Wicked Hop shows some inconsistency at the plate
One of the most consistently busy restaurants Amy Schubert has encountered during her review tour has got to be The Wicked Hop. But what is it that makes the Hop so busy? While the service can be...
View ArticleScouting report: Kurt's Steak House in Delafield
In recent years, the term "steak house" has become synonymous with the phrase "à la carte." But Kurt's Steak House in Delafield sheds that misconception, offering steak house quality cuts with the...
View ArticleHoneypie shows promise
There is much to like about Honeypie, 2643 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., the Bay View restaurant owned and operated by the same folks that have done great things with Comet Cafe, Palomino and Fuel. But while...
View ArticleScouting report: Ristorante Bartolotta
In a group that includes Lake Park Bistro, Mr. B's, Bacchus and Pizzeria Piccola, Ristorante Bartolotta, 7616 W. State St. in Wauwatosa, is the patriarch of the growing Bartolotta empire.
View ArticleA nearly perfect dining experience in Door County
Sometimes, dining perfection shows up in the most unexpected places.
View ArticleThrifty, filling meals (and free chips) at Guanajuato
Guanajuato, 2310 S. Howell Ave., isn't a fancy, upscale destination for Mexican cuisine. It doesn't have to be, either. What it lacks in style and sophistication, it makes up with well-priced and...
View ArticleA gift a day: homemade decorations and tasty treats
Who says you need to buy a gift this holiday season?
View ArticleRock Bottom is far from it
For more than ten years on Milwaukee's Downtown Riverwalk, Rock Bottom Brewery has served simple appetizers and entrees with lagers, ales and pilsners brewed on-site.
View ArticleCentro Cafe does pasta right
If you're looking for a low-maintenance, warm-your-heart pasta dinner and you aren't under time constraints, Centro Cafe, 808 E. Center St., may be a great find.
View ArticleCoa excels at street fare in upscale atmosphere
Despite its modern, upscale setting, Coa -- the latest creation of local restaurateurs Marc and Marta Bianchini (Osteria del Mondo, Indulge, Cubanitas) -- specializes in the tasty Mexican fare...
View ArticleErv'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.
View ArticleScouting 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.
View ArticleScouting 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.
View ArticleGetting 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.
View ArticleScouting 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.
View ArticleAttention 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...
View ArticleIl 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...
View ArticleScouting 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."
View ArticleAfter 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.
View ArticleWhether dining or drinking, Durango fits the bill
Milwaukee has struggled over the years in supporting a local barbecue joint. But now, years after the ill-fated Q shuttered its doors and Silver Spur resurrected itself in Elm Grove, two local...
View ArticleEE-Sane provides a mixed bag for Thai dining
A lack of ambience; hit or miss entrees and sub-par service left our dining critic less than satisfied with EE-Sane. But with a full dining room and a steady stream of take out orders, perhaps there is...
View ArticleCafé Corazon succeeds in every possible way
In an oddly shaped building housing fewer than six tables mingled with old church-style pews and room for about a dozen more to eat at the bar, Corazon is an elbow-rubbing comfort zone with discerning...
View ArticleStir Crazy exceeds expectations
Stir Crazy offers an open air kitchen concept in a vast and contemporary dining area. The menu provides a mixture of just about every Asian influence: Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and even Japanese...
View ArticleScouting report: Bistro 333
Like many hotels, the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Milwaukee went in a new direction with its in-house restaurant and bar, scrapping the generic sports-themes and going for something a little more trendy.
View ArticleThe Dogs Bollocks satisfies but fails to impress
True to English pub form, the draw at the now 1-year-old The Dogs Bollocks, 2321 N. Murray Ave., is seemingly not the food but instead a clean, bright pub with a decent beer selection and televisions...
View ArticleWegner's leaves diners full and happy
Combine a competitive bid for one of the area's best fish fries, phenomenal homemade soups and solid German fare with outstanding service and a convivial mood, and Wegner's makes its way onto the short...
View ArticleBurgers, ice cream and history make Nite Owl special
If there's another food item aside from beer, bratwurst and cheese that is truly indigenous to Milwaukee, it has to be frozen custard. Visitors and locals often find themselves gobbling down a dish of...
View ArticleLuxurious and affordable work for Pastiche Bistro
In Bay View, where one is always within a stone's throw of a sandwich, great pizza or Mexican meal, it's been somewhat surprising that something a bit more upscale hasn't yet entered the neighborhood....
View ArticleScouting report: Chez Jacques
Getting ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, Chez Jacques made the transition several years back from a tiny spot on South 2nd Street where it was known predominantly for its breakfasts,...
View ArticleScouting Report: Moondance
Moondance Gourmet Food and Coffee, 7001 S. 27th St., is cranking out largely homemade, made to order foods, with the promise "We use only fresh and natural ingredients ... offering a healthy and great...
View ArticleTaking the leap to whole wheat
After a lifetime of PBandJ on Wonder Bread, switching to wheat wasn't easy but it has benefits.
View ArticleMay I have a fork, please?
Is it too much to ask for a fresh fork for each course of a meal?
View ArticleMOCT launches new menu
After going without regular food service for five years, MOCT has launched a new menu.
View ArticleFrom the ashes, Tomaso's rises with quality
A fire ripped through Tomaso's last fall but the Cedarburg pizzeria dusted itself off and got back to work.
View ArticleEmperor of China still one of the best
Sometimes when you visit a restaurant after being away for some time, you run into the "not what I remembered" curse; you remember places and food as being far superior to what you actually experience...
View ArticleLimited non-alcoholic choices
Those looking for a non-alcoholic offering out on the town don't have many choices.
View ArticleSurreal peacefulness of a stormy night
The Thursday-night storm brought childhood memories to Amy Schubert.
View ArticlePork is the star at Jerry's Old Town
A trip to Jerry's Old Town in Germantown won't leave patrons confused; ribs are the featured attraction.
View ArticleNorth Star Bistro on the move
North Star Bistro will close later this month to accommodate a move to a bigger location across the street.
View ArticleThe Dubliner quashes skepticism
It may not be a true gastropub, but The Dubliner offers diners a meal that's well above average bar fare.
View ArticleMixed visits show Port of Call still finding sea legs
A first weekday lunch visit brought excellent sandwiches, but a weekend stop at Port of Call had different results.
View ArticleMilwaukee Chop House wine list honored
The Milwaukee Chop House has been recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine.
View ArticlePrime rib done right at Ward's House of Prime
Ordering prime rib can be hit or miss when dining out. At Ward's House of Prime, 540 E. Mason St., there's little need to worry. The upscale but low-key steakhouse gets things right.
View ArticleCan change be good at "new" Trocadero?
Trocadero, 1758 N. Water St., underwent a major facelift earlier this year which not only changed the interior and patio, but pulled out much of the French influence from the menu and pulled in the...
View ArticleQuick and simple cooking: Tarragon shrimp
Give this easy recipe a try the next time you're looking for something different at dinnertime.
View ArticleCalderone Club has Italian cuisine and hospitality down to a science
As far as restaurants go, few deliver the consistency of Calderone Club, the family-owned Downtown Milwaukee hangout known for terrific pizza and more.
View ArticleTriskele's offers fall specials
Triskele's is gearing up for the changing seasons with a fresh batch of specials.
View ArticleThe boxed brownie debate
I'm normally a die-hard from scratch kind of cook, but as much as I love homemade brownies, my husband prefers the boxed version. This got me thinking about pre-fab foods and why we may love them.
View ArticleCreative burgers, extras make Stack'd worth a stop
It seems that the culinary scene is undergoing a burger revolution of sorts, with media outlets pumping out articles on the hunt for the perfect burger, sliders cropping up on menus of restaurants...
View ArticleReinventing leftovers: Meatloaf and mashed potatoes to Shepherd's pie
Okay, for round two, let's try converting meatloaf and mashed potatoes into Shepherd's pie; both of which could likely be classified as classic comfort foods.
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