A Lake Country gem got a nod this week in “People” Magazine.
I.d., the modern American restaurant located inside the Delafield Hotel, was named among 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America by OpenTable editors Laura Scholz, Laura Scholz and Stefanie Tuder.
Curated in honor of "People’s" 50th anniversary and their 2024 “The Beautiful Issue”, the list includes picks from all 50 states.
“These super-stylish stunners deliver unforgettable dining experiences,” the article reads. “There are mountaintop chalets with modern rustic touches, glammed-up Art Deco mansions with a view, and mirror-and-glass paneled sky-high stunners.”
As for I.d., the restaurant is recognized for one particular design element: “The showstopper here is the ceiling, painted with confetti-hued pop art that matches the dining room’s lively, playful energy.”
But that's just one of the restaurant's many charms, which extend to its open kitchen, gorgeous metalwork, stunning light fixtures and beautiful table settings.
I.d. also boasts a menu of seasonally driven fare that's equally as beautiful as its environs.
View the full list here.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
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