Celebrating the Place We Call Home
www.foxcitiesmagazine.com First printed as INSIDE THE FOX CITIES in 1984, FOX CITIES Magazine has, with the support of the community, transformed from black & white tabloid format into a full-color, glossy-paged lifestyle publication.
Anticipated for its respected & sometimes unexpected views of the place we called home, FOX CITIES Magazine is committed to sharing the experience of life in northeast Wisconsin... the arts... culture... dining... people... local history... homes... health & wellness.... and, the all important, "WHAT'S GOING ON!" Our specialty publications include the annual DINING GUIDE, your comprehensive resource to eating establishments throughout the Fox Cities. Over the years, we have produced custom pieces for community organizations & nonprofits. We are proud to have been selected to produce OVATION - the official program book of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Look to us for "the word" on arts events, exhibits, new restaurants & everything that makes the FOX CITIES a great place to call home.
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We picked the đ§ đ§ đ§ of local artists and art authorities. These are the creators they say to keep an eye on this year.
Local artists and art authorities share their picks of creators to keep an eye on this year Jamison Glisczinski, jamisonstudio.com Nominated by Eric Miller Owner, Foxleyâs Gallery âThree years ago I met an artist named Jamison Glisczinski, he brought in his clay and metal sculpture of Daphne, fr...
Take out, local history and COVID-19 response stories dominated in 2020. Here are the 10 most viewed stories of the year on foxcitiesmagazine.com.
Take out, local history and COVID-19 response stories dominated in 2020. Here are 10 of the most viewed stories of the year on foxcitiesmagazine.com. 2020 was the year of take out. Our rundown of local take out and delivery options was the most viewed story of the year on foxcitiesmagazine.com. Othe...
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We could all use a little extra coziness right about now. Check out some of our local comfort food picks from the likes of WeatherVane, The Cozzy Corner, ZaRonis A Macaroni And Pizza Pub, Happy Bellies Bake Shop and Stuc's Pizza - Appleton!
Soul-soothing dishes that will get you through winter and a pandemic Photography by Kacie Mischler Bass Potato Pancakes | WeatherVane Restaurant, Menasha Itâs always a good idea to start with a hearty breakfast. Melanie DuFrane, general manager of popular brunch spot WeatherVane, thinks that potat...
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Who's planning on getting their tree this weekend? đââď¸ Many area tree farms will be opening for the season! Read about the tradition of tree cutting in our November Holiday Issue đ
Cut-your-own tree farms grow family traditions As the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving dinners and late-night shopping endeavors fade away, the season of winter wonderlands, cozy evenings and twinkling lights makes its entrance. To welcome this jovial season, many families around the Midwest bundle...
This homeowner describes her style as "obsessive complectic" - a mash-up of obsessive compulsive and eclectic. Find out why on the latest home tour in our blog series. Hint: it might have something to do with dĂŠcoupage.
This is the latest installment of the Unique Homes series. When I tell you that Kathleen Welhouse used to be an elementary school art teacher and loves to dĂŠcoupage her home, you might have a certain idea of what that would look like. However, when I arrived at her house to photograph it and interv...
Anyone else need a drink? đââď¸Swing through the NEW Brew Drive Thru this Sunday and stock up on brews from eight local craft breweries. #cheers
Appleton Beer Factory
Barrel 41 Brewing Co.
Bare Bones Brewery
Fifth Ward Brewing Company
Fox River Brewing Company
Lion's Tail Brewing Co.
McFleshman's Brewing Co.
Stone Arch Brewpub
Eight local craft breweries are teaming up to offer a third installment of their popular drive-thru craft beer festival. Appletonâs NEW Brew Drive-Thru is the highly anticipated follow-up to two earlier drive-thru events which brought out hundreds of people to support Northeast Wisconsin breweri...
A few local ghost stories for your Halloween night đť #FromTheArchives #hauntedfoxcities #halloween #ghoststories
The Fox Cities is brimming with otherworldly activity, if youâre willing to keep an open mind and open eyes. Check out these stories about local haunts. Perhaps theyâll inspire you to take a visit and experience the paranormal. Note: Please do not trespass or cause damage to any of the places yo...
Here's a little haunt to kick off Halloween weekend. The latest in our Unique Homes blog series is scary cool đ
This is the latest chapter of the Unique Homes series, introduced here. Photos provided by Amber Simpson. Appleton residents Amber Simpson and Ross Werner are a perfect example of two heads being better than one. Simpson is a lover of horror and fantasy, and Werner loves wiring projects and building...
It's almost the most wonderful time of year! đâ¨
View the November issue online here: https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/issues/november-2020/
Halloween candy is coming, so eat your vegetables now - five fall salads to fill you up!
Five salads to fall for this season Fall salads? Hear us out. While salads are often touted as summer fare, thereâs a lot to be said for the marriage of hearty and healthy. Enter the fall salad. Chock full of wholesome grains, robust root vegetables and full-bodied greens, these dishes prove that ...
This woodsy retreat in Kaukauna is the latest home feature on the blog. Take a peek - you don't want to miss these custom murals.
#foundinthefox #kaukauna #foxcities #homedecor #homesweethome #mural
This is the second installment in the Unique Homes series, introduced here and continued here. (Full disclosure: The homeowners in this post are my parents â please, dear readers, send me home nominations so that I donât have to ask any more of my own relatives!) Allison Mischler and her husband...
Drumroll please.....
Announcing the 2020 Golden Fork Award winners! But honestly, can we get a round of applause for every restaurant working through this insane time? Congrats to all the award winners, tonight feels like a good night to order in đ
#goldenforkawards #foxvalleyfoodie #dinnertime
Our annual reader poll recognizes the all-stars of Fox Cities dining By Amelia Compton Wolff, Emily Speers & Charlie Hildebrand Photos by Alexa Jones and Jordan Ashwood, unless otherwise stated To say this year has been rough on restaurants is an understatement. Our local dining scene may be a littl...
26th Annual Golden Fork Awards!
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First up in our latest blog series on unique homes: peek into this boho apartment inside a historic bank.
This is the first post in the Unique Homes Series, introduced in this blog post. Rose Hardee and her husky mix, Virginia, live in an old bank building in Oshkosh. The apartmentâs water closet is separate from the shower room and has two doors, the windows and ceilings are enormously tall, and the ...
Tucked away on the corner of Neenahâs 7th and Hewitt Streets sits a hidden piece of Doty Islandâs history. Itâs here where Wisconsinâs first indoor tennis court, known affectionately as âThe Barn,â was built in 1927 and still stands today. Learn more about Wisconsinâs first indoor tennis court and how it shaped the sport of tennis locally at Neenah Historical Society and Menasha Historical Society's Virtual History Program-"The 'Barn: Wisconsin's First Indoor Ten tomorrow at 7 p.m.
Tucked away on the corner of Neenahâs 7th and Hewitt Streets sits a hidden piece of Doty Islandâs history. Itâs here where Wisconsinâs first indoor tennis court, known affectionately as âThe Barn,â was built in 1927 and still stands today. The pale green, dome-shaped structure looms behi...
Town Council Kitchen and Bar will be closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Our local restaurants are taking a beating during the pandemic. If you have the means, consider supporting them and all local businesses during this time.
Dear Patrons,
Coronavirus cases are rising in the Fox Valley and Town Council Kitchen and Bar has had its first employee test positive for the virus. The rest of the staff is healthy and quarantining at home. Out of an abundance of caution, however, we are obligated to postpone service while we self-monitor and/or get tested. The case came from outside our work circle and we feel confident that our risk for exposure is low given the precautions we take at work. Again, we all feel healthy, but given the circumstances we must take prudent measures to ensure a healthy work and dining environment. We hope you understand and we apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any concerns, please contact us at 920-558-3500 or [email protected].
It is clear we are entering a paradigm in which it is likely that we will be subjected to random and unforeseen closures as events like this continue to play out. Operating such a tiny restaurant has been a losing game since March. As owner, for the last six months I have done everything I can to retain and pay staff as well as continue to make great food. Despite the steps I have taken to ensure safety and keep the business running, the restaurantâs fate is out of my hands in this situation. This is a reality that I can no longer tolerate. Starting and stopping service for a week to two weeks while retaining staff is incredibly costly and currently unsustainable. In addition, given the trend in Coronavirus cases, I feel we simply can not operate in good conscience. All things considered it seems the most prudent move is to close the restaurant indefinitely.
I hope we were able to bring you all a little bit of joy and normalcy during these unprecedented times. This has been a challenge that we did not ask for, but accepted head on for as long as we could. Iâm very grateful for the loyalty of my staff and the support from our guests. We hope for clarity sooner rather than later, but there is no crystal ball for this situation. At this time it feels as though the best course of action is to remain patient and preserve the business for a better day.
Kind regards,
Jon and staff
Calling all interior design gurus! Our latest blog series will explore the interior design diversity of the Fox Cities đ
Do you or someone you know have a fabulously designed home? We don't mean the newest or biggest, just one that truly reflects the owners unique style and perspective. We are on the hunt for cozy apartments, eclectic kitchens, old houses made new, or anything thatâs just so YOU, it could never be anybody else.
If this is you or someone you know, email Kacie at [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Read more on the blog now.
We are now about seven months into the Covid-19 pandemic, and there is one place that the majority of people feel the safest retreating to: their homes. For many, this has been a great time to freshen up, declutter or even re-decorate while we wait for life to go back to normal (Iâve repainted two
View the September issue online here: https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/issues/september-2020/
Artwork by Phoenix Brown
In Motion, 2020
acrylic, pastel, monotypes on canvas
30 x 30 in.
https://phoenixbrown.art/
From modern shops and restaurants to worn brick facades, Downtown Appleton is the melting pot of the cityâs proudest features.
#foundinthefox #foxcitieswi #foxcitieshistory
https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/2020/07/a-history-in-the-making-transforming-perspective-in-downtown-appleton/
Driving down College Avenue, one notices a shift of perspective as the modern, bustling department stores and restaurants yield to blocks of worn, stoic brick buildings displaying local shops and the vibrant life of downtown Appleton. Passersby replace cars and vans as locals, visitors, or ambitious...
After months of quarantine, home remodeling is back in full swing! đ
#foundinthefox #foxcitieswi #homeremodel #homerenovation
https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/departments/close-to-home/
After months of quarantine, home remodeling is back in full swing People have spent many extra hours inside their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, hours in which they have begun to notice the parts of their homes in need of updates. While the home remodeling industry was halted during stay-at-hom...
During a season of social distancing, exploring outdoor art pieces, both public and private, is a great way to safely spend a summer day. âď¸
#worththedrive #explorewi #wegowisco #outwigo #discoverwisconsin #publicart #outdoorart #murals
https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/departments/worth-the-drive-outdoor-art/
During a season of social distancing, outdoor activities take on a whole new level of importance. Exploring outdoor art pieces, both public and private, is a great way to safely spend a summer day. Art in Public Spaces, Sheboygan Anyone with an admiration for large sculptures and murals would benefi...
A behind-the-scenes look at how Fox Valley hospitals are navigating a new era of health care amid COVID-19 pandemic.
#foxcitiesstrong #foundinthefox #covid19 #healthcareheroes
https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/departments/two-different-worlds/
Fox Valley hospitals navigate a new era of health care amid COVID-19 pandemic The global pandemic has affected nearly every facet of life, including the way health care is administered and accessed. Hospitals and clinics are now grappling with the devastating impacts of COVID-19, while still providi...
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Whether in person or virtual, diversity can be celebrated in a variety of ways. Consider attending these upcoming events taking place in the Fox Cities. Appletonâs Black History: A Walking Tour Wednesday, August 19. 6-7:30pm Hosted by History Museum at the Castle. Originally planned in June to cel...
These drive-in restaurants just beyond the Fox Cities offer a dose of nostalgia for hungry roadtrippers!
#worththedrive #foxcitiesfoodie #supportlocal #driveins #explorewi
https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/departments/worth-the-drive-drive-in-restaurants/
These drive-in restaurants just beyond the Fox Cities offer a dose of nostalgia for hungry roadtrippers. Youâll be sure to find a community-oriented atmosphere in any of these popular spots. Many of these drive-ins have been staples of their towns for decades, and are beloved by locals and visitor...
Whether you are eager for a road trip or wanting to stay closer to home, these rustic roads and scenic drives feature the history, nature and scenery that give us pride in calling Wisconsin home.
#worththedrive #explorewi #wegowisco #outwigo #discoverwisconsin
https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/departments/worth-the-drive-rustic-roads-scenic-drives/
Whether you are eager for a road trip or wanting to stay closer to home, these drives offer the perfect solution. Located about an hour or two from the Fox Cities, these rustic roads and scenic drives feature the history, nature and scenery that give us pride in calling Wisconsin home. In 1973, Wisc...
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Cheers to the new year! đ We can't wait to see what exciting things are in store for the Fox Cities in 2020. #hellofromtheotherside #happynewyear #hello2020 #NYE
Bright ideaâpick up a copy of the December issue! It's got everything from the best brunches in town to this month's must-see events and exhibits. đĄâ¨
Artists to Watch 2019 event at The Draw with Account Executive, Amber Starr!
You still have time to experience the deliciousness that is @Fox Valley Restaurant Week! The event runs through Wednesday, September 26.
Happy Fox Valley Restaurant Week â day one! It feels like Christmas. Where will you be dining today?
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Submit your 10-second Carpool Karaoke by December 8 for a chance to win FOUR tickets to The Bodyguard musical at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and a $100 gift card to Houdini's Escape Gastropub! Submission details here: http://bit.ly/2gKw8br
Submit your 10-second Carpool Karaoke by December 8 for a chance to win FOUR tickets to The Bodyguard when it comes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in January! Prize package includes a $100 gift card to Houdini's Escape Gastropub for dinner before the show. Watch the Houdini's crew for a little inspiration :) #iwannadancewithsomebody #thebodyguard #carpoolkaraoke See submission info here: http://bit.ly/2gKw8br
Did you make it to last night's Christmas parade in Appleton? If not, we have a little video for you.
Appleton's tree lighting ceremony pretty much makes the holiday season official! Who were the standouts at last night's parade?
