Expansion Food+DrinkMarch 30, 2022 ROOTED IN TRADITION: MingXin Chinese Cultural Exchange Expands Tea Studio space triples in size and now offers more room for group tea tastings, merchandise, and other informational materials
Food+DrinkMarch 25, 2022 The Valley’s Favorite Bloody Big T’s Bloody Mary is a perpetual winner. But what’s in it?
Food+DrinkMarch 25, 2022 Not Just Horsing Around the zesty kick of horseradish may be just what your Bloody Mary needs
Food+DrinkMarch 25, 2022 Top 10 Bloody Mary Places in the Chippewa Valley our readers sound off about their favorites
Special Section Food+DrinkMarch 25, 2022 There’s Something About (Bloody) Mary a brief history of the drink that eats like a meal
Food+DrinkMarch 25, 2022 Grab a Bite of Brioche! New Owners at The Nostalgic Bean Gretchen and Adam Oster take ownership of Altoona café, providing pastries of pleasure.
Food+DrinkMarch 25, 2022 Competition Brie-ings World-Wide Cheeses to Wisconsin Biennial World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, WI filled with cheese galore.
Opening Up Food+DrinkMarch 17, 2022 TALK CURDY TO ME: Water’s Edge Cheese Curds Expand to Downtown C.F. wholesale curd maker wants to get its products into the hands (and mouths) of Chippewa Valley diners
Food+DrinkMarch 16, 2022 Hot Tips for Meal Prepping getting started on the most adultish thing ever: feeding yourself for a week
Opening Up Food+DrinkMarch 16, 2022 UN-BEE-LIEVABLY TASTY: Beez Neez Cheesecakes and Sweets Flies into E.C. new bakery aims to bring more decadent and elegant desserts to the Chippewa Valley
Agriculture Food+Drink TelevisionMarch 8, 2022 ‘Wisconsin Foodie’ Visits E.C. Farmers Market, Meets Inga’s Cows it’s the PBS Wisconsin culinary crossover you never knew you needed
Food+Drink ON A ROLL: Korean Egg Rolls and More Brings Delish Dishes to Valley new eggroll biz, operating out of VFW in Altoona, accepts orders through social media
New Restaurants Food+Drink Opening UpMarch 7, 2022 REVIVING FAMILY ROOTS: Downtown Chippewa Falls Root Beer Stand Slated to Reopen couple purchase historic location, plan to reopen it in 2023 as Dave’s Root Beer Stand
Expansion Food+DrinkMarch 1, 2022 Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant Moves Into The Living Room ... Coffee House and Roastery business to be renamed Cafe Serrano with plans for the two businesses to be fully consolidated by September as the new Silly Serrano
New Restaurants Food+Drink Feel-Good Food: Xavier Artisan Bistro Opens in River Prairie Wellness Center new Altoona cafe hopes to offer healthy, heavenly food February 22, 2022
Food+Drink CocktailsFebruary 21, 2022 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
Food+Drink BeerFebruary 17, 2022 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
Beer Food+Drink Farewell Toast: Dick Leinenkugel Will Retire from Family Brewery at Year’s End sixth-generation family member Tony Bugher will be new president February 7, 2022
Visual Art Entrepreneurship Food+DrinkFebruary 4, 2022 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
Beer Food+DrinkFebruary 4, 2022 Chill Out With These CBD-Infused Drinks From The Growler Guys new CBD Kombuchas are now on draft, with Cranberry and Ginger Mint flavors
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