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and while that’s a fair description, it barely scratches the surface of one of the Chippewa Valley’s most beautiful communities. Nestled around gorgeous Lake Menomin, the town generates a storybook vibe, with enough hills and urban trees to make exploring the place a mini adventure. But don’t let Menomonie's small town looks fool you. It’s home to some of the region’s most interesting shops, businesses, and eateries, showing us how the people of Menomonie don’t shy away from new ideas and concepts. And speaking of that college, UW-Stout adds a powerful dose of forward thinking as well, offering some of the state’s most exciting degrees in fields such as industrial design, fashion, environmental science, and game design. That’s on top of the thousands of young people it draws into the city each year. Finally, proving Menomonie is a Wiscosnin town through and through, it rests alongside some of the region’s very best trails, waterways, forests, and parks, giving its residents easy access to all kinds of outdoor fun. Oh, and lest we forget, this town also features one for the Midwest’s most celebrated historic theaters. In short, check out Menomonie. You’ll be happy with what what you find.
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D I R T T R AC K D E S T I N AT I O N Re d C e d a r Sp e e d way i s home to generat ion s of rac er s a nd t hei r fa n s words by E R I C
FULL DISCLOSURE: ON A THURSD AY N I G H T, I D R O V E T O T H E R A C E S AT R E D C E D A R S P E E D WAY I N M E N O M O N I E in a 2014 Kia Forte. It’s
comfortable, gets good gas mileage, and has a touch screen with a map. I like this car. I’d even say I’m proud of it. But on that evening, I had to park my Kia in “the pits” on the backside of the race track, just down from cars that were much faster and much louder than mine, owned by people who are familiar with every tiny piece and part of their vehicles. I, on the other hand, am still not sure what some of the buttons on my dashboard do. Suffice it to say, I am definitely not a car enthusiast or racing fan. I attended a few races when I was a little kid, so I was familiar with the basics. Cars drive fast in a circle. It’s loud. There’s a concession stand. But like any sport, I assumed there was much more to the competition and the culture than I understood, and as my 11-year-old son and I exited our embarrassingly quiet and un-souped-up compact, I hoped to glimpse a bit of the larger world of dirt-track racing. Red Cedar Speedway was more
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“ T H E R E ' S N O O T H E R F E E L I N G L I K E I T: I T ' S L O U D , T H E E N E R G Y, T H E S H A K I N G I N Y O U R B O D Y. ” JARRETT LOE, RACER
than happy to oblige. Most of our tutorial came courtest of Larinda Hessler, marketing director for the race track, who picked us up in her golf cart and gave us a tour. She offered tons of excellent information about individual competitors and the organization behind the Red Cedar. “Most other tracks are privately owned, but we’re run by a board of directors,” she explained. Since 1971, the Red Cedar Speedway has brought in more than 20,000 people each year to race and watch racing. “Some of the neighbors complain about the noise AUGUST 21, 2O19
and the people and wish we would move the track out of town,” Larinda said, “but we offer huge benefits to the Menomonie economy.” As we passed dozens of racers working on their cars, along with their teams, families, enormous trailers, RVs, and more types of tools and equipment than I knew existed (much less could ever name), a bigger question distracted me. How do people get into this sport, as fans or competitors? “Well, I married into racing,” said Larinda. Her husband, Josh, not only competes, but is also vice president of
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Red Cedar’s board. For those who don’t have a loved one to serve as a racing ambassador, let’s start with some basics. First, the racing you’ll see in Menomonie is NOT the sort of thing you’ll see on television, NASCAR or otherwise. “Racing on dirt is way more exciting than blacktop,” said Dan Gullikson of Roberts, who paused to answer my questions right before he went on to win his division. Dirt tracks are shorter, and the driving is a little grittier. Racers drift around the corners, bounce off each other, and occasionally send sprays of dust and gravel that shower front-row spectators like the splash zone at an aquarium show. Cars zoom by only a couple of dozen feet from the bleacher seats, their speed sparking adrenaline and their noise reverberating through your torso. “There’s no other feeling like it: it’s loud, the energy, the shaking in your body,” explained racer and Eau Claire native Jarrett Loe. As is the case with most sports, the rules and procedures get complicated, especially to newcomers. There are nu-
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merous types of cars: late models, super late models, modifieds, street stocks, pure stocks, hornets (which, as far as I could tell are just regular cars, like my Kia), not to mention sprint cars, gokarts, and other types of dirt track vehicles that don’t race at Red Cedar. And then there are the flags. Green means “go,” yellow means “caution,” and checkered means “you’re done!” This sounds easy enough, except there are many more, and lots of rules to accompany each flag. What I learned sitting in the stands, though, is that unlike other sports, where a lack of familiarity with the policies and practices can impact a spectator’s enjoyment, clueless racing spectators can revert to the basics. The fastest car wins the race. All that remains is to pick a favorite and cheer. As my son and I enjoyed the full Red Cedar experience that evening, I did manage a glimpse of what drives so many people to participate – and it’s not horsepower or prize money. At its heart, racing is a fundamentally family-oriented sport. Every car needs a driver, but it also needs a full team of people to change tires and complete repairs, and more often than not, that team is the racer’s family. Driver Ashley Wahlstrom from Rice Lake explained that she got into racing at the age of three because of her family, and now she’s the one behind the wheel. In between races I chatted with Roger, Chad, and Gunner Cummings, three generations of racers who call Red Cedar home. (Roger was one of the founding members, in fact.) The AUGUST 21, 2O19
youngest racer on the track that evening was Sam Mars, son of Menomonie racing celebrity Jimmy Mars, who is only 15 years old. He can’t yet drive a car down the street, but because of his dad and his family, he tears around the track while the audience cheers. I have to be honest. Some aspects of car racing are going to feel harsh to some modern entertainment seekers. The noise really is incredible; hearing protection isn’t required, but it should be. The exhaust smell can get a little overpowering, too. But as my son and I quizzed drivers Calvin Iverson and Parker Anderson (both from Eleva) after the race about what it takes to win, I watched these guys relay their expertise while they made fun of each other, with kids running around and their families busying themselves with the cars in the background. Car racing makes community a big part of the experience, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie. I was so excited by our racing excursion that, on an empty stretch of I-94 on the way home, I drove my Kia faster than I ever had before. I didn’t hit triple-digit miles per hour, but I got close, and I experienced what all those drivers described: a little adrenaline and the connection with family, with my son, egging me on from the seat next to me. Red Cedar Speedway • 620 17th St. SE, Menomonie • two more dates remain in the tradition Friday night season: Aug. 23 and 30 • facebook.com/redcedarspeedway • redcedarspeedway.com
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Menomonie MUSICAL MENOMONIE M enomon ie i s te em i ng w it h v enue s a nd mu s ic ia n s for e v er y t a s te a nd o c c a s ion words by S C O T T
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M E N O M O N I E WA S B U I LT I N A N INTERESTING SPOT IN WESTERN W I S C O N S I N . It’s less than a half hour
from Eau Claire and an hour from Minneapolis. Among other things, this means locals have always had the option of getting their broadcast media from the Twin Cities or from Eau Claire. For instance, they can hear sweet indie music on Converge Radio (western Wisconsin) and The Current (St. Paul) while still enjoying their own hidden gem that is Burning Dog Radio nestled in their downtown. Road trips to concerts east in Eau Claire and west in the Cities are not too bothersome, so First Ave. and The Pablo Center are both in reach for big shows. Throw in proximity to great artists in lovely small towns throughout the St Croix and Chippewa Valleys and you have quite the creative nexus. However, aside from all this cultural input from other cities, Menomonie itself has a flourishing music culture and some stel-
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lar opportunities to experience it in a wide variety of spaces. If a coffee shop concert suits your vibe, Menomonie has you covered. With its comfortable seating and top-notch sound system, The Raw Deal has a great space for music, which compliments their handcrafted raw foods, lovely coffees, and exquisite brews. They have been host to Valley artists such as Jim Pullman, Ben Shaw, Jerrika Mighelle and Menomonie’s own Whale House, and they’re a creative hub for zine-makers and visual artists. "The Raw deal is a beautiful classic, Wisconsin venue,” Shaw, a folk/indie/ rock singer-songwriter who records in The Valley, said. “High ceilings preventing shows that are too loud, and comfortable lounge chairs for a relaxing experience for the listener." If you like a little bakery with your coffee, head just a block down Broadway Street to the Acoustic Café. They have the familiar treats and drinks of their EC counterpart while laying down a vibe that’s uniquely comfy and com-
pletely their own. Musical heavy hitters such as Justin Jay Arnold, Them Coulee Boys, Duluth’s The Lowest Pair, and Nici Peper have graced their space. Though if it’s the time of night where you’ve moved from good coffee to good beer, you are still good to go in Menomonie. Located just east of the main drag, Brewery Nønic has a luscious new space in a converted train depot to match their wonderful brews. While they are new to the live music game, they’ve been examining their spaces inside and out and have realized some amazing visual and sonic options. They have already hosted artists such as Hemma, D. Janakey, and Greg Manning to name a few and have cool plans for many more. To top it off, they play a great indie radio station daily in their taproom. On the south end of Lake Menomin, Zymurgy Brewing Co. is rocking out great tunes to compliment their exciting lineup of beers, sodas, and kombucha. They are housed in converted piece of transportation history; they built out a former auto
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Menomonie gry. The answer is yes, you are in luck! Located directly on the southeast bank of the lake is the Waterfront Bar and Grill. They are a great spot for a tasty burger paired with a beverage of your choice. For as long as I can remember, they have been a consistent venue for great musicians. In just the last few months they have hosted acts like Leftwing Bourbon, Dead Horses, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, and Nick Foytik. Music fans can also head to the UWStout Memorial Union for some great music from locals and national acts alike. For as long as this music fan can remember, Blue Devil Productions has been killing it with the great music they bring to campus. They have brought in acts like Cloud Cult, Beach Bunny, and Milwaukee rapper Webster X to UWStout among a wide variety of local and regional bands you can’t find elsewhere in the region. And If you are craving something outdoors, they have a few great spots to lay out that beach blanket. Every summer, the Menomonie Public Library opens the grounds to Music Over Menomin bi-weekly series, which has included artists such as QuinnElizabeth, The Weapons of Brass Destruction, and Pit Wagon. Menomonie also has a true stalwart
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garage into a taproom with a nice urban edge. In the past few months they have been host to a death metal festival, live comedy from Clear Water Comedy, and regional treasure Charlie Parr. “Knowing we’d be a taproom focused brewery, we have the opportunity to bring a huge variety of music we love and share
it with our friends as well as provide a venture for stand up comedy,” Zach Barker, who works at the brewery, said. “Music and comedy is a great environment to share a beer, and we want to help foster those artist in our community. At this point you might be wondering if you can see music when you are also hun-
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of the music scene in their borders – The Ludington Guard Band. With roots going back to 1877, they are a community concert band open to community members 16 years old and older. During the summer they perform a weekly concert in Wilson Park where they play standards and familiar band tunes. Now, at this point you are probably wishing for a breathtakingly gorgeous performance space to top it all off. That treasure is the Mabel Tainter Theater nestled in downtown. If you haven’t ever seen their space, take a tour ASAP. Words like “gorgeous,” “ornate,” and “captivating” almost capture how precious this room is. And this is a space they open up to national acts like Tonic Sol Fa, Power Balladz, and Forever Elvis while still creating space for local acts such as LASKA, Them Coulee Boys, the Sue Orfield Band, and the Daredevil Christopher Wright (R.I.P.). This only scratches the surface of what you can experience in the music waters of Menomonie though. To truly flow, you’ll need to dive in yourself. Scott Morfitt and Ed Hudgins work at Converge Radio 99.9, a community supported radio project based out of Eau Claire. To learn more about Converge or the local music scene, tune in or visit www.convergeradio.org.
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His decades of food and baking experience have inspired him to try Thomas’ most recent endeavor, Barkdifferent things. “It keeps me and the ing Dog Bakery, a popular outfit at the customer interested,” he said. “I kind Menomonie Farmer’s Market. Thomas of follow my soul and the seasons.” Cussaid Gypsy liked to have an “early tomers at the Menomonie market are morning conversation” at 4:30am with a willing to follow Thomas’ lead. barred owl. “My twin sister, Those who come Jane, sets up the stand to the market might and I arrive at 8am, see his most recent and there is generally companion, Roma, a line waiting, where a a 5½-year-old pup, ‘feeding frenzy’ takes next to his stand. His place,” Thomas said. first lab was Hobo. He is generally sold “They are all wanout of all pastries by dering fools like me,” 10am. Some favorites Thomas said. are his sweet danThe man behind ishes, such as apple the popular baked walnut or peach and goods wandered into blueberry, as well as the area more than the open-faced savory two decades ago. croissants that feature Thomas was owner of various meats, cheese, The Creamery Resvegetables, and herbs. taurant and Inn for 23 While many of years and then owner the pastries are conof the River Valley sumed as customers Bakery, which he wander the market, built and opened with Thomas’ breads are a partner in Durand. more likely to make Barking Dog Bakit home. He said the ery has been at the Birdseed bread – market in Menomonie which was from his RICHARD THOMAS, for three years and days at the CreamBARKING DOG BAKERY offers customers ery – and his Honey several dozen differBrioche are the most ent types of bread, popular. danishes, and croissants, all made from Thomas also delivers a rack of scratch. His bakery items often have a bread to Marion’s Legacy (632 S. unique twist. Consider, for example, his Broadway St., Menomonie) on Fridays. caramel rolls with spiced pecans. “PeoYou will see him at the Menomonie ple like them because I toast the pecans Farmer’s Market most Wednesdays and in butter and brown sugar along with every Saturday. “A man’s got to tend to cinnamon and nutmeg,” Thomas said. his garden you know,” Thomas said. A YELLOW L AB NAMED GYPSY I N S P I R E D T H E N A M E for Richard
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sculpture artist from Fargo, North Dakota, installing his artwork in August, LeClaire said. water and salt water meet: separate, At each opening reception, they inbut of the same body of water. vite artists to share their stories, creatTrying to bring those two separate ing the potential for conversation. groups together is the mission of Gal“And it’s not even heavy stuff,” lery 610, a new Menomonie art gallery Erdmann said. “The gallery space can that UW-Stout art students Emily Gortranscend whatever class differences don, Jared LeClaire, there may be.” and former art Gallery 610 is also student Erdmann nonprofit, LeClaire founded together. said. The three artists Their goal is to pay rent for the space make the space a out of pocket, and art“community hub,” ists whose work is sold where people can keep 100% of the sale meet, enjoy art, and price – the artists price start meaningful their work and keep all conversations that the money made. lead to connections, “We’re doing it Erdmann said. for the community,” The gallery began LeClaire said. “That when a few graphic was the No. 1 goal.” design friends of Though they accept LeClaire, a UW-Stout donations, LeClaire said sculpture student, the best way to support left the space. He the gallery is to visit and ED ERDMANN, invited Gordon, who take a look at all the art. GALLE RY 610 is a ceramics student They also have a Faceat UW-Stout, and book page (Gallery 610) Erdmann to pitch in and they’re on Instatogether to make it a gram (@gallery.610). studio for their work. But, when they first As far as getting artists involved, stepped into the building, they discovGallery 610 will host its first juried ered it had all the necessary fixtures to art show, with Erdmann, Gordon, and make the perfect gallery. LeClaire acting as jurors, from Sept. “It sort of just fell into our laps,” 12 through Oct. 3. Artists interested LeClaire said. in being a part of the show should The gallery, which opened July 11, submit one to five high-resolution features artists that Erdmann, Gordon, images of their work, compressed to and LeClaire generally invite, trying a single PDF labelled with size, title, to include a variety of artists so when medium, and date, to gallery610wi@ people come back to the gallery, they gmail.com. see a different artist every time. Their Gallery 610 • 603 Broadway St. first show with Richard Wehrs, a ceSouth, Menomonie • 1-7pm Wednesday ramics artist from Illinois, went well, through Friday, 10am-2pm Saturday, LeClaire said, and the founders are and 11am-2pm Sunday • Find them on looking forward to Bennett Pearson, a Facebook and Instagram. ED ERDMANN SEES THE LINE BETWEEN MENOMONIE RESIDENTS A N D S T U D E N T S a bit like how fresh
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but at Phelan Park, you can do just that – or you can take a roll in the park with the Menomonie Skate Park for local ‘boarders. It’s one of the few entirely concrete parks around, Casey Koleno, a local skateboarder, said. It was built in the early 2000s and was funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation. “The guys that have been there since the first day are all super chill and are always down for a skate sesh no matter what skill level you are,” he said. “So just come up expecting to have a good, fun day of skateboarding.” The skate park has obstacles such as quarter pipes, flat rails, boxes, ledges, benches, bank ramps, a euro (step-up) gap, a small bowl, a pyramid, and even more, according to the park’s LocalWiki. A few years ago, Phelan Park was even featured in a short film by John Eward called Coping With Menomonie which highlighted the skateboarding community in Menomonie. “We wanted to showcase the talent that we had hidden in our small city,” Koleno, who was in the film, said. The park is usually used for shelter reservations, skate park and disc golf enthusiasts, Menomonie youth flag football and 7-on-7 football programs, as well as the Menomonie Blue Caps baseball events, according to Julie Stratton, the recreation manager for the City of Menomonie. The park is free and open to the public. More information can be found at the park’s Facebook page. –Rebecca Mennecke
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Menomonie searching for a good chuckle, look no further than the Mabel Tainter Theater and Zymurgy Brewing Co., where Clear Water Comedy is hosting a new series: Clear Water Comedy Presents. “We'll be bringing to Menomonie the kinds of acts we've been bringing to The Plus for nearly SUBMITTED PHOTO five years now, which are some of the best regional standups as well as some national acts that we catch on tour,” said Jordan Duroe, the co-founder and co-producer of Clear Water Comedy. They’re already a few shows into this season, but there’s still many upcoming shows featuring national touring acts, comedians from the Twin Cities and Chicago comedy scenes. They’ll have shows at Zymurgy Brewing Co. on the first Wednesday of every month for the rest of 2019. The next one will be on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and will have laughs from headliner Kelsey Claire Hagen, who's based in New York state, and feature Mackenzie Bublitz of Clear Water Comedy. The group has already hosted two shows at the Mabel Tainter Theater, and will host a third show on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a showcase of Clear Water Comedy comedians and a few comics from the Twin Cities. “It’ll be a chance to see some of the funniest up-and-coming comics from the extended area,” Duroe said. If it goes well, they hope to make it a regular gig in 2020. The shows at Zymurgy are free, and the shows at the Mabel Tainter have group discounts. “We welcome anyone who wants to laugh,” Duroe said. More information on events can be found on Clear Water Comedy's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/clearwatercomedy. –Rebecca Mennecke
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a stroll through the Menomonie Community Gardens can be a beautiful thing. Anyone can stop by and enjoy the sight of growing things, or reserve their own spot to get gardening. Menomonie Community Gardens, located in Phelan Park, has manifested a place to curate that joy. The whole idea behind the garden is laid out simply in the organization’s mission statement: “Menomonie Community Gardens’ purpose is to create a place of sustainable agriculture, horticulture education, and community. Our goal is to contribute to a legacy of stewardship for generations to come through leading by example.” The garden boasts 94 spaces for the public to rent, including no-till plots, among a total of 115 20-by-25-foot gardens. The gardeners are provided with water access, tools, and mulch and manure when available throughout the season, which typically spans from early May to the end of September. All gardening must be done using organic methods, and all produce that you grow is yours to eat, donate, or share! Three plots are set aside for food share purposes, and produce is donated to local community tables. Members grow raspberries, rhubarb, asparagus, and fruit trees. “The garden after several years in operation began a shift from people coming to attend to their plot to being a community of gardeners caring about the space and each other,” said Mary Lotten, president of the organization. Applications for plots go online March 1, 2020. For more information about the garden or to apply for a space, visit www. menomoniecommunitygardens.com. –Tori Johnson
FO R TH E 10 TH S U M M E R I N A R O W , dogs are invited to close out
the swimming season at the Wakanda Water Park in Menomonie. About 80 to 100 dogs and their humans are expected to turn out for the event hosted by the Dunn County Humane Society from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, Aug. 31. Humans are limited to one dog each and must sign a liability waiver. Admission is $10 per dog. Besides their people, dogs need to bring along proof that they’re up-to-date on their rabies vaccination. “If the dog is too young for the rabies vaccination, unfortunately they cannot attend,” said Josh Dalton, executive director at the Dunn County Humane Society. They also must be wellsocialized and non-aggressive. Other than those few restrictions, Dalton added that dogs will have free rein of the pool and park grounds. Concessions will also be available Dogs can have their humans contact Lisa Drenckhahn at (715) 232-9790 lisad@ dunncountyhumanesociety.org with any questions. Find more information at www.dunncountyhumanesociety.org. –Danielle Zinsli TIMOTHY MATHER
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I N T H E PA S T D E C A D E S , I N D E PE N DENT BOOKSTORES AROUND THE U N I T E D S T A T E S have battled against
corporate giants like Amazon, who offer good reads for low prices, and many have lost. However, independent bookstores have seen a revival over the past decade with rising sales, according to the American Booksellers Association. They attribute indie bookstores’ success as “important community centers” to the support and engagement of a strong community surrounding the stores. Bookends on Main, an independent bookstore in Menomonie, is no different. Whether those who wander in the store are UW-Stout students or professors, loyal locals, tourists visiting Menomonie, high school students, or folks visiting their families, Bookends on Main relies on its community to keep going strong as one of the only two independent bookstores in the Chippewa Valley. “Bookstores could be open 24 hours a day, (and) there’d always be someone wandering in,” said Susan Thurin, the owner of Bookends on Main. “It’s kind of a safe, comfortable environment.” It’s no surprise that the success of Bookends on Main can be attributed to the Menomonie community, since every store employee has ties to the local university. Thurin, who is a professor emeritus of English at UW-Stout, runs the store with Martha Wallen, a professor emeritus of French and Spanish, as well as Heather Obenberger, whose parents are UW-Stout professors. The store is right in downtown Menomonie, only about a few minutes (about a quarter mile) away from campus. “The people who come in love to read, and so you have that in common,” Wallen, a store employee, said. “You don’t feel like you’re out there with people you have nothing in common with. And it’s a comfortable feeling.” In fact, Wallen said it’s the ideal job for retired professors. “Every day you get a chance to talk to somebody,” she said. “And a variety of people.” Bookends on Main offers a variety of titles to fit the needs of that variety, with about 6,000 used and new books in stock. They have fiction, biography, poetry, mystery, science fiction, crafting, field guide, gardening, parenting,
religion, history, foreign language, and local books. The store also sells books that one wouldn’t generally find at a big store, like Walmart, Wallen said. But, if voracious readers can’t find the book they’re looking for, Bookends on Main will order the book and have it shipped directly to the customer’s address or to the store. “That’s what I found when I bought the bookstore,” Thurin said. “People of all ages, income levels, educational levels, buy books.” The store holds more than just books. It also sells greeting cards, journals, book earrings, artwork, and musical gizmos like guitars, ukeleles, strings, picks, CDs, and music books. Some of these items Thurin picks up on her travels and brings back to the store to sell. Most recently, she added a kaleidoscope and a ship-in-a-bottle kit for the kid’s section. According to Thurin, the bookstore has a history as a restaurant in the 1940s, a Hallmark card shop in about the 80s, and later a frame shop, and then a sandwich shop – among other things, she said. The bookstore itself began with Harriett Christy, who formerly taught children’s literature at UW-Eau Claire and was a librarian at the Eau Claire Public Library. After her husband passed away, she and her children opened the bookstore, which they named “Bookends.” The bookstore changed hands to Thurin in 2009. Per advice from her lawyer, Thurin altered the name slightly to “Bookends on Main” so as to differentiate bills and information pertaining to the former owner. “(Christy) figured out the formula to make it work,” Thurin said. “You know, we’ve always had a bookstore in Menomonie, more or less, but they come and go.” The question is how to make independent bookstores last? Some bookstores have linked coffee shops with bookstores and others put on a whole slew of events. But, that still doesn’t cover it. “People have to value them,” Wallen said. Those interested in Bookends on Main can check out the store at 214 East Main Street or check them out at www. bookendsonmain.com.
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A S C I T I E S G O , M E N O M O N I E M A Y B E R E L A T I V E L Y S M A L L , but it boasts an annual calendar filled with big events for residents
and visitors alike. From catching flicks by the lake in the summer to competitive ice fishing in the winter, many of these events connect participants to the natural beauty of western Wisconsin. Dive into the list below for a dozen ideas for year-round fun!
7TH ANNUAL FURKIN F E S T Sep. 14, 1-5pm •
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Jake's Supper Club, E5690 County Rd. D, Menomonie • $20 in advance, $22 at the door • (715) 232-9790 • lisad@dunncountyhumanesociety.org • dunncountyhumanesociety.org An annual beer and food pairing event benefiting the Dunn County Humane Society. There will be beer, wine, food, music, and fun for everyone.
Late June or early July 2019 • Lake Menomin, Menomonie • lakemenominwaterx. com • Each summer in late June, Lake Menomin is home to an extreme sport like none other. Hosted by the Menomonie Lions Club as an annual fundraiser, the Lake Menomin WaterX combines hometown charm with watercross – a sport in which racers hydroplane sled-outfitted snowmobiles across open water. This family fun event is awash in racing action as well as food and beverage vendors and live music on the beach.
CREEPY CRE ATURE F I LM SERIES • First 4 Thursday
Evenings in October • Spend a night out on the town in Menomonie checkint out these classic creepy creature features. Movies include Wolfman (1941), Nosferatu (1922), Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954), Night of the Living Dead (1968). Free popcorn, and beverages for purchase. Films will be outdoors, weahter permitting. Themed costumes encouraged, with prizes for the best ones.
Those who finish the half-marathon also will receive a finisher medal. And be sure to stick around for a post-race celebration featuring food and live music.
M U T T STR U T N’ TAB BY TR OT Late-May 2019 • dunncountyhumanesociety.org • Keep those running (or at least walking) shoes handy, because Menomonie hosts another run each year in late May, the Dunn County Humane Society’s Mutt Strut N’ Tabby Trot. The event includes a 5K fun run and 1K and 5K walking options. The proceeds from the event go directly to support the Dunn County Humane Society in their efforts to provide forever homes to our furry, fluffy, hairy, and feathery friends as well as community outreach and educational programs. The event usually includes a bounce house, pet expo, kid’s games, silent auction, raffle, and concessions.
LUMBER BARO N FILM S H O W I N G & FUNDRAISER Nov. 16 Join the Rassbach
Museum for this showing of "The Lumber Baron," a 2019 movie, much of which was filmed in the Chippewa Valley. There will be a talk back with some fo the produciton crew after the film, and a display of 1900s lumberjack equipment. Brewery Nonic is producing a beer unique to the event. $10 suggested donation to help raise funds for the Rassbach Museum.
WINTERDAZE PARAD E Held in Mid-December • downtown
Menomonie • downtownmenomonie.com • In midDecember, nie’s main streets are alive with twinkling lights and snowflake decorations while the Winterdaze Parade passes through. The evening offers a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a horse-drawn wagon rides, and sip free hot cocoa. The kids will love the holiday atmosphere and revel in the chance to ask Santa in person for that gift they’ve been fixated on. Ending with a fireworks show over Lake Menomin, this event is the perfect kick-off for the holiday season.
EMPTY BO WLS Held in Early March • Menomonie High
School, 1715 5th St. W., Menomonie • $15 in advance (starting February); $17 at the door w/hand-crafted bowl. Meal only $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Children under 5 eat free. • All Ages • (715) 235-2920 • development@steppingstonesdc.org • steppingstonesdc.org Annual fundraiser to benefit Stepping Stone of Dunn County. Features hand-crafted
M U SIC O V E R M E NO M IN Thursdays 7pm, June-early Au-
bowls to fill with soup, includes bread and dessert. Entertainment, silent auction, kid's activities.
gust 2019 • Menomonie Public Library 600 Wolske Bay Road, Menomonie • menomonielibrary.org • On every Thursday night from June through early August live
U N I TE D W AY SP R ING CAR NIV AL Held in Late April •
Menomonie High School, 1715 5th St. W., Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • In addition to fun games, activities, and prizes, a full meal will be served until 6:45pm. This event is for all ages and there will be resources to benefit infants through seniors.
26TH A N N UA L DUN N COUN TY DA IRY PROM OTION BRE A KFAST Held in Early June • Alfalawn Farm, N2859
290th St, Menomonie • $6, children 5 and under are free • All Ages • (715) 232-1636 • katie.wantoch@wisc.edu • dunncountydairypromotion.com The meal includes allyou-can-eat Dad’s Belgian Waffles and you'll be able to enjoy a variety of yummy dairy products. There will be a bake sale, antique tractor display, petting zoo, tractordriven hay wagon tours, door prizes and more.
FREEDOM FEST July 4, 2019 • Wakanda Park, Menomonie
• menomoniechamber.org/pages/freedomfest • Celebrate Independence Day at FreedomFest, Menomonie’s largest community event. Festival-goers gather in Wakanda Park to mark July 4 with helicopter rides, bounce houses, clowns, eating contests, a beer garden, live music, and a massive fireworks display. Food vendors can feed any and all appetites while the family fun ensues. Admission is $5 a person, but kiddos 10 and under – as well as veterans and active-duty military members – get in free.
DUN N COUN TY FA IR Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28,
2019 • Dunn County Fairgrounds 620 17th St., Menomonie • dunncountyfair.org • The Dunn County Fair will be back next July to celebrate the best of the best in Dunn County. Livestock judging panels, homebrew competitions, and the crowning of the Fairest of the Fair are not all that the Dunn County Fair has to offer. Food and beverage vendors will be scattered around to sate hungry and thirsty fair-goers while music is played at the free stage and motors roar at the grandstand. A carnival will entertain the younger attendees with rides and games.
G E T IT D U NN R U N Held in mid-May • getitdunnrun.com • Each May the streets of Menomonie fill with hopeful runners ready to Get It Dunn. The 5K and halfmarathon races raise money for Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.), a local agency that provides tens of thousands of dollars worth of scholarships and camperships for local kids. The race is chip timed and provides live on-site results upon finish. Prizes are given to the top finishers, but everyone who runs gets a T-shirt.
V I N TAG E B A S E B A L L F E S T I VA L Mid-summer 2019 • Phelan Park, Menomonie • dunnhistory.org/bluecaps • Each summer the Menomonie Blue Caps host a Vintage Base Ball Festival inviting teams from around Wisconsin and Minnesota to compete for diamond glory. But this isn’t any baseball tournament: The Blue Caps and the other competitors wear replica uniforms, use replica equipment, and play by 1860 rules: For example, a fielder can make an out by catching the ball on the first bounce, but players don’t wear gloves! The action will make you yearn for a simpler, more gentlemanly time in sports history. Huzzah!
M EN OM ON IE A IRFEST & A UTORA M A
Early August 2020 • Menomonie Municipal Airport • menomonieairfest.com • In early August, the Menomonie Regional Airport hosts the Menomonie Airfest and Autorama. This event boasts aerial acrobatics and helicopter rides in addition to local food and merchandise vendors. And the high-flying show isn’t the only entertainment: An all-day car show and radar run also will astound visitors. This event is a familyfriendly affair with a designated kids area that will entertain the entire family.
For more Menomonie events all around town, check out our events listings at www.volumeone.org/menomonie
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M A B E L TA I N T E R EVENTS — TAMMY FO RD ART SH O W Every Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday until Aug. 31 • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • mabeltainter.org Most designs are deeply rooted in spirituality, human emotion and the beauty of life itself. Acrylic and mixed media including watercolor, colored pencil, neo-pastels, pastels, ink, collage and graphite.
STEFAN GEISING ER BA N D Sep. 7, 7:30-9:30pm • Mabel
Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $20 GA, $18 for students and seniors • All Ages • (715) 235-0001 • boxoffice@mabeltainter.org • mabeltainter.org Born in Rice Lake, WI, Stefan started his first blues band by the age of 23. After performing the blues for eight years, he created the Stefan Geisinger Band, which includes Buck Barrickman and Travis Nicolai.
JO YANN PARKER Sep. 13, 7:30-9:30pm • Mabel Tainter
Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 for adults, $22.50 for students and seniors • All Ages • (715) 235-0001 • boxoffice@mabeltainter.org • mabeltainter.org After singing in church most of her life, Joyann Parker embraced the blues. A classically trained pianist with a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin– La Crosse, Parker loves the music’s heartfelt honesty.
G EO RGE MAURER’S ’S T RI P PE D D O W N ’ F E AT U RI N G S U E O RFIELD Sep. 20, 7:30-9:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 for adults, $22.50 for students and seniors • All Ages • (715) 235-0001 • boxoffice@mabeltainter.org • mabeltainter.org The setting is intimate, the stage is pared back to the bare essentials, the show is part unfiltered stories, part unembellished music. And your audience has an all-access pass.
LO UIE ANDERSO N Sep. 21, 8pm • Mabel Tainter Center for
the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $50 • mabeltainter. org Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the three¬-time Emmy Award® winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics. As a standup, he shares the ups and downs of his childhood experiences as one of eleven children in Minnesota.
BRO ADWAY FO R TWO - K A RE N W I LBE R & S E T H BE RRI E R
Sep. 22, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $10 GA, $8 seniors & students • mabeltainter.org Local performing artists, Seth Berrier and Karen Wilber present this musical program of their favorite Broadway duets and solos. The show will include hits from some of the world's most famous musicals such as Candide, Sweeney Todd, Annie, Phantom of the Opera, and more!
PARANO MICO N - THE P RE M I E RE PA RA N O RM A L E VE N T O F THE UPPER MIDW E S T Every Day from Sep. 26 to
Sep. 28 • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • Admission information online • mabeltainter.org Enjoy the mystery of the unknown? Want to have a paranormal experience in a beautiful, haunted theater? Learn about Ufology, Cryptozoology, Mothman, and other paranormal experiences from local and national paranormal experts. 2 days, 2 investigations, 50 vendors, 9 speakers including headliner Grant Wilson.
MENO MO NIE THE ATE R G U I LD : N E W S I E S Oct. 11, 7:30pm;
Oct. 12, 2pm, 7:30pm; Oct. 13, 2pm; Oct. 18, 7:30pm; Oct. 19, 2pm, 7:30pm; Oct. 20, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • Ticket information online • mabeltainter.org Based on the real Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city.
AN EVENING WITH GA RRI S O N K E I LLO R Oct. 20, 7:30pm
• Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $50 GA, $46 senior or student • mabeltainter.org Accompanied by gifted pianist and former “A Prairie Home Companion” music director Richard Dworsky, radio legend Garrison Keillor regales audiences with classic folk and love songs, poetry recitation from memory, lighthearted banter, observational comedy, and perhaps even the latest “News from Lake Wobegon.”
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SU Z Y B O G G U SS Nov. 3, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for
Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 GA, $22.50 students & seniors • mabeltainter.org Backtrack is an award-winning vocal ensemble based in New York City. Their exciting arrangements transform familiar tunes and showcase the top-notch vocal (and beatboxing) abilities of all of the members.
the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $45 • mabeltainter. org Suzy Bogguss quickly became one of the key artists that defined the golden days of ’90s country. She scored a string of Top 10 singles and her 1991 album was certified platinum. In addition, she scored a trio of gold albums and notched more than 3 million sales.
C A R P ENTE R S O NC E M O R E Oct. 26, 2pm • Mabel Tainter
P U SHING C HAIN Nov. 8, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center
Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $20 • q • mabeltainter.org Diana Lynn has been entertaining audience since she was three years old. Singing with her brother at a young age, Diana and he quickly became known as the Donny and Marie in Christian music, traveling all around the United States.
for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $20 GA, $18 students & seniors • mabeltainter.org The duo, which has been performing together in various manifestations since 1997, plays Folky-Tonk music featuring Boyd on guitar and vocals and Adam on the fiddle and vocals. Strong songwriting, tight harmonies, and a gonzo approach have been winning fans.
N E I L D IAM O ND TR IB U TE Oct. 26, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter
Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 GA, $22.50 students & seniors • mabeltainter.org Keith Allynn travels throughout the United States paying tribute to America’s favorite singer song writer, Neil Diamond. Allynn’s mesmerizing style, intimacy with audiences, and cover of Diamond’s top hits makes A Neil Diamond Tribute the only way to “Experience the feel of Neil”.
SU E O R F IE L D P R E SENTS THE B AR LEY J A CKS Nov. 15,
7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 GA, $22 seniors & students • mabeltainter.org The Barley Jacks sing original vocals and play jaw–dropping instrumentals in a spirit of excitement and fun. They are masters of the fiddle, guitar, bass and drum who meld their divergent backgrounds of blues and bluegrass, classical and Celtic, R & B and bebop.
D U STY HE AR T Nov. 1, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center
for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 GA, $22 senior & student • mabeltainter.org Rich vocal harmonies merge with intimate layers of guitar, fiddle and banjo to define the lush sound of Dusty Heart. Barbara Jean and Molly Dean are two songwriters recognized in their own right for their poetic lyrics and distinct vocal styles that when combined create a powerful and haunting sound that takes on a life of its own.
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B O O G IE W O O G IE K ID Nov. 16, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter
Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $18 GA, $16 students & seniors • mabeltainter.org Matthew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid is the attorney turned musician that became a YouTube Sensation of 4 million views. He performs a family-friendly program of New
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CL ASSIC COUN TRY CH RISTM AS Nov. 30, 7:30pm • Mabel
Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $25 GA, $22 seniors & students • mabeltainter.org Red has had hits on the Country Gospel and Blue grass charts. His original song " His Name is Jesus" achieved International success. Red with his high energy band bring to the table great entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
M EN OM ON IE TH E ATER GUILD - TH E SN OW Q UEEN Dec.
6, 7:30pm; Dec. 7, 2pm, 7:30pm; Dec. 8, 2pm; Dec. 13, 7:30pm; Dec. 14, 2pm, 7:30pm; Dec. 15, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • Ticket information available online • mabeltainter.org Based on Hans Christian Anderson's original story, Gerda, a little girl, searches for her friend Kai when he is bewitched and imprisoned by the Snow Queen in her ice palace. Gerda must overcome many obstacles to save her friend.
CH RISTM AS ON TH E PRA IRIE Dec. 16, 7:30pm • Mabel
Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $30 GA, $27 seniors & students • mabeltainter.org Mary Jane Alm and Aimée & Boyd Lee combine with the “New Shoes” band featuring members of the "Guy's All-Star Shoe Band,” a fixture on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion for over 20 years. Topping it off will be A Prairie Home Companion Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Pat Donohue.
Menomonie NUTCRACKER IN WO ND E RL A N D Dec. 20, 7:30pm; Dec. 21,
G O V IN’S M E ATS & B ER R IES N6134 670th St, Menomonie • (715) 231-2377 • govinsmeatsandberries.com In fall, Govin’s features three full acres of pick-your-own pumpkin patch, tractor-pulled hay rides, 11-acre corn maze. They sell a variety of produce and grass-fed/ range-fed meats.
2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • Admission information online • mabeltainter.org Ballet Co. Laboratory presents your holiday favorite with a whimsical twist! A grown-up Clara home from college for the holidays, re-encounters her grade school friend Patty. Together they rediscover the magic of their childhood and realize the freedom possible within adulthood.
JE REM IAH'S B U L L F R O G F ISH F AR M N1321 Bullfrog Rd.,
Menomonie • (715) 664-8775 • eatmyfish.com Open casually year-round, Bullfrog Fish Farm's hours are Friday-Sunday noon to 6pm. Visit the fish farm and catch your own fish (no license required) and watch as it is netted, cleaned, and iced. If fishing isn't your style, you can also pick up some fresh or smoked fish from the retail store.
THE MEMO RIES: CHRI S T MAS S H O W Dec. 21, 7:30pm; Dec.
22, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • mabeltainter.org The Memories, Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens, return to The Mabel Tainter for their 34th Annual Christmas Concerts. Through the years, their concerts have featured traditional Christmas carols and favorite songs of the season.
ME NO M O NIE M AR K E T F O O D CO - O P 814 Main St. East,
28, 7:30pm; Feb. 29, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • Admission Information Online • mabeltainter.org Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs.
Menomonie • (715) 235-6533 • mmfc.coop Located in downtown Menomonie, this co-op stocks a wide variety of locally sourced meats such as beef, buffalo, chicken, heirloom pork, brats & sausages, lamb, and fresh, local seafood. Offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, cheeses, dairy items, breads, spirits, and more grocery items. They have a deli, serving up fresh cuts and sandwiches, and they teach classes focusing on wellness, foraging, nutrition, and cooking.
MENO MO NIE THE ATE R G U I LD : BL A C K F RI D AY May. 1,
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MENO MO NIE THE ATE R G U I LD : T H E S U N S H I N E BO Y S Feb.
Mound • (715) 256-7676 • valleypasturefarm.com In September and October, Valley Pasture Farm hosts a Fall Harvest Festival and pick your own pumpkin patch. Attractions include hay wagon rides, bounce houses, corn maze, giant slides, farm animals, lawn games, and much more.
7:30pm; May. 2, 2pm, 7:30pm; May. 3, 2pm; May. 8, 7:30pm; May. 9, 2pm, 7:30pm; May. 10, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • Admission Information Online • mabeltainter.org A play by Menomonie native and founding member of MTG, John Russell, recalls the last moments of President Abraham Lincoln’s life in that fateful balcony seat in Ford's Theater. Theater-goers will step back to April 14, 1865 and be a part of an immersive evening of history and drama.
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C A D D IE W O O D L AW N HISTO R ICAL P AR K Daylight hours;
spring - fall • 9 miles S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org/sitecw. html The house in which Caroline Woodhouse lived has been moved to the park from a nearby farm. Her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, based the 1935 Newbery Award-winning children's book Caddie Woodlawn on her life.
THE BOT TO MS 524th St and Dunnville Rd, Menomonie
• Half the fun the Bottoms offers is in finding it. When you do make your way through the winding dirt trails wide enough for a single car, and slither through the beat-down path, you find yourself in a virtual oasis. It’s got an extensive beach full of rocks and chilly water to cool you down in the heat.
C O LF AX R AIL R O AD M U SE U M 500 E. Railroad Ave., Colfax • (715) 962-2076 • colfaxrrmuseum.org The depot houses the large collection of lanterns, railroad china, and the nation's largest railroad paper-weight collection. The primary purpose of these artifacts is to show what people encountered on day-to-day activities with the railroads and how the technology changed throughout time.
CRYSTAL CAVE W965 State Road 29, Spring Valley •
(715) 778-4414 • acoolcave.com Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a one-hour tour through a maze of well-lighted passages where glistening cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and rippling flowstone can be seen hanging from the ceiling or covering the ledges. The cave is accessed by a series of steps and ramps that allow you to descend 70 feet underground where your journey follows well-lit, graveled trails. The cave temperature hovers near 50 degrees, so a sweatshirt is recommended. See contact info for admission costs.
F A L L C R E EK HISTO R ICAL SO CIETY M U SE U M E111940
County Road J, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2850 • kunztwo@ centurytel.net • fcHistoricalSociety.com See items from Fall Creek's history including a doctor's office, a drugstore, dresses, and military uniforms. Also on the grounds are a washhouse, kitchen, and jail. Open weekends from Memorial to Labor Day, or by appointment (call ahead).
DEVIL'S PUNCHBO WL & T RI P P' S F A LLS 410th St,
Menomonie • The Devil’s Punchbowl is a surreal geological rarity outside Menomonie. Created by the movement of glaciers over 500 million years ago, the bowl is a stunning sandstone hollow circle where water trickles down to the center. Close to the Devil's Punchbowl in Menomonie, Tripp's Falls is ravine just off the road and features spectacular natural cliff faces, beautiful trees, and an enclave of multiple gentle waterfalls. Accessible from the Red Cedar bike trail.
H I S T O R ICAL M AB EL TAINTE R C E NTE R F O R THE AR TS
205 Main St. E, Menomonie • (715) 235-0001 • office@ mabeltainter.com • MabelTainter.com The Mabel Tainter building includes a lavish 313-seat "crown jewel" Victorian theatre and a historic reading room. It is a premier example of a restored vintage American Theater. Take a self-guided tour to inspect the intricate hand-stenciling, hand-carved white pine archways, rich walnut, mahogany, and oak woodwork, gleaming brass fixtures, leaded glass windows, and a rare working Steere and turner tracker pipe organ with 1597 pipes.
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O LD C O U R THO U SE M U SEU M AND J AIL 315 W. Madison St.,
Durand • (715) 672-5423 • OldPepinCountyCourthouse. org Wisconsin's last remaining woodframe courthouse features an iron-latticed cellblock in the jail, upstairs courtroom in near-original condition, railroad room, bridges of Durand, century-old paintings, doctor and dentist office equipment, and antique appliances & tools. Open Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm Memorial Day through Labor Day and Saturdays 1-4pm Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October.
CADY CHEESE FACTORY 126 State Road 128, Wilson •
cadycheese.com Cady Cheese specializes in American type cheeses Colby, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda made from 100% natural ingredients. Enjoy free samples of the 100+ flavors of cheeses when you visit.
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E AU GALLE CHEESE F A C T O RY N6765 State Highway 25,
Durand • eaugallecheese.com Family owned since 1945, Eau Galle Cheese produces millions of pounds of cheese every year. Their asiago and parmesan have won 6 awards in national and international cheese competitions. They are a certified organic producer of hard Italian cheeses.
4pm Wednesday-Sunday, Summer; 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday • 1820 Wakanda Street, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org This museum, headquarters of the Dunn County Historical Society and the Dunn County Genealogical Society, interprets the history of Dunn County through its collection of exhibits.
ELLSWO RTH CRE AMERY C O O PE RAT I VE 232 North Wallace,
W I LSO N P L ACE M ANSIO N 101 Wilson Circle, Menomonie
• (715) 235-2283 • facebook.com/wilsonplacemansion Wilson Place was built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company, founder and first mayor of Menomonie, and the area's first state senator. Three generations of Wilsons remade it from a colonial house to a Queen Anne-style mansion to a Mediterranean villa. Call for admission rates and tour times.
Ellsworth • ellsworthcheese.com Nestled in Ellsworth, which was designated the "Cheese Curd Capital" in 1983. A cooperative of over 450+ dairy cow families that send milk to Ellsworth for award-winning cheese production. The Ellsworth Cheese Curds may be the pride and joy, but they also create several brands of quality cheeses such as Antonella, Blaser's, Ellsworth Valley, and Kammerude Gouda.
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CEDARAMA PARK Crescent St. and 6th Ave. DUNN CO UNTY RECRE AT I O N PA RK 620 17th St., ELMWO O D PARK 18th St. N and 4th Ave. NE FO WLERS CO URT 14th ave W and 2nd St. W
BREW E R Y NO NIC 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • brewery-
L A PO INTE PARK Broadway and 1st Ave L AKESIDE PARK Wolske Bay Rd. 724 L AKEVIEW PARK 327 Park Cir. LEISURE CENTER PAR K 14th Avenue East and 6th Street E. LIO N'S CLUB G AME P A RK Game Park Road MENO MIN PARK Red Cedar St. PARK CIRCLE 11th st. E and 3rd Ave PHEL AN PARK SKATEPA RK 9th St. East and 21st Ave. E. PO INT CO MFO RT PAR K Point Comfort Rd. and 7th St. NE RIVERSIDE PARK Hudson Rd 29 and County Rd SANNA PARK Broadway St. 12 and 25, Birch Ave. WAKANDA PARK Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E WAKANDA WATERPAR K 909 Pine Avenue E. Menomonie WILSO N PARK Wilson Ave and 8th St, Menomonie
CAMPGROUNDS — IRVING TO N CAMPG ROU N D E4176 County Rd. D,
Menomonie • (715) 235-2267 or (715) 505-5202 • menomoniecamping.com The campground has wooded and open site areas with full hook up, electric & water, rustic & seasonal sites available. Connects to the Red Cedar Bike Trail, and rents canoes and kayaks with a shuttle service to get you to the water.
TWIN SPRINGS RESO RT C A MP G RO U N D N6572 530th St.,
Menomonie • (715) 235-9321 • twinspringscampingresort. com Amenities and activities include a swimming pool, boat rentals, fire wood and ice for sale, bar and game room, nature trails, play areas for children, camping cabins, tiled showers with hot water, fire areas and fire rings, and more. Enjoy the panoramic views and scenic nature trails.
P I C K-YO U R - O W N GARDENS — BLUEBERRY HILLS FA RM N7900 Cty Rd J, Menomonie
• (651) 303-3372 • info@blueberryhillsfarmwi.com • blueberryhillsfarmwi.com Pick your own blueberries. Sustainably grown without herbicides or pesticides. See website for details and times.
G O VIN'S ME ATS & BE RRI E S - S PRI N G & S U MM E R AT T RA CTIO NS N6134 670th St, Menomonie • (715) 231-2377 • jgovin@govinsmeatandberries.com • govinsmeatsandberries.com In spring, Govin's Lambing Barn opens to the public. In summer, Govin's has you-pick and prepicked strawberries. Naturally raised beef, free-range chicken, lamb, and pumpkins also for sale.
offers more than 100 kinds of reasonably priced wine from around the globe, including wine by the glass and wine that you can purchase and take home. If you’re not particularly a fan of wine, the Barrel Room has you covered, too: It offers a variety of craft, import, and domestic beers. And it wouldn’t be a true tasting room without appetizers such as a meat-and-cheese tray, tomato bruschetta, caprese skewers, and more. Come join them for live music and trivia nights.
nonic.com A small, taproom only, truly handcrafted brewery specializing in super fresh beers from a wide variety of influences in a historic building. Built within the old train depot building in historic downtown Menomonie. The brewery features 8 taps, 4 of which are year-round favorites. The remaining are filled with seasonal and experimental concoctions.
B R EW E R Y NØ NIC 621 4th Street West, Menomonie •
(715) 578-9078 • facebook.com/brewerynonic • A small, taproom only, truly handcrafted brewery specializing in super fresh beers from a wide variety of influences in a historic building. Built within the old train depot building in historic downtown Menomonie. The brewery features 8 taps, 4 of which are year-round favorites. The remaining are filled with seasonal and experimental concoctions.
LU C ET TE B R E W ING CO M P ANY 910 Hudson Rd.,
Menomonie • (715) 233-2055 • lucettebrewing.com Lucette takes its name from Paul Bunyan's girlfriend. Their brews include theFarmer’s Daughter (a blonde ale with coriander) or a highly rated pale ale Ride Again (a drinkable ale with notes of floral and citrus), plus one-of-a-kind small-batch creation. Try their four-beer sampler flights or "guest beers" from other Wisconsin breweries. The Woodfired Eatery serves classic house pizzas, seasonal creations, calzones, and salads.
CANCU N M E X IC AN G R IL L - M ENO M ON IE 1919 Stout Road,
Menomonie • (715) 235-0851 • cancunmexicangrillwi. com • This family owned, sit-down Mexican restaurant and bar is known for its loud, happy atmosphere. Order a margarita in strawberry, raspberry, mango, peach, banana, tamarindo, or regular. There are happy hour specials Friday-Sunday. Ten tap beers available, party room available, and 99-cent margaritas on Mondays and Tuesdays.
ZY M U R G Y B R EW ING 624 Main Street East, Menomonie •
facebook.com/zymurgybrewing Zymurgy takes its name from the Greek word for the study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christenson serves 15 taps from a raw-edge bartop. Zymurgy is modeled to be sustainable, earth-conscious, and minimize waste creation. Many brews are made with local ingredients. 12 taps of unique creations, and non-beer options like house ginger ale.
Menomonie • (715) 231-9463 • facebook.com/BarrelRoomWI Offers 100+ kinds of reasonably priced wine from around the globe, including wine by the glass and wine that you can purchase and take home. Serving ppetizers such as a meat-and-cheese tray, tomato bruschetta, caprese skewers, and more. Come join them for live music and trivia nights.
Hwy 12, Elk Mound • Find it on Facebook Vino Cappuccino is a new, rustic hideway off the beaten path in Elk Mound. Features a wine bar with local wines from Autumn Harvest, Infinity, and River Bend. Made to order, wood-fired pizzas, paninis, salads, desserts like cheesecake and spicy brownies, and more in a relaxed atmosphere. Menomonie • (715) 231-9269 • zanzibarmenomonie. com This intimate eatery & wine bar offers globally influenced seasonal menus, wine tastings & martinis.
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HIKING & BIKING TRAILS — L AKE MENO MIN PARK T RA I L Menomonie • Easy dif-
ficulty. Walk through the woods, emerge next to Lake Menomin, and then through meadow before re-entering woods. From I-94 head south on Cty Rd B, turn right at 3M Drive, turn left at Stokke Parkway, turn right at Red Cedar Street/Domain Drive.
MENO MO NIE LIO NS G A M E PA RK T RA I LS Menomonie
• Easy difficulty. Very short trail starts near animal exhibits and features a little boardwalk. Fun stroll for families with little kids. From I-94 head south on North Broadway Street, turn left on Pine Avenue E to Game Park Rd. Plenty of parking spaces on paved lot.
• (715) 235-5100 • facebook.com/theabbeypubandgrub • With its old-fashioned pub-like atmosphere, complete with antique items adorning the walls, the Abbey isn't your typical college town bar. Happy hours are 4pm-9pm daily Monday-Thursday, and the pub features 16 beers on tap along with a wide assortment of specialty and seasonal brews. The Abbey also offers free popcorn, indoor games, and an outdoor patio for use in summer. $3-6.
A P P L E B EE'S 2303 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 233-
THE G R E AT ESCAP E B AR AND G R ILL 2909 Bongey Drive,
RED CEDAR STATE TR A I L 921 Brickyard Road, Menomonie • dnr.wi.gov Easy difficulty. Small bluffs with a waterfall will be on one side and the Red Cedar River on the other side. Bald eagles frequently sighted. Going other direction from Dunnville takes you through the Dunnville State Wildlife Area across a trestle near the confluence of the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River. This meets up with the Chippewa River Trail.
Menomonie • (715) 235-3472 • Find us on Facebook • This "beer bar" comes equipped with a full kitchen, a dance floor, an outdoor patio, party room, and volleyball court. Check out their pool, dart, volleyball, and bean bag leagues. Happy hour is 3-6pm Monday through Friday. Serves six specialty beers and five on tap. The crowd is a mixture of local people and college kids. Located inside the VFW post. Come in on your birthday for a free shot or beer!
T H E AR ENA – HO NK Y TO NK & SP O R TS B AR 619 Broadway St. South, Menomonie • (715) 309-4003 • facebook.com/ thearenabar619 • Menomonie's only country bar a great place to catch your favorite game or sporting event. They have a Live DJ on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
J AK E'S SU P P E R C L U B E5690 Cty. Hwy. D, Menomonie •
(715) 235-2465 • jakessupperclub.com • Jake’s is known for hand-cut steaks and its location on Tainter Lake, but it’s got a full bar, too, with 20 beers on tap, including local craft and seasonal brews. Outside, three decks offer terrific views of the lake, and there is a tiki bar and live music on weekends in the summer. Happy hour runs 3:30-6pm Monday-Friday and 11am-5pm Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays.
T H E B AR R EL R O O M W INE B AR 320 Main St. E.,
Menomonie • (715) 231-9463 • facebook.com/BarrelRoomWI • Come and enjoy a glass of wine and good conversation with friends at this cozy and inviting wine bar in downtown Menomonie. The Barrel Room
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M EN OM ON IE GOLF & COUN TRY CLUB 802 Heller Road,
Menomonie • (715) 235-3595 • menomoniegolf.com • As a hangout not only for golfers, the bar at Menomonie Golf & Country Club has outdoor patios (both screened and open), happy hour 4-7pm on Fridays, a pool table, and three or four specialty beers year-round. One beer on tap. Patrons tend to play cards and nurse Bloody Marys. Golf leagues available.
PION EER GRILL & SA LOON E5699 Cty. Hwy. D,
TH E PUB 516 S Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-7770 •
book.com/vcmenomonie • A popular spot for weddings, Foxhole is an operation under the Veterans Center of Menomonie that comes complete with an outdoor bar, mini-golf course, driving range, and large banquet hall that can hold 500 people. Their happy hour is weekdays 3-7pm. They have free popcorn, three taps, and big Packer tailgate parties. They also have games and leagues for shuffleboard, pool, and bean bags (indoor). Live music and karaoke also happen occasionally. Pizza and pizza fries are available open to close.
3036 • applebees.com • With happy hour specials from 9pm to close, Applebee's keeps the drinks flowing. Munch on the free chips and salsa that are complimentary if you're sipping a perfect margarita (strawberry, mango, kiwi, or raspberry) served in a huge glass. Serves food after 10pm, five specialty beers, eight taps, and plenty of color TVs with sound.
9995 • Meet Market has a relaxing atmosphere - you can sit in a booth and talk with friends or play games like darts, foosball, and beer pong. For those looking to socially drink, there are happy hour specials daily from 8pm to midnight. There are four taps and six specialty beers, plus dart leagues. Once or twice a month they have live music.
THE D U K E & D AG G E R 120 6th Avenue West, Menomonie
F O X HO L E B AR 4710 County Hwy BB, Menomonie • face-
T H E AB B EY P U B & G R U B 414 Main St. E., Menomonie
LUCET TE BREWIN G COM PA N Y 910 Hudson Road,
Menomonie • (715) 235-9927 • pioneergrill.com • Live bands (mostly country) play throughout the summer here, while DJs play (and offer karaoke) at least once a week. Check out the enormous outdoor patio, full menu, pool, darts, specialty beers, five tap beers, and free popcorn and bean bags. Happy hour is 3-6:30pm Monday-Friday. Appetizers and pizzas are served after 10pm. They also offer leagues for women's pool, volleyball and bean bags.
• (715) 578-9009 • facebook.com/dukeanddagger • This British-style pub offers eight beers from the British Isles and a wide array of Scotches. Be sure to toast the queen (Her Majesty’s portrait hangs on the wall) as you cozy up with your beverage and tuck into a traditional dishes like bangers and mash or fish and chips. Featuring original and creative cocktails like the summery Royal Ascot. Monthly beer, scotch, and cocktail specials. They have 24 scotch varietals, the largest selection in Western Wisconsin.
ZA N Z IB AR R E STAU R ANT AND P U B 228 E. Main St.,
235-0703 • menomonielogjam.com • Log Jam is a large (yet cozy and inviting) bar and grill in downtown Menomonie with an equally impressive outdoor patio. Happy hour specials are Monday - Thursday from 3-6pm with daily drink specials. Daily food specials. Late night specials from 10pm to bar close. They have a menu of creative specialty cocktails and classics. They boast 23 taps with tons of seasonal brews and craft beer, and even offer a beer sampler. If you're looking to play some games, Log Jam has pool. In the warmer months, bean bag toss is outside. Weekly karaoke on Wednesdays. Thursdays bingo. Free pool on Sunday & Monday.
com • Denny's is a classic American diner that serves up breakfast all day as well as a full lunch and dinner menu. The Menomonie Denny's differs from many nationally though with a full service bar in the dining room. The bar is open 9am-11pm Sunday-Thursday and until 2am on Friday and Saturday. The bar has six beers on tap, and you can order from the full Denny's menu.
D E NNY 'S 1827 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • dennys.
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LOG J A M 709 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715)
TH E M A RKET 545 S Broadway St, Menomonie • (715) 235-
• facebook.com/theden613/ • The Den is known for its great happy hour specials (weekdays 3-7pm), which could explain why they go through so much tap beer. Follow it down with 75 cent pickled eggs, or other snacks like chips and peanuts. They have six taps and also offer dart and pool leagues. Come in on your birthday for a free drink of your choice (some restrictions).
Menomonie • (715) 864-8898 • info@cottage-wine.com • cottage-wine.com The Cottage Winery tasting room features unique wines from local Wisconsin vineyards, including those made with their own grapes, and a wine bar with wines from around the world. Enjoy the wines on the outdoor patio and relax with the vistas of the vineyard.
309-4307 • Known for their "peanut races" (involving a floating peanut, a glass of beer, and chugging), this wooden-walled bar has two happy hours every day: one from 3-7 pm, and the second from 11pm to 1am. Nosh on their free popcorn, play some pool and darts, and remember that Wednesdays are karaoke nights.
D E AN & SU E 'S B AR & G R IL L 2002 Midway Road,
THE D E N 613 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 235-6171
C OT TAG E W INE R Y & V INE YAR D N7391 County Road F,
L A KESIDE LOUN GE 614 Main St., Menomonie • (715)
Menomonie • (715) 231-6836 • lucettebrewingcompany. com • Lucette takes its name from Paul Bunyan’s girlfriend, and its microbrews are equally legendary. The brewery serves up its own creations, including the Farmer’s Daughter (a blonde ale with coriander) or a highly rated pale ale Ride Again (a drinkable ale with notes of floral and citrus), plus one-of-a-kind small-batch creations. You can also try four-beer sampler flights or “guest beers” from other Wisconsin breweries. Be sure to sample a handcrafted pizza or calzone, too.
Menomonie • (715) 235-9940 • facebook.com • Dean & Sue's has a relaxing atmosphere and offers a variety of fun every day. Come on out for their dance hall. For the bar gaming crowd, they offer pool, volleyball, and even host tournaments and leagues. Dean & Sue's also serves food until midnight. They offer Spotted Cow and three other beers on tap. There is also an outdoor patio and banquet hall.
T H E B AR R EL R O O M W INE B AR 320 Main St. E.,
Find it on Facebook • Targeting the college crowd, this Menomonie bar is known for 32-ounce Hurricanes, free popcorn, and its dance floor. Also offers frequent drink specials and dart tournaments.
8390 • Find Cubby's on Facebook • Cubby’s is located about 6 miles south of Menomonie in Downsville. They are known for their homemade pizzas which they serve starting at 4pm weekdays and 12pm on weekends. Happy Hour offers on domestics from 4-6 Monday thru Friday. They often host paint parties during the fall and winter months and pool tournaments year round. Watch for their annual Motorcycle Run in July.
CU B BY 'S E4499 County Road C, Menomonie • (715) 664-
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KA H OOTZ 336 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 231-2337 •
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The Pub is a friendly bar that has eight tap beers and a few specialty beers including Farmer's Daughter and Amber Bock. They also have $1 Busch Light glasses every night. There is also pool and darts to play.
RAW DE A L 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715)
231-3255 • rawdeal-wi.com • In addition to specializing in vegan and organic food, the Raw Deal brews small batches of specialty beer on the premises. Their unfiltered, unpasteurized beer is made with natural, non-GMO ingredients.
REH A B 631 S. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 309-2712 •
Find it on Facebook • This downtown college bar has regular DJ and dance floor action, along with plenty of drink specials and special events.
SH OE' S PUB 1321 Broadway St. N, Menomonie • (715)
235-7030 • facebook.com/shoespub54751 • Known for their 25-cent tappers (available Wed. open to close) and their two-for-ones Monday and Tuesday 11am-6pm, with a general Happy Hour from 11am-6pm Monday through Friday. This roomy pub is unique because it is also home to a liquor store, open until midnight seven days a week. The bar itself has a seriously large selection of specialty beers and four on tap. They have pool and darts (leagues for both) as well as a DJ on Saturday nights.
SILV ER DOLL A R 315 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 309-
4440 • Find it on Facebook • The newly remodeled Menomonie landmark has a vintage feel with a few modern touches. The bar has 20 local and seasonal beers on tap plus frequent drink specials, so you’re sure to find something to wet your whistle. Happy hour runs 11am-6pm Monday-Friday, and there are daily drink specials as well. The Silver Dollar has the “grill” part of “bar and grill” covered, too, with an updated menu filled with burgers, sandwiches, and plenty of apps. Drink: $4-5.
SKOOG' S PA RKSIDE 932 N. Broadway St., Menomonie
• (715) 235-6124 • skoogsparkside.com • Known for their over-the-top decor, the heart of this supper club contains an indoor waterfall that empties into a fish
Menomonie tank with a red piranha. Come at happy hour (4-6pm Monday-Thursday) for two-for-one drink specials and half-price appetizers. Good food will accompany your beer. Party room for up to 100.
STACKED E ATERY 617 S. Broadway Ave., Menomonie •
(715) 233-0191 • facebook.com/stackedonbroadway • This late-night, gourmet food eatery is also a great place to get craft cocktails during bar hours. Check out their ever-changing craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients, like the mojito, rosemary bourbon lemonade, peach tea and whiskey, and the Bellini float. Don't forget their seasonal and rotating menu of creative, world-inspired foods like chicken & waffles, crab cakes, crepes, egg rolls, gourmet hot dogs, apps and more. Open Thurs-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm, 5pm-9pm, and late nights Fri-Sat from 10pm-bar close.
STO UT ALE HO USE & BRO A D W AY BO W L Stout Ale House •
(715) 233-3333 • stoutalehouse.com • Enjoy the quirky decor in this open bar attached to the bowling alley, including tabletops made out of old bowling alley pieces. Check out the outdoor patio, live music and DJs, and hosted events. Sip one of 13 specialty beers or choose from 20 on tap. Party rooms and a banquet hall available. Try the 22-ounce Bloody Marys. Happy hours Sunday-Friday from 3-6pm and Sunday-Thursday after 9pm. Leagues available for pool, darts, and bowling. Food after 10pm, dance floor, pool, darts, bean bags, and video games.
TANG LEWO O D GREENS 2200 Crestwood Dr., Menomonie
• (715) 235-9808 • cvgolf.com • Adjacent to the rolling greens of the golf course, this bar has an outdoor patio, serves food, and offers a variety of specialty beers as well as three on tap. Happy hour runs 4-6 PM weekdays and all day Mondays, and there is a party room available. Cozy up to the large bar and sip away to a backdrop of radio tunes.
TO M & JO 'S 1401 Tainter St., Menomonie • (715) 235-
0520 • At this "big, family bar," you can enjoy happy hour 8am to 12pm and free food when the green and gold play. Their fabulous hamburgers will go down well with a glass of beer - choose from three specialty and three tap beers. Food is served after 10pm. Pool (with accompanying leagues) and darts available.
WATERFRO NT BAR & G RI LL 512 Crescent St., Menomonie
• (715) 235-6541 • Find it on Facebook • This lakeside hangout is known for its watery view and its chill, musicloving atmosphere. They host live music about once a month, but at any time you can bask in the nostalgic glow
of the posters of local/touring bands who've played there. Sit yourself down at a solid wood table and order from a list of 10 tap brews and a bundle of domestic and specialty beers. Happy hour is 11am to 5pm, weekdays. Enjoy darts, food, and a danceable spot on the floor. Free Mich Golden, house beer, or rail drinks on your birthday.
AL B ER TV IL L E TAV ER N 8114 35th St., Colfax • (715) 874-
6217 • Find it on Facebook A casual family place where the Friday fish fry and BBQ ribs are legendary. The prime rib on Saturday draws people from halfway across the state. Located on the state snowmobile trail with outdoor seating and late-night eats (pizza). Open Tue-Friday 4pm-close. Saturday & Sunday open at 11am-close. 9 beers on tap.
ZA N Z IB AR R E STAU R ANT AND P U B 228 E. Main St.,
Menomonie • (715) 231-9269 • zanzibarmenomonie.com • The relaxing interior of this urban bistro-style eatery and its diverse menu can be best described as eclectic. At the bar you'll find locals mixing with a college crowd. Zanzibar has nine beer taps and hand-crafted cocktails, but it's the variety of martinis (65!) and the wine list that really stand out.
AP P L EB EE'S 2303 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715) 233-3036 • applebees.com Applebee's lives up to its slogan, "eatin' good in the neighborhood." With a large menu and a modern bar and grill vibe, they're best known for their riblets, steak, seafood, and salads. They welcome groups, are vegetarian friendly, and have late night specials including half-price apps after 10pm. Callaheads are accepted. Come in on your birthday for a free sundae and song from the staff.
ZY M U R G Y B R EW ING 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie •
zymurgybrew.com • Zymurgy takes its name from the Greek word for the study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christenson serves 15 taps from a raw-edge bartop. Zymurgy is modeled to be sustainable, earth-conscious, and minimize waste creation. Many brews are made with local ingredients. 12 taps of unique creations, and non-beer options like house ginger ale.
THE B L IND M U NC HIES C O F F EEHO USE 621 Wilson Ave.,
Menomonie • (715) 235-9300 • theblindmunchies. comBlind Munchies features a full coffee bar, a fromscratch bakery, fresh sandwiches made to order, and new food made fresh every morning. Try their famous "Healthy Munchie" sandwiches, salads, or wraps. Keep an eye out for live music and B-movie nights as well as DJ spinning. Vegetarian friendly, $2 student breakfast on Saturdays, and catering available. Free private party/conference space.
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B U R R ITO C AL IF O R NIA 334 Main Street E, Menomonie •
(715) 231-2254 • Find it on Facebook Burrito California serves gigantic, from-scratch burritos for just $6. Get a big burrito, salsa and chips, and soda for $10. They have a good selection of bottled beers to wash down your tex-mex favorites. Open late so you can your munch on well into the night.
T H E AB B EY P U B & G R U B 414 Main St. E., Menomonie
• (715) 235-5100 • facebook.com/theabbeypubandgrub An old-fashioned pub-like atmosphere, complete with antique items adorning the walls. Along with sandwiches, The Abbey features 16 beers on tap as well as an assortment of specialty brews. The Abbey also offers free snacks, a variety of indoor games, and features an outdoor patio for summer use. Limited menu for late night.
CANCU N M E X IC AN G R IL L 1919 Stout Road, Menomonie
• (715) 235-0851 • cancunmexicangrillwi.com A classic Mexican restaurant featuring a south-of-the-border atmosphere and all the favorite dishes including fajitas, chimichangas, and more. Try their margaritas or their highly popular cheese dip. Vegetarian friendly, private party room. Party room available. $0.99 maragritas on Mondays and Tuesdays.
A C O U STIC C AF E 102 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 235-1115
• facebook.com/AcousticMenom/ A top-notch hoagie shop, making everything from hummus to bread from scratch, the Menomonie Acoustic Café features weekly live music and a local artist display that changes monthly. The trademark high-back booths make it a great place to grab lunch, hold a casual meeting, or just hang out. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, local brews on tap are available. Gluten free and vegan options are available.
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CAR IB O U CO F F E E & E INSTE IN B R OS. BA GELS 101 Oak
Ave., Suite 4, Menomonie • 715 231-2550 • cariboucoffee. com Whether you’re craving something hot or cold to wet your whistle or a tasty baked treat to go along with it, Caribou has it all. Their decadent specialty drinks are es-
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pecially popular. This location also includes an Einstein Bros. Bagels, so you'll find a wide selection of sandwiches and other bagel-based goodies as well as a drive-through.
CA RIBOU COFFEE – DICK' S FRESH M A RKET 1408 Ninth
St. E, Menomonie • 715-235-2134 • cariboucoffee.com Whether you’re craving something hot or cold to wet your whistle or a tasty baked treat to go along with it, Caribou has it all. Their decadent specialty drinks are especially popular. Breakfast items all day.
CA RIBOU COFFEE – H IGH WAY 25 2321 Highway 25
N, Menomonie • (715) 235-3627 • cariboucoffee.com Whether you’re craving something hot or cold to wet your whistle or a tasty baked treat to go along with it, Caribou has it all. Their decadent specialty drinks are especially popular. Breakfast items all day, seasonal outdoor seating, drive-through.
CH IN A BUFFET 2421 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • (715)
233-4388 • chinabuffet54751.com A hot buffet offering Asian favorites like fried rice, spring rolls, barbecued chicken on a stick, and all the crab rangoon you can eat. Vegetarian friendly.
CUBBY' S E4499 County Road C, Menomonie • (715) 664-
8390 • Find Cubby's on Facebook Cubby’s is located about 6 miles south of Menomonie in Downsville. They are known for their homemade pizzas which they serve starting at 4pm weekdays and 12pm on weekends. Happy Hour offers domestics on tap from 4-6 Monday thru Friday. They often host paint parties during the fall and winter months and pool tournaments year round. Watch for their annual Motorcycle Run in July.
CULV ER' S 1330 Stout Rd, Menomonie • (715) 233-0330
• culvers.com With a wide range of hearty homestyle eats, Culver’s invites you to “taste how much we care.” The trademark ButterBurgers are never made with frozen meat and the North Atlantic cod is hand-dipped and fried to a golden crisp. The super-thick, creamy custard is made fresh throughout the day. Outdoor seating.
DA IRY Q UEEN 1221 S. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 2352320 • dairyqueen.com Whether you're craving some food or tasty treats, they've got both.
DE A N & SUE’ S BA R & GRILL 2002 Midway Rd.,
Menomonie • (715) 235-9940 • Find it on Facebook Dean & Sue's is a bar & restaurant near UW-Stout, a great place for a laid-back good time with entertainment for people of all ages. Homemade pizzas, delicious burg-
Menomonie ers, and appetizers to choose from. Salads and wraps available for vegetarians. Outdoor seating, dance hall, and serves food late. Hosts volleyball leagues, pool tournaments, jukebox, sports games, and has a reservable banquet hall.
the usual suspects: chow mein, sweet-n-sour pork, cashew chicken, fried rice, and so on. Popular items include the chicken broccoli and the aromatic chicken. Vegetarian friendly.
DENNY'S 1827 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715)
231-5323 • goldenleafcafe.com Gourmet organic, allnatural panini sandwiches are the specialty at Golden Leaf Café, where you’ll also find homemade soups, salads, and pies. After eating, peruse the connected specialty shop for foodstuffs and tea. They also offer a gluten-free menu, as well as an espresso bar. Outdoor seating, vegetarian and vegan friendly. Private conference room can be reserved. Proud roasters of Cafe Femenino fair trade coffee, which supports women and families globally.
232-8800 • dennys.com This American diner serves up breakfast all day, but also has a full lunch and dinner menu. They are known for their fluffy pancakes and crisp bacon, but also offer a Fit Fare menu if you're watching your figure. Free Grand Slam Breakfast on your birthday.
DO MINO ’S PIZZ A - ME N O M O N I E 705 S Broadway,
Menomonie • (715) 232-6333 • dominos.com Domino’s delivers a wide selection of thin, hand-tossed, and deep dish crust pizzas right to your doorstep, now crafted with their newer recipe. They’ve also got breadsticks, chicken wings, and desserts.
THE DUKE & DAGG ER 120 Sixth Ave. West, Menomonie
• (715) 578-9009 • facebook.com/dukeanddagger For authentic British fare with flavors of the empire, look no further than The Duke & Dagger. They're serving up bangers and mash, fish and chips, Scotch eggs, Guinness-glazed steak bites, and more. And if you happen to fancy a pint, they've got 10 taps of British Isles brews and 24 Scotch varietals, the largest variety in Western Wisconsin.
ERBERT AND GERBERT ’ S 1103 Broadway St. S.,
Menomonie • 715-578-9000 • erbertandgerberts.com This Eau Claire-based sandwich chain is known for its fresh subs and clubs with fun names like the Boney Billy, the Jacob Bluefinger, the Comet Morehouse, and more - plus pickles and a good-sized selection of soups and chips. Delivery, vegetarian friendly.
EX IT 45 RESTAURANT A N D BA K E RY 2100 Co. Rd. B,
Menomonie • (715) 235-1166 Located right on exit 45 and open from 5am to ten, this restaurant serves up classic diner food in a fun atmosphere where the waitstaff treats you right. Be sure to try their popular desserts, especially the pies. Serves a menu ranging from breakfast to a Friday fish fry. Private party room and banquet services available. Offers a buffet every day and a breakfast buffet on weekends.
FO RTUNE CO O KIE CHI N E S E RE S TA U RA N T 319 S. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-3532 • Find it on Facebook A casual place for Chinese featuring a long lineup of
J U IC Y SHR IM P SHAC K N5690 850th Street, Elk Mound •
(715) 879-1185 • facebook.com/juicyshrimpshack/ Juicy Shrimp Shack features seafood served by the pound, seasoned with hot and juicy Cajun sauces. Seafood includes shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters, crawfish, and catfish. Baskets and po’boy sandwiches available. Daily specials include $2 oysters on Tuesdays, 50% off shrimp on Wednesdays, and a daily “mixed bag” seafood lunch special.
G O L D EN L E AF CAF É 1706 Stout Rd., Menomonie • (715)
THE J U NC TIO N 100 Menomonie St., Elk Mound • (715) 879-
4533 • Find it on Facebook The Junction has décor recalling old train stations and specializes in homemade pizza pies. They make their own dough and sauce, and shred their cheese in house. Their menu also sports hamburgers and hot dogs, homemade soups, and fromscratch chili made over two days. Their beef is sourced from Rump’s butcher shop in Altoona, and they serve up a wide variety of ice creams from Olson’s. They also serve espressos, bakery items, and breakfast pizzas, opening at 9am on Thursday.
T H E G R E AT ESCAP E B AR & G R IL L 2909 Bongey Drive,
Menomonie • (715) 235-3472 • facebook.com/VFWGreatEscape/ Located inside the VFW post, this "beer bar" comes equipped with a full kitchen. They serve up bar food specials all week such as tacos, wings, and sliders, plus they offer a Friday fish fry. Happy hour is 3-6pm weekdays. Serves six specialty beers with five on tap. The crowd is a mixture of locals and UW-Stout students.
K AT’S P O U R HO U SE W301 Menomonie St., Elk Mound •
(715) 917-1020 • elkmoundpourhouse.com This bar and grill in Elk Mound both serves as a great place for a cup of joe and to watch the game with friends. Kat’s Pourhouse serves specialty tots, pizzas, burgers, and a boastworthy fish fry every Friday starting at 5pm until 9pm. Takeout available, and open late. They now open at 8am for breakfast on Saturday and Sundays.
JA K E'S SU P P E R C L U B E5690 Cty. Hwy. D, Menomonie
• (715) 235-2465 • jakessupperclub.com Jake's offers a classic supper club atmosphere on the shores scenic Tainter Lake. Ask a Jake's regular for the best and they'll point you toward the prime rib, served Thursday through Saturday. Their menu also includes salads, sandwiches, steaks, pastas, and seafoods. Fish fry on Fridays. Check out their daily specials, like the Thursday prime rib night. The menu changes seasonally, so check their website often for the most up-to-date view at what you can expect.
K NAP P , STO U T, & CO M P ANY CO F FEE H OUSE E4507 County Road C, Downsville • 715-664-8260 • facebook.com/CompanyCoffeeHouse A family-owned and operated coffee house based in an over 100 year old building in historic Downsville. Their coffee comes from Highland Hollow, a coffee roastery and tea company in nearby Elmwood. You can also bags to take home. They serve seasonal, hearty, homemade breakfasts and lunches. Their bakery features fresh and from-scratch recipes daily, including scones, pies, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, zucchini bread, muffins, cookies, and more. Gluten free and low-carb options available. They stock ingredients from local vendors like Sailer’s Meat Market, Eau, Galle Cheese Factory, Menomonie Market, Schlosser Sugar Bush, and Barking Dog Bakery.
JE REM IAH'S B U L L F R O G F ISH F AR M N1321 566th St.,
Menomonie • (715) 664-8775 • facebook.com/JeremiahsEatMyFish On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, spanning Mother's Day to late September, Bullfrog Fish Farm offers "shore lunches" pond-side. You can catch your own trout and have it cooked up fresh. Nonfish eaters can get a buffalo brat or a "Sleazy Cheese" sandwich (with tomato and pesto on grilled bread). Group reservations available, outdoor (pond-side) seating, vegetarian friendly, wheelchair accessible.
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• (715) 235-2777 • Find it on Facebook A classic bar and grill, Kyote's is laid back and friendly. The trademark Kyote Burger is piled high with cheese and green pep-
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pers among other ingredients. Don’t forget about the Friday night fish fry or the cheap beer special and $5 bacon cheeseburger with fries on Sunday. Entire menu available for takeout.
LIFESTYLE N UTRITION 327 Main Street E, Menomonie
• (715) 512-1540 • Find it on Facebook Lifestyle Nutrition is a smoothie, vitamin, and supplement shop in downtown Menomonie. Be sure to try one of their energizing teas. Check out their Facebook page to see their daily and weekly specials.
LOG J A M BA R & E ATERY 709 S. Broadway St., Menomonie
• (715) 235-0703 • menomonielogjam.com The deep booths, warm colors, and dark woodwork give the Log Jam a cozy, classy atmosphere. The menu’s signature item – the Lumber Jack Burger – is a half-pound burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried onion slices, and BBQ sauce. Also try the award winning English Burger, along with their hearty selections of greens and sandwiches, morning brunch, and be sure to check out the fish fry. Patio seating, vegetarian options available. All soups made from scratch.
LOS CA BOS M EXICA N GRILL 2401 State Highway 25 N,
Menomonie • (715) 231-3322 • facebook.com/losCabosmexgrill/ Los Cabos offers authentic Mexican food and frequent drink specials. Menu specialities includes Parrilladas (slices of of steak, chicken, and chorizo with onions, jalapenos, and cheese) and Fajita del Mar (grilled tilapia, shrimp, scallops, and crab with grilled peppers, tomato, and onion).
LUCET TE WOODFIRE E ATERY 910 Hudson Road,
Menomonie • (715) 231-6836 • lucettebrewingcompany. com Located on the scenic Red Cedar Trail, Lucette Woodfire Eatery was established as an extension of Menomonie's artisanal brewery, Lucette Brewing Company. Focusing on locally sourced and organic ingredients, the eatery offers classic house pizzas, rotating seasonal creations, calzones, and made-fromscratch salads each of which comes with a beer pairing featuring an in-house brew. Located in the middle of the brewery, diners can expect a stimulation of the senses in a communal, family-friendly atmosphere. Reservations and parties welcome.
M A RION ' S LEGA CY 632 S. Broadway St., Menomonie •
(715) 231-2580 • Find it on Facebook Marion’s Legacy has your sweet cravings covered with delectable artisanal truffles from Legacy Chocolates, plus homemade
Menomonie brownies, cheesecake, cupcakes, scones, and other goodies. Marion’s also serves soup and sandwich lunches daily and has a full coffee bar with espresso drinks that will complement the sugary treats. Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly. Free brownie birthday special.
S TAC K ED E ATE R Y 617 S. Broadway Ave., Menomonie •
(715) 338-4671 • facebook.com/stackedonbroadway Gourmet, world-inspired food for the budget-conscious, late-night, Chippewa Valley foodie. Featuring egg rolls, crêpes, crab cakes, flat breads, gourmet hot dogs, and more. Everything is made from scratch with original recipes. Open Thurs-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm, 5pm-9pm, and late nights Fri-Sat from 10pm-bar close.
MENO MO NIE FAMILY RE S TA U RA N T 2616 Hills Court,
Menomonie • (715) 235-9000 • menomoniefamilyrestaurant.com This is one of those great places where breakfast is served all day long and the staff keeps things homey and relaxed. With a menu offering hearty favorites like ribs, meatloaf, Swedish meatballs, and roast pork/chicken/turkey sandwiches, you won't go home hungry. Outdoor seating, private party room. Free pie on your birthday.
S T O U T AL E HO U SE & B R O AD W AY B O W L 1501 N. Broadway
St., Menomonie • (715) 233-3333 • stoutalehouse.com Casual and fun, the eatery features a full menu of all-American food and a full bar with many different kinds of beer. Festooned with 37 TVs and packed with video games, dart machines, and pool tables, the Stout Ale House hopes you have a good time. Rent out a special “skybox” to recreate an at-the-game afternoon with friends. Outdoor seating, private party rooms/ banquet hall, vegetarian friendly, gluten-free options, and open late. Drink from a variety of craft beers.
MENO MO NIE MARKET F O O D C O - O P D E LI 814 Main St. East,
Menomonie • (715) 235-6533 • mmfc.coop/deli-menu/ Located inside the Menomonie Market Food Co-op, this eatery focuses on using fresh, local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Their menu rotates weekly so check their website to stay up to date. Breakfast burritos until 11am, salad bar from 9am-6pm and hot bar from 11am-6pm. On weekends you can get brunch from 9am-2pm. Come by on Wednesdays for a $4 community dinner. Gluten-free and vegetarian options aplenty as well.
TA BBY 'S C ATF E 541 S. Broadway Street, Menomonie
• (715) 309-2773 • facebook.com/menomoniecatcafe A beautiful space with a warm, inviting atmosphere where people can relax and recharge with feline friends. Food offerings include soups and sandwiches, unlimited soup and salad buffet, a craft beer list, wine, coffee, speciality sodas, and baked goods. Can reserve a private room for parties.
PERKINS RESTAURANT A N D BA K E RY 1720 N. Broadway
St., Menomonie • (715) 235-2234 • perkinsrestaurants. com With classic favorites like the Tremendous Twelve breakfast and the Chicken Tender Melt, not to mention seasonal specialty items, Perkin’s has something for the whole family any time, day or night. Perkins also offers the traditional bakery items with breakfast served all day. Curbside to-go service, open 24 hours (with half-off appetizers late at night).
T E D ’S P IZ Z A P AL ACE 306 E. Main St., Menomonie • (715) 235-0600 • tedspizzapie.com A Menomonie institution since 1970, this authentic pizza parlor crafts its own sausage, sauces, and crust. Ted’s is a family favorite and there’s something for everyone. Games and TVs keep things fun and casual. Meatless pizza and pasta sauces available.
T O P P ER S P IZ Z A 406 Main St., Menomonie • (715)
PINEWO O D GO LF CLU B & RE S TA U RA N T N4545 440th St,
Menomonie • 715-235-2900 • pinewoodgcr.com/menu Pinewood is a 9-hole golf course, but the restaurant is a hotspot for your American fare and bar & grill favorites. The affordably priced entrees include sandwiches like the BLT and chicken cordon blue, burgers, pizza, apps like chicken tenders and walleye strips, and a kids menu. The Friday fish fry is a local favorite.
309-2800 • toppers.com Topped with everything from buffalo chicken to mac ’n’ cheese to asiago and handpinched Italian sausage, Toppers pies are legendary, whether you order for lunch or late at night. Likewise, the cheese-coated Topperstix are an appetizer standard in these parts (don’t forget to choose among the more than a dozen dipping sauces). Vegetarian friendly, delivery available, open late.
PIO NEER G RILL & SA LO O N E5699 Cty. Hwy. D,
U W STO U T D INING SE R V ICES 160 Merle Price Commons
Menomonie • (715) 235-9927 • pioneergrill.com There’s a distinct party atmosphere most nights at the Pioneer Grill & Saloon. Gourmet pizzas and burgers round out a sizable menu of sandwiches and family-style favorites. Try out their famous all-beef burgers and don’t miss the live music in summer. Breakfast served all week. Outdoor seating, private banquet room, and open late.
UW-Stout, Menomonie • (715) 232-2134 • uwstout.edu/ dining/ UW-Stout students, staff, and visitors have several options when they want to grab a bite on campus. All-you-can-eat cafeteria dining is available at North Point and Price Commons. Quick grab-and-go items are available across campus at Jarvis Express, Price Commons and North Point Mini-Marts, Fireside Cafe, Blue Devil Market, and Harvey Express.
PIZ ZA HUT WING STRE E T 2307 Hwy. 25 N, Menomonie •
VI N O C AP P U C C INO AR TISAN B ISTR O N5734 Hwy 12,
(715) 235-9044 • pizzahut.com Pizza Hut WingStreet offers an upscale take on Pizza Hut’s usual offerings, updating the family friendly eatery’s look with fancier décor. Sandwiches, pasta dishes, appetizers, and a senior citizen meal deal are also available. Vegetarian friendly, open late for carry out and delivery.
Elk Mound • (715) 879-4157 • facebook.com Experience authentic Western Wisconsin food, wine, art, music, and coffee in a laid-back atmosphere. The bistro offers an array of dishes from local sources and suppliers. Inside the farmhouse you can enjoy coffee drinks and wines while relaxing in the library or seasonal front porch. Wood-fired pizzas, paninis, soups, and salads are all made fresh to order. Desserts are an eclectic mix of traditional favorites and unique creations. They have a carefully curated selection of wines from local wineries for you to sample and enjoy. Open seasonally.
RAW DE AL 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 231-
3255 • rawdeal-wi.com The Raw Deal is your stop for a healthy lunch in downtown Menomonie. They roast their own beans into coffee, cold press, and espressos. Try their juice and smoothie bar featuring fruits and veggies and wheatgrass shots. For food, grab a vegan bagel sandwich, pies and bars, and their baked goods include banana bread, bagels, muffins, and cookies. Grab a glass of wine or their house-brewed beer. They also have a variety of raw and vegan food and meal options that rotate seasonally. Stop in and check out what's new that day.
W AT ER F R O NT B AR & G R IL L 512 Crescent St., Menomonie
• (715) 235-6541 • facebook.com/MenomonieWaterfront A casual stop for the 20s and 30s crowd. They serve high-end bar food including many different chicken sandwiches, burgers, fish, wings, wraps, and more. Known for a great Friday fish fry, they also feature live music some Thursday nights and occasional Saturdays. The outdoor deck look over Lake Menomin, providing a wide, sweeping vista with plenty of birds, boats, and breeze. Carry out available, vegetarian friendly. No reservations taken. Free meal and drink (some limitations) on your birthday.
SILVER DO LL AR SALO O N 315 Main Street, Menomonie •
(715) 309-4440 • silverdollar315.com Newly remodeled and with an updated menu, the Silver Dollar revived a Menomonie landmark with a vintage feel and a few modern touches. The menu features signature burgers and sandwiches, along with soups, salads, and apps. On Friday, there’s a beer-battered fish fry. The bar has 20 local and seasonal beers on tap plus frequent drink specials and live music. Serves brunch on the weekends including your favorite morning libations.
ZA N Z IB AR R E STAU R ANT AND P U B 228 E. Main St.,
Menomonie • (715) 231-9269 • zanzibarmenomonie.com Deep red walls and rich hardwood accents create an inviting and relaxing setting for an exciting, eclectic meal at Zanzibar. The menu contains numerous original contemporary American dishes with world influences. Two of the most popular items are lahvosh (an Armenian cracker bread topped with a five-cheese blend, veggies, and a variety of meats) and Meatloaf Mignon (this isn’t your mama’s meatloaf). The bar can mix up hand-crafted cocktails, has more than 65 kinds of martinis, and offers a unique wine list. The menu is very vegetarian friendly (any meal can be altered) and contains more than 100 glutenfree options. They also create their own spice blends that are available to take home. Reservations are recommended. Closed Sunday and Monday.
SKO O G ’S PARKSIDE 932 N. Broadway St., Menomonie
• (715) 235-6124 • skoogsparkside.com Skoog’s fosters a relaxed, yet upscale experience and supper club atmosphere in downtown Menomonie, complete with two waterfalls near the patio. Known for their excellent steaks and the "Skoog's Exclusive" popovers that accompany every entree, their menu also includes an array of fine dining options. Check out the monthly. rotating chef specials. They also have lighter fare like sandwiches and salads available. Check out the Friday night fish fry and salad bar. Banquet facility can accommodate 100 people. Vegetarian friendly, Sunday brunch.
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