine and activities/entertainment that matched the "location" of each area.

We're so thankful that Andrews Photography captured the whole event for us. To review the full gallery, we invite you to CLICK HERE.

Thank you also to all of our wonderful clients who were able to participate, the Craft Catering/Craft Mobile Kitchen crew, our Embassy Weddings team (and the rest of our Catering and Sales managers), as well as all of our super awesome vendor partners.

What a great event! We just can't wait until next year.

Lagunitas Beer Dinner Rescheduled for October 10!

We wanted to make sure that everyone was aware that our Lagunitas Beer Dinner that was previously scheduled for last week has been moved to Thursday, October 10!

This way, you have more time to rally all of your Craft Beer friends and make plans (and your reservations) to join us for what should be an amazing night! Chef Adam has expertly planned the perfect course pairings for all six of the Lagunitas' brews that we will be featuring that night.

Lagunitas Beer Dinner

October 10, 2013 -- 6:30pm
$55 per person 
(does not include tax or gratuity)

Butler Passed Social

New Dogtown Pale Ale

1st Course

A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale

Seared Halibut: Garden variety tomato selection, eggplant and frisee greens

2nd Course

PILS Czech Style Pilsner

Deconstructed Grilled Caesar Salad: Grilled Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan cheese, crostini and anchovies

3rd Course

Censored Red Ale

Cider Glazed Pork Belly: Ground cherry chutney, fennell and pear slaw

4th Course

Lagunitas IPA

Manhattan Style Bone-In New York Striploin: Wild mushroom medley, Jack Daniel vanilla glaze, cauliflower cous-cous, roasted baby carrots

Dessert

Lagunitas Barleywine

Cardomin Roasted Figs: Buttermilk bleu cheese and pink peppercorn ice cream, topped with bitter chocolate cocoa nibs

Even though you now have over a month to plan, act fast, as space is limited to just 35 guests. For more information or to reserve your spot for this great craft beer dinner, please call Woolley's at 952-854-1010.

The Holidays at Woolley's Steakhouse

Yes, we know that it's 90 degrees out; but, we also know that this is Minnesota and it could snow next week. All jokes aside, though, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your holiday plans, and Woolley's Steakhouse is the place to be this holiday season. 

Thanksgiving Brunch

As has become a tradition, Woolley's hosts a bountiful Champagne Brunch on Thanksgiving Day. Forget the dirty dishes this Thanksgiving and let Woolley's take care of it all. Our executive chef carefully prepares all of your traditional favorites with a few new twists for this delicious champagne brunch.  

Begin a new Thanksgiving tradition and make your reservation today at 952-854-1010. 

 

Holiday Parties

Make this year's holiday celebration one that your co-workers won't soon forget! As the premiere caterer within the Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Airport Hotel, Woolley's boasts 14 different meeting rooms with over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the largest of which holds up to 300 guests. 

With plenty of great menu options plus our contacts in the industry for entertainment and fun, treat your company to the ultimate experience of a Woolley's holiday party. 

To reserve your company's date, contact our Catering department today at 952-960-5116.

Here's to some very happy holidays! 

Lagunitas Beer Dinner - October 10, 2013

As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, look forward to celebrating with Woolley's at our Lagunitas Beer Dinner. A longstanding tradition at Woolley's, we take pride in marrying the flavors of perfectly crafted brews with their ideal culinary complement.

Our Lagunitas Beer Dinner is no different. Join us at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 10 for a multi-course meal that highlights six of Lagunitas' famous craft beers.

Lagunitas Beer Dinner

October 10, 2013 -- 6:30pm

Butler Passed Social

New Dogtown Pale Ale

1st Course

A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale

Seared Halibut: Garden variety tomato selection, eggplant and frisee greens

2nd Course

PILS Czech Style Pilsner

Deconstructed Grilled Caesar Salad: Grilled Romaine hearts, shaved parmesan cheese, crostini and anchovies

3rd Course

Censored Red Ale

Cider Glazed Pork Belly: Ground cherry chutney, fennell and pear slaw

4th Course

Lagunitas IPA

Manhattan Style Bone-In New York Striploin: Wild mushroom medley, Jack Daniel vanilla glaze, cauliflower cous-cous, roasted baby carrots

Dessert

Lagunitas Barleywine

Cardomin Roasted Figs: Buttermilk bleu cheese and pink peppercorn ice cream, topped with bitter chocolate cocoa nibs

Sounds great, right? Priced at $55 per person (does not include tax or gratuity), space is limited to just 35 guests, so for more information or to reserve your spot now, call Woolley's at 952-854-1010.

UPDATED: Company Days at Woolley's Steakhouse

As you're aware, Woolley's loves to support the community and has long offered our Company Days promotion for local businesses and their employees.

Anyone who works within the Bloomington city limits qualifies for our standard Company Days promotion, receiving 25% off regularly priced lunch or dinner entrees for themselves and a guest here at Woolley's or The Corner Bar.

However, we decided to take things up a notch by offering employees of specific companies here in Bloomington an additional 5% off on their company's specific day. This means that if you work for one of the following companies, you and a guest receive 30% off your regularly priced lunch or dinner at Woolley's or The Corner Bar. (food only).

COMPANY DAYS

Mondays - 30% OFF

EFCA

Tuesdays - 30% OFF

ICSI | Park Nicollet | 88th Readiness Command | Interstate Systems

Wednesdays - 30% OFF

City of Bloomington | Ceridian | Thomson | International Office Plaza | Prime Therapeutics | Boyum & Barensheer | Cisco | The Nerdery | US Bank

Thursdays - 30% OFF

Health Partners | Toro | Appletree  Square | Riverview Office Tower | First Command (Financial Planning) | Best Buy

Fridays - 30% OFF

Any Airline or Airport Employee |  Department of Veteran Affairs

Sundays - 30% OFF

IKEA

This is just our way of saying thanks to our neighbors and making their work weeks that much better! 

**Please note, our Company Days' offers are for FOOD ONLY and are not valid with any other offers, discounts, or promotions. Please let us know if you feel that your Bloomington company should be on this list!

Our Garden's a Growing - Again!

Last year, we were super excited to add a small kitchen garden in the yard just behind Woolley's. (You can read all about last year's garden by clicking HERE). This year, we wanted to replicate the success and fun of incorporating the garden's bounty into our specials and onto your plate.

However, with all of the wacky weather we had this spring, we got a late start with the garden. When we finally got the garden planted in June, things did not look very promising. (Note the gloomy weather that was commonplace for this summer's beginning as well).

June - Garden just planted

We planted tomatoes, lots of different kinds of peppers, basil and cilantro among other herbs, and a few other things as well. Then, we crossed our fingers and hoped for the best.

...And, she grew (as gardens tend to do)! Now, we have plenty to pick from and use in our Weekly Lunch Specials and to complement our Farmer's Market finds.

July - The Garden's progress

Fresh Herbs

Our little garden in the city

Stop into Woolley's this week and taste what a difference fresh makes!

Host Your Meeting at the Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Airport

We're in the last few days of offering our fabulous July meeting specials at Woolley's. In case you're still on the fence about where to host your next meeting, we've compiled a Top Ten List of why you should host your next corporate meeting or event with Woolley's at the beautiful Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Airport Hotel.

Top 10 Reasons to 

Host Your Meeting with Woolley's

10. Multi-Million Dollar Renovation completed in July 2006 - From guest suites to meeting rooms, our spaces are welcoming and up-to-date for your attendees. 

9. Complimentary shuttle service to/from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, the Mall of America, and the Light Rail Transit station - No matter where they're coming from or where they're headed afterward, we'll ensure your attendees journey is a smooth one.

8 . Indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room, an Expanded Fitness Room by Precor, and a 24-hour Business Center - Amenities, amenities, amenities! 

7. 310 Guest Suites, including 27 Corner Executive Suites - Room for all of your attendees to stay and enjoy your meeting to the fullest. 

8. 14 Meeting Rooms with over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space (with the largest single room capacity at 300 people). Private Banquet Space also located in Restaurant - From the main session to any breakout space you may need, we've got you covered. 

7. Free Parking in our Attached Lot - Don't bother with the hassle of downtown parking and fees for all of your driving attendees. 

6. Complimentary Wireless Internet in Main Floor Meeting Rooms - That's right, no added up-charge for wireless internet for all our main-floor meeting spaces!

5. State-of-the-Art Audio Visual Equipment - We understand that you don't have time to waste on equipment that is out dated, slow, and barely functioning.

4. Five Executive Boardrooms, featuring Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and Deluxe Conference Chairs - Whether you need additional breakout space or a hospitality room for your VIP Guests, take advantage of these private spaces with their breathtaking views. 

3. Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast and Evening Manager’s Reception - No need to budget for a large breakfast or drink reception for attendees that are staying overnight. All hotel guests take advantage of our famous cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly manager's reception with free drinks and snacks.

2. Hilton Honors Points - Ask your catering manager about earning Hilton Honors Points just for planning your meeting here. 

1. The Award-Winning Woolley’s Restaurant is the Exclusive Caterer for All Meetings at the Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Airport - This means that the same commitment to quality and service that you receive during your intimate dinner at Woolley's carries over into the weddings, meetings, and events that we host.

From three to 300, host your next meeting with Woolley's at the beautiful Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Airport and experience the difference. 

For more information or to book your event, contact one of our experienced Catering Managers today: 

Sandra Knutson

sandra.knutson@hilton.com

952.960.5116

Nancy Hanson

nancy.hanson@hilton.com

952-960-5118

Steak & Date Night

We can't believe that it's almost time for back to school with all of the shopping, organizing, schedules, getting the kids to bed earlier (wishful thinking, right?), and everything else it brings. This year, why not take advantage of the last few days of summer and plan a Steak & Date Night (that includes a trip to the MOA and an overnight) with your special someone.

Since Woolley's is located within the Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport, it's the perfect way to shop, dine, and stay. With our close proximity to the Mall of America (and not to mention FREE shuttle for hotel guests), you can spend the afternoon browsing (or indulging your inner child and going on rides at Nickelodeon Universe). Then, swing back to the hotel to drop off your purchases and relax poolside until dinner.

Before dinner, enjoy snacks and complimentary beverages during our nightly Managers' Reception in the atrium, available to all hotel guests. Then, sit down for the perfect ending to a great day, a relaxing meal at Woolley's. Peruse our award winning wine list and see why Chef Peter is a celebrity in his own right.

After dinner, don't worry about making the trek home, retire to your suite and get a good night's rest. Breakfast in the morning is on the house and cooked to order to boot! You'll love watching our chefs prepare your omelet to your exacting specifications. After a great day and a great stay, you'll be ready to greet the new day (and the new school year).

To reserve your room at the Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport, click HERE. Then, make your reservations at Woolley's Steakhouse by calling 952.854.1010 or reserve online at Open Table.

See you soon!

A Cut Above the Rest - Certified Angus Beef

You may be an experienced steak aficionado or maybe you just stick with what you like when you visit a steakhouse. From Filet Mignon to Ribeye, Tenderloin to New York Strip, no matter the cut you choose, here at Woolley's, each steak we serve is Certified Angus Beef ®.

This means that each cut of beef must pass the following 10 stringent quality specifications to earn the right to be called Certified Angus Beef ®:

Marbling and Maturity

1. Modest or higher marbling – for the taste that ensures customer satisfaction, 
2. Medium or fine marbling texture – the white "flecks of flavor" in the beef that ensure consistent flavor and juiciness in every bite, and
3. Only the youngest classification of product qualifies as "A" maturity – for superior color, texture and tenderness.

The next three specifications ensure a uniform, consistent steak size:

1. 10- to 16-square-inch ribeye area, 
2. Less than 1,000-pound hot carcass weight, and
3. Less than 1-inch fat thickness.

And finally, four specifications further ensure the quality appearance and tenderness of the brand:

1. Superior muscling (restricts influence of dairy cattle), 
2. Practically free of capillary ruptures (ensures the most visually appealing steak), 
3. No dark cutters (ensures the most visually appealing steak), and
4. No neck hump exceeding 2 inches (safeguards against cattle with more variability in tenderness).

Not only is each cut of beef certified, but it's also seasoned and cooked to perfection by our expert culinary team. This way each and every steak lives up to our mission: "To reach a point with each and every guest in which we are exceeding their expectations in food quality and service every time they visit." Expect your steak cooked exactly as you request and served with the sides that bring out the best bouquet of flavors suitable for both the season and your palate. 

Allow our servers to recommend the appropriate wine from our award-winning list that perfectly complements your meal. 

See for yourself the Woolley's difference this week. Stop in and order your favorite steak and prepare to be amazed. For your reservations, call us at 952-854-1010 or book online at OpenTable.

July Meeting Specials at Woolley's

Woolley's is proud to provide catering and event services for all of the meeting space within the Embassy Suites - Minneapolis Airport Hotel.

With over 11,000 square feet of flexible, customizable meeting space coupled with FREE Internet, the best food in any hotel, plus the best service, your choice is clear!  

If you're organizing a meeting or any other large event in the Twin Cities area, we have all the tools and facilities to meet your needs. Our largest meeting room offers 3,358 square feet of space for your meeting, event, or conference. What's more, our experienced catering team is here for you. Let us help plan your wedding, banquet, meeting, or any other event at the hotel.

Are you thinking about holding an outdoor wedding ceremony? Our indoor garden atrium offers an outdoor feel without the threat of rain, snow or unbearable heat. This unique tropical space is perfect for ceremonies with up to 300 people. For couples planning a small, intimate wedding we have our Piano Lounge, featuring a Gazebo with a grand piano in the background. This space can accommodate up to 50.

As well as the Atrium, we offer our Grand Ballrooms, the Orchid/Azalea Room and the Gardenia Room. Our Grand Ballrooms hold up to 250 and 300 respectively and have a traditional ballroom feel with elegant chandeliers, rich wall coverings and carpet. The Orchid & Azalea room can accommodate up to 100 people. This room is unique with double glass French doors. The Gardenia room features windows to the outside and a gas fireplace.

Plus, if you're looking to book a special event or meeting this month (July), we are currently offering some great meeting specials. Please contact one of our catering managers to learn more about the great deals and to book your event:

Sandra Knutson

sandra.knutson@hilton.com

952.960.5116

Nancy Hanson

nancy.hanson@hilton.com

952-960-5118

Let Woolley's and the Embassy Suites - Airport Hotel make your next event a success!

Restaurant Week is Back at Woolley's: July 14 - 19

Mpls St Paul Magazine's Restaurant Week is returning to Woolley's for its summer iteration! Join us once again for three-course lunches and dinners at a very special price.

Lunch — $20

LUNCH ONLY: Free glass of house wine to start or non-alcoholic beverage

Appetizer (Choose one):

Soup & Salad Bar - Prepared fresh daily, featuring two house-made soups.

Entrée (Choose one):

• Pasta Vodka - Ground spicy Italian sausage, roasted red peppers and Prosciutto ham, simmered in a creamy vodka tomato sauce, tossed with penne pasta and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
• Minnesota Walleye - Grilled, Beer Battered or Panko Crusted with wild rice, vegetable du jour.
• Petite Martini Steak - A flat iron steak grilled and seasoned with all the makings of a martini (shaken not stirred) and garnished with St. Peter’s bleu cheese crumbles and green olives. Served with vegetable du jour and scalloped potatoes.
• Black and Bleu Pasta - Spicy beef tips sautéed with red onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and bacon. Tossed in linguini noodles with a Southwest sauce and topped with bleu cheese crumbles.
• Almost Famous Chicken Sandwich - Grilled chicken breast, jalapeno aioli, chicken fried bacon, butter lettuce, avocado, tomato slices, 7 grain Ciabatta.
• Bacon Bleu Burger - Bleu cheese, chicken fried bacon and creamy horseradish mustard served on our special blend of chuck and short ribs. {Our burgers are ground daily in-house, hand pattied and seasoned with Chef Peter’s secret blend.}
• Shrimp Po' Boy - Deep fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, roma tomatoes, spicy aioli, toasted ciabatta. 
• Pastrami Sandwich - Hot pastrami on Russian rye bun with horseradish mustard, Swiss cheese, spicy house made pickles and an over easy egg. Served with pasta salad.

Dessert (Choose one):

Bread Pudding

Crème Brulee

New York Style Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache Cake
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Dinner — $30

Bottles of wine from our award winning wine list are available all week at ½ price!

Appetizer (Choose one):

French Onion Soup

House Salad
Caesar Salad

Classic Wedge
Truffle Berry Salad

Entrée (Choose one):

• Pork Chops - Grilled chops, sweet corn succotash, goat cheese polenta cakes, pepper bacon maple glaze.
• Short Ribs - Slow braised short ribs, bleu cheese mashed potatoes, carrot puree, horseradish gravy, onion straws.
• Lemon Chicken - Tender chicken served with a rosemary garlic sauce and mashed potatoes.
• Panko Crusted Walleye - Minnesota’s state fish hand breaded with parmesan-seasoned Japanese bread crumbs, pan seared and served with lemon aioli sauce and rice pilaf.
• Grilled Salmon - Seasonal berry salsa, fried basil, goat cheese polenta cakes.
• Top Sirloin - 8oz top sirloin on a bed of sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with our famous scalloped potatoes.
• Pasta Vodka - Italian sausage, prosciutto ham and roasted red peppers simmered in a creamy vodka tomato sauce with parmesan cheese.
• Black and Bleu Pasta - Spicy beef tips sautéed with red onions, spinach, bacon and sun-dried tomatoes, served with chipotle cream and bleu cheese crumbles.
• Martini Steak - Flat iron steak grilled and seasoned with all the makings of a martini (shaken not stirred) and garnished with St. Peter’s bleu cheese crumbles and green olives.  Served with our famous scalloped potatoes.

Dessert (Choose one):

Bread Pudding

Crème Brulee

New York Style Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache Cake
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And if you didn't catch it above, bottles of wine from our award winning wine list are available all week at ½ price. Plus, our full lunch and dinner menu will also be available. 

We hope you'll join us beginning Sunday, July 14, through Friday, July 19, 2013 for Restaurant Week. Secure your reservations by calling Woolley's at 952.854.1010 or online at Open Table.

Woolley's & Craft Catering - Your Premiere Event Resource

Woolley's is proud to announce the launch of Craft Catering, the Twin Cities' premiere event resource. Craft Catering is the new off-site catering division of Woolley's parent company, Tri-City Restaurant Management. With over 100 years of combined experience on the ownership team, Craft Catering delivers on everything our clients demand in a caterer.

Now, when you have off-site catering needs, Craft Catering is able to meet those needs with all of the same creativity and quality that you've come to expect from Woolley's. Craft food, craft beer, and craft cocktails, all served with the utmost attention to service, quality, and details.

CRAFT CATERING

Combine one of the Twin Cities best-loved independent restaurateurs with the area’s premier caterers and you have Craft Catering – the ideal solution for your next event.

The newest division of Tri-City Restaurant Management, Craft Catering s fresh and vibrant cuisine was born from our clients’ desire for a sustainable, high quality, and ultimately unique catering alternative.

Think of Craft Catering as a restaurant without walls, fulfilling catering needs for those who deserve the very best. Whether your gathering is large or small, formal or informal, our chef’s passion lies in creating exciting, visually-driven cuisine using only the best in fresh, seasonal, and local fare.

Our professional event specialists guide not only menu planning, but offer full event services by coordinating your occasion down to the last detail. Craft Catering ensures that the expectations of a quality crafted and expertly catered event are exceeded for each and every client.

CORPORATE CATERING AT ITS BEST

Craft Catering fulfills the catering needs of Corporate Clients who expect the very best. We approach each event with our individually focused attention. Our goal remains handling all of the details, so you may fully enjoy the occasion as well. From the quick drop off lunch to a large awards banquet or annual year-end celebration, Craft Catering delivers on more than just food, providing the best possible catering experience each and every time.

PICNICS WITH EASE

Craft Catering provides everything you need for the perfect picnic or BBQ down to the checkered tablecloths. Select from our Classic Picnic Menu for all your summer favorites, such as Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Ribs, and more, or kick it up a notch with Smoked Beef Brisket, Roasted Chicken, Corn on the Cob, or even a whole Pig Roast! Then, the perfect ending to a perfect day – A S’mores Station over an open fire.

KITCHEN ON WHEELS

More than a typical food truck, Craft Mobile Kitchen is travelling culinary experience. Stick with our specialty, Gourmet Burgers, or we can even create a customized menu just for your occasion. From weddings and graduation parties to reunions, company picnics, and more, take your event to the next level with Craft Mobile Kitchen.

WEDDINGS TO REMEMBER

Today's wedding reception is defined by options. Couples desire to customize every aspect to make their big day completely unique, and the food and drinks are no exception. Craft Catering offers a variety of signature appetizers, entrees, and cocktails that are easily customized to achieve your vision of the perfect day. Trust your reception and rehearsal dinner to Craft Catering to roll the theme and style of your wedding into two wonderfully entertaining events for both you and your guests.

Craft, when only the best will do! For more information, please 'Like' Craft Catering on Facebook, or call us at (612) 300-3001 today.