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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
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Wauwatosa

What began as a small village on the west side of Milwaukee county has since exploded into a growing suburb with charming parks, hip businesses and a good school system.


Dining
Scouting report: Ristorante Bartolotta
By Amy L. Schubert - Nov. 23, 2009 4:16 p.m.
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. ...

Marketplace
Venturi's Market preps homestyle meals at family style prices
By Maureen Post - Nov. 22, 2009 3:07 p.m.
Opening 12 years ago and expanding into a second storefront three years later, Venturi's Market is tucked away on the 7200 block of W. North Avenue, sandwiched by Snap Fitness and Chinese Pagoda restaurant. The café and deli originally opened with Italian flavors in mind but over the years, they've expanded to carry fresh meats and cheeses, specialty canned and packaged goods along with made-from scratch deli items of all sorts. ...

Dining
Chef Profile: Ramses Alvarez of Juniper 61
By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 28, 2009 5:25 a.m.
Café LuLu and its younger sibling in Wauwatosa, Juniper 61, are so closely associated with owners Cam Roberts and Sarah Jonas that it might seem daunting to step in to helm the kitchens at these beloved eateries and try to make a mark. But that's just what Ramses Alvarez has done at Juniper 61. ...

Dining
Milwaukee's best Italian, 2009: Ristorante Bartolotta
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 27, 2009 3:05 p.m.
OnMilwaukee.com readers have spoken, again. Like last year, they have chosen Ristorante Bartolotta in Downtown Tosa as Milwaukee's best Italian restaurant. ...

Dining
Best suburban dining, 2009: Le Reve
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 24, 2009 4:02 p.m.
Our annual "Best of" survey maybe designed to highlight the best and the brightest that our city's culinary choices have to offer, but that doesn't mean we don't have any love for the 'burbs. In this question, we asked our readers to chime in on their favorite restaurant outside of the city limits. ...

Holiday Guide Blogs
Do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall?
By Maureen Post - Dec. 2, 2009 11:48 a.m.
When shopping this holiday season, do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall? Has the fear associated with the muggings and attacks of a few years ago been assuaged by security measures? Would you still opt to shop elsewhere? ...

Dining Blogs
Rehearsal dinner proves Urbieta is ready for Beard
By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 19, 2009 9:42 a.m.
Last night, I experienced the second of two rehearsal dinners at Ristorante Bartolotta that Chef Juan Urbieta and his team -- which included the creme de la creme of kitchen staff from the Bartolotta restaurants -- used to perfect the menu they'll serve at the James Beard House in New York's Greenwich Village on Dec. 1. ...

Milwaukee Buzz Blogs
Proof: Milwaukee makes you "Happy"
By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 11, 2009 3:45 p.m.
Here's some proof that Milwaukee makes you happy. Well, maybe in Happy's case it's the chicks too. Enjoy this insight into Happy the hippos transition from Washington D.C. to Milwaukee. ...

Dining Briefs
Open Table salutes Il Mito and Ristorante Bartolotta
By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 26, 2009 3:43 p.m.
Tosa takes the cake. Well, at least two Italian restaurants in Wauwatosa are the only two Wisconsin eateries on Open Table's 2009 list of Best Italian Restaurant Award winners. ...

Dining Blogs
Rapid review: Habanero's Mexican Kitchen
By Drew Olson - Oct. 23, 2009 3:03 p.m.
You don't have to drive to the near South Side to find delicious Mexican food in a cool atmosphere. With two locations, Habanero's Mexican Kitchen offers a cool environment, quick service, tasty food and an impressive selection of tequilas. ...

In Restaurants > Italian
Alioto's ( map )
3041 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa
(414) 476-6900 fax: 414-476-6902

In Restaurants > Coffee and cafes
Alterra Cafe- Wauwatosa ( map )
9125 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
(414) 259-9383

In Sports & Rec > Bowling
AMF Bowlero ( map )
11737 W. Burleigh St., Wauwatosa
(414) 258-9000

In Restaurants > American
Applebee's Wauwatosa ( map )
2500 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
(414) 476-5771

In Restaurants > Italian
Barbiere's Italian Inn ( map )
5844 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa
(414) 453-3800



1. In Music: Boxkar
Dec. 4, 2009 10:00 p.m.

2. In Family Event: Family Free Day
Dec. 5, 2009 12:00 a.m.

3. In Film: The Rosebud's Semi-Annual Poster Sale
Dec. 5, 2009 12:00 a.m.

4. In Childrens Events: Breakfast and Lunch with Santa
Dec. 5, 2009 9:00 a.m.

5. In Music: Fat Bottom Special
Dec. 5, 2009 10:00 p.m.


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