So there is a new restaurant in Brooklyn Park--Sweet Basil. Now most Asian restaurants that open up are some hole in the wall dives with very questionable buffets (at least in the Twin Cities). Not Basil though. It's not the typical Thai place either. If you didn't know where it was, you would probably drive right by it. The decor is plain and basic, the service isn't top notch (though it's far from bad), but it's the food that keeps it open. When I went, I started out with some basic egg rolls and a cream cheese wontons. Both were excellent on their own and large enough to warrant a meal. But the meal itself was a delicious sesame chicken. The chicken is coated in a thick, rich red paste sauce and topped with sesame seeds. It makes PF Changs version look like a school lunch.
The best part is going for lunch. On Monday-Friday, meals are almost half off (a bit smaller portions) but you also get an egg roll.
In other news this week, the Twins saw the absolute highs and lows of a season. On Tuesday, they had a one-game playoff with the Tigers. Though I had the worst seats I've ever had at the Dome, the game was...how do we say...epic. I've never seen a crowd get so amped up for a game. And the game was by far, one of the best I've ever seen. Live or on TV.
After we beat Detroit in 12 innings, we were swept by the Yankees. It seems only fitting I guess. Now we can make way (really) for Target Field.
I also saw Paranormal Activity. Let's just say I really thought about sleeping with some lights on and both feet remained under the covers all night. Go out and see it. It's a pretty good October flick.
