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
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
Women BeerMarch 8, 2024 Leinie’s Lakeside Cherry Inspired by Rose Leinenkugel new Gose-style beer gives nod to Leinenkugel founder’s daughter
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
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.
Beer Cocktails Food+DrinkJanuary 24, 2024 BUDDING INDUSTRY: Local Bars, Restaurants Offer CBD & THC Drinks some local spots that carry buzzworthy beverages
BeerJanuary 19, 2024 NEW YEAR, NEW BEER: Leinenkugel’s Launches Lakeside Cherry Beer Summer Shandy gets an early release alongside newcomer brew
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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