Welcome to...

My Friends Call Me POOKA!

And You can too! Hello my friends and friends of friends. It's your old pal Pooka here and I am so glad you decided to come along with me on this Lake/Kenosha County culinary adventure. Whatcha say we go hit some local hot spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or ANYWHERE that might be better if we just did it together.

Magic, just a few miles away!

-PszzzT-

Ladies and Gentlemen, May I have your attention please. This is your Captain speaking. I would like to welcome you to My Friends Call Me POOKA! We ask that you please keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times as we travel through gorgeous Lake County Illinois, and beautiful Kenosha County Wisconsin; or what we like to call the enchanting Lakenosha County! On this fun-filled trip, we are sure to find locally-grown magical experiences and boatloads of hand-made tasty treasures; Some that be well known and some hiding in plain sight. So please sit right back, soak in the scenery and be kind to each other as we explore the fantastic Lakenosha County USA! Once more, This has been Captain Pooka saying we hope you enjoy this wacky ride and be sure to have an Adventurous day!
-Pszzzt-

Copper Bottom Oasis @ P.O.B. Happy Lobster Food Truck
Fried Haddock fish fry New England style benedict Lobster Grilled Cheese

Quick Click Trip

Sand Bar and Island Grill Sandlots of Salem The Red Barn
Fried Grouper sliders with fried Cod Fish Fry/broil ALLuCANeat Fish Fry
spicy pickles and garlic dill aioli

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Oasis located in P.O.B, Antioch- 09/19/21

coachpooka

Oct 5, 2021
2 min

Breakfast at Oasis located in P.O.B, Antioch- 09/19/21

Pre-game breakfast bonanza with the Wifie at The Oasis Bar and Restaurant located in The Port of Blarneys. You Coming? Meet’cha there! ...

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Fish Fryday at Reflections on Deep Lake in Lake Villa- 10/03/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Fish Fryday at Reflections on Deep Lake in Lake Villa- 10/03/21

Dzień dobry, my Friends! (That’s Polish for Good day) Friday Fish Fry with my wifies fam’ at Reflections on Deep Lake in Lindenhurst. ...

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Fish Fryday at the Copper Bottom Bar & Grill in Silver Lake- 09/25/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Fish Fryday at the Copper Bottom Bar & Grill in Silver Lake- 09/25/21

Friday Fish Fry at The Copper Bottom Bar & Grill in the Antiochian suburb of Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Missy and I decide to sit outside...

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Dinner at Rivalry Ale House in Antioch 09/10/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Dinner at Rivalry Ale House in Antioch 09/10/21

Rivalry Ale House dinner with the wifie. No fish fry on Friday but plenty of beer and ambiance. The open floor plan is a breath of...

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Lunch at Sandbar and Island Grille in Twin Lakes- 09/04/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
1 min

Lunch at Sandbar and Island Grille in Twin Lakes- 09/04/21

Bringing south Florida to my back yard, The Tiki-themed Sand Bar and Island Grille located in our sister city of Twin Lakes made us some...

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Fish Fryday TO-GO at Sieberts Pub in Salem- 08/28/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Fish Fryday TO-GO at Sieberts Pub in Salem- 08/28/21

Friday Fish Fry, Home addition! Tried the rest, going for the best. Siebert's Pub take out order to go! Head up: The berts’ is sooo...

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Fish Fryday at Sandlots of Salem- 08/14/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Fish Fryday at Sandlots of Salem- 08/14/21

Happy Friday Fish Fry at The Sandlots of Salem patio with my better half. Planning ahead, I get a small sausage pizza {TO GO} -crispy...

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Breakfast at Vegas Cafe in Downtown Antioch- 08/07/21

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Breakfast at Vegas Cafe in Downtown Antioch- 08/07/21

Viva Breakfast at the one and only (Las) Vegas Cafe. It’s 10 am and Antioch is JUMPIN’. Missy and I sit in awe of the slowly moving...

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Fish Fryday at Red Barn Restaurant at the Twin Lakes Country Club- 07/24/23

coachpooka

Oct 4, 2021
2 min

Fish Fryday at Red Barn Restaurant at the Twin Lakes Country Club- 07/24/23

Sister city Fish Fry! Had an Amazing meal over at the Red Barn located in the Twin Lakes Country Club. For those who are not familiar,...

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coachpooka

Oct 1, 2021
2 min

Happy Lobster Food Truck- 07/14/21

Lobster? Yes Please! Last Night, preordered a 5 o’clock pickup with The Happy Lobster food truck. Found them chilling out over in...

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Fish Fryday at The Lodge in Antioch- 07/10/21

coachpooka

Oct 1, 2021
2 min

Fish Fryday at The Lodge in Antioch- 07/10/21

Wanted a Northwoods experience without the 5 hours of driving soooo we made a TRIP to the LODGE in Downtown Antioch instead. Sat outside...

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Breakfast at Lovin' Oven Cakery- 06/26/21

Brandon Jandula

Oct 1, 2021
1 min

Breakfast at Lovin' Oven Cakery- 06/26/21

Went to Ben Franklin, er... Lovin Oven for Cakery breakfast this morn to investigate a rumor that the best Biscuits and Gravy in town was...

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Breakfast at Lakes Pancake House- 06/19/21

coachpooka

Oct 1, 2021
1 min

Breakfast at Lakes Pancake House- 06/19/21

Ye Old Antiochians remember where the A&W used to be? Well it's a breakfast joint now called the Lake’s Pancake House and we just had to...

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Fish Fryday at The Sunset Grill on Lake Bluff 06/12/21

coachpooka

Sep 28, 2021
1 min

Fish Fryday at The Sunset Grill on Lake Bluff 06/12/21

Opa! Had a fun evening trying the fish fry over at the Sunset Grill! Free Movie-theatre-worthy popcorn served when seated so they must...

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coachpooka

Sep 28, 2021
1 min

1st review ever! The Limerick 3/21/21

Limerick step'n up their GaMe! Super crispy fries and perfectly cooked beer battered Cod - #crunchyAF! Wifie got the bbq pork carnitas....

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