No, No way. Not even. No how. Yowza

[tellner]

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.

 

[shesulsa]

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)

 

[CoryKS]

At Cthulhu Cafe, the calamari eats you!

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

 

[arnisador]

I think I'll have the vegetarian entry.

 

[CoryKS]

I think I'll have the vegetarian entry.

I wouldn't recommend it, the vegetarians are a little stringy this season.

 

[crushing]

http://wendigolodge.com/dining_menu.html

Wendigo's Special Steak ................................................$14.95
Our tender and juicy house steak broiled to your liking.

I think I'll pass.

 

[shesulsa]

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

:barf:

 

[tellner]

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?

 

[stone_dragone]

Sounds like the same guy who tried to sell the Chevy Nova in Mexico.

 

[Kacey]

Sounds like someone was looking for local color... well, they've got local color - not my business, but color!

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Okay come on Wendigo's have been getting a bad rap for a long time. Why they just need to eat like everyone else!!!

 

[arnisador]

Okay come on Wendigo's have been getting a bad rap for a long time. Why they just need to eat like everyone else!!!

I improved on this for you!

 

[Makalakumu]

I'm going. Maybe they even have fava beans and chianti!

 

[shesulsa]

I'm going. Maybe they even have fava beans and chianti!

You and Chew.

 

[Lisa]

I'm going. Maybe they even have fava beans and chianti!

You and Chew.

Someone mention chianti?

 

[tellner]

Please! Some respect here.

Liver with fava beans is supposed to be enjoyed with "a big Amarone" according to Dr. Lecter.

 

[grydth]

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...

 

[shesulsa]

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...

Beatcha to it!

(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)

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Someone mention chianti?

Ahhh Chiante that truthfully is where it is at. Nothing like a nice steak dinner at the Wendigo Lodge with a little Chianti and a hungry partner!

 

[Live True]

Sounds like the same guy who tried to sell the Chevy Nova in Mexico.

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......