By Sande Solomon on
3/7/2013 8:07 PM

Dining with a toddler can be challenging. I know this first-hand. My daughter just turned 2 a couple weeks ago. Each time we go out to eat, there are new challenges. I'm sure you have many ideas of your own but here are some of mine.
1. Pick the right restaurant.
Some restaurants lend themselves toward families with kids more than others. At Julie's, we love having kids. We have a fun atmosphere where a little noise isn't a bother. We provide coloring sheets and toy boxes for kids. We have an incentive treasure chest where kids get to pick a toy at the end of their meal. We have high chairs and booster seats as well as changing tables in the women's AND men's room!
There are other restaurants that are kid friendly in the area as well. Ask us when you're in the cafe and we would gladly give you directions for your next meal.
2. Bring entertainment
Many restaurants provide...
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By Sande Solomon on
1/28/2013 6:24 PM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s? Line chef
So, what do you want to be when you grow up? A Celebrity chef on food network T.V
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant? Creating good food from scratch, for good Customers. And maintaining a good reputation for are restaurant and community .
Favorite menu item? Are Door County Burger, if your not a fan of Swiss cheese, you haft to try it with are sharp cheddar. I'm my opinion it's the best burger in Door County.
Biggest work blunder (here or at previous job). Putting sour cream on a B.L.T instead of mayo.
You must love food. What's your favorite meal? I love Caribbean Cuisine, so Jerk Chicken is my favorite dish.
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course) The Incredible Egg. You pick out you ingredients for your egg wrap. And it's hand cracked eggs, and everything...
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By Sande Solomon on
12/23/2012 5:26 PM

Elias - FYI Elias and Javier are brothers!
So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
prepping, I like to prep.
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
I don't know yet.
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
Everything
Favorite menu item?
Over Medium Eggs
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
Fish and shrimp
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
Any Mexican food
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
Summer - Swimming and drinking beer
Where else might we see you around town?
Walmart, any ice cream place, playing volleyball
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By Sande Solomon on
10/1/2012 8:03 PM
People love our black bean salad. We have many requests for the recipe which we happlily give out. So we decided to also put it on our blog. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to send us any photos of what you made. We would love to see them!
Combine:
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup sugar
½ TBSP salt
1 tsp White pepper
½ TBSP cumin
1/2 TBSP chili powder
½ cup salad oil
½ tsp tabasco
Then add
2.5 # Black beans
¼ red onion, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
¼ red pepper, chopped
½ green pepper, chopped
2 TBSP cilantro, chopped
Chill and serve.
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By Sande Solomon on
9/21/2012 12:10 PM
So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
be a loyal and good employee
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
firefighter
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
be clean, don't be messy
Favorite menu item?
early bird special
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
chile relleno
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
chinese buffet
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
Go to the lake
Where else might we see you around town?
my house, lake, sometimes Sturgeon Bay
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By Sande Solomon on
9/18/2012 1:49 PM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
I'm a waitress
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
I still don't have an exact answer to this question. Hopefully I will have the answer soon.
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
Meeting people from all over the world!
Favorite menu item?
Vegetarian Salad, granola and bumbleberry pie
Biggest work blunder (here or at previous job)
Saying "I'll be right back with your soup" instead of "I"ll be right back with your check" was the last one.
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
Mostly anything made with love
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
All the ice cream places in Door County!
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
All kinds of things:...
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By Sande Solomon on
7/23/2012 7:50 PM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
To make people happy
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
President of ECB or astronaut :)
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
To meet new people
Favorite menu item?
Everyone should try the breakfast homemade granola, yogurt & fruit, for lunch the fiesta salad with black olives, and for dinner portabella mushroom stir-fry and bumbleberry pie. Its my favorite menu items.
Biggest work blunder (here or at previous job)
It was 7 pm and I told "Good Morning" to a customer.
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
Happy mints!
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
I recommend Wild Tomato, if you love pizza and and if you have an addiction to ice cream as I do then Not Licked Yet.
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By Sande Solomon on
7/13/2012 9:56 AM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
Host
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Taller
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
Interacting with people
Favorite menu item?
I love all the healthy choices but my favorite meal is our brisket sandwich with coleslaw and sweet potato fries.
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
My favorite meal is a ribeye steak and salad.
Biggest Work Blunder
Dropping a 5 gallon bucket of Italian dressing on the stairs and having it explode all over me.
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
Chef's Hat
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
Stand up paddle board in Eagle Harbor. Also I love to go out for coffee early and read the paper.
Where else might we see you around town?
You might see me at Gibraltar School and at...
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By Sande Solomon on
6/19/2012 12:15 PM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
In my opinion, my role is very important for the staff and restaurant because I meet customers, make drinks, help with drinks, and clean tables. I like working here. It gives me real pleasure.
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
My department is international relations. I try to study English and German and I'll have opportunity. I would like to work in an international organization or company.
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
I like meeting customers. My favorite part is to make drinks because it is interesting for me and I can learn new information.
Favorite menu item?
Ham & Cheese Omelet, Cherry Pie a la mode, and chicken salad
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
I have many favorite dishes, for example: Greek salad, borsh...
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By Sande Solomon on
6/14/2012 8:44 PM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
To make people smile
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
I will be a business woman, have power and influence on the whole world.
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
nice staff, happy people and beautiful place to stay
Favorite menu item?
Its ceasar salad with chicken.
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
I like to eat fruit and ice cream
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
At home
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
enjoying swimming and biking
Where else might we see you around town?
In the lake! ...
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By Sande Solomon on
5/31/2012 8:44 AM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
I am Server
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Manager of agency for planning weddings and events
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
My favorite part is when I meet so many different people every day.
Favorite menu item?
Grouper, Chocolate cake, Ribs
Biggest work blunder (here or at previous job)
I took the dessert tray to the kitchen instead of up front. The cooks were happy!
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
My mom's chicken soup and homemade chicken with potatoes.
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
Cookery, Cooper's Corner
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
I enjoy walking in the park, going to the beach, going out with my new friends, YMCA
Where else might we see you around town?
YMCA ...
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By Sande Solomon on
5/31/2012 8:30 AM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
I am server.
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
to work in a big company with a lot of young people and to help people
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
My favorite part is when I meet different people and talk with them.
Favorite menu item?
Steamed veggie with brown rice
Biggest work blunder (here or at previous job)
Go with the ice bucket to the patio instead of soda machine
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
My favorite meal is Musaka
Favorite places to eat around town? (Besides Julie’s, of course)
Cooper's Corner
What else do you enjoy doing in Door County?
I enjoy running and going to the YMCA
Where else might we see you around town?
YMCA ...
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By Sande Solomon on
5/13/2012 10:46 AM

So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
General Manager
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Rockstar
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
the people- staff & customers
Favorite menu item at Julie's Park Cafe & Motel?
I switch around. Last year it was the coconut chicken salad. This year TBA.
Biggest work blunder (here or at previous job)
I brought the check to the cooks instead of a table. I said "Julie's Park Cafe & Motel" to a table thinking I was answering the phone.
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
Soup & fresh bread, Thai food, steak dinner
Favorite places to eat around Fish Creek/Door County? (Besides Julies, of course)
Wild Tomato, Shoreline ...
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By Sande Solomon on
5/8/2012 10:35 AM
So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
Kitchen Manager
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Cowboy
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
Cooking eggs
Favorite menu item at Julie's Park Cafe & Motel?
Heart stopper
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By Sande Solomon on
4/24/2012 1:43 PM
So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
Cook
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
A good father!
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
I'm never hungry!
Biggest work blunder?
I accidentally put salsa on spaghetti instead of marinera sauce
Favorite menu item?
Everything for dinner!
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By Sande Solomon on
4/24/2012 1:28 PM
Meet Amy...
So what exactly is your role at Julie’s?
I am a manager. I also connect with people and smile a lot.
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Happy :)
Favorite Part of working in a restaurant?
Food! Seeing food! looking at food! Thinking about what to do with food!
Also, connecting with customers. I love having the food/beverage on the table before they even sit down!
Favorite menu item?
Ravioli, Fiesta Salad, Asian Chicken salad, quesadilla, pot roast, meat loaf, Greek veggie sandwich, BACON!, kids pizza
You must love food. What's your favorite meal?
Steak! Rib eye! med rare! Steak! Prime rib! med rare! Any steak, med rare! So steak is my fave!
However, creamy gravy or cheesy anything always turns my head! Pot roast, stroganoff, alfredo anything, Mexican anything, and anything you can add hot sauce to!
Favorite places to eat around town? Besides Julie's, of course
Mr. Helsinki's, Pasta Vino, John Henry's,...
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