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Wisconsin Dining Information
- Forget the stereotypes, let's make cheese!
- Yeah, we know it's cliched to link Wisconsinites and cheese. But it's true -- and making cheese is fun. Here's a first-person account of the process of separating curds and whey.
- Unleashing the power of OnMilwaukee.com in Bay View
- Last week, we ran the second round of our wings challenge, which pitted Club Garibaldi's flavor-packed examples against those of Elsa's on the Park. The result was astounding.
- After all these years, Palermo Villa still has it
- For more than 35 years, Palermo Villa, 2315 N. Murray St., has been cooking up simple yet well-executed Italian food on Milwaukee's East Side.
- Pho 43 does authentic Vietnamese in modern setting
- Pho 43 might not have the appearance of an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, but wait until you try the food -- especially the pho.
- Ramen noodles: Not just college-kid cuisine
- Ramen noodles have the reputation as being a "poor college kid's" cuisine, right along with boxes of mac 'n' cheese and cases of Huber beer, but the reality of the dirt-cheap Asian pasta is that they are easily upgraded to an A+ dish. Local chefs, restaurant owners and foodies tell how to take ramen to the next level.
- Alterra Prospect closing early for remodel
- Starting today, Alterra on Prospect Avenue will close every evening at 6 to accommodate an extensive remodel of the cafe. The work will take about four months to complete, and will include an expanded seating area and a food menu similar to the one at Alterra on Humboldt.
- Tofu for the uninitiated
- Tofu is an innocent, not only in its pure milky white color, but in its ability to only taste like what it is seasoned with. This is largest stride Autumn Faughn made in her enjoyment of tofu. She can now blend flavors together with a level of confidence that increases daily.
- Take the Milwaukee challenge: Elsa's vs. Club Garibaldi wings
- In November, we took the top two vote-getters in our Best of Dining 2009 readers poll and put them to the Milwaukee Challenge. The challenge was so popular, we decided to do a second round, pitting the No. 3 and No. 4 poll winners -- Elsa's on the Park and Club Garibaldi -- against one another.
- Wisconsin cooks up Beard Award nominations
- If you want expert confirmation that our culinary scene is moving in the right direction, the James Beard Award is your answer. In a category that encompasses eight Midwestern states, Wisconsin makes one of the strongest showings with four nominees for "Best Midwest Chef" plus nominees for "Rising Star Chef of the Year" and "Outstanding Restaurant."
- Brunch guide
- The weekly grind hardly allows time for a.m. bacon, eggs and hashbrowns, and if there is time to whip 'em up, they're usually scarfed down fast. That's why weekend brunches are such a relaxing treat. Check out our list of the local Sunday morning hotspots.
- Ryan Braun's Waterfront Grill will replace Fratello's
- Ryan Braun's Waterfront Grill will move into the space occupied by Fratello's Waterfront Restaurant, 102 N. Water St., in the Third Ward.
- Scouting report: La Serenata
- There are many Mexican restaurants in the Greater Milwaukee Area. It's not hard to find a good spot for a quick trip "south of the border."
- Il Mito celebrates home recipes
- For the past few weeks, people from across the country have been uploading their family recipes onto familyreciperevival.com, as part of Il Mito's Chef Michael Feker's first initiative in a year-long plan to encourage people to make dining together at the dinner table a priority again.
- AJ Bombers gets a mention in Wall Street Journal
- The venerable publication mentions the Water Street burger bar in a story about small businesses and social media.
- Celebrate "Fred Usinger Day" with free bratwurst
- In honor of "Fred Usinger Day" in Milwaukee, the Old German Beer Hall is giving away free bratwurst from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
- Attention to detail, service sets Bunkers apart
- With a small and cozy atmoshpere and a simple and straightforward menu, Bunkers Nostalgic Lounge and Eatery, 7420 W. Greenfield Ave., creates a unique balance between a classy bar and a great place to grab a bite.
- Milwaukee gets four Beard nominations
- The 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards restaurant and chef award semifinalists were announced today and Milwaukee has four reasons to cheer.
- Smoke Shack brings barbecue to the Third Ward
- Barbecue lovers, Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward will have another hot spot for you to whet your barbecue whistle this summer.
- Milwaukee Fish fry guide
- It's one of Milwaukee's most cherished and distinctive traditions: the Friday fish fry. And we started a guide to the city's best. Updated for 2010, it's a big list. So dig in and read on.
- Scouting report: The Rafters
- With one of the few -- if not the only -- open-pit charcoal grills in the Milwaukee area, The Rafters stands out, especially in a part of town dominated by chain and family-style Greek restaurants.
- Getting to know St. Francis Winery
- Wednesday nigtht, in the intimate setting of Osteria del Mondo, 1028 E. Juneau, Marc and Marta Bianchini hosted a six course dinner featuring the wines of Sonoma Valley, California's St. Francis winery.
- New Orleans comes to the valley
- While many of us are focusing on Valentine's Day this weekend, it might be easy to forget that we're in the heart of Mardi Gras season. Fat Tuesday, in fact, is just a few days away. But the down in the valley, the folks at Potawatomi Bingo Casino haven't forgotten.
- Last minute Valentine's Day suggestions
- Waited until the last minute to make a Valentine's Day plan? Don't worry, we won'te tell. Here's a list of a few specialty options to entertain your sweetie this weekend.
- After 10 years, Mr. B's changing addresses
- After 10 years at its Stonewood Village location in Brookfield, Mr. B's is moving. It's taking over the spot previously occupied by Agave.
- Trocadero to close ... but not permanently
- Trocadero Café will close its doors following a weekend of special Valentine's Day-themed events to undergo a major renovation. The restaurant, known for its outdoor dining and weekend brunches, will reopen sometime later this spring.
- Romantic dining guide
- Cupid is readying his arrows for Valentine's Day, and it's time to come up with the perfect place to pitch some woo, while tossing back some satisfying wine and savoring tasty vittles. After love, there's nothing more sensuous than food, is there?
- La Dolce Vita closes
- In my line of work, I've seen hundreds of bars, restaurants, small businesses and boutiques open and close.
- Durango brings American West to Old World 3rd St.
- Along with German, Italian and Classic American bar fare, Old World 3rd St. now has a Southwest-inspired barbeque joint.
- Scouting report: Sammy's Taste of Chicago
- Can an establishment with the word "Chicago" in its name actually thrive in the Milwaukee area? To answer that question, drive to the intersection of 106th Street and Greenfield Avenue, two blocks east of Highway 100.
- Pizza Man to reopen with salvaged items
- Co-owner Deanna Amidzich says workers were able to salvage a portion of Pizza Man's bar, a few booths, a decorative archway and a lot of bricks. "We're going to incorporate these items in the new locale," she says.
- Mekong Cafe merges three cuisines under one roof
- Indecisive diners, beware. If you have a difficult time making culinary choices at restaurants with large menus, Mekong Cafe is going to be a doozy. But if you appreciate variety, such as authentic Thai, Laotian and Vietnamese cuisines, you're in luck.
- Dream Dance Steak honored for wine list
- For the second straight year, Dream Dance Steak's wine list has been honored by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
- While Pizza Man plans benefit, talk turns to arson
- A local bartender is collecting items for her friend who lost everything in the Pizza Man building fire last week. Now, Pizza Man's owners are also lending a hand to those who lived in the apartments above the restaurant. At the same time, Channel 12 news reports the fire started in the Black and White Cafe and is being considered arson.
- Scouting Report: Lagniappe Brasserie
- Lagniappe is literally translated as "a small gift given a customer by a merchant at purchase," and is used in the restaurant industry to denote superb service, or the act of going above and beyond.
- Cafe Tarragon opens within Future Green
- A new restaurant opened in Bay View last week, but it's not one you're likely to notice unless you're looking for it. It's called Cafe Tarragon and it's inside Future Green, an organic living retail store on South Kinnickinnic Avenue.
- Anmol's Pakistani cuisine appeals to the senses
- Anmol Restaurant might not be much to look at from the outside, but the smells -- the rich scents of curry and fresh cilantro wafting from the kitchen in the back -- are enough to make you sit down and pick up a menu.
- Bourdain educates, enlightens and entertains
- Chef. Author. Television host ... stand-up comic? Anthony Bourdain has many talents. On Friday night, he put those talents on display for a sold-out crowd at The Riverside Theater.
- Agavé Southwestern Grille in Brookfield says 'adios'
- Fans of Mexican food in Brookfield have one less option this week, as Agave closed for good Saturday.
- Pizza Man fans say rebuild!
- Yesterday, Milwaukee lost a dining landmark -- or two, Grecian Delight was more than a little beloved, too. By afternoon owner Deanna Amidzich posted a query to her Facebook friends.
- What is your favorite Pizza Man memory?
- The loss of Pizza Man restaurant, an East Side institution destroyed by fire Tuesday, evokes memories of the Century Hall fire in 1988.
- Scouting report: Antigua
- A comfortable environment, a menu full of options with great specials at good prices make Antigua a hit with food writer Amy Schubert.
- The truth about stale Peeps
- I ate a marshmallow Peep today that was more than a year old. Although I have declared my love for the stale Peep on many occasions, I learned an important lesson.
- Yum Yum merges Middle East with Midwest
- To have a good dinner at Yum Yum, a new Middle Eastern restaurant in Bay View, you don't need to bring a lot of money, but you might want to bring a hat, scarf and possibly some gloves.
- Another reason to go to The Public Market
- I'm pretty sure The Green Kitchen, in the Milwaukee Public Market, might be one of the best deals in town. No, not the cheapest deal (McDonald's does have a dollar menu) but when you think about what you're getting, for the price you're paying, I have yet to find anything that really beats it.
- Erv's Mug offers a unique option in Oak Creek
- For more than three decades, Erv's Mug has been serving Oak Creek residents with tasty meals -- but lunch and dinner -- in a comortable atmosphere.
- Iron Cupcake welcomes Food Network star judge
- The Iron Cupcake: Milwaukee competition keeps gaining momentum here and across the country.
- El Guapo's spices up the old Berkeley's Cafe
- Closing for only two days over the Thanksgiving holiday, owners Ryan and Marija Whitman, also of Gracious Events, Catering and Event Design, re-opened El Guapo's on Black Friday to unveil a fresh look complete with a entirely transformed menu and casual ambiance.
- Chef profile: Justin Johnson of Harwood Place
- Yes, you read that headline correctly. This installment in our chef profile series features Justin Johnson who is executive chef at Harwood Place retirement complex in Wauwatosa, a post he's held for two years. Does that make you think Johnson defrosts a lot of Salisbury steak and peas and pre-sliced carrots? Think again.
- Pastiche Bistro brings French fare in Bay View
- Pastiche Bistro and Wine Bar, set to open at the end of January at 3001 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., will feature a menu packed with Mediterranean -- southern French, Italian and Spanish, to be specific -- specialties.
- Ian's slices its way into the East Side pizza scene
- Hungry bar crawlers and lunch-seeking East Siders can rejoice: there's a new pizza place in the neighborhood, and you're gonna like it. Ian's Pizza By The Slice, a Madison import, opened on New Year's Eve to a line out the door.
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