Archive for ‘Elkader Iowa Dining’

« Older Entries

Mother’s Day at Schera’s

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Sunday, May 13 is Mother’s Day and to celebrate Schera’s will be offering our annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet – 9:30am until 2:00pm.

The buffet will feature a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items including Stuffed Blueberry Cream Cheese Crepes, Asparagus Ham Rolls, Baked Chicken, Fingerling Potatoes, Eggs, and all the rest. Plus, after brunch, there will be fresh biegnets for everyone. In case you missed them last year, beignets (pronounced ben-yay), are little bits of fried dough covered in powdered sugar. They are a New Orleans favorite that make their way to Schera’s once a year for Mom’s special day.

We’ll also be serving some great breakfast cocktails including Schera’s Signature Harissa Bloody Mary, Mimosas, and a new morning cocktail called the Ruby Sipper. The Ruby Sipper consists of orange juice, raspberry lambic beer and champagne. Delicious!

Reservations are not required, but since this is an extremely busy day, reservation are recommended for parties of 5 or more so that we can have a table ready for you. Either call 563-245-1992 or reply to this email.

Schera’s will be moving to our 7 days a week schedule starting May 21. The new hours will be 11am-2pm & 4:30pm-9pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-2pm on Sunday.

Posted in Edgewood IA Nightlife, Elkader Iowa Dining | No Comments »

Templeton Rye Dinner

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Schera’s Restaurant – Templeton Rye Dinner
featuring filmmaker Kristian Day, director of Capone’s Whiskey,and Andrew Tomes, from Templeton Rye Distillery

Schera’s Restaurant, Elkader is extremely pleased to be able to bring you a great event centered around the outstanding Iowa-made Templeton Rye Whiskey. It is taking place this Tuesday, April 10. First, see the new documentary about Templeton Rye Whiskey at the Elkader Cinema, then join us afterwards at Schera’s for a four-course Templeton Rye-inspired menu and cocktails. We will be joined by the filmmaker Kristian Day as well as Andrew Tomes from the Templeton Rye Distillery. They will speak briefly and answer your questions about the film and the whiskey. Andrew will also be bringing a Templeton Rye barrel for you to see, as well as other Templeton items to purchase. Here’s the schedule:

Watch Clip: 5:00pm Screening of Capone’s Whiskey: The Story of Templeton Rye, Elkader Cinema, 108 North Main Street, Elkader. Admission is FREE!

6:30pm (or after the screening) Templeton Rye Cocktails, Schera’s Restaurant, 107 South Main Street, Elkader.

7:00pm Templeton Rye Dinner, a four-course menu featuring Templeton Rye, Schera’s Restaurant, 107 South Main Street, Elkader, reservations can be made by calling (563) 245-1992 or emailing info@scheras.com.

This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Iowa’s great product ambassadors to the world. And though the menu contains Templeton Rye throughout it, most of the alcohol is cooked out so the dinner is safe for designated drivers. Those looking to stay in town should check out the Elkader Lodging Association website for accomodation details.

Posted in Elkader, Elkader Iowa Dining | No Comments »

DnT establishments celebrate St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

All events listed in this post will occur on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th

Fennellys’ Irish Pub will be starting the celebration at 11 am with all of your Irish favorites. Come in and enjoy our all day specials on Reubens, Rachels, corned beef and cabbage, green beer and Guinness. And who ever gets that last green beer from the keg gets a gift certificate!

St. Patrick’s Day party in the Lone Wolf at Lady Luck Casino Marquette
Featuring Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos starting at 7pm! St. Patrick’s Day party in the Lone Wolf at Lady Luck Casino Marquette
Enjoy all your St. Patrick’s Day favorites at The Buffet for lunch and dinner, including corned beef and cabbage.

Jodi’s Americana Grille, SAturday, March 17th, Our AYCE buffet starting at 11am will be our St. Patrick’s Day special with corned beef, red potatoes, cooked cabbage, carrots…sooooo good! Our AYCE buffet starting at 5 pm will be our Tailgate Buffet special with brats and kraut, BBQ sandwiches, jojo potatoes, build your own nachos, and mini rueben sandwiches along with the salad bar! Come and join the fun, watch all the tvs and sign up for great prizes!!! Hope to see you!!!
We will have drink specials too!!

Johnson’s, Elkader Irish celebration with the music of Fr. Paul Peters and Corn Beef and Cabbage

Fitzy’s, Edgewood St. Patrick’s Day Bash – Specials and R Bizzle 9-1

Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point Championship Round of the Mega Karaoke Contest $500 grand prize. Come and cheer n the contestants and Vote for People’s Choice Award. Judging at Midnight.

Graffitti’s, Edgewood Edgewood Fire Dept Benefit/ Dance music by Lonesome Road 8 – Midnight

Anchor Inn, Garber Euchre Tourney begins at 1 pm

The Elkader Opera House: 7:30 PM

Wartburg Castle Singers
Featuring the following students from our local area include: Tanner Wenger-Elkader, Ian Bee-Monona,
Reid Cook-Strawberry Point, Alicia Faust-Guttenberg
Free will donations accepted.

Posted in Elkader Iowa Dining, Elkader Nightlife | No Comments »

Elkader Playground Pork BBQ Fundraiser to be Held on St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Elkader, Iowa, March 5, 2012 – The Families for Elkader Parks & Playgrounds fundraising committee will be hold a Pork BBQ sandwich fundraiser on March 17th, 2012 in the Keystone Park, downtown Elkader beginning at 4:00 p.m. and serving until 6:30 p.m. or while supplies last.  Volunteers will serve pulled pork sandwiches prepared by Jeramy Burns along with chips and lemonade.  The cost of the meal is a free-will donation.  Pop and baked goods will be sold in conjunction with the meal.

All proceeds from this fundraiser and upcoming events will be used to purchase new playground equipment for the new park in the area flooded in 2008.  The committee’s goal is to raise $20,000 by May 1st by holding fundraising events throughout the community.  The committee invites everyone attending Elkader’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities to join us before, during, or after the parade.

Visit www.facebook.com/ElkaderParks to learn more about the Families for Elkader Parks & Playgrounds fundraising efforts and how you can donate financially or by volunteering your time and talents to reach the $20,000 goal by May 1st.  Monetary donations are also being accepted at City Hall in care of the Elkader Playground Fundraiser or by contacting Roger Buchholz at   (563) 245-1573.

Tags: ,
Posted in Elkader, Elkader Iowa Dining | No Comments »

Ladies Day Out – Elkader 2012

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Shop the Pre Holiday Bazaar in Strawberry PointLadies’ Day Out in Elkader
Saturday, March 10
We’re celebrating our 10th Anniversary and it’s still
All About You!

FREE Registration: 8:30 a.m. and Noon
First 200 ladies to register receive a GIFT BAG, Coupon Book, Schedule and Map
Register at Central State Bank’s Community Room
200 North Main St. across from the Opera House
A Schedule of Events and event updates will be posted on this page when available.

• In-Store Workshops • Presentations • Demonstrations
Elkader shops and restaurants have planned
a day of fun for you!

Visit them all and attend the specially planned in-store presentations. Lunch with your friends, take in a movie at the cinema. Enjoy the historic architecture of Main Street and the surrounding neighborhood while you shop. Elkader has nine buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fun* Prizes*Coupon Specials*Wine & Food Tasting*Register for Drawing

Win Gift Baskets: Sign in at registration and earn your first chance to win a giant gift basket. Each time you attend an in-store presentation or open house register again to increase your chances to win one of the giant prize gift baskets!

Parking is available in the public lot north of the Central State Bank parking lot at 200 N. Main Street and in the lot next to Fire Farm at 104 1st Street SW.

Info: call (563)245-2857 or email elkader@alpinecom.net
Watch this page for more information to come.

Posted in Elkader, Elkader Iowa Dining | No Comments »

Schera’s featured on CNN Headline News

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Schera’s Restaurant and Bar, downtown Elkader  was recently featured on CNN’s Headline News channel. The segment, called Small Business Success, gave an overview of the restaurant and explored some of the reasons why it has been successful.  Check it out here.  A special thanks from owners Brian and Frederique, to everyone who turned out for the film shoot on a snowy, wintery night!

Schera’s featured on Headline News.Schera’s was recently featured on CNN’s Headline News channel. The segment, called Small Business Success, gave an overview of the restaurant and explored some of the reasons why it has been successful.  Check it out here.  A special thanks to everyone who turned out for the film shoot on a snowy, wintery night!

Tags: , ,
Posted in Elkader Iowa Dining, Elkader Nightlife | No Comments »

Schera’s Holiday News

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Schera’s hosts holiday get-togethers for groups of all sizes. From a soup and sandwich luncheon to a full sitdown dinner, we offer menus for every taste and price point.  And as a special bonus for Schera’s mailing list subscribers, schedule your holiday party now and receive 10% of your pretax total back on a Schera’s gift card!  One gift card per party.  Gift card can not be used to pay for the party.  Gift card will be presented to the person who schedules the party.  This offer is only available for a limited time and for parties that take place between January 2 and January 31, 2012.  Call now to schedule your party or for more details: 563-245-1992.  You must mention this promotion when scheduling your party to receive this deal.
Schera’s New Year’s Eve celebration has grown into our biggest event of the year. We will be using the same format as last year with two seatings.  The first seating has a social hour with hors devours buffet and drinks starting at 4:30pm with dinner seating at 5:30pm.  The second seating’s social hour begins at 6pm with dinner seating at 7pm. The five course menu will feature the aforementioned hours devours buffet, a soup course, a salad course, entrees including lamb chops, stuffed quail, and a seafood dish, plus after dinner you are invited to our fabulous dessert buffet featuring a wide variety of tempting options.  Reservations are required since seating is limited and fills up very quickly.  (The 7pm seating is almost full, be sure to call soon to reserve your place!)  Make your reservation today via email or by calling 563-245-1992.
December Hours of Operation
Schera’s will be open regular hours in December, except where noted.  Tuesday – Thursday 11am-2pm, 4:30pm-8pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-2pm, 4:30pm-9pm; Sunday 10am-2pm.  Closed Monday.  We will also be closed on Sunday December 25, and Sunday January 1.  We will be open on Christmas Eve, December 24, for lunch from 11am-2pm.

Tags:
Posted in Elkader Iowa Dining, Elkader Nightlife | No Comments »

December 3rd, Enjoy Elkader’s Spirit of Small Town Christmas

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

Elkader's Holiday CelebrationThe Elkader Chamber of Commerce invites you to Elkader’s Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 3rd.

Everyone will  enjoy the spirit of a small town Christmas.

  • The kids will enjoy the Christmas Storyhour and Wee Shop at the Elkader Public Library starting at 10 a.m.  Kids love the opportunity pick out donated Christmas gifts for their special people.
  • The library’s 4th Annual Chocolate Fest starts at 1 p.m. at the Elkader Jailhouse Inn.
  • Downtown Carriage rides (weather permitting) and music start at 1 p.m.
  • Kids can visit with Santa Claus at 118 West Bridge Street (between  Treats and The Copper Frog) from 2 to 4.
  • Be sure to register to win Christmas Cash from participating Elkader merchants.
  • Don’t  forget your tickets for the Opera House Players holiday musical, “The Forgotten Carols,” at the Elkader Opera House by calling 563-873-2378 or at Moser Family Pharmacy.

Bring the family and spend a day of shopping, dining, and fun at the Holiday Celebration in Elkader on Saturday, December 3rd!

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Elkader Iowa Dining, Elkader Nightlife | No Comments »

DishnTunes.com to judge the 18th annual KCTN Pork Cook-Off

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
KCTN Pork Cook OFF

Previous KCTN Pork Cook Off Winning Submission

Once again we were asked to judge the KCTN Pork Cook-Off scheduled for Thursday October, 27th, from 5pm to 7:30pm at Johnson’s Reception Hall.

Let me tell you this is a job I absolutely love to do!  - Joleen Jansen, DishnTunes.com

The deadline for recipe submission was yesterday, October 19th, so we are anxiously awaiting the announcement of the finalist and their recipes.   Stay tuned as we will post the competing recipes here as soon as KCTN radio makes them available.

The Grand Prize winner of this contest will again win $1100 46″ Toshiba HD TV and a whole hog!

Make your plans to attend the 18th Annual KCTN Pork Cook – Off, the Clayton County Pork Producers serve up a delicious pork sandwich dinner.  Meals are just $1 and$2 carryouts  are available.   Attendees love to watch the contest unfold and, after the winners have been announced, taste competing recipes.

Posted in Elkader Iowa Dining | No Comments »

Corned Beef and Cabbage Pairs Well with Fireside Matchbox Wine at Fennellys’ Irish Pub

Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Fennellys' Irish Pub

by Trisha Finley

This article is compliments of Make Mine Wine magazine and was written by Barbara Rasko

When William Fennelly left Ireland and stepped off the boat in America in 1890, his name was Americanized to Finley. He couldn’t have imagined that 121 years later, his great-grandson and wife would be serving his favorites like corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie and boxty to residents and visitors at Fennellys’ Irish Pub in Elkader, Iowa.

Nestled in the hills of Northeast Iowa, Fennellys’ Irish Pub offers Americanized Irish fare along with some great American favorites, served in a friendly, relaxed pub-style atmosphere, where lively conversations drift easily from table to table. A framed photo of a stoic, and probably proud, William Fennelly hangs on the wall.

On any given day you can see Trisha Finley behind the long oak bar, pouring a Guinness for a regular customer, or welcoming a new customer walking in the door, while Chef Tim Finley prepares flavor-filled meals and appetizers in the well-lit open kitchen.

Tim Finley is a Certified Chef with degrees in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management from the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Iowa State University. He trained with DMACC’s Chef Robert Anderson, who was pleased to see his young student in action when he attended the Pub’s grand opening in September of 2008.

In three short years, Tim and Trisha have built a successful business by consistently serving excellent food at a reasonable price and providing a comfortable, friendly place to enjoy a meal or hang out and watch a game with friends.

He encourages small town success by partnering with other local businesses. Pedretti’s Bakery creates all of the bread, buns, and rolls served at Fennellys’. In the same spirit of cooperation, he carries a selection of fine wines, but encourages customers to walk across the street and bring back Iowa wines from The Wine Cellar at Willow Creek Wine and Garden, to pair with their meals.

The menu includes big flavorful burgers, excellent steaks, soups, sandwiches, traditional Irish favorites, and home-made desserts. Fennellys’ has thirteen beers on tap including selections from Iowa breweries, over 30 domestic and specialty bottled beers, mixed drinks, and wine.

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Elkader Iowa Dining, Elkader Nightlife, IA dining and entertainment, dishntunes.com | No Comments »

« Older Entries