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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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. ...

Dining Blogs
Rapid review: Il Mito Enoteca
By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 20, 2009 3:46 p.m.
Although Il Mito started out in Walker's Point, it's really come into its own in Wauwatosa, where Chef Michael Feker serves lunch, dinner and brunch. Next door is his School of Culinary Magic, which offers classes, demonstrations and chef's table events at which Feker himself -- a great showman -- is the main attraction. ...

Dining Blogs
Rapid review: Ristorante Bartolotta
By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 13, 2009 11:30 a.m.
Today's at-a-glance review focuses on Ristorante Bartolotta, the anchor restaurant in downtown Wauwatosa. The Bartolotta dining empire has grown to include a range of fine restaurants in many styles, but for me there's still nothing that beats the original. ...

Politics Blogs
Talking West Side Amtrak blues
By Bobby Tanzilo - Sept. 30, 2009 11:19 a.m.
Talking about Amtrak this morning with a co-worker, I wondered aloud why there's no stop for the Amtrak train in Wauwatosa. The trains already pass through, why not let them pick up and drop off some folks? ...

Sports Blogs
Bucks guard Bell fills in at Crate & Barrel
By Drew Olson - Aug. 31, 2009 9:42 a.m.
Bucks guard Charlie Bell spent part of his summer vacation doing other people's jobs as part of the "Hey Charlie! Do my job" promotion. ...

Bars & Clubs Blogs
Tosa takes Cafe Hollander for a test drive
By Bobby Tanzilo - July 15, 2009 8:01 a.m.
Diablos Rojos' newest outpost, a second Cafe Hollander -- this one in the heart of Tosa Village -- opened for a sneak preview Tuesday night. Of course word traveled fast and the place was packed! ...

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



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