Three Coins (Holiday Acres Resort)

We've eaten at Holiday Acres in the past and not been overly happy, so it's been awhile since we've been there. I ran across their website last week by accident, and saw that their menu looked different, and their chef had won an award. (See their website here: http://holidayacres.com/3coins.html). So I thought we better give them another shot!

I am really happy we tried again, as we had a very good experience. The service wasn't fantastic, but it was good enough. The food though was GREAT! Their new menu is much improved and offers more interesting options. I had "Chef Tom's Pork Athena" which was amazing! Also I had a most delicious Sweet Red Pepper soup, and the salads everybody else had looked very fresh and crisp. I'd like to try a few other things on the menu, and their desserts looked mighty tasty.

Give this place a shot if you haven't been in awhile, or never tried it. We'll be going back! You can call for reservations as well: 715-369-1500.

Noodles, Wausau

We were looking for a quick meal last night that wasnt Arby's or some such thing, and found this. It's in an odd location, but is yummy. There is also seating outside, for those few days a year such a thing is possible!

1800 Stewart Ave # 500
Wausau, WI
(715) 845-5554
Get Directions Here

Fun little place in a complex with a Cold Stone Creamery and a Papa Murphy's. It is what it says - Noodles! There are a ton of different choices of noodle dishes, all of which you can customize with whatever you like. There options for sides, like a yummy tomato & cucumber salad, bread, etc. You can get small portions or "regular" portions which are huge. I have had a spicy thai noodle dish in the past, and this time I got a Pesto dish with curly noodles that was very good! Kevin got the macaroni and cheese and it was delicious also. For vegetarians, this is an excellent stop as there are many dishes without meat and lots of other options for toppings.

If you're looking for a quick stop, but something a little different, this is definately a good choice.

Have I raved about Riverstone before? Too bad, here's another!

I know I've blogged about Riverstone before, but it is so good it deserves more!

Here is their website.
219 N. Railroad St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-8467

Summer Hours
Call for other season hours
Dinner Daily: 4:30-10pm
Sun. Brunch: 10:00am - 1:00pm

For vegetarians out there, there are PLENTY of choices here. Of course you have to spend a little more $$, but it is worth it! They have some amazing salads, and I am still dying to try the "Reserve" salad, and I will someday! They also have several vegetarian dinner entrees, one of which of course is my all time favorite squash ravioli! TO DIE FOR!

They also have outstanding desserts....we sampled Tiramisu, Creme brulee, and bread pudding. All fantastic.

A new thing here is they are open for LUNCH. I hope to give it a try this summer sometime - I suspect it is lighter fare, and a bit less $$.

GO HERE!

The BOOTH List at the Pub

We went to the Rhinelander Cafe & Pub Friday night like we have every Friday for nearly the past 2 years. We were told the wait was 30 minutes, which was a bit long, but we didnt want to go anywhere else so we sat at the bar and drank and waited. Finally we got our table and as the hostess was directing us to it, I saw somebody clearing out a nicely positioned booth, away from all the traffic, etc. So I said, "Oh, could we sit over there?" and pointed at the booth. The hostess informed me that she would have to see who was on the "Booth list" first, and if there were people ahead of us then no we could not sit there.

Let me tell you - there were very few people left in this restaraunt who had been there longer than us!!! I complained a bit, noting how were we supposed to know about the "Booth List" and that we had been here as long as anybody else, why cant we sit where a table is cleared! It was to no avail, so I accepted the moderate table. But I was annoyed the whole time we were there.

So, if you go to the Pub, you better as to get on the Booth List!

Wolff's Log Cabin

Wolff's is over across the street from the AmericInn and Holiday Inn Express(now a comfort inn). Nice location for people staying at the motels. I havent eaten here in awhile, so my dad & I went the other night when he was in town. I enjoyed my meal entirely! As did my dad! He had some juicy pork chops, and I had a pecan chicken dish. They seem to have re-done their menu and had some new choices. The salad bar wasnt half bad either. Our waitress did a pretty good job; in the past I have boycotted Wolff's due to poor service. Sometimes it just depends what waitress you get. I think I might start going here again.

Rhinelander Pub & Cafe

Friday night we generally make a rule of eating dinner out, and for the past year we have done so almost exclusively at the Rhinelander Pup & Cafe. It is located on main stree in downtown Rhinelander, and has been there since the beginning of time. It is always a hit with visitors and has a nice atmosphere. There is a decent bar, and LOTS of seating. However be warned, they are not in any hurry here - it is a take your time kind of place. Do not go here if you are on a tight schedule.

We arrived later than usual at about 8pm and the place was PACKED. Must have been all out-of-towners visiting. We sat at the bar for a good 30 minutes waiting for a table. I had my usual, and highly recommended, Chocolate Martini. Kevin had his usual Crown & Coke.

Happily we were seated at a booth right in the middle of the main area. Sometimes they try to seat you right next to the kitchen door, or too close to the bar or entrance of the place - stay away from those tables at all costs.

Waitress: left much to be desired. Often in this place, its all about who you get, not necessarily what you eat! Our waitress was not very pleasant, never smiled, and hardly even made eye contact. She dropped 2 half-full waters at our table & said she'd be right back - and didnt come back for a good 10 minutes. I asked what the specials were & she muttered something about what was in the menu and then in a monotone voice told us the rest. We just gave up & placed our order.

Food here is most often always good - regardless of waitress received. There is one waitress here we adore inparticular so are always hopeful to get her and it keeps us going back. Kevin had the "Pup Special" which is a French Dip. It was good as usual, though the dip was very very salty. I had the Raspberry Walnut Salad with Chicken which I highly recommend and love. I suggest asking for a side of the raspberry dressing as sometimes it's a little light for my taste.

Overall it was an okay experience. We have had better at this restraunt. Maybe next week!