Rookery Pub & Cafe -- Opening May 22, 2008!!!
Featuring Creative Entrees, Paninis, Wraps, Specialty Salads, Nourishing Soups, Vegetarian & Vegan Fare, Local Wines & Microbrews, Premium Liquors, Smoothies & Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages 
The Rookery Pub & Cafe at Cable Nature Lodge is nearing completion and a grand opening is planned for Memorial Day weekend. Executive Chef Eric Raymond is creating a bold imaginative menu of flavorful food, with ingredients procured from local producers to the extent possible. Chef Eric is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He'll be serving up his delectable dishes in the relaxing smoke-free ambiance of one of the warmest and most distinctive eating and drinking venues in the Wisconsin Northwoods.
Here's a sneak peak of the Rookery's opening menu:
Whitefish La Papillote
Toasted Israeli and orange miso glaze
Cornish Game Hen
Roasted bone in Cornish game hen, edamame soybeans,
Potato quinoa cake and saffron infused broth
Curried Bean Curd
Seared bean curd, sautéed vegetables, wild rice
And coconut red curry sauce
Bison n’ Beans
Seared Northstar Farm’s bison sirloin, green beans,
Fresh Water Vs. Salt Water
Tomato compote, mâche lettuce, and bulgur wheat tabouli
Tofu
Marinated seared tofu, braised bok choy, quinoa stuffed onion, black bean cake and red pepper coulis
Pork Loin
Green tea cured
&
Chicken Ravioli
Tomatoes, olives, asparagus spears, and Feta cheese
Vegetable Medley
Fettuccini noodles with DragSmith Farm vegetables and vegetable broth
In addition to great food and fine spirits the Rookery also will be the exclusive Northwest Wisconsin gallery for noted Wisconsin nature and wildlife photographer Kristen Westlake. Two dozen of Kristen's fine art images in sizes up to five feet across will adorn the walls of the restaurant while dozens more will rotate on the pub's 50 inch plasma display screen.
The creative cuisine and unique ambiance of the Rookery Pub & Cafe is sure to rank it among the most exceptional dining and drinking establishments in northern Wisconsin. We look forward to welcoming you!
Bill Brakken, Proprietor
