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TASTE – Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co. – October 2020
Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co. by Jamie LaFreniereLocation Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co. 3025 West College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 (Temporary Hours: 10am - 8pm) Attached to Clarion Inn of Appleton, Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co. is located on West College Avenue. Along with their 120-seat restaurant, you can visit their pool...

TASTE – River Tyme Bistro – September 2020
River Tyme Bistro The Best "Dam" Bistro by Jamie LaFreniereLocation River Tyme Bistro425 W Water St, Appleton, WI 54911 Opening a restaurant is a difficult endeavor for anyone. Now imagine opening during a global pandemic! That’s exactly what Christine Williams and Candice Mortara managed this summer with River Tyme Bistro. Located in the...

TASTE – Frio Mexican Treats – August 2020
Frio Mexican Treats by Jamie LaFreniere Location Frio Mexican Treats 131 West Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton It’s tough to frequent restaurants during the pandemic shutdown, but with the summer sun comes a need for frozen treats. Luckily, Frio Mexican Treats in Appleton is ready and willing to fight the heat and satisfy your cravings. They have...

TASTE – Tony Nguyen Vietnamese Cuisine – July 2020
The Flavors of Vietnam (and Mom’s cooking) by Jamie LaFreniere Location Tony Nguyen Vietnamese Cuisine 555 North Casaloma Drive, Grand Chute If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for new restaurants here in Appleton, and Tony Nguyen Vietnamese Cuisine is an exciting option. Taking over the spot formerly occupied by Wildflower...

TASTE – Bowl 91 – June 2020
Bringing People Together One Bowl at a Time by Jamie LaFreniereLocation Bowl Ninety-One 100 East College Avenue, Appleton (in City Center) Yee and Thong Lee are the perfect example of hard work paying off. The young couple now owns two restaurants in the Valley, Bowl 91 in downtown Appleton, and Big Pot & Grill on Calumet Street. “Without the...