Vic Smith wrote:
On Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:51:26 -0400, DK
wrote:


Bob Chinn's is outstanding! I was there just a few weeks ago. The menu
is a legal-sized piece of paper that they print daily. I had a large
lobster tail and stone crab claws were the appetizer. I stayed at the
Westin right up the street. They offered to drive us there in their
airport van if we wanted to have *extra* Mai Tai's. We were picked up
by some friends instead.

Ever been to the Stage Stop, Vic?

No, never heard of it. Any good?
Since I don't do the business lunches any more, I hardly ever go to
restaurants. My wife is a pro cook, and she doesn't care for
restaurants either. But I might force her out and cut her a break,
even though I know she'll play critic with the food.
Is the Stage Stop in front of and crossways to the Westin?
I've seen that on my way to get cigs just north of Lake/Cook, and the
name rings a bell.
Passed it today.
Watched them put all that up as I was working at Riverside Plaza then.
About 4-5 years ago.
Those are the twin green glass towers north of Lake/Cook.
That Westin was horse stables and a riding trail not long ago.
You been to Algauers on Winkleman and Milwaukee south a bit?
Excellent buffet when I went there.
Just north of Chinn's is/was Le Francias, a 5-star. They used to jet
in to Palwaukee from all over to eat there. Went once for lunch with
my old consulting company. It was good, but frankly I don't remember
much about it. Must have had a hangover.
Damn, my wife and daughter just left for the airport for 3 weeks in
Poland. I'm nervous as hell. First time I've been without my wife
cooking for me in 8 years. So I'll be eating mostly potato chips
and cereal.
You better tell me about Stage Stop.

--Vic

The Stage Stop is in Wilmot, WI. Not far from (but not very close to)
the Brat Stop.

http://www.wilmotstagestop.com/

You have to try it. Bring cash or a check (really). No credit cards.
Amazing food in a great setting at relatively cheap prices and very nice
people. Reservations on the weekends are best but they have a huge bar
while you wait.