Had a meeting recently at the union hall so I made a stop by the empty Psycho Suzi's.
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Psycho Suzi's: The Last Visit
Recently Dale took me to Psycho Suzi's for my birthday. It was a bittersweet visit as they are closing at the end of next week.
Huge rainstorm before we made the trip to Nordeast but the sun was out by the time they got there.
Truth be told I haven't been a fan of the direction Suzi's taken since the pandemic. You can make a reservation for a table but you have to wait in line to order drinks and food and then they bring it out to you. The drink and food menu are more limited than they used to be and they serve the drinks in plastic cups rather than glassware. We didn't get a table and order food tonight but the last time we did so it was served on disposable plates.
I ordered a Psychotic Suzi and Dale got a glass of red wine.
We only stayed around for one round and then grabbed dinner at Jax. We had a great time but it was a little melancholy. Lots of memories.
Bye, Suzi. You'll Be Missed
On August 2, 2023, Leslie Bock announced the following:
After 20 fantastical years, I'm sad to announce that Psycho Suzi's will be closing on Aug. 19, 2023.
For the past two decades we've welcomed you through our tiki laden jungle to enjoy tropical drinks, pizza pies, waterfront seating, and the company of new and old friends… but all good things must come to an end and this Psycho Suzi is ready to hang it up and put on her retirement hat.
I'll never forget the memories we've shared under these thatched umbrellas - the laughs, the stories, the events we succeeded at and even the ones we failed at! To our biggest fans and even to our biggest haters, we salute you. Mary’s Christmas Palace, our 4-month Christmas spectacular, will surely be missed! We had endless ideas and yet 20 years was not enough time to try them all. Saint Sabrina’s (30 years), Betty Danger’s Country Club, Betty Danger’s Animal Farm, Donny Dirk’s Zombie Den and Mr. Steven’s Snuggery, Felicia’s Navidad, Undead Frank’s, Heather’s High School Hairball, Rock-O-Horror Drinking Showstopper, Kentucky Derbatante, Bizarre Bazaar, Psycho Luaus, and New Year’s Passport parties. We’ve had DJ’s, live bands, our house band Exotik-A-GoGo, fire breathers, drag shows, parade floats, a muscle car show, our own monster truck, a Tiki Tram offering Tiki Tramsportation, Pontiki rides (our thatch covered pontoon boat), puppy pageants, halloween costume dance parties, parking lot carnivals, motorcycle rallies, and tropical Mother’s day buffets, and Father’s day grill outs. These memories will stay with me forever, and they're proof that random ideas of weirdness and fun can be worth pursuing. Striving to create a bit of magic where folks could escape the humdrum of everyday life, and offer a sliver of something a little less dull gave us pure joy. We’ve seen many friendships and more than a few romances connect through it all.
So come on by one last time and say goodbye to this wood plank carpeting, the tiki mug vending machines, zombie slushies, and fire lit torches that have watched over us these past 20 years. Let’s raise a glass to us all and this magical oasis we created together. Though the Psycho Suzi's experience is ending and Suzi is saying her final goodbye to Minneapolis, we hope the mending of broken dreams carries on. I humbly pass the torch.
Love,
Suzi (aka Leslie Bock)
The writings been on the wall for a while as the place has been up for sale for the last year. That said, I'm incredibly dismayed. This was my favorite hangout in Minneapolis. Suzi will be missed.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Quarantiki - Psycho Suzi's
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Quiet evening at Psycho Suzi’s. When Dale and I went in June on a Friday night it was pretty hoppin’. Tonight the patio was probably only maybe about 25% full. This time we brought Mom who really had a great time.
No seating inside.
Quarantiki - Psycho Suzi's
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Yummy but salty appetizers. We ordered a Hawaiian and a pepperoni pizza - also yummy. I went with tropical cocktails but Dale and Mom stuck with beer. The Mississippi looked beautiful from the patio. Mom really appreciated that.
As on our last visit my first drink was the Psychotic Suzi.
As like our last visit my second tiki drink was the Native's Curse.
Unlike our last visit my third and final drink was the Fu Manchu. I couldn't decide between that one and the Beachcomber so I asked the bartender to pick for me. She told me that I for sure wanted the Fu Manchu. I thanked her for doing my thinking for me. In its description the menu says, "Only one foo will do, in this not so foo-foo fighting beverage. Special Kung Fu blend of Jamaican rums, coconut, and Hawaiian island flavor." The coconut really spoke to me. It was delicious.
As on our last visit my first drink was the Psychotic Suzi.
As like our last visit my second tiki drink was the Native's Curse.
Unlike our last visit my third and final drink was the Fu Manchu. I couldn't decide between that one and the Beachcomber so I asked the bartender to pick for me. She told me that I for sure wanted the Fu Manchu. I thanked her for doing my thinking for me. In its description the menu says, "Only one foo will do, in this not so foo-foo fighting beverage. Special Kung Fu blend of Jamaican rums, coconut, and Hawaiian island flavor." The coconut really spoke to me. It was delicious.
Quarantiki - Psycho Suzi's
Thursday, July 16, 2020
My chauffeur takes me to all the best places.
My chauffeur takes me to all the best places.
Hot but not oppressively so. Beautiful evening none-the-less.
Mom took the following picture of me and Dale once we got home:
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