Calmar Courier Community News. Community Service. Address: PO Box 507, Calmar, IA 52132 Email: calmarcourier@hotmail.com Phone: (563) 562-3488 Web: www.calmarcourier.com USPS: 335-690
Official Paper of Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Spillville, Ridgeway, Waucoma, Winneshiek County & Turkey Valley Community Schools
December 3, 2013
Vol. 35, Issue 49
John and Jann Kuehner, owners of the White House. (Photo by Joyce Meyer) By Joyce Meyer With the holidays around the corner and family home, many people venture off the beaten path to St. Lucas in Northeast Iowa to the White House Supper Club owned by Jann and John Kuehner to celebrate with friends and family. This place has been known for their fabulous food, especially steak and lobster, all the way back
to when Jann’s parents, Mark and the late Marge Mihm, opened the place in 1965 and the tradition of great food and service has continued with Jann and John, who took over in 1978. It’s almost like the theme song of the old TV show Cheers, “Where every body knows your name and they’re always glad you came” because they treat their cus-
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tomers like family and that is why on almost any given evening the place is packed. There is not much else in the town with the population of about 175 people that would draw such a crowd to this pretty, scenic town, which is well worth the drive. But the draw is simple. Tradition. They are known for great food and great service and that keeps people com-
ing back! And it sure doesn’t hurt that they serve up a delicious relish tray with dip and garlic toast before your meal arrives. My husband likes to go on Saturday night’s when they have prime rib, and I like their ribeye, filet mignon or jumbo shrimp. But to begin with, I especially enjoy their peach daiquiri that John makes! Next time you are there, make sure
you try one and you will find you just may have to have at least one each time you come, they are that addicting! Prices? Not bad. Filet mignon is $15.95 for a 7-ounce and $19.95 for a 10-ounce portion. Choice of potato and salad, relish tray, garlic toast and crackers are included. At one time Mark Mihm owned the restaurant, jewelry store, and WHITE HOUSE to page 3
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