Sports Food+DrinkMarch 19, 2024 TAPS AT THE TOWER: Valley Sports Academy Opens Bar & Lounge, The Guardians Tower Lake Hallie sports facility takes a swing at drinks and leisure with bar and lounge now open to the public
New Restaurants Food+DrinkMarch 18, 2024 WELCOME TO K’S SHAWARMA: Mediterranean Eatery Joins Oakwood Mall getting back into the food game, local family opens food court eatery on March 1
Entrepreneurship Food+DrinkMarch 12, 2024 A SWEET SPRING: UW-Stout Students Head Into Semester Delivering More Loaves Stout Bread launched last year to near-immediate popularity, sold 1,200 mini loaves in fall 2023
Opening Up New Restaurants Food+DrinkMarch 7, 2024 FEELING LUCKY: The Fremont to Open at Former Galloway Grille on St. Patrick's Day Galloway Street location has sat empty since Cranky Buzzard's abrupt closure, will soon welcome patrons once again
Activities Food+Drink Family LifeFebruary 29, 2024 Party with the Best: Plan Your Party with 2024 Best Of Winners 2024 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll results to help plan the best party
Food+Drink ExpansionFebruary 28, 2024 Whirlybird Coffee Co. Partners with Fast Fuel, to Open Second Location two local eateries settle into new partnership as Whirlybird continues to grow
Cocktails Food+Drink GET SPICY IN FEBRUARY: Three Extreme Bloody Marys in the Valley You’ve never had a meal or beverage like these – get ’em this month! February 22, 2024
Food+Drink THE BLOODY BEST: Here Are Our Readers’ Choices for the Valley’s Best Bloody Marys the top 10 from our 2024 poll February 22, 2024
Food+DrinkFebruary 22, 2024 The Zing’s the Thing in This Bloody Mary Recipe the not-so-secret ingredient is Eau Claire’s most famous condiment
Beer Food+DrinkFebruary 20, 2024 CHEERS TO THAT: Leinie’s, Central Standard Distillery Debut Canned Old Fashioned Summery Shandy is out early, Grapefruit Shandy is back, and collaborative Old Fashioned to release March 1
Opening Up New Restaurants Food+DrinkFebruary 16, 2024 Riverside Cafe to Bring Mochi Donuts, Korean Corndogs to E.C. as Quick Wok exits, Riverside Cafe will reopen at the Water Street spot
Food+Drink HistoryFebruary 14, 2024 ‘Let’s Make Some Memories’: Longtime Bartender is New Owner of Historic C.F. Tavern now known as Cynder’s 1st & Goal Saloon, establishment dates back to 1940s
Opening Up Entrepreneurship Food+DrinkFebruary 1, 2024 So Long Covizza, Hello Leona’s: Local Pizzeria to Re-Open on Galloway Street once a backyard biz then a Banbury Place pizzeria, Leona’s finds new home in downtown E.C.
History Entrepreneurship Food+DrinkJanuary 29, 2024 LOVE, TEARS, & ROOT BEERS: Fish Family Continues Efforts to Open Dave’s Drive-In family pushes through hurdles to revitalize beloved Chippewa Falls root beer stand
Food+Drink Marriage The Perfect Blend: Dixon’s Apple Orchard with three breathtaking venues just three miles from its rustic winery, you can have everything you’ve dreamed of for your wedding January 25, 2024
Beer Cocktails Food+DrinkJanuary 24, 2024 BUDDING INDUSTRY: Local Bars, Restaurants Offer CBD & THC Drinks some local spots that carry buzzworthy beverages
History Tourism Food+DrinkJanuary 12, 2024 Five Bed & Breakfasts to Check Out in the Chippewa Valley historical jaunts and scrumptious breakfasts are rolled into one at these local B&Bs
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink sweetsJanuary 10, 2024 BENTO & BEYOND: High Schooler Finds Sweet Success with Baking Biz combining passion with a need for financial support, local 18-year-old is paving her own way
New Restaurants Food+DrinkJanuary 10, 2024 Heartbreakers Owner Opens Next Door Pizza Pub (and It’s Right Next Door) cozy and cool new eatery serves savory grub, Halliewood pizza seven days a week
Attractions Food+DrinkJanuary 9, 2024 VINTERKOS! Rentable Cozy ‘Cabin’ Launches at The Lakely embrace the wintry months in the warmth of this new rentable, Scandinavian-themed hangout
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