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12 • Milwaukee County Post • March 24, 2017 Pat's Oak Manor Restaurant, Bar, Chapel, Hall & Catering 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee 2 blocks south of Rawson Ave. Dine In Only Pat's Oak Manor With coupon. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with other offers 4.7.17. $ 5 Off Any purchase of $30.00 or more 414-762-4660 www.patsoakmanor.net Kitchen Open: Tues-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri. 4-9pm Bar Opens Tues-Sat 3pm; Sun 11am 254882003 Hall Dates Available 2017 & 2018 Happy Hour: Tues-Thurs 3pm-6pm Pat's Oak Manor MP WATCH SPORTS HERE! Pat's Oak Manor With coupon. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with other offers 4.7.17. MP Dine In Only Tuesday: 40¢ Wings 50¢ Boneless Wings Wednesday: $2.50 Handmade 1/4lb. Burger & Fries Thursday: $1.25 Tacos Weekly Specials $ 1 Off Early Bird (4pm-5pm) Fish Fry Fridays CALL FOR RESERVATIONS APRIL 2 8:30-11:30 BREAKFAST W/ EASTER BUNNY 254930005 Winner is CONGRATULATIONS TO Candy Jung of Cudahy Winner of March's $25 Dining Out Gift Certificate! Winner must claim prize by calling the Milwaukee Post by noon, Friday, March 31st, 2017. No exceptions. Milwaukee Co. Post 414-744-6370 Ext. 17 (Family Features) — Bring the delicious tastes of a traditional steakhouse to your own dining room with simple steps that make it easier than you might expect to please a room full of hungry guests. According to a survey conducted by Idahoan, 86 percent of Americans have avoided going out to eat at a restaurant for reasons such as crowds, bad service and noise. Instead of suffering through the inconvenienc- es, ditch those concerns and bring steakhouse fla- vor home — an experience 79 percent of survey respondents said they wish was easier to recreate in their own dining room. Set the table Rather than plating food with any old dishware, break out your nicest dish- es and set the table the way a restaurant would. Remember: forks on the left, knives on the right. Pull out the linen napkins for an added upscale feel. Properly setting the table instantly gives your kitchen or dining room the feel of heading out to a restaurant. Change the mood Most fancy steakhouses keep the lights dimmed low, so find creative ways to mimic that ambience at home. If you don't have a dimmer switch, invest in a smart bulb that lets you easily convert a standard fixture into a custom light in minutes. Or skip the overhead lighting altogeth- er and instead dine by lamp or candlelight. It'll change the way your din- ing room traditionally looks by setting a scene that more closely matches that of a restaurant. Also try turning on your group's favorite music to change up the audible impression of the night. It doesn't need to sound like a rock concert — just give the room some subtle live- liness with soft tunes play- ing in the background. Dress the part Another way to change the atmosphere is to ask friends and family who attend to dress in more for- mal clothing. Simply act- ing as if everyone is out on the town can help bring an elevated sense of gaiety to the room. Start with soups Much like in a tradition- al steakhouse, please your guests' palates at the start of the meal with a warm soup. Idahoan Premium Steakhouse Potato Soups — which bring together real Idaho red potatoes, fla- vorful spices and rich cheeses in four varieties — provide a creamy taste in every spoonful, perfect for giving your "customers" a restaurant experience from the comfort of home. According to the survey, Americans are more likely to order a potato soup at a steakhouse than other fla- vors like crab bisque or broccoli cheddar, making potato soup, which can be prepared in only five minutes, an obvious option to serve prior to the main course. Main menu After everyone has their fill of a creamy pre-meal soup, pile their plates with a savory meat and side dishes. A popular combina- tion of a home-cooked steak with mashed pota- toes and asparagus can eas- ily do the trick for those who come with a big appetite. Decadent dessert Be sure everyone leaves a little bit of room after the hearty meal to top it all off with something simple and sweet. With the evening winding down by this point, a scoop of cool, creamy ice cream should cap off the meal perfectly. For more delicious ideas for creating the ideal din- ner at home, visit Idahoan.com. Setting the table — with soup Getty Images continued on Page 13 FOOD