Food+DrinkApril 22, 2024 Small Town Gem in Downsville Caters to the Scatterbrained historic home of Scatterbrain Café has lived many lives and hopes to serve the scatterbrained for years to come
New Look Food+Drink CocktailsApril 17, 2024 ANOTHER ROUND ON NINJA: Barstow St. Restaurant Reopens Bar, Renovates Space Ninja Japanese & Chinese Restaurant reopens its bar after about two years, expands hours, and adds specials
Recreation Attractions Food+DrinkApril 4, 2024 GIRLS’ TRIP: Exciting Opportunities for a Girls Weekend in the Area from foodie faves to group activities and lodging, planning your girls weekend in the Valley has never been easier
Beer Food+DrinkApril 2, 2024 TASTES LIKE SUMMER: Leinenkugel’s, Johnsonville Release Summer Shandy Beer Brat ahead of the sunshine season, Wisconsin staples link up for beer brat launch
Food+DrinkApril 2, 2024 Unique Egg Roll Combinations to Try Out Locally are you really an egg roll lover if you aren’t willing to try out some fusion-style or oddball combos?
Beer Food+DrinkApril 1, 2024 Bloomer-Based Businesses Bring Brews & Java to Downtown E.C. mark your calendars: Bloomer Brewing Co. and Phoenix Coffee are bringing their goods to a shared space
Food+Drink ExpansionMarch 28, 2024 California Tacos Moves Into Larger Space, Expands Menu & Hours still calling Water Street home, the popular Mexican eatery now offers a bigger space, bigger menu, and longer hours
Food+DrinkMarch 19, 2024 California Tacos to Move to Former Burrachos Spot on Water Street just a hop and a skip away from their current location, California Tacos to open at new spot on March 22
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
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