
Downtown Neighbor Article from the Dunn County News
By: Shelley Stewart, Executive Director Main Street of Menomonie
“A Whistle a Day” at Parrot Bay Tanning Salon
In 1987, Gary Scholfield brought home a beautiful Blue Front Amazon Parrot and named him Buddy. A few months later, Gary received a big surprise. Buddy laid an egg and proved to his owner that he was not a male bird after all. Now, almost 25 years later, Buddy is the proud mascot for Parrot Bay Tanning Salon, located at 719 South Broadway Street. “Buddy has been with me for years. The whole theme of Parrot Bay Tanning was created around Buddy” stated Gary, co-owner of Parrot Bay Tanning Salon. Buddy can be found daily in the lobby of the salon talking away to the customers. If you are one of the lucky ladies of the day, she may even offer you a compliment. “She likes to whistles at the ladies” according to Gary. (more…)
Check out all of the local “Best of” that Menomonie has Downtown:
Best Local Idea That worked-1st Place , Red Cedar Youth Stage, Arm of the Menomonie Theater Guild
Favorite Museum-1st place, The Mabel Tainter
Best Place for Live Music-3rd Place, The Mabel Tainter
Best Local Theater Production-1st Place, The Wizard of Oz-Menomonie Theater Guild
2nd Place, Noises Off-Menomonie Theater Guild
Best Arts and Crafts Store-3rd Place, Scrapalicious
Best Grocery Store-3rd Place, The Menomonie Market
Best Local Bike Shop-1st Place-Simple Sports(again this year)
Congratulations to all of our great Businesses.
Full Article: http://volumeone.org/best_of_2010/tag/78
Teddy’s Tubesteaks
617 South Broadway
Menomonie, WI 54751
Located near the Stout campus, Teddy’s caters to the Menomonie bar crowd. Open Thursday to Saturday from midnight to 3am, they serve up hot dog paradise after a night on the town.
Media Coverage:
Teddy’s Tubesteaks: Hidden gem for late night dining - Stoutonia Feb 16, 2012
The Hatch
332 Main Street East
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-214-7319
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Media Coverage
The Hatch: eclectic bazaar-like shop opens in Menominie – Volume One Feb 23, 2012
The Vagabond Bakery
334 Main Street
Menomonie, WI 54751
PHONE: (715) 309-2349
E-mail us: info@vagabondbakery.com
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Media Coverage:
VolumeOne February 23, 2012 issue: Vagabond’s Got the Goods
Leader Telegram March 20, 2012 issue: Menomonie’s Vagabond Bakery focuses on local, organic ingredients