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Irma's Place (update), Clear Lake, 6/22/24

building – 955 US-63, Clear Lake, WI 54005 We visited Irma’s Place in January of this year and nothing has really changed in the physical space but they are now open every day except Wed for breakfast and lunch.   There’s plenty of parking in the lot in front and a side covered patio was there for outdoor dining but the sign said no service was available on the patio.  I noticed some of the art…

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Country Skillet, Cumberland, WI., 5/18/24

building – 1233 2nd Ave., Cumberland, WI., 54829 Country Skillet is a medium sized place that serves all day breakfast and lunch everyday except Wed (when it’s closed) and offers dinner on Thursday and Friday till 8 pm.  They do have daily specials and lots of baked goods.  The main room has a few tables but mostly has counter seating and the service area.  A second room had more tables and the…

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Delta Diner (update), Delta, WI., 2/17/24

exterior – 14385 County Highway H, Delta, WI 54856 The Delta Diner has been visited by Frankie several times and today she found some new items on the menu to try.  Our last visit was about burgers and before that, the Tap Shack but today was the main Diner where they serve breakfast and lunch all day.  Owner Todd Bucher was back at the front grill and it was fun to visit with him as well as see…

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Irma's Place, Clear Lake, WI., 1/3/24

exterior – 955 US Hwy 63, Clear Lake, WI., 54005 Irma’s Place opened in Oct. 2023.   The owners are two sisters, Stacy and Sasha Rondeau who named the place after their grandmother Irma.   They serve breakfast and lunch Tues through Sunday.   The day we were there, several groups were eating together at the medium-sized place.  Exposed duct work, wood walls, high ceilings, and a combination of…

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The Ranch Supper Club, Hayward, WI., 8/27/22

The Ranch Supper Club, Hayward, WI., 8/27/22

building – 10590 N. Ranch Rd., Hayward, WI., 54843 The Ranch Supper Club started out as The Aladdin in 1931.  It had a varied following from lumberjacks to timber tycoons to Chicago gangsters.  It changed ownership several times during the ’40s and ’50s but finally became the Ranch Supper Club in 1960 when the “colorful personality”, Vivian Levinson owned it.  In 1987 Beth and Barney Morgan…

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Cranberry Over Superior, Herbster, WI., 8/26/22

Cranberry Over Superior, Herbster, WI., 8/26/22

exterior – 86985 Lenawee Rd., Herbster, WI, 54844  The Cranberry Over Superior is so named as it overlooks Lake Superior and is on the Cranberry River. One block from the Herbster beach, they have drinks from a full bar as well as non-alcoholic choices, lunch and dinner. The regular menu has lots of fun-sounding options but they also have daily specials. Seating is at the bar, on the patio or in…

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Barnes Trading Post, Solon Springs, WI, 8/17/19

Barnes Trading Post, Solon Springs, WI, 8/17/19

Barnes Trading Post serves breakfast,  burgers, chicken and pizza.  It was packed every time we drove by so we decided to stop in and try the pizza.  It’s a large place with lots of game machines.  There are stools at the large bar counter as well as various sized tables around the room.  A low ceiling, lots of light, many TVs, beer signs and lots of light wood make up the family friendly…

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Good Thyme Restaurant and Catering, Washburn, 6/14/19

Good Thyme Restaurant and Catering, Washburn, 6/14/19

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Good Thyme Restaurant is in a 100 year old yellow house on Highway 13. It also does catering in the area and is run and staffed by mostly women.  It is a large place with a porch outside equipped with lots of furniture to enjoy the weather.  A fireplace is in the middle of the first floor where you enter and is surrounded by rooms full of copper tables and comfortable seating.  Windows…

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Anglers Bar and Grill, Hayward, 6/5/17

Anglers Bar and Grill, Hayward, 6/5/17

exterior Anglers Bar & Grill is a large place located on the main shopping strip in Hayward.  It has a huge patio, that was crowded with people, a good sized interior with tables, booths and a large bar.  There is also an old bowling alley which was not in use when we were there.  The place goes back to the 1930’s when it was more of a gambling and drinking establishment.  Inside it is covered…