Showing posts with label minocqua. Show all posts
Showing posts with label minocqua. Show all posts

Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Vine Wine Bar, Minocqua

http://minocqua.org/The_Vine/View_details.php
Our friends introduced us to The Vine last summer, and we were there again the other night. It is a true little gem in Minocqua! The interior is beautiful, and very high scale. It is lit wonderfully - not too bright, not too dim. Perfectly relaxing. There are ample tables, the bar, and several couches/lounge chairs. Everything is very high quality. They of course have a large wine & beer selection, and an assortment of yummy appetizers and desserts. Homeade truffles! If you are looking for a place to just relax, and visit with friends/family, without the icky-ness of a bar, this is definately the place to go. They are also working on opening a patio in the back with live music during the summer. A MUST SEE!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Jacobi's in Minocqua

This is by far one of the ultimate best places to eat in the area. It is probably #1 on my list of the area. Here is a link to their website

Jacobi's is up in Minocqua, well, not quite, but you get the idea. It is a small place and decorated well. They have a fantastic bar, and I get the best Cosmo ever here. It is usually quite busy so expect to wait if you go on a weekend or something like that. We dont mind because the bar is nice & drinks yummy.

The food here is AMAZING. They always give you a complimentary appetizer which is great! Sometimes it is a bruschetta of some type, or a spread for some bread, etc. Last time we were there it was an egglplant bruschetta; fantastic! You also get a fresh baked mini loaf of bread. You really dont need to order an appetizer due to this, but they have some good stuff so it's hard to pass up.

For entree, this time I got the classic garlic stuffed tenderloin. It was cooked PERFECTLY, which is hard to do with me because I am very picky. Absolutely fantastic! Their side dish was a sweet potato mixture which was also amazing. Pretty much everything is amazing.

It is a pricey place though, so expect to spend $75 or more if including drinks, etc. It is totally worth it though if you are looking for excellent quality, perfect service and a peaceful atmosphere.

THE BEST!