There is a big thing in the lifestyle of a young(ish) professional, and that is where you have lunch. Could we go to McDonald's or Wendy's and simply fill the hole? Sure, but not only do Wendy's and McDonald's really suck, they have no local flavor (or any flavor for that matter). I want a place with some character, local art on the wall, a smell you can smell from 20 feet away, a line out the door so long you will be late getting back to work, and a picture of Guy Fierri enjoying the fare on the wall. OK last one is a stretch in most cases but not in this one. The Northern Waters Smokehaus is just that place. Located in the historic DeWitt Seitz building in Duluth MN Canal Park District (and a convenient 1 minute walk from my office.), the Smokehaus is dishing out some of the best smoked fish you will find. Most notably The Cajun Finn. I could eat this 3 times a week and be very happy. Here is the low down, A home-baked ciabatta roll slathered in scallion infused cream cheese, red peppers, banana peppers, kale, and THE best smoked salmon you will get. Like I said, I could eat this 3 times a week and be very content. The have a menu a mile long but that is your best bet. Aside from restaurant sando's, they have a shop as well. All of their smoked fish, bacon, pancetta, capicolla, assorted lunch meat, cheese (and I mean Cheese!), imported crackers, and local art is available to take with. Now, what does this have to do with beer? On the whole, nothing. But if you take home smoked salmon at $20 a pound and a wedge of Red Leicester cheese for $10.95, are you really going to wash it down with a Coke?
