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Millennials are the largest living generation in the United States. Millennials were born roughly around the early 1980s and late 1990s and they are popular in the topic of trends. This is something all businesses are currently interested in and that includes restaurants. What kind of impact do Millennials have on restaurants as a whole? They’re redefining what it means to “eat out” and as they continue to be a growing force in society, here are a few tips on how to appeal to the average wants of a millennial. Millennials Love Social Media This generation grew up with the world at their fingertips, so naturally the best                              way to get their attention is to enter their world. Many restaurants utilize platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to advertise their business. The key is to stay up to da...

It’s an interesting dilemma that involves eating lunch and doing your job. The question that has presented itself is whether or not it’s better to eat your lunch at your desk or take advantage of your well deserved lunch break. The reviews are mixed but this article will show the pros and cons of eating out and you can make the final decision. The Cons of Eating Out for Lunch: These are what could be considered the rules of lunch. Almost everyone is looking for convenience, cost-effective, and healthy lunch options. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find something that satisfies all three rules. Buying Lunch is Expensive: Probably the most popular reason for not eating out is because of the price of restaurant food. Unless you’re going to McDonald’s and ordering something off their dollar menu, restaurants are typically not cheap. More People are Working from Home: It’s a point that’s often overlooked, but the reality is, more and more people are working from home. Studies have s...

So Why Do People Go to Restaurants No one really ever thinks too much about it, but going to a restaurant does appear rather a redundant activity in a world where take-ins can be ordered via the phone and online grocery stores can deliver pre-cooked packaged food from around the world to your doorstep. However, going to a restaurant remains one of the most popular activities around the world and we examine the reasons behind the often expensive indulgence. To enjoy fine cuisine The single biggest motivator that prompts people to go to restaurant and pay exorbitant sums of money for food is that these dishes are masterful creation of chefs who have trained for years to get that exact dish just right. Some restaurants depend entirely on the reputation of their chefs for business while others pride themselves in carrying forward a gastronomical tradition made famous by its founder. To celebrate a life event Going to a restaurant is one of the most popular activities that people...

One of the great things about Oconomowoc is the amount of restaurants that we have to chose from. Our one of kind community has many local restaurants that might just house one of the best dining experiences you’ve ever had. Did you ever ask yourself, why should I support a local restaurant instead of that familiar chain down the street? Here are some differences between the chains and local restaurants. When you go to a chain style restaurant, you’re likely going into an environment that is systemized and repeated at every restaurant across the nation.  The restaurant my offer levels of convenience and familiarity that may have them be a choice for the night out.  They stand out in your mind because they are you have seen their ads on TV or the internet and in many cases the service is standardized so that every time you go you know what you’re in for. At a chain restaurant, you may feel rushed and like you have to finish your meal as soon as possible in order for the nex...

You can’t go anywhere on a Friday night without running into someone who is either going or have been to a fish fry! Today’s fish fry is a tradition and a staple in Wisconsin where loads of places host fish fries.  This has been an ongoing event that is year round and is especially popular during the lenten season surrounding Easter for all religious backgrounds. Fish fries are offered at bars, restaurants, diners, and just about anywhere.  A normal fish fry has the staple of beer battered fish that is either Cod, Blue Gill, Perch, Walleye and other varieties of fish depending on the location. Usually, a fish fry is served with potato pancakes or fries, coleslaw, rye bread, tartar sauce or other sides. The tradition in Wisconsin started primarily because the state was settled by Catholics who didn’t eat meat on Fridays.  Wisconsin has an abundance of lakes so fish was a natural and logical substitute. At Grill 164, we serve our Friday  Fish Fry every week like...

New Website is Coming! As we continue to make positive changes here at Grill 164, we want to be sure that we make our clients experience as great as it always has been. One of the ways we decided to improve was to redo our website.  We have hired a local marketing company, Paragon Marketing Group to build us a more modern, easy to navigate, and technology friendly site.  Our new site will feature our entire menu, specials, history and more so people can get a true feeling about Grill 164.  Our hope is that you will use our site and share it with your friends.  Should you have any suggestions or would like to give us feedback, feel free to drop us a line or stop in to say hi!  We’d love to see you!