Tag Archives: Cuzzy’s

Short updates

Thanks to everyone who voted in last month’s poll about Chaska’s restaurants.  Tommy’s Malt Shop walked away the clear winner, with 47% of the vote.  Cuzzy’s Brick House was second with 20%.  This month, we’re polling about the biggest challenge the city faces.  In other news:

  • The Royal Treatment Spa in Chaska Commons appears to have closed.  The Chaska Herald reports numerous complaints from folks who recently bought gift cards and have been left high and dry.
  • Had the chance to try out the emergency room at the Two Twelve Medical Center with a sick five-month old on Tuesday night.  Everything went smoothly — it is certainly nice to go to a facility where everything is new and state-of-the-art.

January 2011 Poll: Best Full Service Restaurant in Chaska

A new feature on the blog will be a monthly poll regarding something going on in the community.  This month, readers can name the best full-service restaurant in Chaska.  Feel free to use the comments to explain your vote!

Moving away from the election…

… let’s talk about other things going on in Chaska.

The city’s “Truth in Taxation” hearing will be on December 6.  The City Council and City Administrator will be having work sessions on the budget before the November 15 Council meeting, and on November 29.  Will they make public the no-increase-in-the-tax-rate scenario?  One certainly hopes so.

The Downtown Master Planning project is approaching the finish line.  We’re expecting a public open house in December, and the city is working with the Downtown Business Council to develop new sign regulations.

Business comings and goings:

  • Anytime Fitness and Verizon Wireless are now open in Jonathan Square and Chaska Commons, respectively. 
  • Seen some construction activity in the former Cold Stone Creamery location as well.  Something new coming?
  • Cuzzy’s Brick House has a new menu.  Haven’t tried it yet, but it’s supposed to be much larger and more diverse.
  • Chaska Liquor will be opening soon in the Chaska Gateway development (Audubon and CR-61)
  • MGM Liquor Warehouse has taken over Aurora Wine & Spirits in Chaska Commons
  • Farewell to thee, Gas Depot.

Cuzzy’s: The Review

Took the family to Cuzzy’s for dinner yesterday.  We arrived shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.  The bar was nearly full, and the dining room was about half-full (by the time we left, almost every table was filled).  The interior is little changed from the Pauly’s days.  The most notable change to the decor is the addition of a row of tables in the bar underneath the TVs.

I had the stromboli, my wife had the Brick House burger, and our daughter went with the Mac-and-Cheese option from the kids menu.  Positive reviews all around on the food quality.  The stromboli was very tasty.  The crust had the right thickness.  The sauce was good, although my wife definitely noted the onion and garlic involved.  The only minor complaint would be that the Canadian Bacon was in there as a big piece.  It would have been a little easier to eat had it been chopped up a bit.  For dessert, we shared a piece of the chocolate cake.  Again, very solid.  Rich and decadent, just how it’s supposed to be.  Our server was friendly and attentive.

All in all, a very good first experience.  We’d like to see some additional entree options on the menu — the core of the menu today are the burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches.  Most of the entrees seemed to be on the specials menu.  Additionally, only two dessert options at the moment — the chocolate cake and a turtle cheesecake.  Looking forward to more choices on that front. 

I just hope the community continues to embrace the restaurant, and that the restaurant is able to deliver good food consistently.

Cuzzy’s is open

The Chaska Herald is reporting that Cuzzy’s opened last night with a limited menu.  Full menu service begins on Thursday.

Cuzzy’s opening next week?

Latest word has Cuzzy’s Brick House opening next week, pending deliveries of supplies and furnishings.   A substantial portion of the old Pauly’s staff has been retained, and training of the staf has been going on this week.


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