Northwoods Foodie
CT’s Deli has Something for Nearly Everyone
By Kathy Cutforth, Correspondent My husband Dave and I frequently say to each other, “It’s a CT’s Deli sort of day!” This means that we want to get out of the house for a bit and order something we both like: an old favorite for him and lots of flavor for me. It was a…
Read MoreNorthfork Fin and Filet: Gourmet Food, Northwoods Hospitality
By Kelly Rhode, Northwoods News Contributor While the title “foodie” means different things to everyone, my husband and I take the term to heart. Trying new and inventive foods and enjoying the traditional fare of regions all over the country is one of our favorite things to do. With more than 20 years spent cooking…
Read MoreBucketheads Sports Bar and Grill: Come for the Game, Stay for the Food
By K. Woodzick, Editor Some of my best memories come from time spent at sports bars. T-Bock’s Sports Bar and Grill became the New Minowa Players’ favorite spot to hang after rehearsals for our community theatre productions during my college years. We would get chips and salsa for the table and have a couple rounds…
Read MoreIn Search of a Peanut Butter Burger: Erin’s Pub and Grub
By K. Woodzick, Editor A peanut butter burger. While it may sound odd to some, this was one of my go-to comfort foods in both undergrad and graduate school. When I went to Luther College in Decorah, IA, a favorite Sunday evening meal was a peanut butter burger with cheese curds and a Blue Moon…
Read MoreSummertime at the Drive-In: Yeti’s Serves Up Tasty Treats and Nostalgia
By K. Woodzick, Editor Growing up in Monona, one of my favorite summertime activities was going to the A&W drive-in a couple of miles from my home. Even if my friends and I just got root beer floats, there was always something supremely fun about going to the drive-in, and it’s much more exciting than…
Read MorePit Crew BBQ: A Taste of Smoked Perfection
By K. Woodzick, Editor Sometimes you just feel like barbecue. Comfort food that will fill you up and leave you licking your fingertips for the last taste of delicious sauces. When I found out that the Pit Crew BBQ food truck visited the Woodruff BP on Thursdays, I decided to ask the Northwoods News team…
Read MoreCafe Sonder: Delicious Food, Wonderful Atmosphere
By K. Woodzick, Editor When I lived on Whidbey Island in Washington state, I would get up very early in the morning to work at the local bagel bakery. There is something supremely comforting about an expertly prepared bagel sandwich with cream cheese and lox. Since I moved to the Northwoods, I have been searching for a…
Read MoreLake Tomahawk: Small Town, Big Flavors
By K. Woodzick, Editor Some of my favorite summer childhood memories are from Lake Tomahawk. I remember sitting with my parents on summer nights watching snowshoe baseball games. I sat waiting eagerly for the rogue cantaloupe to be pitched and squealed in delight as it inevitably exploded. (Fun fact: my Great-Aunt Helen used to sing…
Read MoreOneida County Dining – No jacket required (a snowmobile suit works just fine, too)
You know you’ve arrived in a fine restaurant when there’s plenty of snowmobile parking. Welcome to Oneida County, a place where restaurants greet visitors with delicious food, warm service, and a place to stash the helmet. Many restaurants also offer meals to go. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing place for a nice meal out…
Read MoreMinocqua Restaurants Open
Minocqua Restaurants – If you are looking to enjoy a Friday Fish Fry at a pub or Saturday Prime Rib at a Supper Club, our Northwoods eateries will satisfy every taste bud in your family. Our local dining guide features restaurants for every meal from the best in breakfast to the sweetest desserts and date…
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