[Winona Online Democracy] I agree that Cedar Valley is wonderful--it was one of the places I thought of when Phil asked the question. Also Traditions in Onalaska and of course there was Sprigs in Rushford which folded because they just couldn't raise the capital to stay open after renovating their building. The Hillside and Arctic Springs are also good as are Piggy's and the Freight House in LaCrosse--those are more traditional supper clubs--which we haven't seem to be able to support in Winona, hence the loss of The Hot Fish Shop We've even been to the St. James Hotel in Red Wing or Fanny Hill in Eau Claire when we've wanted something really special, too. There are also very fine restaurants in Lanesboro, which is an outstanding example of a town that has carved out a niche for tourism.
I have no idea what the secret is to that success, but hope that there is and will be continued support for downtown revitalization. Kathy Seifert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vicki Englich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 2:28 PM Subject: [Winona] restaurants > [Winona Online Democracy] > > By fine dining, I was thinking of restaurants along the order of Harbor > View in Pepin and Currents, in Alma. Excellent, fresh ingredients, > expertly prepared, and expensive. > > So many of us leave town just for a good restaurant meal like the ones > they offer. Cedar Valley is very good, as was the first Holmes Landing > in Fountain City. We really do need something in our own downtown, > however. > > I can't afford to eat at these restaurants every week, but I know > people who can and do. They leave town and take their money with them. > If we are to host the Shakespeare Festival each summer, I hope we can > find someone who has the talent and the desire to take a chance here in > Winona. I know that a large portion of our population prefers > all-you-can-eat buffets, but if someone would take a chance here, I > would do my best to support the effort. > > Phil has a point about lunch crowds, entertainment, etc. But if so many > people drive great distances to eat a really wonderful meal, I would > bet they would also support a local restaurant that catered to those > tastes. We might even become a destination for people south and north > of us--just like Harbor View and Currents. > > Vicki Englich > > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
