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I have had Junior's Grill on the infamous todo list for a long time, at least as far back as when we visited nearby Sambol but was reminded to give it a try by a reader who sent me an e-mail asking what I thought of Junior's. I didn't feel like cooking tonight so we drove over to Eagan to check this place out.
As we walked in I immediately noticed their great eleven seat counter with old style stools mixed with a more modern wide granite counter top. One of the stools is not an option as a small TV/VCR combo sits on the counter there to offer a background buzz and a temporary distraction for the cook as he fries onions rings and grills the meat. There are less than ten tables instead and another six outside and tonight at 6pm most of those inside were filled with no one braving the afternoon humidity and sun. The grill was crackling and the fan hoods were loudly sucking the grill's smoke up and out. I liked the feel of the place and if this wasn't located in a suburban Eagan strip mall I would have thought I was tucked away in some small town diner. Good work there!
When we sat down I grabbed menus from another empty table and we looked it over. Junior's doesn't seem to have any web presence at all so I couldn't look at the menu ahead of time and can't link you to it now. If you happen to have a link to them that my lame Googling skills couldn't find please let me know below. A quick look showed that they offer 19 breakfast items listed between $4.49 and $9.99, 5 very large salads for $8.49 each, 5 burgers for $5.99 to $7.99, 11 sandwiches for $6.49 to $7.99, 6 Chicago Favorites (hot dog, polish sausage, roast beef, etc) for $2.99 to $8.99, 4 Steaks $6.99 (for chopped beef) to $15.99 (steak of the day) and 10 Blue Plate Specials between $6.99 and $7.99. I probably should have just taken photos but that would have been way too easy, eh? Anyway, Kim was in the mood for a burger which is why we ended up here in the first place so that's exactly what she ordered… Junior's All American Burger which is $5.99 and which the menu says is garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion with the option to add cheese for $1.29. She went with the cheese option and ordered it with fries. Figuring this was a diner, I wanted an open face sandwich. The last item on the menu before you get to the sides, desserts, and drinks is the Hot Roast Beef which includes tender roast beef piled high on white bread and topped with red pepper gravy for $7.99. All dinner come with mashed potatoes/gravy and vegetable of the day. Did they save the best for last?
I was pretty hungry but I didn't have to wait long to eat as our orders were up fast! Nothing fancy here. Kim's burger was served in a plastic basket with paper and mine was a pile of meat loaded with gravy on a simple plate. Good stuff so far. I spent a few minutes taking photos and then let Kim dig in before I got around to mine.
Kim's burger was so big I could barely fit it in my mouth and I know Kim was having problems herself. It was loaded with toppings and was cooked just about medium rare without Kim being asked how she wanted it done. While that's fine for us you may want to specify if you like to ruin the flavor of your burgers by having them overcooked until they are shoe leather. Kim said, "this is an excellent burger…we will be back." When I asked her if it was better than the burgers at the now defunct Bucky's Diner, she was unsure but honestly, from the two bites I had I would have to say that this burger was indeed better all around. The fries, on the other hand, were completely over-seasoned with salt. You could literally see the crystals protruding like rock candy from the fries. Kim wasn't sure but she believed she overheard the man at the table next us mention that his was salty as well.
While Kim's burger was pretty damn good, my open faced, hot roast beef was on the low end of the scale. I won't say it was terrible but it was definitely below par. The meat was overrun with fat and gristle and it honestly felt like I ate more of that than beef. The gravy was extremely salty and reminded me of something grandma would have made with the heavy salt shaker hand that seemed to prevail all those years ago — this is fucking 2008, people don't eat salt like that anymore — ease up! The mashed potatoes were flavorless without the gravy and while they seemed homemade, I wasn't at all impressed. The corn on the cob side was quite starchy and tasted frozen. While I finished it all, it won't be a meal I will repeat ever again. I'm not quite sure what diner worth its salt (no pun intended) can have an open faced sandwich that's so terrible. Yuck.
Kim also ordered a chocolate malt and when it came out it also came with the mixing cup 3/4 full. This was a big malt and it tasted great. I don't normally care for ice cream in any form but this was an amazing milkshake for $3.89. I saw the pineapple upside down cake on the menu and thought it looked good but didn't order it until Kim brought it up later that she wanted to try it. After we got the bill I asked for them to bring out a piece for me. At $3.99 the size of the piece was certainly worthy of the price as it was obnoxiously huge. I took bite after bite of the dessert and then asked Kim if she tasted any pineapple. We both decided that this was nothing more than yellow cake mix and a metric fuckton of brown sugar caramelized on top. While that's great and all, it wasn't what I was looking for and I left over 50% of it on the plate. When the waiter came back around to ask about it I said there wasn't any pineapple in the cake and he asked if I wanted some extra pineapple now… Uhh, no, it belongs in the cake but thanks anyway.
The bill came to $24.71 before tip and wasn't astronomical for what we ate tonight. The service was fine and Kim's burger was excellent but aside from that, this place is a salt-induced heart attack waiting to happen. When we return I will stick to the burgers, sans fries, and avoid nearly everything else.
If you have eaten at Junior's please share your comments below!
Junior's Cafe and Grill
1340 Duckwood Dr #7
Eagan, MN 55123
See all the pictures from Junior's Cafe and Grill on Flickr here.


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Recently my friend, Mathew, was denied a moment of affection with his daughter... It was denied by April.. the sister (and welfare recipient) .. who was the court appointed "guardian" of his daughter.
It was just a brief moment... but iy was tragic.
In effect: A Father was DENIED affection for his daughter... and the child yelled "Daddy!" as April grabbed her awat.
And why isn't KEVIN reporting on this?
I am amazed that this is not given a single glance by you so-called reportes.
You should be ashamed !!!!
Bob Pomicter, Jr.
Written in defense of family and TRUTH!
As of June, 2012 here is the TRUTH:
Mathew C Burroughs is gainfully employed, current on his responsibility for child support.
The MOTHER whose name I can not mention for fear of deletion by the standards of this "news-paper" is on a drug/alcohol program... receiving SSI....
AND... here is the kicker.... the CHILD is now raised by the mother's SISTER who is on SSI.
GREAT JOB STAR LEDGER... you just sent a child to welfare hell!
Thanks for your great support, Kevin, in REPORTING this issue...
When will this paper get responsible reporters that actually interview and take time to investigate issues I will not know!
Bob Pomicter Jr.
Your facts are WRTONG.
This is another attempt by a Republican and prolly a FOX NEWS fan) to misinform the public.
There is about a 60% approval rating from us American Citizens that CARE NOT ABOUT THIS ISSUE!
I can't say that's 60% APPROVE of GAY MARRIAGE, but, generally, because we are a GOOD COUNTRY AND RESPECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS, most people do not see this to be an issue!
POLITICS AND ELECtiONS have disTORTED THIS ISSUE...
So go aheaqd and vote for your favorite...
I met Him at church.
Dear nnj973:
You are without any solid information to make such a judgement!
You apparently disregarded all comments that indicated the money was paid.
But, you have haven't seen official documents (not that you have a right to see them).
Furthermore... who are you to make a suggestion when you have no facts... and are basing your opinions on bad reporting!!!!????
You have NO idea of the matter at hand, You do NOT understand its complexity.
You are basing your opinion on your emotions and not on the facts.
Facts were presented in this forum, including the mention of the WOMAN'S NAME and the Star Ledger deleted the message and all the comments, including those from supporters of the opinion.
So much for good reporting and accountability!
What would be in Mathew's best interest might be something like having visitation rights for his daughter rather than the mother using the his daughter as a tool.
What you so casually perceive in black and white has not only gray but color.
I mean only for for people to realize that everything is not so cut and dry, and I certainly do not mean to disrespect anyone.
I find it very interesting that no attempt to follow this story has been made.
I find it even more curious that when I click on the reporters name (Kevin) I get as warning from WOT as the link is unsafe.
This is the reason I do not subscribe to the Star Ledger.... among other issues like repeated callings a couple years ago where they begged me to subscribe on behalf of some fund-raiser or other.
They even threw papers on my lawn and tried to make me feel guilty about the trash rag.
Sloppy reporting with no responsibility and deletion of messages... Yeah... winning tixket to even read this trash liner!
Robert B Pomicter, Jr
But did you do a follow-up on this matter?
NO. You did not.
You simply repeated a press release. That is NOT reporting!
Get the facts before you call yourself a "reporter
Bob Pomictyer4
I noted this after I mentioned the name of the MOTHER !!!
Every message after that was wiped out...
YEah... THIS IS THE TRUTH...
I have archived all of the messages on this thread.
A dual standard seems to exist, and the Star Leger appears to have a PART IN IT.
Really, Folks...
There WERE important messages on this thread that were deleted!
I would like an explanation as to the WHY of this.
I would also like to know, after messages posted, that NO INQUIRY was ever made into this matter, but rather, the whole and "bulk" of this reporting, by Kevin, was never questioned by his seniors at Star Gazette.
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RObert B Pomicer Jr
I have a few of these critters crawling around...
They are an endless source of entertainment for the family cat, who is a big alpha male.
In fact, we [i.e. the cat and I] were just playing "stinker wars".. he spots one...stares at it for elongated moments and makes his attack, which usually consists of a lot of batting with his paws...
He has never eaten one, and I have never crushed one thanks to advice from some friends and some good reporting here. Usually I just get the prehistoric-looking critter on a newspaper and cart it outside.
Bob Pomicter
I regret to say that the reporting of this alleged indecent is completely erroneous, and constitutes nothing more than sloppy reporting for the sake of local news events.
As an eye-witness to these events, I believe that the Star Ledger should print an immediate retraction of their statements.
The statements made were false... Mr. Burroughs was never arrested...
I was there!
After submitting proof that there was an electronic transfer of the amount owed, the Hackettstown
Police Dept. released Mr. Burroughs upon getting approval from Hunterdon County. A FAX of the document was sent to them.
All was agreed upon,.
Robert B Pomicter, Jr.
I believe that Mr. Burroughs is entitled to a retraction of your articles.


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ONA -- Spring Valley's boys basketball team passed the ultimate test Tuesday night.
The Timberwolves were reeling late in a rivalry matchup with Cabell Midland and the Knights had momentum.
Floor leader Jacob Kilgore was on the bench with a sprained ankle and a late turnover gave Cabell Midland a last look at the basket.
Still, Spring Valley found a way to win by using the very foundation of their scheme - solid defense.
A deflection kept the Knights from getting a clean look at the buzzer and the Timberwolves escaped with a 51-48 victory.
"It was nice to see us come away with a victory with our best scorer and rebounder on the sidelines," Spring Valley coach Cory Maynard said. "We had a lot of guys step up and contribute in his absence to help us tonight."
With Kilgore on the bench, Cabell Midland used a solid defensive effort and the hot shooting of Keegan Adkins to crawl back into the contest.
Adkins hit a pair of 3-pointers late in the game, including one from the corner with under 30 seconds left to cut the deficit to three.
After a turnover on an in-bounds play, the Knights got a final possession with 25 seconds left, and Cabell Midland coach Matt Stead called timeout with seven seconds after his team passed up a pair of good looks.
Following the timeout a deflected pass forced a 35-foot attempt at the buzzer that fell short.
"Before the timeout there, we got at least two good looks and we hesitated," Stead said. "I told the guys after the game, don't be scared to step up and hit it. You have to let it fly there."
Spring Valley led 43-33 when Kilgore went down midway through the third quarter. The injury especially hindered the Timberwolves' ability to advance the ball out of Cabell Midland's full-court pressure.
In the final 12 minutes, the Timberwolves had just two field goals, but the defensive effort led to the win.
Kilgore scored 12 of the team's 18 points in the first quarter and finished with 16.
Once the Knights made the adjustment on Kilgore, Greg Herbert continued his strong play, ending the game with 22 points.
Herbert was crucial as the Timberwolves stretched the lead midway through the second quarter. He scored the final five points of the first half then added eight of the first 10 in the third quarter as Spring Valley ballooned its lead.
Herbert had back-to-back three-point plays to push the lead to 12 prior to Kilgore's injury.
Adkins and Dakota Leonard both scored 12 for Cabell Midland.
SPRING VALLEY 18 15 12 6 - 51: Keyser 9, Herbert 22, Kilgore 16, Steele 4.
CABELL MIDLAND 12 14 9 13 - 48: Pettit 8, Leonard 12, Adkins 12, Dailey 2, Beckett 8, Matthews 6.