Munchin’ in Menomonie
Spencer Marlier and Rex Meikle
Podcast Link
Introduction
Hook
One of the first things I wonder when I go to a new place is “where is the best place to eat here.” As a UW-Stout student, specifically a freshman not from Menomnie, you may be wondering this same thing. Lucky, we have put this podcast together for you, the hungry indecisive UW-Stout freshman.
Statistics
20+ Restaurants in Menomonie within 1 mile walking distance of Stout
25% of all college students meals come from eating out
60% of students are more likely to snack late night off campus rather than on campus
Importance of Food (social)
Food is always an important piece of someone’s life, but in college the impact is even greater. Going out to eat can serve in many ways as a chance to get to know people better and make friends. You’re always going to be hungry, but going out to eat makes eating food into an experience, not just a necessity. Countless memories are made over a plate of food and a drink throughout a person’s lifetime.
Body
Interview questions
1.) What is the best late night place to eat at in or around Menomonie?
2.) What is the best place to take a date to eat at in or around Menomonie?
3.) What is your overall favorite place to eat at in or around Menomonie, and why?
Best Late night
What you want in late night food
Quotes, personal opinions
Burrito California was the winner in the late night category. Open late (2am), Burrito California offers a cheap, warm, and most importantly filling, option for late night eaters. Whether you are a night owl, or trying to save yourself from a throbbing headache in the morning, a large burrito from Burrito California always seems to hit the spot. The location is key in the success of Burrito California, being close to the bars and in between North and South dorms, anyone can make their way to Burrito Cali for some quick food.
Best Date Night
What you are looking for in a date night restaurant.
Jake’s Supper Club
Why?
Jake’s is a typical Wisconsin supper club, with dim lighting and a bar area as soon as you walk in. Their specialty on Thursday nights is a great one with a prime rib special for 15 dollars. Jake’s has, arguably, the best prepared food around Menomonie. It’s a nice drive out to the country, where Jake’s sits lakeside. Jake’s also includes an outdoor patio for weather permitting times. The accumulation of these factors is why we, and our interviewees picked Jake’s for the best date night spot.
The Go To Restaurant Winner
What you want in a go to restaurant.
Why The Silver Dollar won
The Silver Dollar wins best overall in Menomonie. With a hometown feel, nightly specials, good food, and a prime location downtown, it wasn’t surprising to see The Silver Dollar taking the win at best overall.
Conclusion
Whether you’re just driving through Menomonie, or a new student on campus, these are our top three restaurants. From interviews, personal experience, and research, we have narrowed down the best late night, date night, and overall restaurants in Menomonie.
What we took away from the experience.
What we wanted the listener to take away from our podcast.
We hope that you, the listener, can benefit from the research, interviews, time, and food consumed by us in the process of making this podcast. Stay hungry, bring your friends along, and go Blue Devils.
References
Jake’s Supper Club, Menomonie – Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60083-d3379860-Reviews-Jake_s_Supper_Club-Menomonie_Wisconsin.html
Jake’s Supper Club, Menomonie. (2019, July 17). Retrieved from https://jeanandowens.com/2019/07/16/jakes-supper-club-menomonie/
Rothering, L. (2014, October 9). Burrito California: Two different reviews. Retrieved from https://stoutonia.com/burrito-california-two-different-reviews/
Technomic. (2019, May 1). 5 stats on how today’s college students are eating. Retrieved from https://www.foodservicedirector.com/operations/5-stats-how-todays-college-students-are-eating#page=2
Volume One Magazine. (2020). Silver Dollar Saloon. Retrieved from https://volumeone.org/restaurants/menomonie-wi/60/21660_silver_dollar_saloon_the_brick_company_restaurant-12346-1
Wirth, S. R. (2019, August 26). What are college kids eating? Retrieved from https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/consumer-trends/what-are-college-kids-eating
Yelp. (2016, September 4). Silver Dollar Saloon & Brick – Menomonie, WI. Retrieved from https://www.yelp.com/biz/silver-dollar-saloon-and-brick-menomonie
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