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Wendt's is closing and 5 more top Fond du Lac stories from October

FOND DU LAC – October brought fall in full swing to Fond du Lac, as well as some business and other developments. The most-read local stories from October ranged from an upcoming closure of a beloved restaurant to the best local bars for watching sports. Here's what to catch up on from last month. Read more: Share your nominations for People of the Year in Fond du Lac Wendt's on the Lake winds down business before winter Wendt's on the Lake management announced Oct. 16 the restaurant will close after Nov. 21, marking an end to the 64-year-old family business. Fritz and Cynthia Wendt opened the business in 1962, laying the groundwork for what Wendt's is known for today: a gathering spot for fish fry enthusiasts, anglers coming right off Lake Winnebago and sturgeon spearing participants and spectators. Latest property transfers: Fond du Lac County property transfers include $921,800 sale | Exclusive Applebee's prepares comeback in original location Applebee's is coming back to the Johnson Street location it left in 2020, but IHOP isn't going anywhere. Instead, the two brands will occupy the space together as a dual-branded franchise. Franchisee Sam Soleimani, president and CEO of Siyavoush Soleimani Group, anticipates

Fond Du Lac, WI · 3d

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This Family-Owned Wisconsin Butcher Shop Sells Dry-Aged Steaks And Farm-Raised Meats Worth A Detour

A butcher shop with its own library and a big family-style table for reading? That tells me quite a bit before anyone even mentions a steak. It says the people behind the counter want you to learn something. They teach whole-animal butchering classes, so the curiosity runs deep. It also...

Wisconsin · 3d
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Steaming Trays of Crab Legs Keep Coming Out at This All-You-Can-Eat Wisconsin Seafood Buffet

Some of the best meals in Wisconsin hide inside buildings that look completely ordinary from the parking lot. This one used to be a Greek family restaurant, and nothing about the outside hints at the parade of crab legs waiting inside. Staff carry out fresh trays again and again, and...

Greenfield, WI · 7d
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This Wisconsin Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

Some secrets are meant to be shared, and the buffet at Colonial House Supper Club in Kaukauna is exactly that kind of secret. Except the locals have been trying to keep this one all to themselves for years, and honestly, you can’t really blame them. There’s something almost sacred...

Kaukauna, WI · 2d
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Madison’s Restaurant & Bar to close after 26 years in business

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison’s, a popular restaurant and bar located off the Capitol Square in Madison, announced Tuesday that they are closing their doors. In a statement posted to Instagram, restaurant staff confirmed the closure, saying “After 26 incredible years, it’s time to say goodbye.”. A...

Madison, WI · 3d

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How This Small Pizza Restaurant Built a LEGENDARY Local Following in Milwaukee, WI

Open, Sun - Thu 11PM- 10 PM | Closed Wed. Milwaukee has plenty of pizza stories, but Zaffiro’s begins with two East Side brothers, a neighborhood bar, and a very thin crust. Liborio “Bobby” Zaffiro opened the Farwell Avenue restaurant in 1954, starting with just a few tables and a service bar.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Racine, Wisconsin You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Racine, Wisconsin — a city where Lake Michigan’s blue sweep meets the red-brick bones of industry, where Polish bakeries and Mexican taquerias stand shoulder to shoulder, and the laughter of families mingles with the dreams of newcomers. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Victorian homes, weathered taverns, and the steady hum of factories softened by the scent of fresh bread and barbecue smoke. Racine is a crossroads — of old-timers and artists, of Hmong, Black, and Latino families, of those who remember the glory days of manufacturing and those who see possibility in every sunrise.

Racine, WI · 3d

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This Iconic Wisconsin Pizza Restaurant Just Might Be The Quirkiest Tourist Trap You’ll Ever Visit

Somewhere in Greenfield, Wisconsin, there’s a pizza restaurant that decided a regular dining room was simply not enough, and honestly, it was right. Organ Piper Pizza is the kind of place that makes you question everything you thought you knew about dinner. You walk in expecting pizza, and you...

Wisconsin · 13d

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People Travel Across Wisconsin For The Massive Subs At This Little Deli

A sandwich shop that sells subs up to 24 inches long also has a flexing red bull on the wall. That tells me quite a bit before anyone even orders. The size options say this kitchen likes a challenge. Two feet of bread is a group project, not a snack. It’s built for sharing, bragging, or a very ambitious lunch.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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A Milwaukee German Deli So Traditional It Feels Like A European Market

A sign at the entrance calls this spot the home of the State Champion Bratwurst. That’s a bold claim, and the trophy shelf backs it up. The founder trained as a butcher in Germany before landing in Wisconsin. His sausages later earned international awards in Frankfurt, of all places.

Menomonee Falls, WI · 3d

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Milwaukee’s Friday Fish Fry Has a Secret Ingredient, and It’s Not in the Batter

Milwaukee has a standing Friday dinner date, and it comes with coleslaw. Across the city...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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Jalisco’s Cocina y Bar 1987 – Familiar Food at a Familiar Location

Everything changes, but it is nice to know you can get Mexican food in a familiar neighborhood again. Jalisco’s Cocina y Bar 1987 (2018 E. North Ave.) adds another option for East Side appetites. Most recently Hacienda Beer Co. and before that G-Daddy's BBC, diners of a certain age...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Wake Up And Drive To This Wisconsin Diner Where Breakfast Is Basically A Local Legend

Some mornings, a bowl of cereal just isn’t going to cut it, and that’s exactly when Miss Katie’s Diner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin steps in to save the day. This place isn’t just a spot to grab eggs and toast. It’s the kind of diner that makes...

Milwaukee, WI · 6d

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A Family-Owned Wisconsin Spot Where Grilled Meats And Fresh Flatbread Are The Stars

Every single thing on this menu is 100 percent Zabiha Halal, from the beef kofta to the lamb chops. That one promise tells you a lot about how seriously this kitchen takes its food. The recipes come from family, passed down through generations. The grill handles kofta, shish kabob, and...

Oak Creek, WI · 2d

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Relive The Golden Age Of The 1950s At This Beloved Little Wisconsin Diner

Nobody warned you that a diner on North Farwell Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin would make you feel this good about being alive, but here we are. Welcome to the Comet Cafe, and try not to fall in love too quickly. The first thing you notice when you approach the Comet...

Milwaukee, WI · 7d

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Crab Legs, Sushi And A Hibachi Grill Bring Wisconsin Seafood Lovers To This Racine Buffet

Some parking lots tell a story before anyone goes inside, and one lot on the south side of Racine is often packed. People drive in for crab legs at dinner, a sushi bar, and a hibachi station where cooks make plates to order. There is also a dessert corner that...

Racine, WI · 2d

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Why Diners Are HOOKED on This Comfort Food Spot’s Tuesday Burger Battles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Open Tue–Sun (closed Mon): Tue–Thu 4 PM–9 PM, Fri–Sun 9 AM–3 PM and 4 PM–9 PM. Every Tuesday at Wonderland Diner in Milwaukee, two specialty burgers face off, and only the best seller earns a rematch. 🍔. The diner calls it Burgerwars. Owner Don...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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The 14 Best New Fast Food Hidden Gems More People Need To Know About In 2026

Not all new fast food items go totally viral on social media, but that doesn't mean they aren't good. Here are 2026's best underrated fast food releases.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Sheboygan Winter Farmers Market Opens Nov. 7 With FoodShare Access

Food / Sheboygan Winter Farmers Market Opens Nov. 7 With FoodShare Access. Sheboygan, WI — November 6, 2026. The Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization’s 2026–27 Winter Farmers Market opens Saturday, November 7, at First Congregational Church UCC, 310 Bluff Avenue, in Sheboygan. The market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, with fresh and handmade products from local farmers and vendors.

Sheboygan, WI · 14h

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Pick 'n Save, Metro Market and 1000+ volunteers pack 1 million meals ahead of the holidays

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- November is here and that means holiday meals and a lot of grocery shopping. With food prices at an all-time high, local grocery stores and organizations are stepping up to help. Metro Market and Pick 'n Save teamed up with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin on Thursday,...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d