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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Press Release - Craft Mobile Kitchen's Grand Opening

Contact: Ben Berry

Phone: 612-309-3801

E-mail: benberry@tricitymanagement.com

*Images, Menus, and Interviews available upon request.

NEW FOOD TRUCK’S GRAND OPENING AT 

DR. CHOCOLATE’S CHOCOLATE CHATEAU

JUNE 27–30, 2013

Craft Mobile Kitchen offers Selby-Dale neighborhood a whole new culinary experience: Unique Food, Craft Beer, and Custom Cocktails outdoors on the beautiful Chocolate Garden patio

ST. PAUL – June 19, 2013 – We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Grand Opening of Craft Mobile Kitchen on June 27 – 30, 2013. Tri-City Restaurant Management’s newest culinary venture, Craft Mobile Kitchen, proves that you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to the food truck model. Available for corporate clients, events, and soon the downtown lunch bunch, Craft Mobile Kitchen parks every Thursday through Sunday in the Chocolate Garden of Dr. Chocolate’s Chocolate Chateau at 579 Selby Ave. in St. Paul.

“Partnering with someone as committed to providing such unique, quality offerings as Dr. Chocolate was just a natural fit for Tri-City and the Craft brand,” said Bob Kinsella, key member of the Craft Mobile Kitchen ownership team. “We’re excited to serve an expanded menu of craft food and beverages in the Chocolate Garden that perfectly complement Dr. Chocolate’s offerings in the Chocolate Chateau. And besides you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful place to spend the summer.” 

June 27 – 30, Craft Mobile Kitchen will kick off the patio season in Dr. Chocolate’s Chocolate Garden with specials on food and drinks, live music, FREE wine tastings, and more! Enjoy 50% off burgers all weekend, plus the following:

Thursday, June 27, open 3pm – 11pm:

Summit SAGA Firkin Tapping 

5pm – Majestic Wines Tasting 

6pm – Live Music from Dan Turpening 

Friday, June 28, open 3pm – 11pm:

5pm – Majestic Wines Tasting 

6pm – Live Music from Corey Lawson of Munqs

Saturday, June 29, open 11am – 11pm:

$1 – Pints ALL Day of Summit Summer Ale 

5pm – Wirtz Wine Tasting 

6pm – Live Music from Ryan Bergeron of Snowbank

Sunday, June 30, open 11am – 11pm:

$1 – 16oz. Pabst {PBR} Cans ALL Day

6pm – Live Music from Garrison Grouse of Breakfast Anytime

“Driving Away Hunger,” Craft Mobile Kitchen donates a meal to Feed My Starving Children for every meal purchased. From burgers that incorporate a special blend of chuck and short ribs, freshly ground, hand pattied, and seasoned with Plump Chef spices, to sandwiches that are as unique and fresh as the neighborhood in which they’re being served. How about a Duck Bacon Melt Burger, infused with duck bacon and wild mushrooms before being topped with cheddar cheese, or a Shrimp Po Boy on grilled ciabatta with all the fixins’? Craft Mobile Kitchen also serves a selection of small plate Samplings, such as a Kimchee and Short Rib Quesadilla, Gourmet Salads, and Desserts. They even have a Kids’ Menu for the smallest food truck enthusiasts.

For additional information on Craft Mobile Kitchen and current events and happenings, you are invited to check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CraftMobileKitchen.

“Definitely not your typical food truck food,” Craft Mobile Kitchen chefs, Peter and Duke, exclaim. “We can’t wait to see everyone at the grand opening!”

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Tour de TCO - July 25, 2013

Even though it hasn't necessarily felt like it, we're rapidly approaching summer in the cities. With that comes one of our favorite summertime traditions, the Taste of the TCO. This year, Woolley's along with our friends at the Twin Cities Originals are doing things a bit differently. For 2013, we are excited to announce the Tour de TCO!

Tour de TCO - 2013

Thursday, July 25, 6:00-9:00pm

TCF Bank Stadium - Dairy Queen Club Room

2009 Southeast University Avenue

Minneapolis MN, 55414

For the eighth year running, the independent local restaurants that make up the Twin Cities Originals will come together with area breweries for a great night in support of a great cause. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit Memorial Blood Centers.

Throughout the evening, experience amazing flavors with wine and beer pairings from the best local and independent restaurants in the Twin Cities. This year's event will be hosted by Emil Campbell, II from "The R Factor" with live music provided by the McCool Quartet.

Also during the event, one lucky attendee will win an all inclusive trip to San Francisco, CA! This great prize package includes hotel stay, airfare for two, and three dinners at a local independent restaurant. (All attendees will be registered to win the trip at the event that evening at no extra charge. However, opportunities to purchase additional chances will be also available).

**Special for Twin Cities Originals Rewards Card Holders and Facebook Fans: From now until June 12, tickets are just $40.00 per person! After June 12, tickets will be $50.00 per person.

Click here to purchase your tickets today, and we'll see you at the Tour de TCO on July 25!

Summit Beer Dinner - Tuesday, May 21, 1013

In less than two weeks, we're so excited to be hosting another Beer Dinner. This time, the brews had to travel all the way from St. Paul, so we're simply thrilled to be able to showcase a local brewery for our latest installment.

A pioneer, Summit Brewing Co., has been delighting beer drinkers both here and afar for over two decades. We've taken six of their brews and paired them with the perfect palate pleasers for one epic dining experience for all you beer lovers out there! Brewers Mike Lundell and Nate Siats will be on-hand to guide your experience.

Mark your calendars and make your reservations for our six-course Summit Beer Dinner at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 21.

Summit Beer Dinner Menu

Amuse – EPA

Grilled Prawns - Grilled blue prawns with fresh mozzarella, on toasted rye bread with pickled red onions.

1st Course – Summer Ale

Lobster Ravioli - Fresh pasta stuffed with house made ricotta cheese and cold water lobster, roasted  Roma tomato and cream sauce with a chive pesto.

2nd Course – Horizon Red Ale

Duck Sausage - Smoked duck sausage with a spicy citrus remoulade, and a toasted barley risotto.

3rd Course – Meridian Belgium Session Ale

Copper River Salmon - Cedar plank Copper River salmon, sweet corn succotash, buerre Rouge, fried leeks

4th Course – Saga IPA

New Zealand Lamb - Grilled Lamb Rack, Humboldt Fog smashed potatoes.

5th Course – Oatmeal Stout

Carrot Cake - Brown butter carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Six great Summit Brews and those courses to match makes this one can't miss Beer Dinner! Priced at just $48 per person, space is filling up fast, so call 952-854-1010 to secure your reservation or for more information.

Woolley's Mother's Day Brunch - Sunday, May 12

Again, Woolley's is happy to offer moms the chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy their special day in style. This Mother's Day, give your mom something she really wants, Brunch with her family! No cooking or cleaning required on her part (or any of your part's for that matter) coupled with a spread that's sure to please everyone's tastes and preferences.

Running from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, May 12, join us for Woolley's famous Mother's Day Brunch.

Just $34.95 for Adults, $12.95 for Kids from 4 to 10, and FREE for Kids 3 and Under. 

To make your family's reservations, call Woolley's at 952-854-1010 or book online at Open Table. 

Here's to moms! We hope your day is great and filled with the happiness and joy you deserve. 

Deschutes Beer Dinner - April 5, 2013

Our latest in a special line of Craft Beer Dinners prepared expertly by our restaurant chef Adam to go along with the perfect brews.  Now up, Deschutes! Join us on Friday, April 5, at 6pm for the perfect coupling of Craft Beer and Cuisine.

Brewing superb beers from their picturesque headquarters in Bend, Oregon, we're thrilled to have some top notch Deschutes brews on hand to pair with Chef Adam's amazing food line-up.

Did we mention that Deschutes is also sending us a keg of Armory XPA, their Experimental IPA, never before seen in Minnesota?

Deschutes Beer Dinner

April 5th at 6pm 

Amuse 

Mirror Pond Pale Ale – Smoked Beef Carpaccio, Tomato Caper Relish, EVOO, Sea Salt and Fresh Lemon Juice

1st Course 

Chainbreaker White IPA – Seared Sea Scallops, Fennel, Orange Segments, Star Anise Buerre Blanc 

2nd Course 

Armory XPA – Confit of Rabbit Leg, Mixed Greens with Ancho Chili Vinaigrette, Camembert 

3rd Course 

Black Butte Porter – Black Butte Braised Pork Belly, Parsnip Two Ways, Cocoa Nibs and Fennel Pollen

4th Course 

Red Chair NWPA – Charred Beef Strip Loin, Wild Mushroom Demi, Dauphine Potatoes, Carrot Puree

Dessert 

Hop Henge – Ginger Scented Flourless Chocolate Cake with Candied Ginger, Whipped Cream, and Crispy Carrot

At $45 (plus gratuity) for all six-courses plus six amazing pairing brews, it is truly a steal. 

Space is limited to the first 30 reservations, so secure yours today at 952-854-1010.

Here's to 2013 - New Year's Eve Specials 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 2013.

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 28 through Monday, December 31, join us for a feast worthy of ringing in 2013! 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! 

Woolley's at Bouquets Wine & Food Tasting

Today being Giving Tuesday and all, we wanted to let you know about a great event that we are honored to be a part of. 

This Thursday, November 29, Woolley's is thrilled to be helping with Bouquets, Como Friends' wine and food tasting. A fundraiser for Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Bouquets will be held in the breathtaking Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Como Visitor Center.

From 7-9pm, guests will be invited to try more than 80 specially-selected wines as they meander through the lush, tropical conservatory. Plus, this year, Bouquets will be offering craft beer as well! This is all in addition to the fabulous fare from great local restaurants, live music, a preview of the Holiday Flower Show, and much, much more!

Woolley's will be on-site for the event, donating our time and a delicious food offering for guests, and we think it would be just swell if you joined us!

Tickets are still available and are just $55 per person ($45 per person for Como Friends). Please note, you must be 21+ to attend. Purchase your tickets by CLICKING HERE, or by calling 651-487-8229. 

We hope to see you there!

Thanksgiving at Woolley's - 2012

We're getting quite excited for Thanksgiving and our bountiful Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch. A great reason for Woolley's to put on a feast, we are just so thankful for all of our guests on Thanksgiving and the rest of the year as well.

All week, we've had Thanksgiving on the brain with our Thanksgiving-themed lunch specials. Featured through Friday, we're offering a Thanksgiving Salad: Mixed Greens, Chicken Breast, Bleu Cheese, and Sweet & Spicy Pecans all tossed in our Pumpkin Spice Vinaigrette, as well as an Open-Faced Ham Sandwich: Thick-sliced Pit Ham, Apple Maple Chutney, and Fresh Arugula on Grilled Sourdough with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes on the Side.

As our lunch specials warm up our appetites, our excitement for Thursday is building. If you missed it, the menu and additional details may be found in our blog post, Thanksgiving Brunch, from earlier this month. We're so pleased to offer our Thanksgiving guests such a huge brunch menu that includes all of their breakfast, lunch, and Thanksgiving favorites.

We're also excited to announce that the Kenny G. Trio will once again be serenading our Thanksgiving Brunch guests with some lovely live music.

If you can't make it to brunch, Woolley's will also be open for regular dinner service from 4:30 to 10pm on Thanksgiving. In addition to the full dinner menu, we'll be featuring some great Thanksgiving Dinner Specials as well. Perfect for pairing with the Thanksgiving bird, all bottles of Riesling and Pinot Noir wines will be HALF OFF the entire night as an extra way for us to show our diners that we're thankful for them.

Thanksgiving Dinner Specials

Turkey Dinner

Classic thanksgiving dinner. Sliced turkey, mash potatoes, sausage and corn bread stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. 

Roasted Pit Ham 

Slow roasted ham, Thanksgiving sweet potatoes, and grilled asparagus. 

Lamb Shank 

Braised lamb shank, local squash hash with brussel sprouts and apple, apple cider reduction and demi glace. 

Prime Rib Dinner 

Slow roasted prime rib served with mash potatoes, glazed carrots and mushroom au jus.

Reservations are recommended and can be made by visiting Open Table online or calling Woolley's at 952.854.1010.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Woolley's New Belgium Beer Dinner - November 15, 2012

We're super excited to be hosting our next Craft Beer Dinner at Woolley's. On Thursday, November 15, join us as we welcome New Belgium Brewing Company for a six-course dinner. Each course will be specially paired with the New Belgium brew that best complements the flavors of that fall dish.

New Belgium Beer Dinner
November 15^th -- 6:30 - 8:30pm

Social – Fat Tire Amber Ale

Fat Tire poached pear, crostini, sweet and spicy pecans, gorgonzola

1^st Course – Shift Pale Lager

Roasted beet and carrot soup, yogurt, seared scallop and crispy parsnip

2^nd Course – Ranger India Pale Ale

\Bib lettuce, apple cider vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seed, prosciutto de parma, triple-cream bleu brie

3^rd Course – 1554 Enlightened BlackAle

Grilled venison tenderloin, local winter squash hash with apple and brussel sprouts, apple cider-lingonberry glaze

4^th Course – Snow Day Winter Ale

Smoked and braised lamb shank, cauliflower puree, braising jus and crispy sweet potato straws

5^th Course – Trippel Belgian StyleAle

Whiskey caramel bread pudding, Jack Daniels macerated black berries

Six different beers and a menu like that, and we're pretty sure that this is one event that you won't want to miss! Priced at just $45 per person, space is filling up fast, so make sure to call us today at 952-854-1010 to secure your reservation or for more information.

Hope to see you there. Cheers!

Fall 2012 - RESTAURANT WEEK: October 21 - 26

Mpls St Paul Magazine's Restaurant Week is back for their Fall edition. Join us once again 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.
Legendary Ken Burger - Ken Davis Sweet and Smokey BBQ, Cheddar, sautéed onions, bacon
Kielbasa Mac and Cheese - Macaroni noodles, knights vail gouda, cheddar, grilled kielbasa sausage and fried leeks
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):

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Creme Brulee

New York Style Cheesecake

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
Winter Green

Entrée (Choose one):

Filet Mignon - 6oz center cut filet mignon, roasted shallot demi-glace, asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes
Short Ribs - Slow braised short ribs, carrot ginger puree, foie gras butter, whipped Yukon gold potatoes, braising jus
Chicken Marsala - Chicken breast, classic marsala mushroom sauce, whipped yukon gold 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 - Heirloom tomato-caper relish, lemon buerre blanc, fingerling potatoes
Top Sirloin - 8oz top sirloin on a bed of sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with vegetable our famous scalloped potatoes
Kielbasa Mac & Cheese - Macaroni noodles, knights vail gouda, cheddar, grilled kielbasa sausage, fried leeks
Pork Tendorloin - Center-cut tenderloin, sweet potato hash, apple, brussel sprouts, apple cider lingon berry glaze. Candied bacon, cheddar ale biscuit
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):

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Creme Brulee

New York Style Cheesecake

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