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The Wendigo Lodge in Grand Rapids, MN

There's something for everyone at Wendigo.
Whether planning the wedding of your dreams,
a corporate retreat or a weekend getaway,
we'll keep you coming back with our excellent
service, charming atmosphere, superb food

...

Bring someone special for a fine dining experience

​

Did the marketing drone who came up with the name understand the words that were coming out of his mouth? Ye gawds (or their eldritch sanity-shattering equivalents) that is right up there with the H. H. Holmes Hotel, the Dahmer Arms Apartments and the Donner Cafe.
 
Good Lord! Why in the world would they choose that for a name??? And then the creepies with that phrase in red from your post "Bring someone special for a fine dining experience."

*shudder*

It's pretty, but ... ah ... no thanks. :uhyeah:

(as a side joke, my husband and I occasionally give the name 'Donner' when we are out dining and must wait - to us it's priceless to hear them call 'Donner Party' and watch for the reaction; disappointingly, there rarely is one but when we get one, we usually find tables opening up rapidly)
 
At Cthulhu Cafe, the calamari eats you!

And for those of you who are going kosher, there's Hufu.
 
Update:

I called them. The "guest services representative" was aware of the legend of the Wendigo. She didn't see the horrible irony in any of it. I'm speechless.

Also from the menu:

Anything served with rice pilaf or pasta does not get a choice of potato.
Wendigo B.B.Q. Ribs .......................................................$14.95
For true Rib lovers. A rack of tender pork ribs, with our
homemade B.B.Q. sauce.​

Pork? Or long pig? And if it chooses potato it gets the hose?
 
Sounds like someone was looking for local color... well, they've got local color - not my business, but color!
 
Okay come on Wendigo's have been getting a bad rap for a long time. Why they just need to eat like everyone else!!!
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I'm going. Maybe they even have fava beans and chianti!
 
Please! Some respect here.

Liver with fava beans is supposed to be enjoyed with "a big Amarone" according to Dr. Lecter.
 
It isn't exactly clear whether one is being invited as a diner or as dinner.

I can think of a number of corporations who'd be right at home at a place like this.

I should talk, though. Whenever there's a wait at a steak or ribs restaurant, I give my name as Mark Donner so I can watch the fun when, "THE DONNER PARTY!" comes over the PA...:D
 
grydth said:
I should talk, though. Whenever there's a wait at a steak or ribs restaurant, I give my name as Mark Donner so I can watch the fun when, "THE DONNER PARTY!" comes over the PA...:D
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Beatcha to it!

shesulsa said:
(as a side joke, my husband and I occasionally give the name 'Donner' when we are out dining and must wait - to us it's priceless to hear them call 'Donner Party' and watch for the reaction; disappointingly, there rarely is one but when we get one, we usually find tables opening up rapidly)
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;)
 
stone_dragone said:
Sounds like the same guy who tried to sell the Chevy Nova in Mexico.
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Definately a "no go"....just like this resort....UGH!

Although, I mentioned it to several of my co-workers and thier blank stares made me sigh heavily and walk away......
 
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