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. 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 state to Shrimp de Jonghe in the south. One Northwoods supper club even features fry bread; a traditional Native American dish uncommon to most any restaurant.The "supper club experience" is a tradition embodied by many long-standing restaurants scattered throughout the small towns of Wisconsin. It is based around a bygone idea that going out to dinner is an experience that lasts an entire evening. The clubs emphasizing food made from scratch; slow-paced dining; and family-run businesses. Combine this with stately dark-panel decor; complimentary relish trays; and the best brandy Old Fashioned sweet you'll ever have; and you have barely scratched the surface of the Wisconsin supper club's appeal.Author Ron Faiola is the critically acclaimed director and producer of the documentary by the same name. Supper clubs are hugely popular with Wisconsin locals and regularly frequented by all Midwestern foodies "in the know." With Wisconsin Supper Clubs as a guide; these establishments are primed to be choice summer road trip destinations for anyone looking for low-cost vacations this summer. After the successful debut of Faiola's documentary; this book is sure to be a hit throughout the region and beyond.
#2952797 in Books Univ Tennessee Press 2004-09-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.40 x 6.00l; 1.74 #File Name: 1572333138432 pages
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