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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 · 4d

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Walking Into Wolf’s Den In Sheboygan Feels Like Wisconsin Before Chain Restaurants Took Over

Some Sheboygan families have been eating at the same counter for almost forty years, and the grill still runs on real charcoal. There are no glowing drive-thru menus here, no loyalty app, and no card reader at the register. This south side spot is a reminder of how Wisconsin ate...

Sheboygan, WI · 1d
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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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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 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 · 19h

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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 · 14h

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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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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 · 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 · 2d

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New Piggly Wiggly owner excited to energize De Pere, Kaukauna stores

De Pere and Kaukauna Piggly Wiggly shoppers can expect an experience "above and beyond your normal Piggly Wiggly," according to the stores' future owners . Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly on Nov. 2 announced it would purchase the stores at 300 E. Ann St., Kaukauna, and 575 Swan Road, De Pere, effective Jan. 31. Mike Olwig, the company's president, said the 100% employee-owned grocery chain turns its special sales, like a one-day meat sale and bratfest, into full-blown events. "We do it above and beyond your normal Piggly Wiggly," Olwig said. "We like to have fun with them. It’s definitely an event in the store." Olwig said the company will look to infuse the same energy into the Kaukauna and De Pere stores next year. The two stores will be the 12th and 13th stores Hartland-based Fox Bros. owns and operates. They'll be the first two in northeastern Wisconsin. When the opportunity arose to buy the two stores from Stoneridge Meat and Country Market, Fox Bros. was excited for the opportunity to continue to grow. "What better way than into new markets? We were excited about that," Olwig said. He sees it as a win-win-win proposition: The company expands its operations,

De Pere, WI · 3d

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Yelp ranks Milwaukee's top 10 places to eat in 2026

MILWAUKEE - Yelp has named the top 10 best places to eat in Milwaukee. The 2026 ranking highlights the city's diverse food scene, from trendy international restaurants to neighborhood diners. Milwaukee's top food spots. The Ranking:. This year's list reflects a wide variety of culinary styles available in the Milwaukee...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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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 · 20h

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A Modest Appleton, Wisconsin Bakery That Only Longtime Locals Know

The ovens at this little bakery get going so early that the doors open at 3 AM on weekdays. That’s not a typo. Somebody is getting a fresh donut before most alarm clocks even think about ringing. The same family has run the place for three generations. They still...

Appleton, WI · 21h

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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 · 8d

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These Crab Cakes Are Giving Wisconsin Seafood Lovers A Reason To Return

Crab cakes sit on the same appetizer list as homemade sauerkraut balls and a Bavarian Scotch egg. That lineup alone tells you this kitchen enjoys a little friendly chaos. The building dates back to 1948, and one family kept the lights on starting in 1967. I love it when a place carries that much history without acting stuffy about it.

Appleton, WI · 2d

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A Milwaukee Wisconsin Restaurant Serving Asian Favorites Worth Making A Special Trip For

Fresh fish is a major attraction at one sushi counter in Wisconsin, where carefully prepared rolls give diners plenty to get excited about. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. The same restaurant also cooks dishes from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Hmong kitchens. Peking roast duck shares...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Miller High Life Built a Dive Bar on Wheels. Brewers Fans Didn’t Want to Leave.

The rolling dive bar brought mismatched stools, cold beer and $414 tabs to four Milwaukee watering holes after the Brewers’ World Series victory parade.

Milwaukee, WI · 6h