ANNUAL FOOD EVENTS

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RIVER JAMS 2940 109th Street, Chippewa Falls • river-jams.com A new, waterfront bar & tavern with a simple but creative menu of sandwiches, wings, appetizers, and sides. Serving beer, wine, and spirits. Often hosts live music.

ROYAL BUFFET 475 Chippewa Mall Drive

#115, Chippewa Falls • royalbuffetwi.com

Original Chinese restaurant cuisine with a buffet, dine-in and take-out specialities, and fresh local ingredients. Lively atmosphere with all of your Chinese cuisine favorites.

SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 360

Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls •

(715) 726-2222 • sakurawi.com Serving Asian-inspired cuisine with all of your favorites like hibachi, bento, fried rice & noodles, and more. Offering lunch specials, and sushi lunches & dinners. A local favorite is the Chippewa River Roll (spicy tuna, crunch, cream cheese, and avocado topped with seared white tuna and eel sauce). A G R W

SANDBAR & GRILL 17643 50th Avenue,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1266 •

lakewissotasandbar.com A relaxed bar atmosphere with burgers, pizza, appetizers, and a Friday Fish Fry. Daily specials include sandwich or cheeseburger basket on Monday, Taco Tuesday, pork steak & dumplings or fried shrimp on Wednesday, gyros and wings on Thursday, Fish Fry Friday, breakfast on Saturday. Featuring live music, comedy nights, karaoke Saturdays, volleyball leagues, and more. A G R W Q

SHEELEY HOUSE SALOON 236 W. River St.,

Chippewa Falls • sheeleyhousesaloon.

com This historic restaurant and bar is often the winner of the Best Restaurant in Chippewa Falls in Volume One's Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader's Poll. It offers unique gastropub dining using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Offering a distinctive an upscale pub menu an ever-changing seasonal lineup. Everything from poblano tacos and banh mi to burgers and chicken & waffles. A G R W Q

SHERRI JO'S WAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 18091

County Highway X, Chippewa Falls •

(715) 723-2777 • Find it on Facebook This cozy lakeside spot serves up drinks and a variety of menu items like pulled pork and hot beef sandwiches, bourbon barbecues, jumbo chicken wings, pizza, and appetizers. Enjoy the views of Lake Wissota from one of three outdoor patios. A G W

SID HARVEY'S FAMILY DINER 704 E. Grand

Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-3289

• sidharveysfamilydiner.com Hearty, all-day breakfasts, sandwiches, and rotating dinner specials are the focus at this comfy family restaurant in Chippewa Falls’ east hill neighborhood. Located in the former Bresina’s Old Home Restaurant, Sid Harvey’s also offers a Friday fish fry, prime rib on Saturday, and more. G W FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

MARK OLIVER

ANNUAL FOOD EVENTS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS

The only thing better than an annual celebration of food is the next one on the calendar. No matter the season, the Chippewa Valley is gearing up to gather for meals, samples, sips and more. With events that honor every part of food culture – ingredients, chefs, and taste – there’s a party for every culinary interest. For more food events, check out Volumeone.org/events.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY•May - September • Phoenix Park • Food, snack, and drink trucks will be serving lunch and dinner. Take a break from the office, grab some grub, and snag a patch of grass or a bench by the river - or bring the whole family down after work and take in the summer sun.

TASTE OF THE VALLEY • Early June • Phoenix Park • Phoenix Park will be transformed into a festival grounds celebrating the culinary arts and showcasing the fine restaurants in the area. Families can spend the day at the park trying out many tastes while enjoying musical entertainment. ANNUAL GRAND EVENING ON THE BRIDGE • Late August • Grand Avenue Footbridge • Downtown Eau Claire's signature fundraiser, A Grand Evening on the Bridge is a unique community experience, giving a select few the opportunity to dine and socialize on the Grand Avenue Footbridge. Features a menu of beverages, hors d’ouevres, dinner, and desserts all from local restaurants. RESTAURANT WEEK • For 10 days in September, dozens of local restaurants will give guests access to special menus, offerings, and great deals. OKTOBERFEST • September • North-

ern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds •

nwsfa.com Family friendly celebration of German heritage. New kids activities, Glockenspiel acts, competitions (stein holding, sauerkraut eating, and keg rolling) plenty of authentic food and drink, dancing, entertainment, vendors, Golden Keg procession, and more. BURGER NIGHT ON THE FARM •

Thu-Sat in Summer until October • Together Farms, Mondovi • togeth-

erfarms.com • A unique, casual night on a small Wisconsin family farm. Fresh, grilled 100% grass-fed beef burgers. COOKOUT IN THE COUNTRY FUNDRAISER

August• cvca.net • Held at the scenic White's Wildwood Retreat. Featuring a charcoal chicken dinner from Karl's BBQ Express, music, and beverages, to raise money for the Heyde Center. VOLUME ONE PRESENTS THE BEST

NIGHT • Early February • The Lismore • The Best Night will return in 2023. A creative, dynamic, and interactive cocktail party — a celebratory evening of food, drinks, music, technology, art, and camaraderie. A chance to celebrate the very best of the Chippewa Valley.

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TEMPTASIANS

SUBWAY 17168 County Highway J,

Chippewa Falls (715) 726-8648 • 2986 Commercial Blvd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-3933 • 2786 Commercial Blvd, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1703 • 2029 Cty Hwy I, Chippewa Falls • (715) 7261662 • 860 Woodward Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0399 • subway.com

SWEENEY’S BAR & GRILL 201 E. Canal

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-9905 •

facebook.com/sweeneys.bar.grill/ A classic Wisconsin bar and grill where the locals go to get a burger or a homemade pizza. Breakfast is served during the weekend, and includes a free Bloody Mary with the purchase of an entree. Sweeney’s boasts 25 kinds of half-pound burgers, and its relaxed atmosphere puts customers at ease. Open late and vegetarian friendly. A G R W

TACO JOHN'S 2982 Commercial Blvd.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-2335 • 257 W. Prairie View Rd, Chippewa Falls • (715)

723-5011 • tacojohns.com Original tacos, burritos, Potato Oles and more.

TEMPTASIANS 504 N Bridge St, Chippewa

Falls • (715) 861-5132 • facebook.com

Authentic Vietnamese classics are prepared fresh and with quality ingredients. With a small but varied menu, there will something to please everyone. They are the only spot in Chippewa Valley that serves pho and have a great selection of boba teas, fruit teas, slushies, and smoothies. D W THIRSTY BADGER SPORTS BAR

& GRILL 3077 Cty. Hwy. OO,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 8617402 • thirstybadgerbar.com

Looking for a good place to watch the game? This sports bar in Lake Hallie has 16 flat-screen TVs and offers a 3-5pm happy hour every day of the week. Check out their daily deals like 2 for 1 burger Monday and taco Tuesday. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings, a Friday fish fry, and more, and you'll find special deals during Packer and Badger games. A W TOPPERS PIZZA 475 Chippewa

Mall Drive, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-2800 • toppers.com

Topped with everything from buffalo chicken to mac ’n’ cheese to asiago and hand-pinched Italian sausage, Toppers pizza pies are legendary, whether you order for lunch or late at night. Likewise, the cheese-coated Topperstix are an appetizer standard in these parts. Vegetarian friendly, delivery available, open late. D WEST HILL BAR & GRILL 250 W.

Elm St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9281 • westhillbarandgrill.

com A neighborhood bar and grill serving up burgers, pizzas, and wraps, wings, fried shrimp, and featured menu items like their "world famous" hot beef sandwiches and their signature deep fried ham and swiss sandwich. Serving broasted chicken daily. Don't forget the Friday Fish Fry, and prime rib Saturdays. They have a private party room perfect for small events. Daily specials all week long, and available online. Kitchen open until 9 on weekdays, and 10pm on Friday and Saturday. A G W WISSOTA CHOPHOUSE 100 N. Bridge Street,

At the Cobblestone Hotel, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-0550 • wissotachophouse.

com/chippewa-falls With classic American chophouses in mind, Wissota features USDA Angus Beef, an excellent variety of fresh seafood, and creative sides. Their steaks start with excellent cuts of meat, seasoned simply and cooked to perfection, delivered to your table bursting with flavor. They offer over 20 wines by the glass, 20 beers on tap a variety of bottled beer. Happy hour every weekday from 4-6pm. Located inside the new Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in downtown Chippewa Falls. A G R W WISSOTA HIGH SHORES SUPPER CLUB 17985

Co Hwy X, Chippewa Falls • (715) 215-2981 • wissotahighshores.com/contact-hours/

Formerly Loopy's, this supper club and tavern has a lakefront view and steakhouse style menu. Steak, ribs, seafood, citrus-glazed duck, pastas, and more. The tavern menu sports sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and apps. An extensive bar menu with classic supper club ice cream drinks. Q

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