The Northern Nerd

Louie's Bar and Bites has become a hometown favorite in the Hayward area.

What if I told you there was a better way to experience pizza?

You won’t find any skyscrapers when you drive through small town America. The largest structure in town is the water tower and that...

“The chase is among the best of all national pastimes; it cultivates that vigorous manliness for the lack of which in a nation, as in an...

Traveling the world is at the top of many people’s bucket lists as they grow older. College graduates are now taking a year off to travel...

I don’t know if it’s allowed or not as a “foodie”, but I have a favorite restaurant. I’ve put off talking about it because I don’t feel...

Within the past year, Jon and I have moved out near Spider Lake. We love our new home, and the wonderful nature that surrounds us!...

Sorry big city folks, but there are some things in this world that you won't be able to understand—small town life is one of them. There...

Sitting across from me at the Hayward Family Restaurant was an empty chair with a menu in front of it. I kept looking over my shoulder to...

If you are looking for a destination restaurant, Pine Brook Farms might be the ticket! Located 8 miles from downtown Spooner, it’s...

Being a local, it’s easy to get into a rhythm of favorite places to frequent, especially when it comes to dining out. You hardly need to...

Through winding back country roads that John Denver would blush at, you’ll find the sweet serenade that will lead you to Johnny B’s...