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Issue #143 January 14, 2010
The News in Food
conferences join forces to grow local food knowledge
I’m surely not the only Foodie geeking out about the line-up for the Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference and Wisconsin Local Food Summit.
words by Katie Venit
Food / Drink
Issue #143 January 14, 2010
Azul Tequila
new Mexican restaurant finds home in Eau Claire
With temperatures lowering in Eau Claire, the heat is certainly rising at the new restaurant Azul Tequila, which opened its doors on Dec. 22.
words by Claudia Lozano
Food / Drink
Issue #142 December 24, 2009
Local Shop Features Wine Dispensing Robot
The fancy new Enomatic Elite machine at Coffee Grounds takes old-fashioned wine tastings into the future.
words by V1 Staff
Food / Drink
Issue #142 December 24, 2009
Easier Seating at Pad Thai
As if you haven’t noticed yet (because they’ve been closed for a month), beloved Eau Claire restaurant Pad Thai is renovating its interior.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Food / Drink
Issue #142 December 24, 2009
Children's Theatre Offers Tour of Local Cuisine
Would you like to experience the best food and drinks the Chippewa Valley has to offer, while raising money for a good cause at the same time?
words by Mitchell See
Food / Drink
Issue #141 December 10, 2009
Over-Caffeinated Menomonie
a mini tour of the city’s many quality coffeehouses
Menomonie's person-to-café ratio must be one of the highest in the country. And I’m not talking about Starbucks, here.
words by Adam Rockwell
Food / Drink
Issue #140 November 26, 2009
Porter's Goes to India
local restaurant answers your call for Indian cuisine
Ever since Flavor of India closed its operation a few years ago, Chippewa Vallians have been aching for Indian cuisine.
words by Jenna Campbell
Food / Drink
Issue #138 October 29, 2009
It's Getting Chili Out
three upcoming events show how much we love our chili
You know what Wisconsinites love about this time of year? One word. Chili. You know what else we like? Eating a crapload of chili for charity.
words by Bailey Berg
Food / Drink
Issue #136 October 1, 2009
Asia Palace
the Valley’s newest Asian buffet adds a sushi chef to the mix
Step inside, and behold the tremendous fountain just inside the door, venture around the corner and see the full-service bar, made of jade stone ...
words by Bailey Berg
Food / Drink
Issue #136 October 1, 2009
It's Prime (Rib) Time
new Menomonie eatery tackles the meaty issues
The new Sparx Restaurant in Menomonie would be best described as supper club meets sports bar ...
words by Adam Rockwell
Food / Drink
Issue #136 October 1, 2009
Eating Your Yard
a local Food Not Lawns chapter sprouts in Eau Claire
“If you till up your ground and plant something there, you’d be surprised how much you like it. And you won’t need to mow.”
words by Katie Venit
Food / Drink
Issue #133 August 20, 2009
Copps Closes, Another Gordy's to Appear
Gordy’s County Market, a family-owned and operated grocery store chain in the Chippewa Valley since 1966, has purchased Copps grocery store.
words by Heather Mawhiney
Food / Drink
Issue #133 August 20, 2009
Outback is Out
Australian-themed restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse closed its doors to the meat-loving patrons of Eau Claire for the final time on Aug. 9.
words by Heather Mawhiney
Food / Drink
Issue #133 August 20, 2009
Revealing the Secret
Asian eatery Secret Garden focuses on Korean fare
Diners sipping wine under pergolas surrounded by lighted trees and soft Korean music can be excused if they forget they’re sitting feet away from Hastings Avenue.
words by Katie Venit
Food / Drink
Issue #132 August 6, 2009
The Scoop: A Tour of Local Ice Cream Shops
everything you need to know about the places with ice cream in the Valley
Summer’s blistering heat can only be countered by a luxurious, cool breather of ice cream.
words by Brittany Landorf
Food / Drink
Issue #131 July 23, 2009
The Bar Out Back
Moke’s Bar and Grill in Hallie offers outdoor fun
“It’s not a college bar; not an old person bar; it’s an everyone bar. It’s a place everyone can feel welcome.” – Nate Moquin
words by Bailey Berg
Food / Drink
Issue #131 July 23, 2009
Wine Tasting Helps Fund Community Table Relocation
The Community Table, an organization that serves over 100 hot meals every day to Chippewa Valley residents in need, will host a wine tasting event.
words by Emily Kuhn
Food / Drink
Issue #131 July 23, 2009
School Garden Teaches Sustainability, Eating Local
Designed by Mike Goettl of Sustainable Landscaping, the student garden at Eau Claire’s DeLong Middle School demonstrates the integration of current green culture and education.
words by Brittany Landorf
Food / Drink
Issue #129 June 25, 2009
Godfather of Game Day
Draganetti’s Owners Open Sports Bar & (Italian) Grill
“We’re all Italian in my family. It’s been an inside joke that maybe we’re part of the mafia.”
words by Lisa de Felice
Food / Drink
Issue #129 June 25, 2009
Walter's Beer is Back!
An old favorite has made a triumphant return to Eau Claire area watering holes. Walter’s beer, an Eau Claire based brew dating back to the 1890s, has been ...
words by Nick Gourdoux
Food / Drink
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
The Beer Here
Gordy’s Valley Spirits stages first ever beer festival
Not much goes better than a cold beer and a hot day, but Gordy’s Valley Spirits and the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association are up there.
words by Heather Mawhiney
Food / Drink
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Taste of Eau Claire
serving up tons of tasty food for a good cause
On June 7, the Taste of Eau Claire is returning to Phoenix Park, with 24 (and counting) local vendors ready to tease the community with all sorts of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
words by Eric Rasmussen
Food / Drink
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Nothin’ to Wine About
River Bend Vineyard & Winery open in Chippewa
The husband-and-wife-run vineyard has been growing for four years now, but the winery, newly built, is still in its infancy ...
words by Heather Mawhiney
Food / Drink
Issue #126 May 14, 2009
Stella Goes Outside
Spring has finally won out over winter, and the iron gate to the Stella Blues outdoor dining patio has swung open.
words by Betty Rae Matthews
Food / Drink
Issue #126 May 14, 2009
Galloway Goes Outside
Steel and aluminum bistro sets are sprouting like tulips on restaurant patios at the moment
words by Betty Rae Matthews
Food / Drink
Issue #126 May 14, 2009
New Eatery: The Livery
new downtown eatery focuses on unexpected fare
On the second floor, rough beams rise diagonally from a restored wooden floor. The space has the presence of a hayloft. This was, after all, where the horses were kept.
words by Kinzy Janssen
Food / Drink
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
The Big Brew
Congress demands annual public beer brewing celebration
words by Gene Power
Food / Drink
Issue #121 March 5, 2009
EAT SCENE: Dine Local
several restauranteurs look to local producers for ingredients
“It takes more time than opening a catalog and going, ‘OK, we’ll take a case of this ...'"
words by Carrie Weiss
Food / Drink
Issue #121 March 5, 2009
EAT SCENE: One More Beer and I Gotta Go...
tour some of the best places in the Valley for tasty brews
Now when I get a hankering for polka music, wiener schnitzel, brats, or good beer, I just ...
words by Heather Brunner
Food / Drink
Issue #121 March 5, 2009
EAT SCENE: Off the Menu
advice for out-of-the-ordinary ordering and cool combinations
Restaurants throughout the Valley have employees inventing the next great culinary creation.
words by Trevor Kupfer & Kinzy Janssen
Food / Drink
Issue #120 February 19, 2009
More Than a Meal
The Creamery touts the entire dining experience
... the occasion felt like a worldly experience, a cultural awakening that challenged me.
words by Tina Rosentrater
Food / Drink
Issue #120 February 19, 2009
The Livery Restaurant to Open in Early March
The Livery, aka Cowtown Saloon, will open in early March.
words by Kinzy Janssen
Food / Drink
Issue #120 February 19, 2009
Pioneer Grill Expands for Dining and Entertainment
The Pioneer Saloon and Grill just outside of Menomonie will have plenty of room for ...
words by Kinzy Janssen
Food / Drink
Issue #119 February 5, 2009
Taste the Leinie’s Amber First
Leinie’s offers new brew exclusively in the area before it flows to the rest of Wisconsin.
words by Mike Paulus
Food / Drink
Issue #119 February 5, 2009
New Winery Plants Its Vines in Chippewa Falls
Live music, chocolate, wine, cheese, pottery, and diversity will emerge this June ...
words by Trevor Kupfer
Food / Drink
Issue #118 January 22, 2009
Lunch at Camille’s
hot sandwiches and flatbread pizza anchor café menu
“We want you to know who we are, and we want to know who you are.”
words by Claire Jeffries
Food / Drink
Issue #118 January 22, 2009
Middle Eastern Deli Coming
to Water Street
A Chippewa Valley doctor is renovating a Water Street eyesore into a deli.
words by Mark Koenig
Food / Drink
Issue #116 December 18, 2008
Hit Up the New, Family Style Buffet Restaurant
Freshly opened on Dec. 15, the Ciao Line Family Buffet features an impressive spread.
words by Carrie Weiss
Food / Drink
Issue #116 December 18, 2008
Wisconsin Has No Need to Be Surly
They’ve finally done it – Minnesota’s Surly Beer has invaded Wisconsin.
words by Mark Koenig
Food / Drink
Issue #116 December 18, 2008
Captains of Cork
new shop allows you to brew homemade wine, beer
Shawn and Julie-Ann Kluge have turned their hobby of making wine into their business.
words by Megan Ault
Food / Drink
Issue #115 December 4, 2008
New Dawg Eatery Opens
Located on campus, Yo Dawg is the Stout’s newest late-night noshery.
words by Emily Thierfelder
Food / Drink
Issue #114 November 20, 2008
Rustlin' Up Some Pizza
If you were thinking there's a severe lack of ranches in the Valley, well, you’d be right ...
words by Caitlin Heidbrink
Food / Drink
Issue #114 November 20, 2008
Bringin' the Burgers
new burger joint comes to Eau Claire’s east side
“Our burgers are better. We bake our own buns, buy fresh Angus, hand make our patties ..."
words by Brent Widmark
Food / Drink
Issue #112 October 23, 2008
Book Features Dishes by Local Hmong Cooks
Hmong Cookbook includes 15 step-by-step recipes such as curry noodles, egg rolls, and beef salad
words by Trevor Kupfer
Food / Drink
Issue #112 October 23, 2008
Hospital Gets a Living Room
The Living Room has joined forces with Eau Claire’s Luther Midelfort ...
words by Caitlin Heidbrink
Food / Drink
Issue #110 September 25, 2008
Mealin’ for the Healin’
When it comes to hospital dining, St. Joseph’s and Sacred Heart have banished the mystery meal.
words by Caitlin Heidbrink
Food / Drink
Issue #110 September 25, 2008
Steep Increase
downtown gets a tea infusion with opening of Infinitea Teahouse
“The thing that we’ve found is that it’s such a conversation piece ... ”
words by Karline Koehler
Food / Drink
Issue #109 September 11, 2008
Local Publishes Healthy Cookbook
New cookbook Simple Choices for Healthier Eating by local woman Dorie Fink.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Food / Drink
Issue #109 September 11, 2008
Eat Local: I Triple Dog Dare You!
Eau Claire’s A Second Opinion magazine is once again challenging Chippewavallians to eat local.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Food / Drink
Issue #106 July 31, 2008
New Family Cafe In Perfect Harmony
Mom in the kitchen concocting homemade recipes ...
words by Trevor Kupfer
Food / Drink
Issue #106 July 31, 2008
The Economics of Eating
professor studies effect of buying local food
éNow is the time to study the impact of local foods," says Jamelske, explaining that ...
words by Emily Thierfelder
Food / Drink
Issue #105 July 17, 2008
Just Like Home
Living Room Coffee House hosts young musicians, locally named sandwiches
Ron Lovelien wants you to feel at home.
words by Hannah Vick
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