Dining Directory

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JONATHAN’S ON BRICK STREET

• 116 E. Walworth St., Delavan. 262-725-7715. www.Jonathansonbricksreet.com. Stop in for a warm inviting atmosphere and great food. Try one of our crafts, spirits and wines. Fish and seafood are always fresh. Delicious mouth watering steaks. Famous Fish Fry on Fridays. Prime Rib on Saturdays. Live Entertainment on select Fridays. Reservations are required and highly recommended nightly due to COVID restrictions. Hours: Bar opens at 4pm daily. Dining Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 4:30-10pm; Sun. 4-8pm. D, $$$, FF, (

THE GREEN GROCER AND DELI

• 24 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay. 262-245-

9077. www.greengrocergenevalake.com

Organic grocery store with a deli. Serving sandwiches made with Boars Head meat and cheese, homemade soups, salads and pizzas, wine, beer and cocktails. Dine in, Carryout or delivery. Open 7 days a week. L, D, $-$$ ( LUISA’S • Just off Hwy. 50, 12 mi. east of Lake Geneva. 262-537-4795 Superb Italian & American cuisine. Dine in, carry out, delivery, catering avail., call ahead & will have it hot ready to go. D, $$ 

FOLEY’S IRISH WOODS

RESTAURANT • 2.5 miles west of Lake Geneva on Hwy. 50 262-245-6966. Dinner Specials Wed. Corn beef & cabbage. Thurs. lamb shanks braised in stout. D, FF $$  EAST TROY BREWERY • 2905 Main St. on the Historic Square, East Troy. 262-6422670. www.etbrew.com 1892 bank turned brewery/restaurant. Craft beer and a great menu. Find us on Facebook. Wed.-Sun. 4-9pm with Brunch Fri-Sun Noon-4pm. L, D, $$, GF, FF 

WATERFRONT PUB & GRILL

• 408 State Rd. 50, Delavan. 262-728-4700. www.waterfrontdelavan.com Like us on Facebook and join us on Untappd. Serving fresh salads, wraps, signature sandwiches, juicy burgers, Friday Fish Fry & Saturday Prime Rib. Full wrap around bar with 20 beers on draft and gaming corner. Dine-in, take out and drive-thru available. L, D, $-$$, FF,  CHRIS’ USA • 724 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. 262-763-9968. Popular Friday Fish Fry. Beer Battered or Baked Cod $9.95 All You Can Eat • Perch Dinner $10.95 • 2 Piece Fish $6.50. $$, FF

LOCAL FOLKS RESTAURANT & PUB

• 39601 60th St. (Slades Corners), Burlington. 262-539-3200. Open 6am every morning! B, L, D, $, FF, 

SPORTSMAN’S PUB & GRUB

• 25313 W. Loomis Rd., Wind Lake. 262-8951055. Beautiful lake view and patio for dining. Best Prime Rib in town. Well known for our thin crust pizza. Delicious 1/2 lb. burgers. We do a popular hand-breaded Fish Fry. Boat rentals/launch. Live bait shop on premises. L, D, $-$$, FF  MARS RESORT • W 4098 S. Shore Dr., Lake Geneva. A classic Wisconsin supper club “nestled on the shores of Lake Como.” Open 7 days a week at 11am. Out of this world ribs and spectacular sunsets! Reserve one our our Igloos on our “Fire and Ice” Deck for a truly unique experience. We created special platters that are sure to please all of our guests. Enjoy our Piano Bar for fun Friday and Saturday nights. Call 262-245-5689 today and visit www.mars-resort.com to view our menu. L, D, FF, $$ THE BAKER HOUSE • 327 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva. 262-248-4700. Lake side dining in an elegant 1885 Queen Anne Victorian. Full Bar. Sunday Brunch. L, D, $$$, GF, (

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B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner NC: No credit cards accepted $: Mostly under $10 $$: Mostly under $20 GF: Gluten free $$$: Mostly under $30 FF: Fish Fry (: Reservations requested  : Alcohol served : Kids menu SR: Senior menu

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awareness and educate visitors on each animal on the safari.

“We do that by providing what I would call an interactive experience,” said Christie, a licensed exhibitor through the United States Department of Agriculture. “We are committed to education and also conservation, so a certain percentage of proceeds here go to save animals.”

Animals on the safari include, but are not limited to, alpacas, Arabian camels, Bactrian camels, Brahman cattle, emus, Grant’s Zebras, water buffalo, llamas, a miniature mule, ostrich, plains bison, yak and, most recently, two giraffes.

Typically, Christie acquires animals in multiple categories, ranging from rescues, loans from other institutions and donations.

Most, if not all, of the animals at Safari Lake Geneva were born in the United States.

Safari Lake Geneva, about five miles from downtown Lake Geneva, encompasses 75 total acres.

Currently, the safari takes up about 33% of the total acreage, with room for future expansion. A safari first

The safari adventure park most recently acquisition of giraffes was done as a way to highlight the alarming decline in giraffe populations across Africa, according to Safari staff.

Maggie Madden, the park’s director of science and education, said in a news release having giraffes at the safari is a privilege and she believes the newest additions will raise awareness of the animals’ plight.

“It’s such a privilege to be able to share these amazing animals with our guests. Wild giraffes have suffered a 40% reduction in their population in the past three decades,” Madden said. “Visitors to the conservation park will not only get to learn about the importance of giraffes to the ecology of the African savanna, but their visit also directly supports the conservation of giraffes in the wild. Not to mention it’s quite humbling to see one so close to you.”

Christie has experience with the world’s tallest land animal dating back to 1990 and developed the first interactive giraffe exhibit in Wisconsin at the Racine Zoo almost 20 years ago.

“Since that time, a number of zoos have added interactive public giraffe feeding experiences,” Christie said in a news release.

Christie, however, went one step further and allows guests to view the animals as part of their drive-thru experience.

The giraffes are both male and younger than 2 years old.

Guests, meanwhile, can feed the pair for a nominal fee. Animal care

The animals are cared for every single day of the year by qualified and experienced staff, according to Christie.

Christie added the safari has partnerships with local and state veterinarians for additional care and support.

“We also have access to a team of veterinarians 24/7, specifically Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic, (where) there is some expertise in both small and large animals,” he said. “We have occasionally taken cases all of the way to the veterinary school in Madison.”

Guest experience

Safari Lake Geneva requires online reservations to visit the conservation park.

Christie states the requirement mitigates long lines allowing guests a better experience on the property.

Safari Lake Geneva, W1612 Litchfield Road, Lake Geneva operates 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily from May 1 through Oct. 31.

The cost of tickets is $19.95 per adult, $12.95 for children and infants are admitted free of charge.

Christie, who said guests can drive through multiple times, encourages visitors to budget up to two hours for an ideal experience.

For more information, including how to purchase tickets, visit safarilakegeneva.com.

from top: Jay Christie, founder of Safari Lake Geneva, drives around the conservation park on a recent afternoon; Intern Ellie Fix (far right) feeds one of two giraffes at Safari Lake Geneva as park ranger Drew Lindner watches.