Originally Posted by
pbarnette
Where did I attack the culture of Minnesota? It should be quite clear from my statement that I think highly of the Walker and the Guthrie. Sure, I stated that the food stinks, which might be a bit harsh (mediocre might be a better term), but any objective observer would agree that the food scene in MSP is nothing special. FWIW, I'd say the same thing about Washington DC or Boston. All in all, the cultural amenities in MSP are quite good, it is simply the dining that could use a kick in the pants.
I dunn'o if you're eating at suburban chains or what but the comment about the food scene is a bit puzzling. MSP had 16 James Beard nominees this year. It also claimed the a spot on Bon Appetit's 10 best new restaurants in the US. The food scene is on a roll these days.