Lake Winnebago Region 2019

Sara Wild Creative Supervisor, Michael’s Corporation Theresa “The thing that makes Fond du Lac stand out is the personal touch that the restaurant owners share with guests. People care here. They take the time to get to know you.”

INSIDER

LaClare Family Creamery. Photo courtesy of Todd Dacquisto.

Big into canning, the Fond du Lac Farmers Market is tops on Sara’s culinary list. While her husband selects kohlrabi to be pickled (and later enjoyed in Bloody Mary’s), it’s Annie’s Fountain City Cafe booth that’s captured her daughter’s heart. “Annie and Gary are amazing people. Theirs is the first place my daughter likes to visit. Then she picks our flowers.” Following the market, Sara’s family often pops into Fat Joe’s , where Joe is always quick to ask how each customer is doing. Just like Terri at Urban Fuel , a hot new venue with a funky vibe offering coffee, wine, appetizers, and live music around a fireplace. Today, many area restaurants provide options for diners with dietary limitations. A favorite of Sara’s is TJ’s Harbor on the western shores of Lake Winnebago just north of Fond du Lac. “They have an amazing gluten-free menu, including cheese curds and the best Old Fashioneds.” For a gorgeous salad that

is always in season, trust the Farmers Market fan and try one of Ala Roma’s . “Their salads are huge and just beautiful.” Friar Tuck’s is a dining tradition in the region. “It’s a nostalgic place I used to go to with my parents. And when my husband and I were first dating, we would go there. Returning after being away for a few years, the waitress remembered us.” That’s Fond du Lac service. One of the best food festivals of the summer is Walleye Weekend at Lakeside Park , where the sunsets are as vibrant as the all-day musical entertainment and the food as varied as the family-friendly activities. Just as Sara’s beloved Farmers Market begins to transition for fall, Fond du Lac extends the length of the market (by several city blocks) to make room for the annual Fondue Fest . A celebration of everything fondue, the festival includes a run/walk; musical entertainment; and, of course, a fondue eating competition.

DINING

A&W DRIVE-IN 269 Winnebago Drive 920-921-4320 awrestaurants.com

pizzas, pasta, panzerotti, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more! We have a full bar that serves 16 exotic beers on tap. Enjoy our extensive selection of bourbon and scotch. Let us make your next event easy by letting us cater it for you! Open daily 10:30am– 10pm. Join us for Happy Hour every day! Call us today to place your order for pick up or delivery!

Remember the days when great-tasting food was made to order with quality ingredients and always served up with a frosty mug and a warm smile? Well we still make our burgers; hot dogs; french fries; onion rings; and, of course, our famous A&W Root Beer made fresh in store. So come enjoy the place and the tastes that’ll bring you back at one of the original A&W Drive-Ins! Providing tradition and value to our customers for over 87 years! Stop in and get the ultimate drive- in experience! Open Feb–Nov at 10am daily.

ANG AN EDDIES PREMIUM CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA 7 14th Street 920-929-8909 angandeddies.com

Where every night is family night! We’ve made it our mission to make Ang an Eddies a place where kids and their parents can reconnect while feasting on their favorite foods. You might catch Eddie tossing a dough ball your way or twirling a pie in the air! We serve your family the freshly prepared dishes we serve ours. Don’t forget dessert—our decadent Triple Chocolate Cake or homemade cannoli!

ALA ROMA PIZZERIA & PUB 171 N. Pioneer Road 920-929-9366 alaromapizzeria.com

Ala Roma’s—the best Italian food in the Fond du Lac area! We serve delicious, authentic, homemade Italian food. No matter what you’re in the mood for, we serve it all! Check out our large selection of

Kelley Country Creamery. Photo courtesy ofTodd Dacquisto.

LaClare Family Creamery. Photo courtesy of Todd Dacquisto.

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