Food & Beer
LET'S EAT!
By Dan Greenwood
SOUTHERN MN STYLE Kitchen manager, Anne Norgaard (left) and co-owner John Mayer. Patrick’s on Third in St. Peter is known for the ‘world-famous’ patty melt.
PATRICK’S on THIRD
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atrick’s on Third in downtown St. Peter has been drawing an eclectic mix of customers since co-owner John Mayer’s parents bought the historic building in 1988. Named after Mayer’s father, the restaurant and bar, with 32 beers on tap, has developed a reputation as a diverse gathering place for the town’s 11,000 residents. 36 • FEBRUARY 2021 • MANKATO MAGAZINE
Kitchen manager Anne Norgaard said they make changes to the menu every year. Sometimes it’s drastic. Other times they make just a couple of minor tweaks, but one of their most popular sandwiches has had a constant presence. “We’re known for the worldfamous patty melt,” said co-owner John Mayer. “It tastes the same as it did when we first
made it in 1988. The reason that we claim that to be world famous is because it always makes it from one menu to the next. It’s a nice handheld sandwich that’s tasty.” This time around, Norgaard said customers will see a greater focus on having more signature meals to choose from. “Whenever anyone asks me what I should get at Patrick’s, I always point them toward our
