Thursday, August 23, 2007

Summertime In MInocqua At The Island Cafe

SOUPS OF THE DAY
By George

Dutch Potato(Potato, onion, celery,carrots )
Avgolemono(Greek egg lemon)
Mediterranean Minestra (italian sausage, Spinach,tomatoes,orzo)

CRYSTAL'S WISDOM OF THE DAY
August 23rd, 2007
Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is.
New Hours Will Be Starting At The Island Cafe
September 5th and every wednesday through May we Will Be Closed
Starting Sunday September 9th and every Sunday through May we Will be Closing at 3:00pm
Thanks to all of our customers we had a busy summer and thank everyone.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Summer At The Island Cafe

WEDNESDAY SPECIALS
Soups
Broccoli Cheese (creamy with fresh broccoli)
Dutch Potato(Potato, onion, celery,carrots )
Mediterranean Minestra (italian sausage, Spinach,tomatoes,orzo)
Avgolemono(Greek egg lemon)
SPRING TIME SPECIALS without the salad bar
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL I
GREEK CHICKEN,
charbroiled chicken breast served over fresh spinach , rice pilaf and topped with sauteed vegetables with a hint of feta cheese and Tzatziki sauce , accompanied by a warm pita bread $10.50
Gourmet Meatloaf Special
served with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Gravy, and a freshly baked baguette $10.50
Wisconsin Smoked Pork Chop (Nueske's)
Applewood Smoked, Charbroiled, served with Mashed Potato, Butter and Applesauce, accompanied by a freshly baked baguette $10.50
Veal Pot Roast
Tender Veal Pot Roast served with an array of vegetables and new red potatoes with a touch of gravy $10.50
Crystal's Wisdom Of The Day
August 22nd, 2007
To accomplish great things , we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Tuesday In MInocqua

tuesday evening specials

soups of the day by george

Mediterranean Minestra

Avgolemono

Island Cafe Wild Rice

Broccoli and Cheese

PASTA OF THE DAY
Stuffed Pasta Shells

Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese topped with Marinara Sauce, accompanied by our freshest fruits and a freshly baked baguette $10.50
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Slowly roasted plum tomatoes are marinated with fresh herbs coarsely chopped and folded into a blend of imported creamy cheese, and milky mozzarella. This flavorful filling is egg yolk and rosemary ravioli, the sauce is a Gorgonzola and Herb Pesto served with a freshly baked baguette $10.95
PASTA ALA GREEK

Fine Pasta in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil and Feta Cheese served with a freshly baked baguette (add Shrimp 3.00 extra) $10.50
Italian Meatballs

Veal Meatballs, angel hair pasta with marinara sauce, accompanied by our freshest fruits and a freshly baked baguette $10.50
SUMMER TIME SPECIALS without the salad bar
(Does not Include Soup and Salad)
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL I

ROAST TURKEY, Sage Dressing, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Veggie, Cranberry Sauce, with a freshly baked baguette $10.50
Veal Pot Roast

Tender Veal Pot Roast served with an array of vegetables and new red potatoes with a touch of gravy $10.50
Gourmet Meatloaf

Special served with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Gravy, and a freshly baked baguette $10.50
Wisconsin Smoked Pork Chop (Nueske's)

Applewood Smoked, Charbroiled, served with Mashed Potato, Butter and Applesauce, accompanied by a freshly baked baguette $10.50
DINNERS OF THE DAY
Roast Loin of Pork

served with Mashed Potato, sauerkraut, applesauce and a hint of our fine gravy $11.95
CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS

Two tender center cut pork chops , grilled and served with Mango Salsa $13.95
ROAST LEG OF LAMB AU JUS

served with oven roasted potatoes $14.95
Roast Turkey

Oven Roasted Turkey served over our own homemade sage dressing, topped with a special gravy (served only on tuesday -thursday-saturday)$11.95
ENTREES INCLUDESoup and Salad Bar , Freshly baked baguette and a choice of mashed, baked, french fries or rice pilaf
Crystal's Wisdom Of The Day
August 21st, 2007

Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Friday, August 17, 2007

Friday In Minocqua at The Island Cafe

SOUPS OF THE DAY
Kapusniak (ka push nah)(taste of Poland)
Sauerkraut,Potatoes, Mushrooms,Bacon,Onion, Ham, Kielbasa,Carrot, Spices)
Clam Chowder
(New England Style)
Avgolemono
(Greek egg lemon)
SANDWICH OF THE DAY
1/2 SANDWICH SPECIAL
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD
with lettuce and tomato on a freshly baked Gouda Roll with your choice of a cup of soup (Monday-Friday (11:00-2:00) NO SUBS OR ALTERATIONS)$6.75
SALADS OF THE DAY
Norwegian Salmon Salad
served over organic baby greens with an array of vegetables tossed in our own citrus vinaigrette and served with a freshly baked baguette$10.95
Caesar Bluegills
Fresh Romaine lettuce, tossed with our own Caesar dressing, topped with Roasted Red Pepper Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Freshly fried Bluegills, served with a freshly baked baguette $10.50
Greek Shrimp Salad
A traditional Greek Salad with marinated shrimp that has been touched by the charbroiler and dipped in a special sauce, served with pita bread (NO SUBS OR ALTERATIONS)$10.95
Spectacular STRAWBERRY Spinach Salad
Fresh Spinach, Luscious Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Red Onion tossed with a light dressing, topped with a hint of feta cheese served with a freshly Baked Baguette$9.50
SUMMER TIME SPECIALS without the salad bar
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL I
HADDOCK, French Fries, Cole SLaw, Lemon, Tarter Sauce, with a freshly baked baguette $10.50
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL II
WALLEYE FISH FRY, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Lemon, Tarter Sauce, Freshly baked baguette $10.50
BLUEGILLS
Served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Lemon, Tarter Sauce and a freshly baked Baguette (NO SUBS)$10.50
Crystals Wisdom Of The Day
August 17th, 2007
The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Thursday At The Island Cafe MInocqua

SOUPS OF THE DAY
By George
Kapusniak (ka push nah)(taste of Poland)
Sauerkraut,Potatoes, Mushrooms,Bacon,Onion, Ham, Kielbasa,Carrot, Spices)
Avgolemono(Greek egg lemon)
Dutch Potato
(Potato, onion, celery,carrots )
Cream of Asparagus
(fresh Asparagus brought together in a cream soup)

AUGUST 16TH, 2007

CRYSTAL'S WISDOM OF THE DAY

Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.


Saturday, August 4, 2007

Saturday Specials
SOUPS OF THE DAY
Corned Beef and Cabbage (A special delight in a cream base)
Vegetable Barley (lots of vegetables, barley, a vegetarian delight)
Avgolemono(Greek egg lemon)
APPETIZERS OF THE DAY
Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Pesto, accompanied by Warm Pita Bread $8.75
Hummus and Pita
Bread Chick-peas, tahini, olive oil, lemons, spices, all brought together in a fantastic spread, served on a bed of lettuce with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Pita Bread (outstanding)$8.75
Gazpacho
(a cold soup served with a touch of avocado and a hint of lime)$6.35
SALADS OF THE DAY
Norwegian Salmon Salad
served over organic baby greens with an array of vegetables tossed in our own citrus vinaigrette and served with a freshly baked baguette$10.95
Greek Shrimp Salad
A traditional Greek Salad with marinated shrimp that has been touched by the charbroiler and dipped in a special sauce, served with pita bread (NO SUBS OR ALTERATIONS)$10.95
Spectacular STRAWBERRY Spinach Salad
Fresh Spinach, Luscious Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Red Onion tossed with a light dressing, topped with a hint of feta cheese served with a freshly Baked Baguette$9.50
Chicken Peanut Pasta Salad
Penne Pasta Tossed With Red Onions, Carrots, Organic Greens in a Peanut Noodle Sauce and topped with Charboriled Chicken Breast and Grapes, served with a freshly baked baguette (THIS IS A VERY SPICY DISH)$9.95
DINNERS OF THE DAY
Roast Turkey
Oven Roasted Turkey served over our own homemade sage dressing, topped with a special gravy (served only on tuesday -thursday-saturday)$11.95
ENTREES INCLUDE
Soup or Salad , Freshly baked baguette and a choice of mashed, baked, french fries or rice pilaf
Crystal's Wisdom Of The Day
August 4th, 2007
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the saqn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don't give up.

Friday, August 3, 2007

Friday In Minocqua

FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPECIALS
SOUPS OF THE DAY
CLAM CHOWDER
AVGOLEMONO
BLACK BEAN
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
APPETIZERS OF THE DAY
Hummus and Pita
Bread Chick-peas, tahini, olive oil, lemons, spices, all brought together in a fantastic spread, served on a bed of lettuce with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Pita Bread (outstanding)$8.75
Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Pesto, accompanied by Warm Pita Bread $8.75
Gazpacho
(a cold soup served with a touch of avocado and a hint of lime)$6.35
SANDWICH OF THE DAY
1/2 SANDWICH SPECIAL
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD
with lettuce and tomato on a freshly baked Gouda Roll with your choice of a cup of soup (Monday-Friday (11:00-2:00) NO SUBS OR ALTERATIONS)$6.75
SALADS OF THE DAY
Norwegian Salmon Salad
served over organic baby greens with an array of vegetables tossed in our own citrus vinaigrette and served with a freshly baked baguette$10.95
Caesar Bluegills
Fresh Romaine lettuce, tossed with our own Caesar dressing, topped with Roasted Red Pepper Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Freshly fried Bluegills, served with a freshly baked baguette $10.50
Greek Shrimp Salad
A traditional Greek Salad with marinated shrimp that has been touched by the charbroiler and dipped in a special sauce, served with pita bread (NO SUBS OR ALTERATIONS)$10.95
Spectacular STRAWBERRY Spinach Salad
Fresh Spinach, Luscious Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Red Onion tossed with a light dressing, topped with a hint of feta cheese served with a freshly Baked Baguette$9.50
SUMMER TIME SPECIALS without the salad bar
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL I
FISH FRY, (haddock),
French Fries, Cole Slaw, Lemon, Tarter Sauce, with a freshly baked baguette $10.50
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL II
WALLEYE FISH FRY,
French Fries, Cole Slaw, Lemon, Tarter Sauce, with a freshly baked baguette $10.50
BLUEGILLS
Served with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Lemon, Tarter Sauce and a freshly baked Baguette (NO SUBS)$10.50
Crystals Wisdom Of The Day
August 3rd, 2007
Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.