Angie Anderson is making a splash on Main Street in Kenyon with a new homestyle restaurant, and a whole lot more! Located at 631 Second Street, next to Tatge's Jewelers in Kenyon, she has revamped a space and made it her own style. She will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm.
Angie has worked at a lot of area restaurants in her life, and always knew it was something she wanted to pursue as a career. One of the last places she cooked at was JB's Tavern in Wanamingo. She worked at and co-owned JB's with Barney Nesseth for about 9 years before deciding that she needed a change. That change came when Barney called and wanted a meeting with her, and to her surprise, offered her the opportunity of a lifetime--- a partnership in a restaurant in her home town! She was thrilled, and was off and running, giving the Emerson Building on the main drag of Kenyon a new look. After months of remodeling and a few setbacks, as most businesses encounter, she opened in June of this year with a menu of home cooked delights.
Every day you will find a new special on the sandwich board outside the Restaurant. Staples such as beef or pork commercials, liver and onions, soups and sandwiches, gyros and traditional hot dishes, or as we mid westerners call it-- goulash. Orange chicken and rice, all kinds of burgers, and some traditional appetizers are on the menu, as well as garlic cheese bread. Since breakfast is Angie's favorite meal to cook, there will be Omelets, pancakes, buttermilk biscuits, sausage and bacon.....oh my! My mouth is watering just thinking about all the choices! And just so you know, Angie is a very creative cook, so you will be encouraged to try the new specials, too.
This month, Angie was finally satisfied with her newest addition....PIZZA! She experimented with different crusts and sauces, and as of a few weeks ago, is now offering pizzas with names like Monkey Valley, The Viking, The Knight, Italian Stallion, and many other creative combinations! If you want to know the toppings, come on in and check out the new menu! The pizza can be eaten in or ordered for take out or take and bake. Eventually she wants to have a delivery service as well, so stay tuned for that!
Ok, so if you aren't ready to come in and sample the menu yet, remember I said ''and a whole lot more"? Angie's has ice cream! An ice cream counter hosts several flavors to tickle your taste buds as dessert after your meal, a sit down treat, or to take with you. I can't wait to try all the flavors and decide on a favorite or two!
As things evolve and she has the food service running smoothly, Angie has plans for a retail section in the restaurant. She will have freeze dried candies, art from Minnesota locals, greeting cards, hand painted signs with quirky sayings, and other Minnesota crafts. After all, Kenyon needs new places to shop for gifts and souvenirs for our folks "just passing through".
There is a large section in the back of the restaurant for larger gatherings, lunch meetings, and special occasions. If you need a place to host your event, just call (507) 789-1100, and see what Angie offers for your special requests.
When a new business opens, I like to get the opinions of the locals. I met Lorin Pohlman of Wanamingo reading the sandwich board of specials outside the cafe. I asked him if he had eaten at Angie's yet, and he was happy to share his opinion. "Everything she makes is excellent. I've been trying things I normally wouldn't, but because Angie made it, I try it. The food is awesome, and the service is great, too!" I then wandered into Held Bus Service next door, and found Mac McDonald at the desk. I told him who I am, and asked for his opinion. He said, "Angie's food is always very good, especially the liver and onions! The rest of the food is really good, too!" Next I went into Angie's, and talked to some of the customers who were enjoying their lunches. When I asked one gentleman if I could take his picture, he asked if he should drool! That pretty much says what he thinks! Then Steve Gappa said, "The food is tremendous. the town really needed this." Gary Schwake chimed in with, "Now if they only had pie!" I strolled around and asked others what they thought, and every person I asked had positive comments, so I am happy to say that I highly recommend that you stop in and check out Angie's for yourself! And tell them Cheri sent you!
