Comments on: Video: Lunch at Babani’s

By: BatesLine

BatesLine — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:06:19 +0000

Blogger lunch at Babani’s…

I mentioned a lunch for bloggers on Wednesday of the Republican National Convention. It was organized by HotAir’s Ed Morrissey, sponsored by Verizon, and held at Babani’s, a Kurdish restaurant in downtown St. Paul. The food was delicious and plentifu…

By: Ed Driscoll.com

Ed Driscoll.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:52:26 +0000

The Palin Teleprompter Myth…

I can second what Danny Glover writes here:Word on the cable networks this morning is that Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin is a superstar because she delivered her rousing speech at the convention here last night despite a broken telep…

By: Zorro

Zorro — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:02:56 +0000

Rodwan exemplifies the American dream. What better way to celebrate the Republican National Convention in St. Paul?

Amen to that. There are a lot of Lebanese Maronite Catholics in St. Paul as well. Some of my maternal Grandmother’s family settled in that area way back in 1888.

By: SKYFOX

SKYFOX — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:30:50 +0000

The story of America is a song with endless verses. Thanks, Ed, for adding another verse.

By: Hollowpoint

Hollowpoint — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:08:04 +0000

From what I’ve read, the Kurdistan region of Iraq is quite possibly the most pro-American place on the planet- including the US itself.

Such a compelling story of the owner. Next time I eat in St. Paul, I now know where. Thanks, Ed.

By: coyoterex

coyoterex — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:50:41 +0000

Hmm…I live in Brooklyn Center and never been there. Going to have to make a point of it. Thanks for the heads up!

By: ORrighty

ORrighty — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:51:46 +0000

Thanks for sharing this Ed. Very touching … that’s what makes America Great. Glad to have Rodwan and his family as part of our USA family.

By: nazo311

nazo311 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:37:37 +0000

They spelled your last name wrong Ed.

By: Bishop

Bishop — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:43:54 +0000

I’ll check it out next time I’m in the area. What kind of food do they serve, and don’t say “Kurdish food”. Give me an example, if you would.

By: infidel

infidel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:41:04 +0000

I am jealous. Babani’s sounds like a place to put on my list, once I find a nice conservative gal to go with.

By: davenp35

davenp35 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:26:17 +0000

Kurdistan Been there. Done that. Great people!

By: fossten

fossten — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:21:25 +0000

NAMEDROPPER!

j/k

By: ManlyRash

ManlyRash — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:19:24 +0000

Tough life for a blogger, Ed.