Twin Cities Bar Review

The Monte Carlo Map - Tagzania

Ahhh "The Monty..." The bar of bars. Red leather chairs. Waitresses wearing black uniforms with white aprons. The wall of bottles.

• Beer/Drinks - Truth be told, I don't go there for the beer. I go for the reasonably priced large martinis. A wide variety of vodkas, gins (my poison), and other spirits, all displayed on shelves reaching to the ceiling. My favorite of late is the Hendrick's dry martini, up, with a couple of olives. Shaken, of course.


• Food - The classic menu is typical of a steak and chop house of the '50s. Excellent steaks and good pasta. The freshly homemade chicken soup is particulary good. Appetizers range from the tasty and interesting Szechuan green beans to oysters on the half shell.


• Atmosphere - This place is something out of a classic movie. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, and classically attired. The wood-paneled walls evoke a private club. There is no dress code, though, which makes it an inviting place. The newly finished outdoor seating area provides a very pleasurable dining experience in the warmer months.

Final analysis - What can I say? Martinis, good food, and a classy, but casual atmosphere - The Monte Carlo is probably my favorite bar.