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The
Lunch Bunch (plus a few more) decided to motor to Donny's
Glidden Lodge Restaurant in Sturgeon Bay (4670 Glidden Drive,
920-746-9460, open year round). It is definitely a blast from the past,
specifically 1930's. This building is all charm and character and walls
that
“wish they could talk”. It's a beautiful stone building situated on the
shores of Lake Michigan.
Babette
has returned and apologizes for her absence. Though her travels have
kept her at a distance, she is most pleased to be back on solid Door
County soil. As she regroups and gathers her thoughts and words of her
travels, adventures and mishaps, some will surely be shared with the
readers. Until then she is happy to be home, safe and sound and on an
adventure to find establishments, sample their fares and share her
thoughts.
The lunch bunch
gathered for its first outing this year at Mel's Place in Sturgeon Bay.
Mel's Place (2011) is at an established restaurant location ... 308
South 3rd Ave ... previously the location of the Bluefront and Launch
Cafes. Mel's serves breakfast and lunch and is open seven days a week
from 5 am - 2 pm.
Sturgeon Bay has had its share of turnover in eating
establishments.Some come and go,
and some, to their credit, reinvent
themselves or their location, to the pleasure of their patrons.KIMZ GALLEY CAFE is now located at 229
Louisiana Street in Sturgeon Bay; originally
KIMZ was located on the Sawyer side of the city near the Steel Bridge.KIMZ CAFE is in the BIG BLUE
HOUSE on Louisiana Street near Associated Bank on 3rd Avenue.This old downtown home has been remodeled to
accommodate its new life's purpose.
The
moment I walked into Maggie's Cafe on Sturgeon Bay's West Side, I could
sense the warmth and passion within the cozy restaurant. Owner Jamie
Stahl welcomed me with a bright smile and a handshake and proceeded to
explain the cafe's ordering system and unique features. She and her
co-owner Carrie Anschutz have worked tirelessly since the cafe's opening
on May first to provide a comfortable, homey environment for locals.
In fact, even the cafe's name demonstrates their desire to create a
welcoming restaurant; both Jamie and Carrie had great-grandmothers named
Maggie, which seems to be a quintessential family name.
Trattoria Dal Santo is where we chose to dine on this rainy
evening.It seemed appropriate to
want something warm and comforting on a dreary damp night. Dal Santo is
located at 147 N. 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.It serves dinner from 5:00 - 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 4:00 - 9:00 pm Friday thru Sunday.Reservations can be made by calling 920-743-6100. This is a gem in
downtown Sturgeon Bay.It is
within walking distance from the marinas, bed and breakfasts, and a short cab
ride in town.Parking is on street
and there is usually plenty available.
From the four corners of our very Midwestern state to the inner core of our cities to our very own Door County Peninsula, a SUPPER CLUB is a Wisconsin icon. The Wisconsin supper club is rich in tradition and has roots as deep as Lake Michigan.
A traditional Wisconsin supper club doesn't usually have a lot of windows,has a dark interior and a large bar. A supper club traditionally serves supper, the evening meal ... dinner.
The PUB GRUB CLUB ... THE LUNCH BUNCH ... who knows what's
next. Tonight our pub grub club chose a long-standing institution on the
historical west side of Sturgeon Bay. The Greystone Castle is located
at 8 N. Madison.
If you're looking for fine dining, silver, crystal, linens, and an
expansive wine list, this is not the place for you. If you're looking
for good solid Wisconsin fare that will satisfy all of the no-no's on
the nutritional pyramid, you've come to the right place. If you're not
familiar with the Greystone, it's located on the corner of Madison and
Maple (between the old bridge and the new, new bridge). It's a sports
bar. No, not tennis, squash, golf or cricket but the hunting and fishing
kind. The decor is très outdoor sportsman. There are lots of mounted
things.
Owners/chefs
Susan Guthrie and Patrick Barbercheck have certainly brought something
delightful to Sturgeon Bay's historic west side. Their desire to create
eclectic, healthy and delicious food from seasonal, regional and
organic selections when available makes it very appealing.
The Lunch Bunch is a
gang of pals who more than willingly participate in the sampling of
Door County's finest and not so finest restaurants, pubs, bars, bistros,
taverns and take away. We venture into new as well as the established
eateries. Today we're at the Bluefront Cafe in Sturgeon Bay.
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