Joe Costanza , NN.N Editor
Published 12/17/2009 - 10:44 a.m. CST
ST. GERMAIN – Keep family traditions alive. You might say that’s one reason Jack and Nancy Koch have opened the Hodgepodge Lodge on Highway 70 west in downtown St. Germain.
“We want to be known for fantastic food and stellar service, and as a casual supper club with a friendly hometown atmosphere,” said Nancy Koch.
The Kochs bought the vacated property from Eliason Realty, which did extensive renovations. The restaurant opened in early December to rave reviews by supper club fans.
Previously, the couple owned Jack’s Sport Marine, Nancy’s Red Hots & Hot Brats and most recently
Cape Dog and Deli in Cape Coral, Fla. Nancy’s parents are the Reids, original owners of Spang’s Pub/Restaurant in St. Germain.
The Hodgepodge name is derived from years ago when in 1965 Jerry Eliason with twin brothers Dick and Don bought the property and turned into a multi-store (hodgepodge) retail center. Other storefronts included a barber shop, a restaurant and a bar. In 1972, Jerry acquired the property and for many years ran Eliason’s Someplace Else bar and restaurant until November 2005 when they sold it and retired.
Hodgepodge Lodge’s menu features a variety of finger foods, soups and salads, and unique entrees such as Osso Bucco (tender pork shanks with a three-cheese polenta), Chicken Francese, and, of course, Friday Night fish fries. “We liked the word ‘lodge’ because it depicts the Northwoods,” Nancy added.
The smoke-free restaurant is open seven days a week.
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