Essen Haus

On May 28, we went to Essen Haus, a German restaurant and drinking hall in Madison,Wisconsin. We wanted Grandma, who had German/Bavarian ancestry, to watch the polka band due to play that night. Unfortunately, we got there too early for dinner and did not see the band. I would like to share with you some of the pictures we took of our food and of the restaurant (using my cellphone camera so its a little blurry):

That is the stage in the background where the band was to play that night.

This is by the entrance if you are coming from the lakefront (notice the sign on top and the waitress' clothing).

  This is the bar area (with all those glasses on top).

 This is the very interesting lamp that was on our table.

 This was my noodle dish - Käse Spaetzle - a casserole baked with assorted cheeses, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, onions and smoked ham - it did not go well with my stomach :(.

 This is the sweet German potato salad that Grandma had on her dish (see picture below) - Deutsch Sampler - Smoked pork chop, Schweine braten and smoked Thuringer with sauerkraut and a German potato salad. I think that if and when I am going back there, I will choose this dish.

 We checked-in to our hotel that night and put the children to bed with Grandma and went out on our first date in years. We had a very enjoyable date and all thanks to Grandma.

Circus World Museum

We went to the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin on May 29 and I would like to share with you some of the attractions there:

 The museum display of costumes, ads, and pictures history is in the building where you first enter.

This picture and the ones below are examples of the shows that you will see there.

The whole family had a good time (including Grandma). :) There are more things that you can do there (the children can participate in the interactive circus, play in the playground, ride on some of the animals, etc.). For more information on how to get there and the events happening throughout the day, please go to their website.

From Wikipedia: The Circus World Museum is a large museum complex in Baraboo, Wisconsin devoted to circus-related history. The museum, which features not only circus artifacts and exhibits, but also hosts daily live circus performances throughout the summer, is owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, and operated by the non-profit Circus World Museum Foundation.