Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Takk for Maten and Kippis Tapas Bar

Sandy Thompson holds up a plate of lefse. (Photo by Naomi Yaeger-Bischoff)

This morning I was actually early for "The Forvm" held in the Technology Village. So I decided to eat my breakfast at the new Takk for Maten, which is Norwegian for "Thanks for the Food." They specialize in Scandinavian food.

I visited with Sandy Thompson, one of the owners. (There are five owners totally.)

The hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays.

In the evenings the space become the a Kippis Tapas Bar. Kippis is Finnish for "cheers". Tapas is Spanish for "little dish" of snack-sized food. The hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Sunday and Monday.

It is located at Tech Village, 11 E. Superior St.

The number is 464-1260. The address is 11 E. Superior St.