DELAFIELD, WI
Built on creativity, driven by passion and supported by an incredible community, I.d. is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on May 9.
To mark the occasion, I.d. team members reflected on what has made the past decade so meaningful, and what continues to inspire them. A clear theme emerged: the guests, the team and the opportunity to be creative.
“The creative freedom to try anything I want! Working with new and interesting ingredients sourced from local farms and companies,” shared the Pastry Team. “The full support and encouragement from the management, staff and guests never goes unappreciated.”
“The team, the food and the guests are something that will always keep me around,” said Chef Joe Heppe, Director of Culinary. “Along with the impact of community, working with local farmers and the development of our staff.”
“The customers and camaraderie of the team,” said Karlee Blum. “I loved getting to know regulars and being part of a well-oiled machine who cared about each other as much as the hospitality we were there for.”
“The freedom to be creative,” said Ben Kufalk, Executive Chef. “The people and culture we have grown is amazing.”
“All the moving parts required to bring our events to life,” adds Luke Bartsch, general manager at I.d. “Some of these events take weeks and months of careful planning.”
That shared passion for creativity, collaboration and hospitality continues to shape I.d. as it looks ahead to the next decade.
As part of the anniversary celebration, I.d. will reintroduce guest - and staff - favorite dishes from the past decade over a 10-week series beginning May 11:
May 11 – May 24
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Elote Flatbread (May 2020) Lime aioli, cotija cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro, grilled lime
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Shrimp and Grits (September 2020) Parmesan grits, corn succotash, molasses braised ham
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Butterscotch Pot (May 2016) Peanut butter banana sorbet, chocolate covered potato chips, chocolate cookie chunks, banana, whiskey caramel
May 25 – June 7
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Gnocchi with Goat Cheese Fondue (September 2019) Mike's mushrooms, sheep cheese fondue, black garlic breadcrumbs
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Roasted Carrots (August 2023) Poblano green goddess, cocoa nibs, dark chili oil
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Dirt Cake (June 2023) Flourless cake chunks, amaretto cheesecake pudding, chocolate crumb, cherry sorbet, cherry compote, coffee Chantilly, house-made cherry gummy worm
June 8 – June 21
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Kimchi Cakes (August 2019) Sunny side up egg, seasoned soy sauce, sesame, gochujang aioli
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Lobster Radiatore (August 2023) Brandy lobster cream sauce, lobster knuckle & claw, beet radiatore pasta, fresh herbs
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Buttered Popcorn Crème Brulé (February 2024) Sunflower toffee crackerjack, maple pickled cranberries, orange crème fraiche ice cream
June 22 – July 5
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Country Fried Pig Cheek Croquette (January 2021) Cornbread puree, braised greens, smokes tomato, chow chow
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Nashville Hot Chicken Wedge (March 2019) Hooks blue cheese dressing, baby iceberg, cherry tomato
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Banoffee Profiterole (February 2024) Graham craqueline, dulce de leche, fresh banana, miso Valrhona dulcey cremuex, banana ice cream, dulce de leche cream, chocolate shavings
July 6 – July 19
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Double Cheezy Smashburger (October 2021) Pickled shishito relish, pickles, hook’s triple play, beer cheese fondue, sherry caramelized onions, crispy shallots
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Octopus (October 2017) Potato espuma, chorizo, potato, smoked paprika, sherry gastrique
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Pot de Crème (January 2022) Fresh mint ice cream, dehydrated mousse, matcha crisp bark, mint meringue, matcha Chantilly
Join us in celebrating 10 years of I.d. and toast to 10 more.
