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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 · 4d
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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 · 5d

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People Drive Out Of Their Way For The Fresh Meat At This Wisconsin Butcher Shop

A butcher shop that calls itself the maker of a famous five-foot summer sausage deserves your full attention. Five feet. That is taller than plenty of sixth graders. The sausage is only the opening act. This old-fashioned shop also stocks thirteen kinds of bacon and twelve flavors of snack sticks.

Wisconsin · 4d
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8 Wisconsin Butcher Shops That Make Quality Meat Easier On Your Budget

One Wisconsin meat counter sits right on a university campus, and the cuts come from a meat science program where students help with the work. I love that detail. Your steak might have a little homework behind it. That shop opened in 2020, and it runs on weekday hours only....

Wisconsin · 4d
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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 · 3d

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The Prime Rib At This Wisconsin Restaurant Is So Legendary People Drive Hours To Devour It

There are places you eat at, and then there are places you make a pilgrimage to, and The Packing House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin falls firmly into that second category. If you’ve never driven somewhere specifically because of a single menu item, this restaurant is about to change that about you.

Milwaukee, WI · 5d

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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 · 9d

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The Old-School Wisconsin Meat Market That Locals Prefer To Keep To Themselves

Every sausage link here gets hand-twisted seven times. That’s not a typo, and it’s not a machine doing the work either. The brats come in more than 40 varieties, including Bacon Cheeseburger and Hawaiian. Two brick smokehouses fire up with real hardwood sawdust every weekday. Those same smokers...

Appleton, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin Diners Can Enjoy An Endless Meat Feast At This All-You-Can-Eat Steakhouse

Grilled pineapple shows up on a skewer, gets carved right at your table, and somehow counts as part of a steakhouse dinner. That alone should tell you this meal plays by different rules. Carvers in gaucho style keep circling the dining room with rotisserie-grilled meats. They slice each cut onto...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Mickies Dairy Bar fans await next chapter for game-day staple

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For Wisconsin football fans, a stop at Mickies Dairy Bar has long been part of the game-day routine. With the diner closed since July, regulars are wondering when they can return and what will stay the same. The Monroe Street diner, across the street from Camp...

Madison, WI · 1d

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The Most Romantic Steakhouse In Wisconsin Is Tucked Away Where You’d Least Expect

A dining room that started life as an 1861 hotel now serves A5 Miyazaki Wagyu and blue cheese-crusted filets. That combo alone made me sit up and start checking my calendar. The Greek Revival building was once the largest public building in its tiny town. A still-active railway line runs right across the street, which feels almost too charming to be real on a date night.

Genesee Depot, WI · 1d

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These 8 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Wisconsin Serve Food So Good You Will Cry Happy Tears

Wondering which restaurants in Wisconsin serve unforgettable food without the fancy price tag?. These 8 hole-in-the-wall spots offer comforting classics and genuine hospitality that’ll win you over instantly!. 1. Swingin’ Door Exchange (Milwaukee) Nestled inside a historic building in downtown Milwaukee, this restaurant catches your eye the moment...

Wisconsin · 13h

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The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Wisconsin Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Wisconsin that feel straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints dish out incredible flavors and feel-good vibes that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!. 1. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor (Jefferson) There are certain places...

Wisconsin · 1d

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This Humble Little Wisconsin Restaurant Dishes Out The Most Heavenly Pancakes You Will Ever Taste

There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from finding something extraordinary in a place you weren’t expecting it. A&J Pancake House in Lodi, Wisconsin, is exactly that kind of discovery. Lodi is a small town with a big personality, the kind of place that sits comfortably along...

Lodi, WI · 6d

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This Wisconsin Bakery Has Sugar-Free Treats That Don’t Skimp On Flavor

Keto Boston Cream Cake. Keto Key Lime Bars. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Swirl Cheesecake. That lineup sounds like a cheat day, yet every item skips the sugar. The cheesecake bars alone get my attention. Creamy vanilla cheesecake sits on an almond flour crust with whipped cream on top. They’re low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free, which feels almost unfair.

Watertown, WI · 3d

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Wisconsin Steak Lovers Take The Back Roads For Prime Rib At This Family-Run Portage Supper Club

Some of the best dinners in Wisconsin sit at the end of a road your GPS seems unsure about. Near Portage, a family-run supper club pulls steak fans off the highway and onto quiet country routes, and nobody seems to mind the detour. The prize is prime rib served on...

Portage, WI · 3d

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‘100 years of quality’: Johnston’s Meat Market celebrates 100 years in Monticello

Johnston’s Meat Market, a staple in the Jefferson County community, celebrated 100 years in business Saturday with a special event in Monticello.

Monticello, WI · 23h

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Wisconsin Claims Two Spots In Top Fifty-five Foodie Cities In US

Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.

Wisconsin · 2d

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A Warm Welcome at Far Breton Bakery: Gather, Learn, and Celebrate the Season

Walking into Far Breton Bakery, the cozy Northside Madison cafe, is like receiving a warm hug. First, there’s the smell of buttery sugar, spice and yeasted dough. Then there’s the warm glow of vintage lamps illuminating the glistening caramelly kouign-amann, rich all-butter croissants, and sweet and savory galettes. Best of all, Marie Arzel Young and her kind team invite you to stay and chat awhile.

Madison, WI · 3d