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Wrightstown, WI · Food & Drink
The Post-Crescent
The biggest Lager Fest ever brings 30 breweries, signature beer release
This year's Lager Fest, hosted by McFleshman's Brewing Company, will feature the largest line-up in the festival's history, with 30 breweries coming in from across the Midwest. The festival, set for 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 3 at 115 State St. in Appleton, is in its eighth year and is returning with a new brewer's section, a limited bottle release for VIP ticket holders and its largest brewery line-up ever. The local breweries featured are: Sway Brewing and Blending Hop Yard Ale Works Foxtown Brewing G5 Brewing Company Badger State Brewing Company Fifth Ward Brewing Company Vault 202 Brewery Ope! Brewing Co. Copper State Brewing Co. Up North Brewing Company 608 Brewing Starkweather Brewing Company Good Works Brewing Company Hillsboro Brewing Company Amorphic Beer Full Mile Beer Co. & Kitchen The Explorium Brewpub Stone Arch Brewpub Working Draft Beer Company Stillmank Brewing Company District 1 Brewing Company Cocoon Brewing Lake Louie Brewing Fox River Brewing Company H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. Church Street Brewing Company Quiet World Brewing Company Fond du Lac Beer Company Timber Tap Appleton Beer Factory Old Germantown A general admission ticket grants attendees unlimited lager samples in a custom, half-liter Lager Fest stein. The stein can
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Starbucks closing three Wisconsin stores as part of nationwide cuts
Starbucks recently announced plans to close 250 locations across North America, including three in Wisconsin. A Starbucks spokesperson told the Journal Sentinel on Monday, Sept. 28 that three Wisconsin stores set to close are in Madison, Milwaukee and Two Rivers. The affected locations are: 1438 E. Brady St. in Milwaukee 1609 S. Park St. in Madison 1509 Washington St. in Two Rivers The stores closing across North America weren't meeting performance or customer experience goals, the spokesperson said. Milwaukee's Starbucks location on East Brady Street had only recently reopened in 2024. The area is home to several other cafes, including Nomad Coffee Bar and The Deep Groove. Madison's South Park Street location had signage notifying customers about the imminent closure, the Starbucks spokesperson said. The Two Rivers location had a closure notice taped up at the store's entrance, the Manitowoc Herald Times reported . The location had been open for about two years. Starbucks closing 1% of 18,000 North American stores A public letter from Starbucks COO Mike Grams sent Sept. 24 said Starbucks will close 250 Starbucks locations in North America over the following week, USA TODAY reported. The letter also said some stores are underperforming in the "Back
Fox11online.com
Fall flavors take the spotlight in Oshkosh as The Cake Guru rolls out seasonal desserts
OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- It's all about fall at one Oshkosh bakery! Pumpkin spice -- not just in your latte, salty caramel -- not just wrapped around your apple!. The display at Tamara's the Cake Guru is full of seasonal treats. Owner Tamara Mugerauer spent the morning showing the Good Day Wisconsin viewers some mouth watering desserts.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
Kaukauna Farmers Market to wrap up 2026 season
KAUKAUNA — The final Kaukauna Farmers Market of the 2026 season is happening Wednesday. The final market takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 in a public parking lot along the canal behind the Second St. business district (south side) between Wisconsin Highway 55 and Main Avenue.
foxcitiesmagazine.com
32nd Annual Golden Fork Awards
For over 40 years, Fox Cities Magazine has been bringing dining stories to our readers: about fanciful dishes, mouthwatering flavors, restaurant updates and everything in-between. Perhaps the most popular food installment, the Golden Fork Awards, reaches its 32nd year in this issue. We’re always proud to celebrate our local restaurants,...
fastfoodclub.com
This Sheboygan Butcher Shop Grinds Its Own Bratwurst Fresh Every Morning
Some spots earn a title, and one Wisconsin town wears the crown of Bratwurst Capital of the World with pride. Tucked into a lakeside city, there is a meat market where the sausage recipe once claimed a world championship and where regulars drive more than an hour just to fill a cooler.
WBAY Green Bay
WFRV Local 5
Culver’s Curdtoberfest is back featuring the return of a fan-favorite item with a new twist
(WFRV) – Culver’s Curdtoberfest is back, and this year it features the return of a fan-favorite menu item with a new and unique twist. Curdtoberfest is Culver’s annual month-long celebration honoring Wisconsin’s heritage, traditions, and of course, the cheese curd. This year, Curdtoberfest will run from September 28 through October 31. During separate portions of […]
familydestinationsguide.com
This Tiny Riverfront Restaurant In Wisconsin Draws Crowds From Every Corner Of The State
There’s a spot along the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin, where the parking lot fills up with license plates from every corner of the state, and the people attached to those license plates all have the same look on their faces when they walk out. That look is the...
WFRV Local 5
Mohnen’s Darboy Family Restaurant in Appleton sold after 33 years in business
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – After 33 years in business, the long-time owners of Mohnen’s Darboy Family Restaurant have announced the sale of their beloved community eatery. In a heartfelt social media post, the Mohnen family revealed that ownership officially transferred last November to Reggie—owner and operator of Mary’s Family Restaurant in Appleton—and his family. The […]
seehafernews.com
“Bizarre Experience” Causes Delays for New Manitowoc Coffee Shop
Manitowoc’s newest coffee shop is getting closer to being ready for customers. Erik Larson, who owns the former Pizza Hut property on Washington Street, tells SeehaferNews.com that the Ziggi’s Coffee being built on the lot is expected to be open for business on November 10th. He initially planned...
Fox11online.com
StoneYard gives away free cheeseburgers after Brewers pass 100 wins in regular season
APPLETON (WLUK) -- To mark the record-breaking 103 win regular season for the Brewers, a local restaurant is giving away free cheeseburgers. StoneYard in Appleton was packed Monday morning with fans eager to get a bite. "When I texted my neighbor, I’m like, I didn’t think that there was going...
allamericanatlas.com
5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Appleton, Wisconsin that Locals Swear By
Appleton, Wisconsin—where the Fox River winds through a patchwork of neighborhoods, where red-brick mills stand shoulder to shoulder with indie bookstores and coffee shops, where the air is alive with the laughter of families, the hum of college students, and the quiet pride of those who’ve called this place home for generations. It’s a city stitched together by the hands of makers and dreamers—immigrants, artists, teachers, and tinkerers—each adding their own flavor to the streets and the tables. Here, food is more than a meal; it’s a gathering, a memory, a story told in the language of spice and simmer, of bread broken and shared.
Fox11online.com
Blind patron told to remove guide dog from Grand Chute bar; owner issues apology
GRAND CHUTE (WLUK) -- The owner of Flagstone Bar & Grill is apologizing after asking a blind customer to remove his guide dog from the restaurant. "I sat up the whole night thinking about it. Like, why did I go in there? Why, you know, why me? Why am I treated differently? Just because I'm blind and I use a service dog to get around? She's my eyes. Like, if she's not with me, I'm running into things and I don't feel safe," said Connor Kane.
gopresstimes.com
Ethnic grocery store, Mi Favorita, opens new location on West side of Green Bay
GREEN BAY– In 2001, when Nora Grajeda made the tough decision to move from her home of Guatemala to the United States, she was a teacher and had no plans of running her own business. Her number one priority was forging a better life for herself and her children....
takingthekids.com
This Old-School Wisconsin Restaurant Still Serves Fresh-Baked Dinner Rolls
Some dinners feel like they belong to another era. The bread arrives warm. The portions are generous. Nobody seems interested in turning a familiar plate into something complicated. That kind of meal still has a loyal following across Wisconsin. It is the sort of experience built around comfort, routine, and...
familyvacationsus.com
We Tried Bratwurst All Over Sheboygan And This Old School Wisconsin Spot Won Us Over
If you want to understand Sheboygan, start with a bratwurst. This Wisconsin city takes its sausage seriously, and we tasted our way through town looking for the brat that could live up to Sheboygan’s famous reputation. Then we landed at The Northwestern House. Serving classic Wisconsin comfort food since...