FDL Guide 2020

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

ANNIE’S FOUNTAIN CITY CAFE 72 S. Main Street 920-933-5337 anniesfountaincitycafe.com Looking for a place to take family and friends? Annie’s Fountain City Cafe is known for yummy breakfast and lunch items! You will always get the freshest ingredients and made-from-scratch items. We serve Colectivo coffee and offer a menu with homemade recipes with local ingredients. Bringing back the nostalgia from your grandma’s kitchen!

Remember when great-tasting food was made to order and served up with a frosty mug? Well we still make our burgers; hot dogs; french fries; onion rings; and, of course, our famous A&W Root Beer fresh in store. Come enjoy the place that’ll bring you back to one of the original A&W Drive-Ins! Open Feb–Nov at 10am daily.

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

BENVENUTO’S ITALIAN GRILL Located inside the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center 625 W. Rolling Meadows Drive 920-924-9112 benvenutos.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. Serving authentic Chicago-style food. You might catch Eddie tossing a dough ball your way or twirling a pie in the air! Don’t forget dessert—our decadent Triple Chocolate Cake or homemade cannoli!

Our Italian Grill theme and diverse menu appeal to almost everyone. We have the philosophy of offering great food at a good value! All our sauces and soups are made daily from scratch, as well as our famous

Kelley Country Creamery. Photo courtesy of Todd Dacquisto.

LaClare Family Creamery. Photo courtesy of Todd Dacquisto.

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