The Little Guy's Pro-Am Fishing Tournament Update

Back in November I had a serious 5 year old in the restaurant talking serious fishing. I asked him if he'd be interested in participating in a fishing tournament "just for little folks". 20 ecstatic nods later, we had ourselves a tournament. The big folks have pro-am fishing tournaments, so why not the kids? I know, I know, not many 5 year old pros out there, but what the heck, it just sounds right.

In the end we'll probably have 2 groups (Under 8) and (Over 8)

I've spoken to a number of the regulars about it and I think we have some adult interest.  Kathleen and I are shooting for late July. A good friend, Ed Shinton from across the lake crossed paths with some reps at the Muskie Show down in Illinois last weekend and he's passed along their names to me. I'll be sending off emails tomorrow.

If anyone has any ideas, shoot me an email.  I'm open to anything.  I need ideas about prizes, shirts, equipment, breakfast kick-off, awards dinner, how to judge.

As for rules, I've only got one...it's gotta be fun!

Ramping Up For Sunday

Things are heating up for "The Game" on Sunday. I have to there aren't any fence-sitters up here on the subject....not that I'd stir the pot.  For the game, Matt Morgan's is featuring a game day appetizer menu entitled "Chicago vs. Wisconsin".  Everything on the special menu is $2.

Vienna Chicago-style Hot Dogs vs. Johnsonville Brats
Taylor Street Italian Beef Sliders vs. Wisconsin Deep-fried PepperJack Cheese Curds
Maxwell Street Polish vs. ....it doesn't really matter, they'd lose
Goose Island Honker's Ale vs. Leinie's Original
Bears vs. Packers....are you serious?  The Bears 
Crying Towels....no charge

All is this is going into our Lakeland Times ad on Friday.

The Goose Island rep is arriving on Thursday with signage, banners and if I understood him correctly, some items to raffle off.

We're still waiting on Vienna Sausage for thier ideas.

Snowing and snowmobiles

The past few days have been great for the trails and lakes.  Every day we received an inch or two of new snow and the temperature has been fantastic for retaining the base and adding ice to the lake. 

On Tuesday I spoke with a fellow ice fishing out front of our piers and he said that we had better than a foot of good ice.

We're seeing occasional groups going by and the groomers have been out during the evening.

We're stocking up for the three day weekend.  Between the good weather and the football playoffs, we're looking forward to additional traffic.

Plans are being finalized for our 3-day GermanFest (February 22nd, 23rd and 24th). One of our customers is a retired executive chef that was brought to the US from Germany to serve as a chef at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.  He has agreed to sit with us and develop a menu of authentic German specialties for our event, as well as sharing some of his recipes and techniques!

Two New Hot Drinks

With the icy cold weather, the hot drinks at Matt Morgan's are very popular. In fact, Son Matthew just added two more new creations to the Signature Drink menu. They are:

• Matt Morgan's Wake-Up (Irish Whisky, sugar cubes and hot coffee)
• Hot Apple Knocker (apple vodka, Goldschlager and hot cider)

Hope you will stop in to enjoy these festive and warming beverages. (We offer 7 different choices.)

On my "to do" list today is getting out on the ice with an auger to measure how thick it is. Stay tuned!
Matt

Matt Morgan's Signature Hot Drinks to Warm You Up

Son Matt and Daughter Catherine have created some hot and luscious beverages to warm you on the coldest Minocqua days. Come in and try one!

• The Toboggan (Bulliet bourbon & cider)
• The Tip-Up (Goldschlager Cinnamon, brandy & cider)
• French Cocoa (Chambord & whipped cream vodka)
• Peppermint Kiss (Rumpleminze & cocoa)
• Nutty Irishman Coffee (Frangelico & Bailey's)
• Classic Irish Coffee

Looking forward to enjoying one of these with you!

 

2 Extra Entrees for New Year's Eve. Reservation book is filling up fast!

Chef Hector has been dreaming up new offerings for New Year's Eve 2010. In addition to whole lobster, he will be cooking up a 16 oz smoked rib eye, half a smoked chicken or duck, and a nice fillet of red snapper. There will be something for everyone's taste buds.

The reservation book is filling up fast. As of Tuesday, December 28, we have reservations available at 5:00 p.m. and 8 p.m. or later. Call 715-358-5380 to assure seating at these times.

Enjoy Live Music at the Lobster Boil on New Year's Eve

Looking forward to music by the Bergmann Tomaino Band on New Year's Eve. Jazz will be on tap from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with classic Rock and Roll from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Here are some other particulars:

Matt Morgan's will open for lunch with an abbreviated menu, 11:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.

Appetizers served all evening at the bar (A whole new line up of 'em).

The lobster boil begins at 5:00 p.m. and the last lobster will drop at 9:00 p.m.

Meals include Hors D'oeuvers, whole lobster, red potatoes, corn souffle, corn on the cob, dessert and a glass of champagne. (The Hors D'oeuvers plate is a shrimp, a slice of brie, and a piece of breschetta.) 

For "NLE" guests (non-lobster eaters), we have special entrees--mesquite-smoked 16 oz. bone-in rib eye steak and mesquite-smoked half chicken or duck, and red snapper. 

For the entire meal: $44 lobster, $34 rib eye, $24. chicken, $28 duck and $28 snapper. 

Reservations recommended 715-358-5380.