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Mackenthun’s Grocery Expands & Goes Organic

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Mackenthun’s grocery store, which has a history of quickly growing bigger and better, is getting ready to grow yet again. This time with a 15,000 square foot expansion (currently it’s 50,000) on the west side. The push? A wider selection of organic and natural foods and a deli expansion.

The expansion may start as early as this fall, but the store really wants to know what you want before it starts anything.

If you want to voice your opinion, just call the main store line at 952-442-2512 and let them know you want to be in the focus group. They want your opinion, even if you don’t care for organic foods. It’s an expansion, who knows what they might add!

The Green Room Review

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The Green Room - Waconia

The other night we checked out The Green Room at 140 west main street, Waconia MN.

The Green Room is an organic restaurant and they say they are casual fine dining & wine bar. They cook with local and organic ingredients when possible.

As we walked into the restaurant it was very nice looking. I thought the appearance was great. The staff was very friendly too. However, the menu is a little different and a little expensive.

Personally, for a guy who likes a burger and fries, this isn’t the type of restaurant for me. I also don’t see a lot of locals thinking that this is a place to go to more than once or twice. However, I could be wrong.

If you’re up for something a little different, give it a go. If you are afraid to try something different, steer clear.

All in all I give it a B. Personally I didn’t like it, but for those who do like organic, or want something different, they’ll probably enjoy it.

The Green Room Hours: (as of 5/6)
Lunch
Monday thru Saturday 11am – 3pm
Dinner
Monday thru Thursday 5am – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm

Dinner Menu Entrees:
seared salmon filet $17
new potatoes, cucumber-dill salad,
orange vinaigrette, crème fraiche

rosemary-garlic roasted leg of lamb $16
english pea risotto, mint salsa, herbed jus

grill finished braised beef $15
tomatoes, black olives, buttered noodles

hash with organic poached egg $11
romesco potatoes, asparagus, feta cheese

linguini pasta $10
sautee of spring peas, spinach, red pepper coulis

oven roasted chicken breast $ 15
belgian endive, currants, capers, purple potatoes

chef tasting, three course $35

bleu cheeseburger $8.5
carmelized onions and roasted potatoes

vegetable sandwich $8
grilled onion, asparagus, peppers, mozzarella, walnut
pesto

Lunch
specialty sandwiches
served with potato salad and cole slaw or simple greens

pulled pork sandwich $6.50
carolina bbq sauce, on a sesame seed bun

blt $6.50
applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, on
whole wheat toast

club $7.00
roast turkey, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, aioli, on
grilled ciabatta

angus burger $7.50
cooked to order with gruyere or vermont cheddar

open faced vegetable sandwich $7.25
grilled onion, peppers, asparagus, mozzarella, walnut
pesto

chicken salad $7.00
basil, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, on baguette
entrees

grill finished braised beef $10.00
tomatoes, black olives, buttered noodles

linguini pasta $9.00
sautee of spring peas, spinach, red pepper coulis

seared salmon filet $12.00
new potatoes, cucumber-dill salad, orange vinaigrette,
savory crème fraiche