![]() ![]() The Waters in New London was Gary McGoey’s pick. “The food, drinks and service were unbelievable and the dining outside along the river was the perfect backdrop to a wonderful evening.” “Recently our group of six adults enjoyed the outdoor dining at Mr. Absolutely beautiful by the rushing water,” said Lynette Nushart. “You can eat outside at Atlas Waterfront Cafe by the locks. The other half is reserved for humans only.) (Technically, just half of The Source's patio is dog friendly. Terri Schroeder tagged her friend on Facebook: “The Source has good food and is dog friendly, I'm done at 2 on Thurs. “You can't beat the view of Lake Winnebago from the outdoor patio and Tiki bar at Waverly Beach,” said Peggy Jansen Sobiesczyk via Facebook. Brew’s Taphouse, Tempest Coffee Collective, Pullmans, Fratellos and Atlas Waterfront Café in Appleton The Source Public House and Waverly Beach in Menasha Ground Round in Neenah and Oshkosh and The Waters in New London. While the restaurants are divided into the two categories, some straddle the line or have elements of both scenic and urban settings. Here’s are their suggestions, plus a sampling of quotes. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association has a list of businesses, committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19.Last week, at the prompting of a reader who wanted to eat outside, I asked Post-Crescent readers to help me make a list. "The stimulus packages do really help us take care of our staff, keep our doors open," said VandanBoogart.Ĭinders says there are many 'glimmers of hope' but, "We feel so bad for the places who couldn't make it." Miller says there are still job opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin.Īlthough, a second stimulus would help every business. I think there are a lot of people who are probably still working in some of those businesses, so its not necessarily one size fits all," said Miller. "Restaurant in particular relies on people coming in and dining in. Which puts Wisconsin below the current national unemployment rate of 6.7%.īusiness solution manager for Fox Valley Workforce Development, Bobbi Miller, says the unemployment rate is looking up, but not every business is doing well. ![]() Now, in November, the state unemployment rate is down to 5%. In May, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported a 12% unemployment rate - after the first stimulus bill. "We do know that 52% of our operators expect their staffing levels are going to decline in the next three months," said Hillmer, "Probably means that the unemployment rate is going to rise again after the holidays, after restaurants are slower." "It really depends on the vaccine, congressional help, what kind of business restaurants see in January and February, its not going to take a lot to see these restaurants close permanently." Hillmer says the next few months are crucial for the industry, "We know that 46% of our restaurants are considering closing temporarily until the pandemic passes," said Hillmer. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association's President and CEO, Kristine Hillmer, says like Cinders, restaurants have burned through their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. VandanBoogart says the first stimulus bill from April helped, but not long term. "Our sales are obviously nothing or way down and we still have bills coming in," says Operations manager, Lynda VandanBoogart. In Appleton, Cinders Charcoal Grille is serving less meals during the pandemic. ![]()
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