This is a great option for the area to pick up some treats! My mom, sister and I stopped in to pick…read moreup some cupcakes for my dad's birthday. We were fortunate we went early and had many options to choose from! Cupcakes are $4 each, but the 12th is free. We opted for a variety. They were very sweet and had a lot of frosting. Some could have used more fillings (ho ho cake, caramel drizzle). It's a cute little shop that features other local fares.

I'm from out of town and needed a carrot cake in a pinch for my mom's birthday. I called 2 days…read moreprior and they came through! The cake was delicious and great with the cream cheese frosting and pecans. The whole process from ordering to pick up seamless. Even my very picky parents approved. Will be back to try their other cakes!

The deli meats here used to be amazing. Now the couple of options they're selling are grossly…read moreoverpriced, poorly cured, and old. Prosciutto and sopprasetta taste the way stinky feet smell. They still have cool stuff for retail, and the cheese selection exploded, so maybe they're phasing out deli cuts, but it still wouldn't be an excuse for selling meat that tastes like B.O.

Stopped in while visiting for a ski trip and had a lovely experience. The ladies were very helpful…read moreand let us try several samples.

An OLD-SCHOOL Ice-Cream stand by the side of the road. Looks like it's been there for 75 years. I…read morecan imagine before Interstate 39 was elevated out of the realm of mere countryside highway, this was a welcome diversion for all heading towards the Northwoods. It's a bit of a cruise off the big road now, and I imagine it's hard to find if you're not from the neighborhood. Put it in your GPS and have patience. There's a golden reward at your destination. A couple of nice Vanilla cones under the big tree is bliss incarnate, and the SoftServe is delicious indeed. The fine fellow on the other side of the order window was as cheerful as could be. A team of Disney imagineers or a Hollywood brigade could not conjure up a slice of Americana like this, in their wildest dreams. It's heartening in these days of AI, rampant artifice, misplaced truth, stultifying anxiety in all things and profit-at-any-cost. I feel like a dolt pointing out my only gripe. They could use a menu near the window. Other than that--sheer and utter beauty and perfection...

Briq's is an old fashioned ice cream stand that was a pleasure for us to find. After hours of…read morehiking at Rib Mountain State Park, the pups deserved an for being so good. We even got cones for ourselves... two "medium" twists. The cones were humongous! Just three dollars each, and left us wondering how big the large cones were. If you're in the area and deserve a treat, stop in for an excellent soft serve at a retro price visit Briq's.

Good healthy options in a funky eclectic environment. The service was prompt. Shakes, paninis bowls…read moreand gluten free options. Young crowd with a homey feel. They also have a variety of different health teas.

Wild roots is my favorite place to go when I visit Wisconsin. It's in a pretty quiet area, but it's…read morea hidden gem. I got the bluebird shake and it was delicious! Will definitely be returning next time I'm in the area.

I've been meaning to come here for a while and have heard rave reviews from friends and family. I…read morewas happy to hear that my wife secured reservations for us and another couple to try the restaurant out for the first time. Being the former Basil restaurant space, the interior is more intimate, darkly lit and a sure romantic spot for date night. The waitress was prompt and helpful selecting drinks off of their menu, inclusive of wine, beer and craft cocktails. Everyone at our table ordered a different drink or glass of wine and there were no complaints. For appetizers I ordered a bruschetta, which was served on a very crispy slice of seasoned bread. What was interesting was that the tomato topping (which was perfectly seasoned with basil, garlic and other spices) was served in a bowl on the side to allow everyone to top to their taste preference. It was a nice touch. We also sampled the cheese curds, which held up well to our Wisconsin standards, and a soup which I can't remember the name of but got high marks. Now for the main course. I was not expecting to be mind blown, by my god. The namesake dish, the Osso Bucco, was absolutely phenomenal. The veal was literally falling off of the bone and was easily, effortlessly separated with a fork. I have rarely had meat this tender. On the other side of the bowl was a fantastic risotto and a perfectly seasoned stew of carrots and onions. I did not indulge in the bone marrow, but I have heard it is a delicacy. Altogether this dish was worth every penny, and I will absolutely be having it again. To finish off this fantastic meal we opted for the tiramisu, which was elegantly plated in a creative manner I have never before seen. I enjoyed the wonderful ending to this delicious meal, and when you visit this restaurant I'm sure you will too.

I'll start with why I'm giving a 4 instead of a 5, then we'll end on the positive notes…read more.. I had the seafood stew, and it was quite underwhelming; it was more of an under-seasoned pasta dish. The bay scallops and shrimp were pretty tough and overcooked, BUT whatever whitefish was in the dish was outstanding. My hubby had a Caesar salad and the scallops entree. Both were wonderfully executed. The dressing on the salad was the perfect amount, lettuce crisp, and just plainly done well. And the scallops were perfect. Elaboration would take away from what was just 'muah.' :) Server was attentive, but not overly pushy. Ambiance was low key, quiet, and warm.

We stopped by this place for lunch in March. We were seated quickly and chose from a varied menu. I…read moreordered a Reuben sandwich and homemade chips and my partner had two sides, a cinnamon roll French toast and a fruit bowl. My Reuben had just the right mix of lean corned beef and sauerkraut. Real thousand island dressing came on the side, which is my preference. Portions are big here and the slices of rye were quite thick but surprisingly not overfilling. It was a very, very good sandwich and the homemade chips made it a great lunch entree. The cinnamon roll French toast also gets a good review for being tasty and the fruit bowl offered a good selection. The noise level was average and our dining experience memorable.

Stopped in for lunch with a friend. Really cool decor inside. Very busy, yet really great service…read moreand the food was delicious! I ordered the cinnamon roll French toast which was so yummy. (The little dollop of maple butter was so good!) Highly recommend for delicious food and friendly service!