Comments on: Monk’s Kettle Menu Misery http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/ Saluting San Francisco's Mission District Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:23:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 By: Keivn http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-48027 Keivn Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:50:17 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-48027 Well it’s offical!

http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2012/02/15/freehouse-now-open-in-berkeleys-old-adagia-space/

]]> By: Rowdy Randy http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-47626 Rowdy Randy Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:09:09 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-47626 I just found out where Kevin Kroger has landed. He’s opened a gastropub in Berkeley. Went there. The food is Monk’s Kettle supreme and the beer list is affordable and solid. Here’s the yelp reviews so far…

http://www.yelp.com/biz/free-house-berkeley

]]> By: Chef Kevin Kroger http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27829 Chef Kevin Kroger Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:07:16 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27829 Actually the pretzel came from a company in New Jersey. It was the closest thing I could find to an east coast type pretzel. Unfortunately for that kitchen, you can never hand make 180 pretzels which is what the volume we sold then. The new pretzel is forzen as well. C’est la vie!

]]> By: mike http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27828 mike Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:31:56 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27828 I, too, love that pretzel. I love it 5% less now, though, since I heard that they just heat up standard Sysco pretzels. I’m sure the sauces are home-made, though.

]]> By: luke http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27827 luke Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:19:39 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27827 I got the meatloaf grinder last time I was there and I would have preferred the old pulled pork or lamb burger over it.

My girlfriend stated that the old menu wasn’t cheap either but the food hit a comfort food niche done well and thus was worth it. We also think the claim “this menu should find a place in the hearts of omnivores, vegetarians and vegans alike.” should be revised since the new menu is very meat heavy.

Lastly, no more cookies…

]]> By: robert http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27826 robert Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:30:18 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27826 From my recent vist to the Kettle, Adam has a lot to offer. Yes there is less options for the vegies, about half of the Mission at this point. Let’s not panic and let Adam settle in. Loved the duck.

]]> By: JDD http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27825 JDD Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:03:33 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27825 I’ve always been a huge fan of Monks Kettle and I always raved about the Mac n Cheese. Ohhhhhh, the Mac n Cheese… The beer list is still amazing, but I agree, the menu is just not the same.

And, my rabbits who live down the street on Albion are not thrilled about the rabbit on the menu, buttermilk or not…

]]> By: Mom http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27824 Mom Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:09:28 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27824 Kev, you were an integral part of making Monk’s Kettle such an outstanding success. Don’t forget they depended, mightily, on you from the day they began their venture. Hold your head high and continue with your goodwill works. You have alot of support and karma will always guide you down the right path!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: LawnDarter http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27823 LawnDarter Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:42:51 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27823 I miss the old menu. The new one is way too ambitious and ends up failing in its execution. I never send food back, but last time I was there I had to. Bring back the lamb burger!

]]> By: Chef Kevin Kroger http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27822 Chef Kevin Kroger Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:21:27 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27822 Btw, I think my next blog post will be more of a recipe based post including some of the yearnings I hear going on with the hungry folks here! Stay tuned!

]]> By: Chef Kevin Kroger http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27821 Chef Kevin Kroger Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:20:35 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27821 Absolutely!

]]> By: Rick http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27820 Rick Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:40:22 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27820 Rosamunde fries can assist in the meantime…and they have a delicious breakfast menu as well.

]]> By: MrEricSir http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27819 MrEricSir Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:49:38 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27819 If you’re making those delicious sushi sandwiches at some point in the future, be sure to let me know.

]]> By: frenchfry http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27818 frenchfry Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:27:09 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27818 Where are you supposed to get your chicken sandwich and fries with lots of dippers? Fritz, of course!

]]> By: Chef Kevin Kroger http://www.missionmission.org/2011/02/07/monks-kettle-menu-misery/#comment-27817 Chef Kevin Kroger Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:22:40 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=22475#comment-27817 Thanks for the write up and responses. I was and am still very proud of my food that I made for my customers. I did find my cuisine “delicate and elegant” as well and my beer dinners and events(all 25+)showcased talents with beer and food that are not seen frequently in the bay area. My menu was also approachable and had many vegetarian options that I strived for when creating the food for the three years I was there. For the record, the pretzel is not the same item I highlighted on the original menu. I am thankful though I now have my menu back and can now make a transition when an opportunity arises to continue to make people happy when they eat my food.

Cheers! -Chef Kevin Kroger

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