In the 1970s, Playboy magazine put Detroit Lakes, MN on the map as one of the must-travel Fourth of July party destinations. In many ways, The Fireside mirrors what Hugh Hefner set out to accomplish with his publication. The Fireside offers classy fine dining, but an atmosphere and experience which allows everyone to feel comfortable in their own skin. The Fireside’s head bartender has become something of a local legend thanks in no small part to the way he strikes up conversations with regulars, newcomers, and even celebrities. Guests walk away with full stomachs and bigger smiles.