These Restaurants Are Hiding in Towns of 600 People | Wisconsin Foodie
Some of the best food in the Midwest isn’t in big cities—it’s hiding in towns of just a few hundred people.
In this episode of Wisconsin Foodie, Chef Luke Zahm visits Harbor View Cafe in Pepin (population 700) and Nettie’s Volta in Plum City (population 600), two small-town restaurants serving unforgettable, chef-driven food rooted in community, family, and place.
From a 46-year-old halibut dish that’s become a local legend to handmade ravioli built from foraged ingredients and family recipes, this episode explores how incredible food can thrive far from the spotlight.
Watch now and discover why these hidden gems are worth the drive.
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Harbor View Cafe (Pepin)
03:20 Cooking the iconic halibut dish
07:00 Tasting + why it’s worth the trip
08:50 Nettie’s Volta (Plum City)
10:00 Foraged ravioli + kitchen story
13:30 Tasting the ravioli
16:00 Duck + sweet and sour cabbage
20:00 Final thoughts
2 Comments
Definitely checking out Netties Volta 🤩
Haven't been to Harbor View for a few years…..need to go back. In all of WI, there has got to be more than two of these culinary jewels! Thanks for featuring them!