The Nice Dining Club

Date: 8 October 2026
Time: 6pm
Reservation Numbers: 6

https://www.estellestp.com/menu

Join us on Thursday, 8 October for dinner at Estelle, a cosy neighbourhood restaurant in St. Paul’s Mac-Groveland area.

Estelle pairs a creative menu of Portuguese, Italian and Spanish-inspired comfort foods with a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.

The menu draws on the flavours of Southern Europe, with a mix of tapas, pintxos, house-made pastas, seafood, meats and larger plates.

It is the kind of restaurant that feels special without being overly formal — a comfortable setting where we can settle in, enjoy dinner at an easy pace and have plenty of time for conversation.

Estelle’s menu is seasonal, so the dishes currently shown on the restaurant’s website are not necessarily what will be available when we dine there on 8 October.

The restaurant will change over to its autumn menu before our reservation. I will update this Meetup event once Estelle releases its autumn dishes, so everyone will be able to see the choices available closer to our dinner.
The current menu can still give you a good idea of Estelle’s style of cooking and the variety of dishes they typically offer.

RSVP Reminder
Please remember to keep your RSVP up to date.
Should your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible.

Keeping the guest count accurate helps me manage the restaurant reservation and also allows another member to take your place when the event is full.

Street parking is available along Saint Clair Avenue and the surrounding streets.

Please pay attention to posted parking restrictions.
There is also a small shared parking lot at the east end of the building that may be used after 6:00 pm, although spaces are limited.
Come hungry and plan on enjoying a relaxed autumn evening of good food and good conversation.

Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 7pm
Reservation Numbers: 6

https://www.porzanampls.com/menu

Join us for dinner at Porzana, a modern Argentinian-inspired steakhouse in Minneapolis's North Loop, known for bringing the flavours and traditions of Argentine cooking into a stylish, contemporary setting.

Porzana offers a distinctive menu centred around the bold flavours of the Argentine grill, with an impressive selection of steaks alongside seafood, handmade pastas, empanadas, creative shared plates, seasonal sides and desserts. The menu makes it easy to explore several different dishes, whether you're coming specifically for a great steak or simply interested in experiencing a different style of dining.

With its combination of Argentine influences, carefully prepared dishes and the lively atmosphere of the North Loop, Porzana should make for a memorable evening and a nice change from our more familiar restaurant outings.

There is enough variety on the menu for everyone to find something appealing while also offering plenty of opportunities to try something new.

Please keep your RSVP up to date.

If you find that you are unable to attend, please change your RSVP promptly. Doing so gives someone on the waiting list the opportunity to take your place and join the dinner.

Date: 5 November 2026
Time: 6pm
Reservation Number: 6

https://www.restaurantaubergine.com/menus

Join us for dinner at Restaurant Aubergine in St. Paul, where the cooking is rooted in the culinary traditions of Lyon, France, while drawing on seasonal ingredients closer to home.

I enjoyed Aubergine so much on my first visit that I knew I wanted to come back!!

One of the things that makes a return especially interesting is that Aubergine’s offerings change regularly with the seasons, so each visit can feel different.

Their current seasonal menu is now available, with dishes ranging from Pâté en Croûte and Sabodet Croquettes to Duck Leg Confit “Salade Lyonnaise”, Walleye, Lamb Loin, Grilled Pork Chop and New York Strip.

By the time we sit down, some dishes may have changed again — which is part of the appeal of returning and experiencing Aubergine’s Lyonnaise cooking at a different point in the season.

Parking
Free, off-street parking is available adjacent to the building, on both sides.

A credit card was required to secure our reservation. Aubergine charges a $25 per person cancellation fee for reservations cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled time.

If your plans change, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so someone on the waiting list can take your spot. Thank you!