THIS NORTHERN FOOD WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY! (Foodie Road Trip on Minnesota's North Shore)

[@ErzaJaneFT]

My husband and I do this drive every year for our anniversary. We absolutely love it and find something new every time

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

That is awesome!

[@lundworks9901]

We got married at Artists- Point, in 1991.

[@ecdubytecdubyt]

New Scenic Cafe is my favorite restaurant in MN. Glad you liked it.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

So good!

[@digdugsmug]

Probably mine too!

[@serveandpleaseiguess]

@@ecdubytecdubyt I remodeled this place lol. All the tongue and groove and the new roof combining the place.

[@serveandpleaseiguess]

The owner is a super good guy. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to food!

[@goldengod479]

Went up to the north shore this weekend and stopped at the rustic inn because of this video. The food was amazing!

[@misisipimike8020]

I love northern Minnesota. I moved to Duluth from San Francisco and everyday I pinch myself cuz I feel so lucky that I found myself here.Next time you're up here hit the Northern Waters Smokehaus.

[@coba8082]

Their salmon sandwiches are amazing.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

You made a great decision!

[@Kmarie77]

I second this. I’ve lived in Duluth my 47 years and when we drive down the hill (you have to live here to get that) we often say “we live here!”. 😊

[@MrSecyrb13]

How long ago did you move to duluth?

[@misisipimike8020]

@@MrSecyrb13 It will be five years in September. That first winter was an eye opener because I had never seen winter before but I survived!

[@chillywilly521]

I’m so glad you did not stop at Betty’s pies home of the frozen shipped pie. The rustic is where it’s at for pie.

[@jmh8622]

Rustic is great!

[@curthenry9398]

Betty's pie was good years ago. The last time I stopped at Betty's I was served canned filling between two pizza cardboard crust. It was the last time I stopped at Betty's

[@ItsJustLisa]

Fellow Minnesotan here. I used to teach in St. Paul and two of my colleagues were Lakota. One had a good friend who ran a shelter for indigenous women escaping harmful relationships. One of the ways they raised money was to sell fry bread tacos. Yvette would tell us a few days ahead and take orders for us. Then her friend or one of her employees would deliver them to school so we could have them for lunch. They were SO good! We were always asking Yvette when she was doing another taco day. Honestly, it got to the point where our staff was the biggest delivery they’d make on taco day.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

That's really awesome!

[@andylydon8416]

I love this channel more than all your other channels! This is by far your finest work and my new favorite channel. I have to make it up there once before I die. I never knew what was up there and now I NEED to go!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Thank you Andy!

[@lizdyson3627]

That LObster roll looks yummy. I love sweet corn. What a beautiful road trip. Great video Dav.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

It was! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AuroraExotics]

As a local to this amazing place, I approve of your choices! The Rustic Inn pies are second to none. So many other great eats in the area too, I bet it was tough to choose! I could definitely make more recommendations 😄 Great video!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I would love to hear your suggestions!

[@AuroraExotics]

@@davkaufmaneatstheworld My pleasure! In Grand Marais, for treats you gotta love World's Best Donuts, the name doesn't lie. Sydney's Custard is also great (excellent food too, gyros and stone fired pizza). My Sister's Place has awesome burgers and pizza. The Angry Trout (and nearby Fisherman's Daughter) have the best fish on the shore. South of the Border breakfasts are classic and hearty. I'm sure you're familiar with Trail Center on the Gunflint (hello rhubarb malts!), but Gunflint Lodge also has great food. I haven't had it yet but I've heard wonderful things about Poplar Haus. Bluefin Grille in Tofte is fine dining and delicious with some really unique options. Duluth has so many! I moved down to Duluth in January, and I'm still scratching the surface of what the city has to offer. I love Burger Paradox just down the road from OMC. Fitgers, Grandma's, and Sammy's Pizza are historic and awesome. My partner works at Clyde Ironworks, which is another super cool historic place with great food. Asian Kitchen Duluth and Bali Asian Cuisine are great for eastern flavors. Next time you're out this way let's hit something up!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I'll have to message you next time I go up and we'll hit some of these places together

[@blackmooninu]

@@AuroraExoticsgrandma’s is amazing! I love all the wild rice dishes 🤤

[@beejean9826]

Rural Tofte , Grand Marais, Lake Superior also known as Lake Gitche Gumee ..brings peace to my soul each year music 🎶 I go, I go ,off to the North shore I stroll .

[@lukemorgan8447]

The crockpot is a ribs best friend to the fall off the bone texture. Pork ribs are the best.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Yum!

[@clistiarobinson34]

Yayyy I'm on time today lol, some of that food looks delicious. I hope you have an awesome Sunday and Monday

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Awesome! Hope you do too!

[@Edwardsvilletown]

New Scenic Cafe!!! I have to go every time I'm on the North Shore. I love the food, the atmosphere, and the amazing service. I recommend the curried blue mussels. I got my 11 year old stepson to try them and even he loved them.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@sherhusk149]

Great video. You should come up to the Iron Range for the Food Truck Festival in Virginia in September.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I should. When is that?

[@sherhusk149]

@@davkaufmaneatstheworld sept 21 in Virginia, MN. It’s put on by Revive Virginia and the City of Virginia.

[@jibbsautomations]

Craving some Betty's Pies right now

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

I'm pretty sure you bought a pie for the road! Fun adventure and beautiful scenery!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Shhh lol

[@celtzen]

You had me at bacon bleu cheese potato salad.... holy cats I need to try making some of that....

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

My thoughts exactly!

[@civiltytto]

OMC has a cookbook ;)

[@theresamnsota3925]

The Grand Marais area is probably my favorite place to visit.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Mine too!

[@learnedit]

Thanks for showing the Hungry Hippie Tacos. On my next trip up to Grand Marais I will stop there for food.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

[@jesseo715]

They've got a place in Duluth now as well!

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

Wow that all looks delicious 😋 Minnesota here I come 😂

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

You'll love it here

[@jacquespoulemer]

Mein Kleines Dav Kauf-Mensch (a regular decent guy). After reading many of the comments below, you're probably the best advert for Minnesota. Saludos from Oaxaca in Southern Mexico. I'm surprised doubly that both Mexican cuisine and Hippies both made it to the tippity tip of the pointy minnesota penninsula. The Falls were gorgeous. Corn and Lobster both have a sweet tinge so that seems a natural pairing to me. Minnesota has given us so much but you didn't mention one of my favorites, Wild Rice. I'm also a fanatc for a great blueberry pie.... Thanks for another great excursion. Jim retired and house bound.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Thank you Jim! I really appreciate that!

[@jacquespoulemer]

@@davkaufmaneatstheworld you're most welcome

[@rchuyck]

Love the New Scenic Cafe!!

[@Liliboas1]

It was fun running into you and your wife at Lowe's! I love my pin! If you do another foodie road trip & you head up to the Ely area, we liked the Chocolate Moose. NANIBOUJOU LODGE & RESTAURANT was a favorite in Grand Marais. Great video!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Great to meet you as well! And yes! I love Ely and I'll do that video next year!

[@marychase3720]

Mmmm. I need to make a road trip to Minnesota! 😋

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Yes you do! It's awesome!

[@marychase3720]

One of the few states I have yet to visit. I'll have to Bucket List it. 😊​@davkaufmaneatstheworld

[@debrag.9078]

Hello, former neighbor! Love your channel, especially this episode, as Jim and I are headed for the North Shore next month. Will take your suggestions, looking forward to the pie!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Have fun! Glad I could help!

[@Kmarie77]

The Scenic is my favorite restaurant ever ❤

[@KittyKatMN]

I’m glad you liked the lobster roll! It was great meeting you, safe travels 😊

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Great meeting you as well and thank you! Same to you! Maybe we will run into each other at an airport somewhere :)

[@wayneprewitt7041]

Being from Texas and have tried around 300 Texas BBQ joints I want to argue with you but I don't know what your tasting. That potato salad looks awesome. Dave Kaufman said cornbread muffin. In Texas we just say cornbread lol. I love the new channel. Try cornbread in Texas Chili if you get the chance Dave.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Which one is your favorite? I'll check it out next time I'm in Texas. And cornbread is to us anyway, cornbread from a pan, and cornbread muffins are cornbread muffins lol

[@1garybaney]

I miss texas food I live here in Minnesota and food is lacking.

[@Lololeelee]

Loved the Forrest Gump reference, blueberry pie, blueberry pancakes, etc. As a wee miss I had to pick blueberries 🫐, imagine how joyous that was. But, we did have allll the blueberry foods.

[@jamesstoops4018]

The brisket at omc can really be hit or miss. But when it's a hit, it's amazing.

[@lundworks9901]

Hungry Hippie Tacos is also at the "SouthEnd Duluth " redevelopment area.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I should try that one too

[@Kmarie77]

Lincoln Park 😊

[@debo-starv]

Great video!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Thanks!

[@LetsTalkHerps]

I gotta try some Minnesota blueberries. “shoulda got the whole pie!” 😆

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

You'll love them!

[@bernadettemcgoldrick4817]

Oh my goodness, I could practically taste that blueberry pie! Another great video. I hope whoever was with you got fed too. 😂

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Glad you enjoyed! And they did :)

[@Rthomp02]

Gotta go Rhubarb next time! It’s a Minnesotans best friend.

[@lindsaynaeve6600]

I had Hungry Hippie Tacos when they first opened in Grand Marias and before I had to go gluten free. It was so good. Love me some frybread!

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

I was just up at Lake superior doing a dug we go up there every year digging for crystals and fossils

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Nice! I've always wanted to do that

[@curthenry9398]

The Hungry Hippy is my favorite place to eat in Grand Marais. Fry Bread taco with smoked pulled pork, may sound strange but sauerkraut on the taco is good.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I'll have to try that

[@lundworks9901]

You have to have the Ultimate Zah pizza at Sven & Ollie's with Wild Rice on it. It gives protein for the vegans so they aren't crabby from bad nutrition.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Lol. I'll try that next time

[@Benjamin-sq6mx]

Should try Lake ave cafe in downtown duluth, excellent rotating seasonal menu and delicious creations with as locally sourced ingredients as they can.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hiddengem9742]

Ok,everything u ordered looked so delicious and amazing

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

It was!

[@bryan-brunn]

Unfortunately OMC Smokehouse is a bit hit or miss and the last couple of times I went there it was pretty bad. The smoked chicken wings were as dry as beef jerkey.

[@corylee2261]

I was gonna say the same it's mid af.

[@chief3619]

My wife and I drove up there and found that place randomly so we stopped and it was kinda m’eh. It can be the same everywhere though. The first time we went to revival in Saint Paul it was the most amazing place ever but every time after that, the quality kinda went down each time.

[@jesseo715]

I really need OMC to serve me a great meal soon. The last few have been disappointments and I don't want to stop liking that place. The ribs and chicken wings have not been great. I'm really, really hoping for good brisket on my next visit because at this point I can do better ribs and wings at home.

[@LanceKirkman]

Those are awesome dishes Those tacos look like gordita shells ;) I agree that Fri bread is amazing with your tacos. Mmmm BBQ... Such a fun choice of BBQ. Sad on the brisket Yummy ribs That chicken sounds amazing Interesting potato salad... I like the idea behind it #RattleOn #EatthePlanet

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Thanks Lance!

[@LanceKirkman]

@@davkaufmaneatstheworld My pleasure sir

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

The cafeteria at my work has build your own nachos every couple weeks and they offer either chips or tots. I get the tots when I do grab one

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Yum!!

[@surf6009]

Thanks for the video. It's the video I have been looking for.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@viralnorn9173]

I want to come to Minnesota and hunt for Yooperlites. Looks like I will find great food too!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I think you're thinking of Michigan lol

[@viralnorn9173]

@davkaufmaneatstheworld My info says across the Great Lakes. My husband is from Cleveland. Next time I'm at Lake Erie I'll look around, but hey.🤷‍♀️

[@curthenry9398]

You can find Yooperlites on the beach of the Grand Marias City Campground. Search with a UV light after dark.

[@tawnyschlienz9063]

Grand Marais's Birch Terrace has great food. Also the Angry Trout. I've heard the Gunflint Tavern has great food but have never ate there. Popular with the tourists. Betty's Pies has the best homemade pies. I'm a huge fan of anything rhubarb and have yet to have anything better than theirs, besides my gramma's. You can also get that pie in a milkshake. Awesome. Thanks for sharing about OMC. I love bbq and will have to try it out. The Scenic is quite spendy but I love a good lobster roll so I'll have to splurge one day and try it. 😊

[@barbinmn8098]

Rustic Inn pies beat out Betty’s every time.

[@tawnyschlienz9063]

@@barbinmn8098 Nope. My whole family agrees with me when it comes to delicious pies from Betty's not Rustic. Betty's is way closer to gramma's pies. Even my gramma said so. And she's had pies from all over the country. Betty's are hands down the best. So I'm siding with my gramma.

[@tjrothausen]

@@tawnyschlienz9063 have to strenuously disagree for all those coming up. Betty’s is meh compared to Rustic and Birch is either bad or hit/miss.

[@El-ng7mb]

Wow i really want to road trip to Duluth but im worried i wont make it all the way- nice video

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Why not?

[@El-ng7mb]

I​@@davkaufmaneatstheworld I drive a non Tesla EV 😂

[@beckyjohnsen3128]

You missed out on the most famous Betty's Pies! But the blueberry pie looked delicious. I've been thinking about trying out our Hippie Taco place. Guess I have to now!! Looks fabulous!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Got to save something for the next video :)

[@lawrenceshdow]

I had betty's pies twice; Both times they managed to give me still frozen pie. Nothing worse than frozen berries when you bight into a pie. The Norsk Nook on the other hand; much much better pie; give it a try and see if you agree.

[@heidi3480]

Betty's Pies is really overrated. Great name, great location, lots of frozen foods served.

[@ericfoster3636]

I'm from South Carolina and I'm gonna have to try the potato salad!

[@jstt112]

Throw a little buffalo sauce in there if you wanna get really wild.

[@leewomack3498]

Everything looks great, especially the tacos and tater tots.....but where's the diced tomatoes????

[@naomipotts5887]

Totchos really are very good…this MNn approves.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I agree!

[@Donna_G]

Does adding sweet corn really make food uniquely Minnesotan? In that case, My tuna sandwiches, pasta sauce, and pizza meet that specific criteria. I don't have a freeze dryer; but, have used my food dehydrator to dry out corn kernels. The trick is to not dry them out too much. They add a bit of crunch to just about anything I put them in. I used to make fry bread a lot and have used it for tacos and pizza. I enjoyed this video very much.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

very cool! Yes, I think so. That and blueberries but never together in the same dish :)

[@jaytracks]

I'm from Hibbing Minnesota and love me some iron range porketta

[@sharibigay4712]

Food at the BBQ place sounded really good, but it sounds like the music is way to loud. That combo for potato salad sounds amazing.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

It was a bit loud, but it still was an awesome place!

[@joen714]

Dav what part of the brisket was it the flat which is usually drier and the point which is usually fattier

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

not sure but that's a good question

[@roberttimlin2295]

I don't see the lobster roll on their menu at the scenic cafe

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

It may be a seasonal item

[@roberttimlin2295]

@@davkaufmaneatstheworld dang looked good

[@eagle41428]

Fried herring, fried smelt or fish cakes would have been traditional north shore meals.

[@markstrom9270]

If you like smoked fish, you missed the best fish in it state at Russ Kendalls in knife river.

[@TheSapphireSprit]

This Texan whose sister lives in Minnesota will check your homework 😂

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Will there be a test? :)

[@TheSapphireSprit]

@@davkaufmaneatstheworld absolutely, LOL. And I challenge you, come to College Station, TX and get some of my husband’s brisket and see if it doesn’t beat anything Minnesota has to offer. Speaking of which if you get to Austin, Texas you have to go to Franklins BBQ. Aaron Franklin is the BBQ boss. Be prepared for long lines. People start getting in line about 6 am. Yes…..it’s that good!

[@projectnonstop6872]

Please tell me you know what the GF means. For many people like my daughter that have celiac, this is a godsend symbol. Finding gluten free in restaurants and fast food can be very frustrating for that person when eating out with group of people. I've really enjoyed your videos. Infact, look forward to crab boil wings at state fair thanks to your video.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

I do. I was joking :)

[@lukemorgan8447]

I have that same reaction when I bite into a peanut butter pie.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

So good!

[@discofountain]

those totchos though. I'm making notes for sure.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Right?

[@Rthomp02]

Well I guess I’m going to OMC this weekend. I save it for special occasions buttttt I can’t watch this video and not get some ribs!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

It's an amazing place isn't it?

[@Trennycakes]

hungry hippie tacos in duluth or grand marais and sven and oles pizza

[@cheri7054]

I wished you found more fresher food. Not all that fried stuff. Love the dessert.The BBQ place looks ok.

[@yezothebear]

💙

[@Keethraxmn]

I can look at just the plates and know exactly where you went.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Great places huh?

[@mrshiftd]

That doesn’t look like Native frybread, why is it so white looking?

[@elvis_ismyking530]

didnt look for any agates>?!

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Sure did! Every time I'm up there!

[@rosaliemoon5905]

Rhubarb….Minnesota is also known for rhubarb

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Very true!

[@Smothered_Goose]

And wild rice.

[@leewomack3498]

I can eat every fruit and vegetable, EXCEPT Blueberry! Yuk! That's one fruit I cannot eat!

[@catstyf7151]

I think that its good to start with the most disappointing part. Imagine how much MORE disappointing it would have been if you started with the good stuff first.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

This is very true

[@JeffHolzworth]

Rochester is the third largest city in Minnesota not Duluth

[@cheri7054]

I would not eat at the toco place. Too spicey. Too fried

[@corylee2261]

OMC isn't that good tbh

[@frederickmoller]

The REAL Northshore isn't in Minnesota, but Ontario Canada, please get your 'Facts' correct.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Um, it's all the same shore of the same lake

[@nancyvalle2807]

Not impressed.

[@andylydon8416]

No one cares boomer

[@chief3619]

We were just up there in May at OMC and I’m fairly certain they sat us at the same table you were at and we ordered the same thing. Except we ordered Mac-n-cheese and elotes.

[@davkaufmaneatstheworld]

Nice!

[@moejoe55]

$11 taco? Hard pass