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Page 20 Wed., Aug. 21, 2013 VACATION WEEK Land O’ Lakes SERENITY AT THE TOP OF WISCONSIN GOLF IN TWO STATES Wisconsin & Michigan Historic Course – 9 holes, par 36 AT THE SAME TIME… Country Store offers food, more Nestled in the woods along Highway B is Forest Lake Country Store in Land O’ Lakes. The unassuming store located on a curve in the road sneaks up and surprises visitors, but they are even more surprised by the unique shopping selection and dining experience found inside. The noticeable wine selection hosts more than 150 boutique labels such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar, Rombauer, Caymus, Decoy and more. Obscure labels can be found by those who want to try something new. Bottles can be brought to the table, corked and served with crystal glassware. More than 180 craft beers are offered in the beer selection. Sprecher, Leinenkugel’s, Ommengang, Southern Tier, Lakeside and Bell’s Brewing, Lagunita’s and other craft brewers are available. Guests may have a beer with their meal or mix a six-pack to take home for a private tasting party. The shelves are filled with many other unique and GATEWAY GOLF CLUB 4126 Hwy. B, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 (715) 547-3929 Your Sport Shop 75+ Years AND Gift Gallery all under one roof • Novelty Gifts & Clothing • Fishing, Camping, Hunting, Blackpowder Supplies • FFL and WI/MI Licenses Cash and Carry ATM 4267 Cty. Rd. B, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 715-547-3434 • www.tackbox.com Owners Mark and Chris Gostisha offer boutique wines and craft beers at Forest Lake Country Store in Land O’ Lakes. The store also has a dining area. Land O’ Lakes Historical Society Museum 2012 “Guides Exhibit” Check out our website and sign up for our newsletter! www.landolakeshistory.org P.O. Box 541 Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540 (906) 544-2461 FREE! Open June 27 through Labor Day 2013 Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the town park on Hwy. B by appointment for groups Serving Fri., Sat. & Sun. only Lunches from 11:30 a.m. Dinners from 5 p.m. • FULL MENU PLUS SPECIALS include: salad bar (except Fridays) Children’s menu available. Bar Open Mon.-Thurs. at 4 p.m. Serving Homemade Pizza at the Bar or To Go • CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA Outstanding Fish & Animal Mounts DAILY SPECIALS Fri. - FISH & CHICKEN, all-you-can-eat Includes soup, coleslaw & potato tasty treats. Forty artisan cheeses from Carr Valley, Sartori, Widmers and more are carried. Shoppers will find Amish jams, Wisconsin salsas and gourmet popcorn. One variety of gourmet popcorn is baby white rice popcorn, a hullless popcorn that is soft, fluffy and won’t get stuck in your teeth. Visitors also will enjoy the comfortable dining experience Forest Lake offers. “The quaint dining area reminds you of sitting in your best friend’s kitchen. Neither too big nor too small, it’s the perfect size Est. 1938 for casual dining,” said owner Mark Gostisha. A sense of camaraderie is seen in the dining room, with guests talking among themselves or chatting from table to table. The country store’s menu is casual. Breakfast features large fluffy omelets, French toast with real Wisconsin maple syrup and eggs served with toast. Lunch and dinner boast of special items such as handcrafted panini sandwiches and signature salads. A popular evening attraction is Kris’ handmade pizza. The dough is made from scratch and is not rolled until an order is placed. The sauce is created on-site and the toppings are piled high on each pie. Customers frequently say the pizza is the best they have tasted north of Chicago, according to Gostisha. For those who want to keep in touch, a general-interest, monthly newsletter is offered. New products are introduced and store events and Vilas County events are announced. A wine-only newsletter To COUNTRY, Pg. 21 Bill & Tori’s Log Cabin The famous homemade pizza Open Tues.-Sun. at 11 a.m. Closed Mondays 2013 is our 75TH Come check out our new wine list. Hwy. 45 North Downtown Conover 715-479-2787 COME BACK ANNIVERSARY TO TRADITION® Restaurant open Tues.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. - Garlic Butter Steak Sandwich $7 1/2-lb. Burger & French Fries $6 25¢ Chicken Wings Fish Fry all day – haddock or perch Prime Rib Sandwich $8.50 4-pc. Crispy Chicken $8 Pizza All Day 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. POOR MAN’S LOBSTER Sat. - PRIME RIB, generous thick cut Sun. - CHICKEN, all-you-can-eat Includes soup, salad bar & potato East of Hwy. 45 off County E 2474 S. Shore Rd., Phelps, Wis. 715-547-3646 75TH ER ANNIV SARY HAPPY HOUR AYCE FISH FRY Fri. PRIME RIB Sat. Unlimited SHRIMP BOIL Wed. SENIOR DISCOUNTS Thurs. Log Cabin Cafe — serving breakfast 7 days a week @ 7 a.m. (next door) 715-479-9438 RESTAURANT • LOUNGE • LODGING EVERY 75TH RESTAURANT & LODGING GUEST WILL RECEIVE A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THEIR NEXT VISIT. South side of Hwy. B in Land O’ Lakes, Wis. • 715-547-3321 • www.GATEWAY-LODGE.com