As of December 14, the State of Wisconsin has granted recognition to Open Book as an official cooperative. Think of what has been accomplished in a short six months. When Harry Schwartz Bookshops closed last spring, the store was stripped to the bare walls, leaving nothing behind but two fire extinguishers. Today, Shorewood can proudly boast a new full-service bookstore and cafe - all community owned!
Stop by Open Book soon at 4093 N. Oakland Ave. to finish off your holiday shopping, or sip a cup of coffee in the cafe (Open Book’s new private blend is now available by cup or bag. Open Book also offers gift certificates - let them choose their own special gift!
Your Card Is Waiting for You
Many Open Book members have not yet picked up their membership cards. Stop by any time, pick up your card and start enjoying the benefits of membership while doing your holiday shopping. Of course, you can still sign up to be a member if you have yet to do so! Visit the website at www.openbookcoop.com for more information.
Culver’s of Shorewood Receives Pride Award for Overall Restaurant Cleanliness
Peter and George Dimitropoulos, owners of Culver’s® of Shorewood (1325 E. Capitol Dr.), were one of the select few franchise partners across the country chosen to receive the Restaurant Pride Award from Culver Franchising System, Inc. (CFSI). The Restaurant Pride Award recognizes Culver’s franchise partners who meet the highest standards of excellence for keeping their restaurants clean and inviting to guests. CFSI representatives completed a system-wide review of 400+ restaurants to rate the best at maintaining each restaurants’ cleanliness. Only 20 Culver’s across the country earned the Pride Award this year. “Not only do we pride ourselves on doing it right for our guests by offering a quality meal, we also rate ourselves on the way we present our restaurants,” says Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver’s.“Culver’s of Shorewood deserve(s) the Pride Award for going above and beyond to provide a clean, hygienic restaurant for our loyal guests.”
North Star Named One of Top 30 Milwaukee Restaurants by Journal Sentinel
Shorewood’s North Star American Bistro was rated one of Milwaukee’s Top 30 restaurants by food critic Carol Deptolla of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in its September 13 paper. According to Deptolla, “These restaurants (North Star also has a Brookfield location) by Duffy O’Neil and Mike Stoner are as adept at serving a casual weeknight supper as a special weekend dinner, in comfortable, contemporary settings with very good, attentive service. If I want a burger, North Star’s is a tasty, juicy half-pounder; for a comforting dinner, I’ll take the super-moist roast chicken; and if I want a good steak at less-than-steakhouse prices, I’ll get the flavorful sirloin served au poivre.” North Star in Shorewood is located at 4515 N. Oakland Ave., 414.964.4663.
Anaba Tea Room Chef Featured in Journal Sentinel, October 10
In an article by Joanne Kempinger Demski on Oct. 10 in the Entree section of the Journal Sentinel, Chef Gregg Des Rosier of Anaba Tea Room was featured for his innovative cooking with teas. Des Rosier said he has been cooking with tea since he started working at the restaurant five years ago. He uses brewed teas to make tarts, ice cream and scones, and dried teas in rubs and dressings. Although many of the dishes he serves at Anaba are unique, he said, cooking with tea is nothing new - and it’s easy. It has been done throughout history, he says, in subtle and overt ways. “If you know how to cook, it will seem natural. It’s a craft, not a science. . . . The idea is to recognize flavor profiles you enjoy, mix them with other things and experiment,” he explains. For the complete article, visit http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/63547307.html
“Butterflies in Flight” Features 30 Custom-Decorated Butterfly Forms
The Village of Shorewood will be all a-flutter this summer with “Butterflies in Flight,” a public art project designed to celebrate the uniqueness of the Village. The “butterflies” are part of an exhibition of custom-decorated forms that will be on display throughout the business district from mid-June to mid-August. Individual businesses and community groups are pitching in to “sponsor” a butterfly. The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is managing and producing the event which is presented by the Shorewood Foundation. Additional support from the Shorewood Department of Public Works, the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Marketing Initiative has made this first-time public art exhibition possible.
Designs for the butterfly forms are being created by talented local artists and individuals. See amazing designs using paint, mosaic, fabric and mixed media. The 30 colorfully decorated fiberglass butterflies can be viewed outdoors starting June 20 during regular store hours throughout the Shorewood business district along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., as well as at Village Hall and the Shorewood Library. The exhibition is an extension of the business district beautification that began with last summer’s Oakland Avenue streetscaping project. After the event closes in August, the butterflies will be collected and sold during a voice auction this fall to benefit the Shorewood Foundation.
Public art projects such as this enrich communities culturally while creating a synergy among residents, community groups, businesses and artists. For more information on “Butterflies in Flight,” please e-mail today@shorewoodwi.com or visit www.shorewoodwi.com.
