It’s the rarely seen Surprise Lucy!! A crispy little kick in a kaiser bun!!
Ratings:
Jucy Lucy 4
Ambiance 5
For years I have been a fan of the Happy Gnome’s outdoor patio, spectacular tap beer selection, and artisan cheeses. So imagine my surprise during a recent happy hour at the Happy Gnome when we discovered a seasonal change to the menu: the addition of the Fried Vegetable Jucy Lucy!!
This crazy vegetarian-friendly option of the cheezy meat classic features a couple of fried patties of roasted veggies with mozzarella sriracha aiola and shredded romaine cheez. The result is a slightly healthier version of the Lucy that everyone can enjoy!
Although the CEF ™ is low due to the less volcanically volatile nature of the romaine cheeze, the roasted veggies make for a remarkable alternative to greasy meat and grease-dribble chin. Our guest Lucy reviewer determined that the burger was “casserole-y…but in a good way” and Lucy really liked the little spicy kick of the sriracha aiola. Ms Appleby thought the frying of the veggie patty threatened to overwhelm the delicate taste explosion of the roasted veggies, but agreed that the Happy Gnome’s surprising entry into the Lucy cannon was a tasty experience!
The Happy Gnome's take on the Lucy: Veggie Style!
EXTRA BONUS:
The rest of the menu (while featuring a slightly higher price than your typical Lucy fare) is really tasty and the beer selection simply can not be beat in St. Paul.
