Maple Tavern

The recently opened Maple Tavern is the latest in the grand tradition of restaurants with an emphasis on familiar delights: Summit Extra Pale Ale, Beer Battered Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms ($7), friendly bartenders and the summer sun. What else do you need? With an exciting yet humble menu of your favorite home-town tavern dishes, from the Pulled BBQ Pork sandwich ($8) smothered in the house-made Carolina sauce to the mouthwatering Cajun Burger ($9) and Bison Black and Blue Burger ($10), Maple Tavern will give new definition to the phrase "slobber inducing." For the slightly more adventurous, and large stomached, try the Man vs. Maple Challenge ($34), which pits your body against a 3 foot long prime rib and pastrami sandwich. Finish the entire meal (fries and cole slaw as well) in 45 minutes and get your handsome mug on the Maple Tavern wall of fame. And get your meal free. The slightly more sane can stick with the Fish and Chips ($12) or Apple Glazed Pork Chops ($15). Beyond the meat dishes, Maple Tavern's baby penne pasta Mac and Cheese ($12) and their Fettuccine Carbonara ($12) can give any Italian restaurant a run for their Italian currency monies. Those with room can indulge in their child-like side with a Tavern special Root Float ($7) with toasted, homemade banana bread and sugar glazed pecans. Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. features the perfect hair-of-the-dog bloody mary bar for the still reeling. For your next family reunion, graduation, or pie-eating contest, Maple Tavern boasts a full banquet hall for your contained debauchery. Enjoy live bands on the largest patio in Maple Grove on Wednesday through Sunday with today's exclusive Crowd Cut. Sunblock and shades not included.