Supper Club 101

What do you get when UW-Madison science and Wisconsin tradition meet at a local restaurant? A supper club that is both a culinary delight and a social scene. From relish trays to meats and fish fry, to old fashions, this program takes a look at the elements that make these establishments so special. This program is a co-production of Wisconsin Public Television and University Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

[@shelpippg2202]

I’m 43 and I remember going to a supper club in Crivitz, WI as a fancy treat with my grandparents back in the day. I had unlimited Shirley Temples and little pickles from the tray in the middle of the table. We always had broasted chicken. It brings back some good memories for sure.

[@CeriseGrist]

With that definition every restaurant from the late 50s and before was a supper club. There used to not be chain restaurants anywhere- a local just built and opened a restaurant for the community.

[@4everyoung24]

This sounds just lovely. I hope these establishments survived Covid. The closest thing we have to it in North Texas is a steakhouse called Dunstons.

[@aavenzor]

Still far but if you are ever near Austin there is a good one called RR12. It's in Wimberley.

[@Playsinvain]

Relish trays forever, Lima beans and pickled herring…

[@dustyvaughn528]

I’m from Miami Florida… I want to try this out

[@eliezeririzarry247]

Bro me too. Invite me when you find one bruh haha

[@melvoid]

Yeah, hey!

[@tprtricia]

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[@Golden-us3hj]

Supper clubs also have a racist past in which trade unions such as the Firemen’s brotherhood used such events in their organizations to exclude ethnics and minorities from their “supper club”. EEOC brought me here

[@elsoapgibbo]

Seethe more, lmao.

[@matthewrank109]

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