Cocktail of the Week: Pink Squirrel Wausau Pilot & Review Each week, The Palms Supper Club’s Penny Borchardt delights us with a signature creation, and this one’s as cheerful as it is refreshing. The Pink Squirrel isn’t your grandmother’s ice cream concoction — this modern twist trades the cream for crisp citrus and a touch of sweetness. A blend of vodka, lemonade and a dash of grenadine shaken over ice, it’s light, tart and oh-so-pretty in a chilled martini glass.

Shake up your weekend with a splash of sunshine! 🍋✨ The Palms Supper Club’s Penny Borchardt reimagines a classic with the Pink Squirrel — a crisp, citrusy twist that’s as refreshing as it looks. #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats

Cocktail of the Week: Blueberry Malibu Wave Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail from Penny Borchardt is a creative twist on classic flavors. The Blueberry Malibu Wave is a vibrant, summery drink that balances the tropical sweetness of Malibu and pineapple with bright lime and a touch of simple syrup. Fresh blueberries are muddled right in the glass for a burst of color and flavor, then topped with a splash of soda for a refreshing finish.

Catch a summer wave in a glass! 🍍🫐 The Blueberry Malibu Wave from The Palms Supper Club is your new go-to cocktail — fruity, fizzy, and perfect for patio sipping. #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #SummerSips

Cocktail of the Week: 4th of July Mojito Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is bursting with patriotic flair just in time for the holiday weekend! The 4th of July Mojito is a red, white and blue twist on the Cuban classic—fresh raspberries and blueberries mingle with mint, lime and a splash of rum for a drink that’s as festive as the fireworks overhead.

🍓🫐🇺🇸 Sip your way into the holiday spirit! Penny’s 4th of July Mojito is a sparkling celebration of summer—fresh berries, mint, lime & rum in one festive glass. 💥 #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #PalmsSupperClub

Cocktail of the Week: Watermelon Martini Wausau Pilot & Review When summer heat calls for something light, bright and irresistibly refreshing, Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club delivers with this week’s featured creation: the Watermelon Martini. With crisp Absolut watermelon vodka, fresh juice and a splash of lime, this seasonal sipper captures the essence of backyard picnics and patio evenings in every chilled glass. Simple, elegant and bursting with flavor, it’s a perfect toast to summer’s peak.

🍉 Shake up your weekend with a splash of summer flavor! Penny's Watermelon Martini is crisp, cool, and bursting with juicy vibes — the perfect pick-me-up no matter the forecast. 🍸✨ #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #DrinkLocal

Recipe of the Week: Grilled peach and burrata salad with arugula and balsamic glaze Summer in central Wisconsin brings the perfect excuse to fire up the grill — and not just for meat. This week’s featured recipe is a fresh, elegant salad that combines sweet, caramelized peaches with creamy burrata, peppery arugula and a tangy balsamic glaze. Simple yet stunning, this dish makes a beautiful starter or a light main course for warm evenings, using seasonal produce and minimal prep.

🥗🔥 Sweet, smoky, and creamy — this grilled peach and burrata salad with arugula and balsamic glaze is peak summer on a plate. See this week’s featured recipe! #WausauEats #RecipeOfTheWeek

Recipe of the Week: Cedar plank grilled trout with lemon-dill yogurt sauce Nothing says summer in Wisconsin like fresh-caught trout on the grill. This week’s featured recipe uses cedar planks to infuse the fish with a subtle smokiness, while a cool lemon-dill yogurt sauce adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Whether you’re cooking up lake trout from a recent trip up north or picking up steelhead at your local market, this dish is easy, flavorful, and perfect for a summer evening outdoors.

🐟🔥 Fresh from the grill: Cedar plank trout with lemon-dill yogurt sauce is smoky, bright, and perfect for summer in Wisconsin. See this week’s featured recipe! #WausauEats #RecipeOfTheWeek #GrillSeason

Cocktail of the Week: PB&J Margarita Wausau Pilot & Review Peanut butter and jelly — but make it boozy. This week’s Cocktail of the Week from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is a nostalgic twist on a classic margarita, blending tequila with Skrewball, lime juice, grape syrup and a touch of simple syrup. It’s sweet, salty and unexpectedly smooth — especially when served in a peanut butter-rimmed glass and topped with grapes and peanuts for garnish.

🍇🥜 Shake up your happy hour with a PB&J Margarita! This grown-up twist on a childhood classic is smooth, salty and just the right amount of sweet. #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats 🍸

Recipe of the Week: Sweet corn and tomato salad with basil vinaigrette As fresh produce begins to fill farmers markets across central Wisconsin, this simple, colorful salad is the perfect way to celebrate early summer. Sweet corn and cherry tomatoes are tossed with a vibrant basil vinaigrette that balances brightness with a touch of richness. Serve it as a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side at your next backyard cookout — it’s peak-season flavor in every bite.

🌽🍅 Summer in a bowl! This sweet corn and tomato salad with basil vinaigrette is bright, refreshing, and packed with local flavor. Don’t miss this week’s easy, seasonal recipe! #WausauEats #RecipeOfTheWeek #FreshFromWisconsin

Cocktail of the Week: Lemon Cake Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail is a bright, dessert-inspired creation from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club. The Lemon Cake blends Ketel One Citroen and smooth vanilla vodka, topped with refreshing lemonade and garnished with a slice of lemon for a simple yet satisfying sip that’s perfect for warm summer evenings. As always, this original recipe showcases Penny’s signature twist on classic flavors.

🍋 Sip sunshine in a glass! This week’s Lemon Cake cocktail from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is sweet, citrusy, and summer-ready. 🍰🍸 #CocktailOfTheWeek #DrinkLocal #WausauEats

Recipe of the Week: Grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs with lemon-herb marinade As grilling season kicks off in central Wisconsin, this week’s featured recipe brings color, flavor and freshness to your backyard cookout. Grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs are easy to prep ahead and cook quickly over an open flame, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. A zesty lemon-herb marinade adds brightness and depth, while seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini and red onion offer a taste of early summer.

🔥 Fire up the grill! These lemon-herb chicken and veggie kabobs are bursting with early summer flavor — and they’re as easy as they are colorful. Get the full Recipe of the Week now. 🍋🌿 #WausauEats #RecipeOfTheWeek #GrillSeason

Cocktail of the Week: Melon Waterfall Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is a tropical breeze in a glass. The Melon Waterfall blends the vibrant green of Midori with the smooth sweetness of Malibu rum, balanced by pineapple juice and a splash of 7 Up for a fizzy finish. Served over ice and garnished with fresh melon slices, it’s the perfect sipper for hot summer nights on the patio or lakeside afternoons with friends.

🍈 Cool down with a Melon Waterfall—this week’s tropical cocktail from Penny at The Palms! Midori, Malibu, and a splash of pineapple make this a summer must-sip. #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #ThePalmsSupperClub

Cocktail of the Week: Jackberry Margarita Wausau Pilot & Review Summer’s calling, and Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is answering with a bold twist on a classic. This week’s featured cocktail, the Jackberry Margarita, is where southern charm meets fruity flair — blending tequila, Jack Daniels and blackberry puree into a refreshingly unexpected sipper. Cocktail of the Week: Jackberry Margarita 1 1/2 oz. Tequila…

This week’s cocktail is as stunning as it is delicious! 🍹 The Jackberry Margarita from Penny at The Palms Supper Club blends tequila, whiskey and blackberry for a bold twist on a summer favorite. You need to see — and sip — this one! #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Thighs with Herby Greens Boneless, skinless chicken thighs make for a fast and flavorful meal, and when paired with sautéed greens, white beans, sweet peppers and fresh herbs, they create a dish that's equal parts comforting and wholesome. This recipe brings together crispy seared chicken and vibrant, garlicky greens for a one-pan dinner that feels elegant without any fuss. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Herby Greens…

🍋✨ Easy, herby, and full of comfort—these seared chicken thighs with sautéed greens, beans, and sweet peppers come together in one skillet for a dinner that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Weeknight dinner, elevated. #OnePanMeal #HealthyDinner #RecipeOfTheWeek #WausauEats

Cocktail of the Week: Peach Me Right Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s cocktail from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is a juicy burst of sunshine in a glass. The Peach Me Right blends Crown Peach, peach schnapps, and a splash of orange and pineapple juice for a sweet, tropical flavor that’s impossible to resist. Finished with a swirl of grenadine and garnished with fresh peach chunks or peach-flavored candies, this vibrant drink is a playful nod to warmer days ahead—and just the right way to kick off the weekend.

Ready to sip on sunshine? 🍑☀️ The Peach Me Right from Penny at The Palms is bursting with juicy peach flavor, tropical vibes, and a sweet grenadine finish. Shake it, sip it, love it! #CocktailOfTheWeek #PeachMeRight #WausauEats

Cocktail of the Week: Sweet Tart Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is a playful, nostalgic nod to the candy aisle. The Sweet Tart blends vodka, Chambord, amaretto and a splash of lime juice, topped with lemon-lime soda for a fizzy finish and garnished with candies for a fun, colorful twist. Cocktail of the Week: Sweet Tart…

🍬 Craving something sweet with a kick? This week’s cocktail from The Palms Supper Club is the Sweet Tart — a fizzy, candy-garnished sipper that’s as fun as it is flavorful. Grab the recipe and taste the nostalgia! 🍸✨ #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats

New downtown restaurant may replace Jalapeños by June, Wausau officials say Damakant Jayshi A new restaurant could open as soon as June in the space formerly occupied by Jalapeños Mexican Restaurante & Bar, which conditionally surrendered its alcohol license, according to city officials. “On Monday afternoon we received Jalapeños Restaurant’s conditionally surrendered liquor license,” City Clerk Kaitlyn Bernarde told this newspaper Thursday. She was clarifying comments made earlier in the week at a Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee meeting.

A new chapter could be coming soon to a familiar downtown Wausau spot — and it might arrive as early as June. Stay tuned for what’s next at the former Jalapeños location. 🌮🍹 #WausauEats #DowntownWausau

Cocktail of the Week: Lemon Candy Martini Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is a bright and refreshing twist that’s perfect for spring sipping: the Lemon Candy Martini. With crisp Ketel Citron vodka, sweet and sour mix, and a touch of simple syrup, this zesty creation is served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass and finished with a curl of lemon peel for a playful, candy-like finish.

🍋 Sweet, sour, and oh-so-sippable! This week’s Cocktail of the Week from The Palms Supper Club is the Lemon Candy Martini—a citrusy twist with a sugar rim and a pop of spring flavor. Created by Penny Borchardt, it’s sunshine in a glass! #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #SipLocal

Cocktail of the Week: Kinky Bahama Mama Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured drink from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club puts a playful twist on a tropical classic. The Kinky Bahama Mama blends 1 ounce of Kinky fruit punch—a vodka-based liqueur available in several flavors at The Palms—with 1/2 ounce of Malibu, 1 ounce of Captain Morgan spiced rum, 1/2 ounce of lime juice, 2 ounces of orange juice and 1 ounce of pineapple juice.

🌴 Ready to sip your way to the tropics without leaving town? This week’s Cocktail of the Week from The Palms Supper Club is a fruity twist you don’t want to miss 🍹✨ Meet the Kinky Bahama Mama—your new favorite island escape in a glass! #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #SipLocal

Cocktail of the Week: Blueberry Pineapple Tequila Sour Wausau Pilot & Review This week’s featured cocktail comes from Penny Borchardt, bartender at The Palms Supper Club, where creative twists on classic drinks are always on the menu. Her Blueberry Pineapple Tequila Sour is a vibrant, fruit-forward take on the traditional sour—perfect for ushering in spring. With the bold kick of tequila, the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice, and the rich, tart depth of blueberry purée, this cocktail strikes a perfect balance.

🍍🫐 Shake up your weekend with a tropical twist! The Blueberry Pineapple Tequila Sour from Penny Borchardt at The Palms Supper Club is bursting with bold flavors and spring vibes. This isn’t your average sour—it's a fruity fiesta in a glass. 🌺🍸 #CocktailOfTheWeek #WausauEats #DrinkLocal