Food Traveler Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 48

[ SuMm TaStE E O r f , WI S POINT N E V E T S When you think food in Wisconsin, cheese, brats, or a fish fry, might be the first thing that comes to mind, but there is more to taste and enjoy in the Stevens Point Area. Explore the local food movement, classic Wisconsin supper clubs, and every- thing in between. Discover the craft breweries, wineries, and distillery as part of the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective. Not sure where to start? Start with dessert Try pie at Cozy Kitchen, the chocolate salted caramel parfait at Father Fats Public House, or a new twist on a clas- sic oatmeal cream pie at the Main Grain Bakery. Remember the classics This is Wisconsin, after all. So, don’t be shy and be sure to enjoy dairy state goods (we’re looking at you cheese curds and ice cream)! Head straight to the source like the family-owned Feltz Dairy Store, where after a scoop and some curds, you can also tour the ro- botic milking operation. By the glass Try these local flavors, hand-picked for summer. Beer Aficionados: Grab a Coast Radler from the Stevens Point Brewery, which blends German malt with lemon-lime and grapefruit for a refreshing kick. For a summer IPA, grab a pint of the crisp Summarillo India Style Pale Lager from Central Waters or O’so Brewing Co.’s Hop Debacle with papaya, melon, and citrus. Spirit Enthusiasts: Cool down with a Moscow Mule from Great Northern Distilling, hand-crafted with their spe- cial potato vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice and a lime wheel. Or, head to the Sky Club Supper Club for the classic supper club staple - an old fashioned. Wine Connoisseurs: For a wine light and airy as summer try Starlight Sym- phony, a sweet white wine that pairs perfectly with a summer picnic, from Sunset Point Winery. For more tasty tidbits (and to order a visitors guide), head to StevensPointArea.com.