Food+Drink
KEEPIN’ IT CLASSIC: Dive Introduces New Classic Cocktail Menu
new craft cocktails include the Caribbean Campfire Old Fashioned, The Gibson, and a smattering of other sultry beverage options
SWEET TASTE OF SOUR: Leinie’s Debuts First Session-Sour Style Beer, Juicy Peach
new mild sour-style beer features light tart notes balanced with the refreshing sweet flavor of natural peaches
Farewell Toast: Dick Leinenkugel Will Retire from Family Brewery at Year’s End
sixth-generation family member Tony Bugher will be new president
Visual Art Entrepreneurship Food+Drink
ARTISTRY IN THE BAKING: Van Dough’s Bake Shop in Menomonie Crafts Custom Treats
owner Amy Accola blends her love for fine art with baking in her custom cookie, cake, and cupcake business
Chill Out With These CBD-Infused Drinks From The Growler Guys
new CBD Kombuchas are now on draft, with Cranberry and Ginger Mint flavors
GET INTO THE SPIRIT! 3 New Local Drinks to Check Out
Infinity Beverages and The Brewing Projekt release new beverages sure to knock your socks off
SHOP FOR LOVE? Hy-Vee Looks For Love in New Reality Dating Show
Can one grocery chain foster love in its aisles? Hy-Vee sure hopes so
OH WOW: Wow Bao Ghost Kitchen Brings Asian Specialties to Valley
try some unique bao delivered right to your door by Wow Bao (now!)
New Pop-Up Eatery The Butter Knife Bistro Opens in E.C.
after making the local rounds, chef Justin Allen has created his own eatery
The Madness Begins: A First Taste of Eau Claire’s Newest Asian Eatery, Teriyaki Madness
downtown franchise offers ‘Seattle-style’ teriyaki bowls
FEAST YOUR EYES: E.C. Foodies Facebook Group Organizes Food-Filled Gathering
event brings hundreds of foodies to Eau Juicy in Eau Claire
New Cocktail Classes Help You Make Vibrant Drinks From Home
one cocktail connoisseur, known for his sweet skills at Dive, is shaking things up in the cocktail realm
Downtown Arcade-Bar Gets Coveted City Liquor License
establishment in former children’s museum slated to open in May
A CRAZY MILESTONE: Loopy’s Grill & Saloon Celebrates Silver Anniversary
"I have no idea how 25 years went by so quickly," owner says
SWIMMING DOWNSTREAM: Alaskan Farmer Makes Waves of Change in E.C. Food Scene
Denali Farms incorporates zero-waste farming methods
GOT GAME? Arcade, Bar is Latest Plan for Former Children’s Museum
renovations underway for Reboot Social, which will include classic video games, pinball, and bowling in downtown Eau Claire
New Restaurants Food+Drink Opening Up
SIXTH SENSE FOR CIDER: 6th Avenue Cidery Complements Flourishing Local Food Scene
the new downtown Menomonie cidery aims to create cool hangout spot for folks of all ages
YOU MUST-ARD BE JOKING: Silver Spring Foods Releases Two New Mustard Flavors
everything bagel and stone ground mustard are two new mustard flavors offered by local family-owned food company Silver Spring Foods
FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD: PBS Series ‘Around the Farm Table’ Wins Slow Food Award
the ’food storyteller’ category winner brings people along on food and farm adventures
RECIPE: Spice Up Your Holiday Meal With These Homemade Spiced Pecans
one V1 contributor shares a top-secret family recipe
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