Bonfire on Grand is an awesome restaurant that holds many special memories. My honey and I had our first "real" date at Bonfire and I can clearly remember all the details about the night; the table we sat at next to the fireplace and how cute he looked in the blue sweater he was wearing. We also had our rehearsal dinner at Bonfire and more than I can count nights drinking martinis and listening to dueling pianos.
Bonfire serves American and Southwestern cuisine and has some great specials throughout the week including:
- 1/2 price bottles of select wine every Monday
- 1/2 price house margaritas every Wednesday
- 1/2 price on all appetizers and pizzas Sunday-Friday 3-5:30pm
- $2 off all drinks Monday-Thursday 3-6pm and 9-close, Fridays from 3-6pm.
To enter the giveaway for a $50 Bonfire gift certificate comment on this post on one of the following:
- A favorite Bonfire memory
- A food/drink menu item you love or want to try
Entries close at 11:59pm CT on Sunday, January 31st and I will announce the winner on Monday. Good luck!
{Photo credits: Bonfire on Grand}
I have a lot of favorite memories at Bonfire as it's one of the places my family likes to go for special occasions. One that sticks out in my mind though is the time my mom and I went there after I tried on wedding dresses. We don't go out just the two of us too often, so that coupled with the memory of trying on wedding dresses with my mom is something I'll always remember.-Maren
ReplyDeleteKatie and I also had our first date at Bonfire on Grand, four years ago this March the 16th. We've enjoyed many evenings/nights there since then; most recently we stopped by for a round of shots between our wedding ceremony and reception.
ReplyDeleteI just ran across your blog and I am excited to dive in and do some reading. :)
ReplyDeletethis looks like a great contest. We haven't been to Bonfire's but we'd love to give it a try...we live in Minneapolis, so when we go out we tend to stay on this side of the river (boo on that!). We love appetizers and especially artichoke dip, so an unoriginal as it sounds, the I'd love to try their artichoke dip as just the sound of it makes my mouth water!
My friend mentioned your blog and with 2010 resolutions your blog will be put to great use!
ReplyDeleteIts kind of crazy the day I check out your blog is the day you have a bonfire contest! I love bonfire, actually my family loves bonfire. Our first son officially rolled over on his own yesterday and we needed to celebrate so we headed over to bonfire only the one near Plymouth and ate apps galore!! Funny how we were celebrating my son yet Mommy and Daddy got the "reward" ;)
Ooh,I love Bonfire! Of course, my favorite memory there is probably your fabulous rehearsal dinner. The food, atmosphere, and decor at Christmas time was perfection all the way!! Plus, I love their gluten free enchiladas (I think that's still on the menu).
ReplyDeleteFavorite memory: my aunt's 35th birthday, probably 10 of us. We let Bonfire know it was her birthday. So she got invited up to sit on top of the piano and a lovely song was played. Then they ask if she has a boyfriend…indeed he was there. So he got invited up. They have him get down and one knee…the rest of us thought maybe the boyfriend had plan this out and he was going to propose right in front of everyone…but alas it wasn’t so. However they did get engaged later that winter and had a beautiful wedding in Hawaii. Still lots of excitement for us
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Bonfire, but Tim and I should go there soon on a Mon or Wed to get the booze deals! I would order the chicken enchiladas with salsa verde, yummm.
ReplyDeleteBONFIRE!!! Don't even get me started, this is my FAVORITE stop. Growing up, there was an Axels by our house way out in Loretto, MN. Loretto is a tiny town, and as a little girl I remember LOVING trips to Axel's Bonfire because it was so fancy! Now, there are 2 Bonfire's close to my home, and we go there as much as possible. A recent favorite memory would be a group trip to Bonfire on Grand celebrating my graduation from the U of M! My fiance is turning 30 soon, and now you've got me thinking Bonfire on Grand would be the perfect spot to celebrate! As far as the menu goes... how amazing does the butternut squash ravioli sound?!?!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try Bonfire on my business travels to MN but would love to. I found a favorite on the menu: Cioppino! I am getting hungry already! Thank you!
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I love love love Bonfire! So many memories...Well some of my favorites are my 21st b-day there, your rehearsal dinner (obviously), and an awesome date night there with Dew. I love the butternut squash ravioli and pomegranate martinis (yum).
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Easy! I love a flirtini and happy hour marguerita pizza. I had my work bridal shower at Bonfire which is one of my many favorite memories. I also had quite a few happy hours with one of my best friends here, so the memories of really intimate conversations are nice too.
ReplyDeleteI usually get the purple people eater martini but the french kiss and raspberry martinin look awesome too. One time this summer they had an awesome sounding specialty pizza that had pears (or apples?) and gorgonzola and some other good stuff. LOVE happy hours and dueling pianos there!
ReplyDeleteBefore we were married, my hubby and I would go to Bonfire on Grand every other Sunday for dinner at the bar. We became regulars and got to know the bar staff. It was so much fun! We would order a pizza and an entree to split. Yummmm! Think we need to head back for a reunion :)
ReplyDeleteI love Bonfire! I go to school a block away from Grand & Victoria so I have spent many a happy hour there.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite memories is a night at dueling pianos one June (still referred to by my bffs and I as the 'best night ever'). We got a big table right next to the pianos, had a few (and then a few more) drinks, sang along, and had an amazing time. I love Bonfire!
I love Bonfire Jenna! Many fun memories with friends there. One of my favorites is being asked to be a personal attendant for a good friend's wedding while having lunch at Bonfire. Although there weren't any dueling pianos, it was still a great experience!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I'd love to try the chicken lettuce wraps! Yum!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memory is from Molly's bach party, they had dueling pianos that night. It was a great time!
My favorite memory is dueling pianos that night we went with Jay the first night you met him and got into a fight. Thank god for the awesome drinks at Bonfile!
ReplyDeleteGreat stories everyone!! Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments! I will be announcing a winner on Monday!
ReplyDeleteThe first time I went to Bonfire was for yours and Erik's wedding rehearsal dinner. What a wonderful place to dine, such warm and inviting atmosphere. And to be there with all my children and future daughter-in-law, what could be more memorable?
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My favorite memory at Bonfire are the dueling pianos! It's so much fun listening to the music while drinking some of the best drinks ever! Bonfire make the best mudslides!
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My favorite bonfire moment is going to watch dueling pianos with katie and having a delicious and romantic dinner. The fettucinni alfredo with brocolli is amazing.
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I can't say that there is one particular visit to Bonfire that stands out, but I definitely have fond memories of going there with coworkers after work a few years back. The memories are bittersweet because we have all since gone in different directions. They were a really fun group!
ReplyDeleteLet's see...I think it would have to be the time we told the dueling piano guys that you and Langer got engaged that night, which you did not and that Kristin came out of the closet, which she also did not, nor needs to! :)
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