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
CAFFEINATION CRISIS: Who Stole Kwik Trip’s Coffee Cups?
convenience store offers 99-cent refills of coffee in your own cup due to apparent cup theft
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
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
TASTE OF SOMETHING NEW: Local Yoga Instructor Explains the Six Tastes of Ayurveda
Lori Pankratz shares her passion of the ancient science of Ayurveda, which encourages a more balanced body
The Madness Begins: A First Taste of Eau Claire’s Newest Asian Eatery, Teriyaki Madness
downtown franchise offers ‘Seattle-style’ teriyaki bowls
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
How Well Do You Remember 2021? Take Our Quiz and Find Out
Some clues: food trucks, cranes, and a $70M gift
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
The Word on the Curd: Visit Eau Claire Launches Cheesy New Curd Crawl
local organization challenges locals to check out 18 eateries offering cheese curds
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