Searching for Minnesota's Best Jucy Lucy

Not far from the trails of Lake Nokomis is the up and coming bar/restaurant, the 5-8 Club. Last night, I took in a softball game in which my coworkers played a team from another agency. Afterward, I coerced a small group into joining me on my first adventure into the search for the best Jucy Lucy. Because of the fact that two different restaurants have claimed to be the home of the Jucy Lucy, I figured I should tackle both in my first week. Among others, the University of Minnesota's Daily has taken on the Jucy Lucy debate when it comes to Matt's vs. the 5-8 for those seeking further information on the "conflict."

Every city has something similar to Minneapolis-St. Paul's Jucy/Juicy Lucy. While the meal itself may not apply to your hometown, I hope that it will inspire you to go on your own "best of" search.

Our night at the 5-8 consisted of a large dilemma. Do I venture onto the Saucy Sally, or do I stick with the "same old" burger stuffed with cheese? After much debate, I passed on a burger stuffed with "special sauce" (something about that made me a bit nervous), and went the traditional route.

All-in-all, the 5-8 did not disappoint. I always fail to remember the danger that comes along with the Jucy Lucy - that is the likelihood of the cheese to cause burn marks to the face. The 5-8 would be better served by adding more cheese and offering a few more non-traditional options, like those of the other restaurants in the area. Next time, I may venture out and try a Saucy Sally, but thought that it wasn't the right time to throw extra variables into the mix on round one.