Jacobson said the gastropub ultimately won't be as loud. ![]() "With EAA in town, we just had our best Monday night in our history," he said. He said the kitchen didn't have a traditional summer slowdown. We'll be utilizing every single inch with the same philosophy." "We've never been spoiled by a huge kitchen. He and his staff have learned to "pull in the same direction" to function well and turn out a large volume of food in their current tiny space. "It's every chef's dream to have a say in the kitchen from the ground up," said chef Scott Halbach who helped design the future larger kitchen. One of the biggest changes will be Houdini's kitchen, which has been as confining as a straightjacket. The house to the north will be torn down for additional parking. The new patio will be on the Oneida Street side, as shown in the architect's rendering. Their plan is to relocate the towing company on the gastropub's south side and partially raze and reconstruct that building, attaching it to the original Houdini's. This will be a nice entertainment center." "It's a total of six lots turned into two. "We bought the Images Bar (building), the house between the bars and John's Repair & Towing," said Jacobson. It will remain open as usual under bar owner Kelly Kirchner, but will gain a patio and be incorporated into the larger design. ![]() Open for lunch and dinner, take a look at their menu online before you dine – complete with pictures of all their offerings.Their block includes the Images Bar to the north. ![]() Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection! We will definitely be making Houdini’s a regular date night and happy hour spot there’s so much more on their menu we can’t wait to try!īe sure to check out their current renovations, they’re adding more dining space and expanding their outdoor patio! Reservations are recommended. My husband had the Gastro Burger with Pub Chips half pound ground chuck, your choice of cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion, served with house aioli on a croissant bun. I also had a side of the Truffle Mac & Cheese, which is to-die-for delicious a blend of cavatappi pasta, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and truffle oil. We started off with their brandy old fashioned hand-muddled with orange, cherry and bitters, the way a good old fashioned should be! For dinner I had the Grilled Chicken Panini sliced chicken breast, gruyere cheese, spinach, tomato and basil pesto aioli. Both of us were blown away by the food, drinks and service. My husband and I decided to try Houdini’s for a date night a few weeks ago and we were so glad we did. ![]() They have also recently expanded their outdoor dining space with three fire tables to enjoy while sipping late night cocktails. The Appleton eatery is so popular with locals and visitors alike, they are in the process of building on an addition to include more dining space and a larger bar for their expansive beer selection. With 175 beers, some of the best old fashioneds around and fresh, inspired food in a laid-back atmosphere, Houdini’s is sure to please even the most diverse crowd for any occasion. If you are looking for a unique and original dining experience in the Fox Cities, look no further than Houdini’s Escape Gastropub. Written By: Jennifer Hecht, Convention Sales Coordinator
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