This page lists many of the supper clubs we visited during the making of old fashioned. Wisconsin supper clubs is a resource for and about supper clubs throughout wisconsin that includes beautiful photographs of the unique supper club interiors, proprietors, and customers, as well as fascinating archival materials. Another round, a sequel to authorphotographer ron faiolas wildly popular first book on the topic now in its seventh printing, gives readers a peek inside 50 additional clubs from across the badger state. The story of the wisconsin supper club airs saturday, aug. Supper clubs have been a wisconsin tradition for more than 100 years, and these beloved. Last month we gave you a list of small town supper club you probably hadnt visited and you responded by sharing even more small town spots that are your favorite unknown, underappreciated spots. Casino supper club n3233 seier road fall river, wi 53932 920 4843378. Arthurs supper club e4885 us highway 14 spring green, wi 53588 608 5882521. The del bar 800 wisconsin dells parkway wisconsin dells, wi 53965 608 2531861. Tobys supper club, 3717 dutch mill road, is among the supper clubs featured in mary bergins new wisconsin supper club cookbook shown here in a 20 archive photo. The cozy familiarity of the wisconsin supper club tradition keeps families and friends coming back week after week, month after month, and year after year.
Here is the most complete list of over 260 supper clubs in wisconsin, including 95 that have been profiled by ron faiola in his two books. Traveling from the northwoods to beloit, faiola documents some of the most exceptional and longlived restaurants that embrace the decadesold supper club tradition. By clicking on each link below you can learn more about each supper club as well as see photos. The dining options in door county continue to diversify and grow, but the supper clubs of the county remain favorite places to dine. The pinewood supper club in mosinee, wi, located on the shores of beautiful half moon lake, has been carrying on the rich wisconsin tradition of supper clubs, since 1974. The clubs have been checked to make sure they are open for business as of june, 2019. Through rons work on the wisconsin supper clubs books and documentary, he has earned the reputation as wisconsins original and preeminent supper club. Also recorded in this book are the regional specialties served at these clubs, ranging from popovers and fried pickles in the northern part of the. Getting to these 5 wisconsin supper clubs is half the fun daniel higgins, green bay pressgazette published 6. An indepth guide to wisconsins popular supper club tradition, this book showcases these unique eating establishments through interviews. Nightly prime rib, deep fried salmon, or try one of our chefs specials.
Wisconsin supper clubs meet your next favorite book. Some wisconsin supper club operators are lone rangers who quietly do business under the radar, sometimes not advertising, or overshadowed by restaurants in larger cities nearby. We set a high level of excellence for your experience at the pinewood supper club by providing a. In fish fries and ribeyes and highballs, oh my the history and lore of supper clubs in wisconsin, faiola, shepherd and allen answer such questions as, why are manhattans and oldfashioneds. Hoekstra has 24 spots in his book, as well as a few ghosts in its final chapter, tribute to supper clubs gone by.
Wisconsin book festival authors, terese allen, ron faiola, and robin shepard, share their perspectives on the enduring allure of the supper club. Follow demon chef alvin leung, proprietor of the michelin threestar bo innovation in hong kong, as he visits san francisco area restaurants. An old fashioned experience as a film in 2011 and book in 20. Another round, a sequel to authorphotographer ron faiolas wildly popular first book on the topic now in its sixth printing, gives. The first supper club in the united states was established in beverly hills, california, by milwaukee, wisconsin native lawrence frank. Youll be treated to decor that hasnt changed in 30 years, sassy service, and. Malone discusses the goose island ramblers and wisconsin polkabilly. Another round, a sequel to authorphotographer ron faiolas wildly popular first book on the topic now in its sixth.
Supper club cookbook celebrates wisconsin classics, from. With more than 60 recipes from 40 the supper club is a tradition and now somewhat of a phenomenon found in the upper midwestern states of wisconsin. Find restaurants supper clubs in cedarburg, wi on yellowbook. The otter supper club and lodge, ottertail, minnesota. Wisconsin supper clubs list here is the most complete list of over 260 supper clubs in wisconsin, including 95 that have been profiled by ron faiola in his two books. The supper club experience honors a time when sitting down to eat was a special occasion that lasted all evening.
Classic supper club delights including cocktails to start your evening right, friendly waitstaff to take your dinner order, a satisfying meal, ending with a great dessert or ice cream drink. Supper club fever has persisted ever since ron faiola introduced wisconsin supper clubs. A meal at a traditional supper club isnt like going out to dinner at your average chain restaurant. Another round, a sequel to authorphotographer ron faiolas wildly popular first book on the topic now in its sixth printing, gives readers a peek inside 50 additional clubs from across the badger state. The story of the wisconsin supper club is now available to purchase for personal viewing in multiple formats dvds are available in charming packaging for those who love having a physical copy a high definition quality digital render of the documentary is available via streaming video or direct download of the video file. Organized by region, this book is an excellent guide to wisconsin s noteworthy supper clubs. Club oasis 145 state highway 21 sparta, wi 54656 608 2692644. Door county supper clubs door county visitor bureau. The history and renaissance of the wisconsin supper club. That makes the discovery of smalltown or rural and remote places all the more fun, and each is big in personality. Liberace was born in wisconsin during the dawn of the wisconsin supper club scene, and surely his lite beer piano style was popular in 1950s wisconsin supper clubs.
Produced and directed by ron faiola, the response was enthusiastic and the first book of the same name followed, released by agate publishing in 20. Here are underrated, small town supper clubs hiding in wisconsin you need to visit. The 615 club 615 broad street beloit, wi 53511 608 3644615. In operation since 1924, butterfly club is one of the oldest supper clubs in the state. In this new cookbook is an entertaining jumble of simple, surprising, complex and classic wisconsin supper club recipes.
The series also explores the importance of craft and. Science of the supper club wisconsin book festival. Wisconsin supper clubs an old fashioned experience 2019. Also recorded in this book are the regional specialties served at these clubs, ranging from popovers and fried. The story of the wisconsin supper club this page is not yet complete and we will be continuing to update it with more information in the future. She tells shauna sever about the history of this badger state institution, the importance of the bar, and what youll find on a relish tray. While hoekstras the supper club book has many good photos and a lengthy though poorly written text, ron faiolas wisconsin supper clubs has a limited text.
The book, featuring 50 clubs was an instant hit selling out its first printing before it was released. Here are underrated spots as suggested by you all, our readers. Travel through the badger state and discover what made these supper clubs and the iconic fare stand the test of time. The wisconsin supper club is something so unique to its region of the u. Supper clubs are a beloved wisconsin tradition, popular both with locals and with vacationers who flock to the state.