Recently, my lovely bride Charlotte had to be out of town for a few days. So, it was my three year old boy, Joshua, and me “baching” it for a few days. And we made sure to have lots of fun, eat some yummy food and engage in some, good old-fashioned frivolity. We started our fun weekend at Milwaukee Burger Company (which Joshua calls the “cowboy place” for some reason…).... Continue reading A Hudgins Boys Weekend, Part 1: Chomping at Milwaukee Burger Company
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Recently, my lovely bride Charlotte had to be out of town for a few days. So, it was my three year old boy, Joshua, and me “baching” it for a few days. And we made sure to have lots of fun, eat some yummy food and engage in some, good old-fashioned frivolity. We started our fun weekend at Milwaukee Burger Company (which Joshua calls the “cowboy place” for some reason…).... Continue reading 
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Pizza Plus, located on Barstow Street in Eau Claire. I had been there previously with the Fun Patrol, but this time I was able to grab some food there and really enjoy it for what it was! One of my favorite aspects of Pizza Plus is the atmosphere. The brick walls give the restaurant a very cool, rustic feel, while the Christmas... 
Like any true Wisconsinite, I love cheese in almost any form. Thus, when I went to the Foster Cheese Haus for lunch last Saturday, I was in a cheesy heaven! The Foster Cheese Haus is located right off of I-94 in Foster, WI. In in addition to being a wine and organic cheese store, it is also a restaurant specializing in wood fired pizza.... 
Hello Romantics! We’re back with a few more tips on where you can find romance in the Valley with the one you love. Jane and I began our latest adventure by stopping by the Empire American Bar & Grill for a light dinner. ... 
Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on its way!Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on its way! There’s snow everywhere and there are still some monster icicles hanging around, but make no mistake-- Easter is on its way! For those of you who want to spend Easter with your loved ones, but don’t want to worry about cooking or doing dishes, consider going out for a scrumptious Easter brunch! I have compiled a list of five places that are sure to... 
The Phoenix Park neighborhood in Eau Claire has a lot to offer, thanks to many local businesses and a scenic location. One of those local businesses is a coffee shop called Caffe Tempo (‘Coffee Time’ in Italian). I stumbled upon this little shop, and it quickly became one of my favorite places in town!... 
Hibachi Grill. I thought I had an understanding of the term: stir fry type food prepared live. I also thought that an experience like this was for large gatherings and special occasions and quite pricy. Boy was I wrong.... 
One of the best parts about living in Eau Claire is that it has so much to offer year round. Last week, I was able to attend VolumeOne’s Winter After Hours with the Fun Patrol and see one of Eau Claire’s coolest winter events (pun intended) in action!... 
I have wanted to go to a roller derby ever since I saw the movie Whip ItI have wanted to go to a roller derby ever since I saw the movie Whip It, so I was really excited when the Fun Patrol had the opportunity to be at the Chippewa Valley Roller Girls (CVRG) roller derby bout last fall. I was there with the Fun Patrol again this past Saturday, and it was a great night! The bout began at 6:30, and consisted of two 30-minute... 
It was my pleasure to visit Cabin Ridge Rides in Cadott, WI a couple of weeks ago (back in December). I had a great time and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique activity to do with friends or family! It was a quick and easy drive from Eau Claire, and quite easy to find.... 
