“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.” – Henry James College Avenue in Appleton is one of the most vibrant downtown districts in Wisconsin I’ve seen. Throughout the day, and well into the night, the place is alive with activity; downtown events regularly draw crowds and fill the streets READ MORE
“Food is a natural conduit of change, evolution, and innovation. Wishing for a foodstuff to remain static, uncorrupted by outside influence—especially in these United States—is as ludicrous an idea as barring new immigrants from entering the country.” — Gustavo Arellano Most of the time, the only chance to taste a Hmong egg roll is by READ MORE
Food trucks, a shipping container home and award-winning photos dominated in 2016. Here are 10 of the most viewed stories of the year on foxcitiesmagazine.com. New food alert: Pop Up Fox Cities creates dining experiences Pop Up Fox Cities launched in 2016 and readers were eager to learn more about the pop-up restaurant by chef READ MORE
“What you want to cook and eat is an accumulation, a function of your experiences — the people you’ve dated, what you’ve learned, where you’ve gone. There may be inbound elements from other cultures, but you’ll always eat things that mean something to you.” – Jennifer 8. Lee, quoted in “What Americans can learn from READ MORE
Coffee is an art form that comes with many choices. Single origin or blend? Dark roast or light? Drip or French press? Learn how to pour the perfect cup of coffee with the experts from Timshel Café at the Neenah Public Library on December 14. Become a connoisseur of the pour-over method as you learn READ MORE
I tend to come across more and more vegans and vegetarians each day. I had a stint in 9th grade where I tried to go vegetarian. It turns out I am way too picky of an eater to commit to that lifestyle, seeing as meat is my main source of protein. But as I got READ MORE
It’s that time of the year when the leaves are crisper, the air is cooler and coffee just tastes better. This fall, the hottest place for a handcrafted cup is Tempest Coffee Collective, Appleton’s newest coffee shop opening November 17 in RiverHeath’s new apartment and retail development, Prairie, just beside the Fox River. Stephan Witchell, READ MORE
As a Lawrence University student, I know one of the favorite off-campus cafés to grab a bite or get some studying done is Copper Rock Coffee Company. I had never been myself, so I decided to check it out. When first entering Copper Rock, you instantly feel cozy. The warm, rustic colors and smaller size READ MORE
Walking down College Ave on Saturday mornings will make you want to eat healthy. Every Saturday morning from the months of June to October, College Ave is flooded with more than 150 vendors selling organic foods, homemade jewelry, and even treats for furry friends. As I strolled through the many different vendors, a small booth READ MORE
Eating for a good cause? Sign us up. Culinary Dinner 2016 Thursday, Nov. 3. 6-10pm. The Fox Club inside Timber Rattlers Stadium, Appleton Local chefs from the Fox Valley Culinary Association will host a six course meal to benefit LEAVEN Fox Cities. Chefs include Charles Behrmann and Chris Prentice of Fox Cities Stadium; Nicole Hoida READ MORE