Dining - Oct. 26, 2009
Rapid review: Benji's Deli
Nothing stays the same, even the venerable old Benji's Deli in Shorewood. Benji sold the iconic Milwaukee deli years ago, and the place has been sanitized quite a bit. But the quality of the food stays the same, and along with Jake's, is one of the two totally legit Jewish delis in the Milwaukee area.
Tags: benji's, deli, rapid review, corned beef

Dining - April 22, 2009
Creature of culinary habit
What's my favorite Milwaukee restaurant? I could name a dozen places, but in actuality, I tend to order the same dish at every restaurant. No, I don't order a hamburger at every restaurant -- what I'm saying is that every time I go to Lulu, I order the East Indian chicken pita, and every time I go to Yen Ching, I order the Mongolian beef.
Tags: Bangkok House, Benji's, Comet, Conejito's, Lulu, Real Chili, Yen Chin

Dining - Dec. 9, 2007
Say "oui" to Laissez Faire
I'm starting to think the patrons must see us and coming and clear out, since like the last few places we tried, Laissez Faire was also empty. But that meant more time for the two-person staff to work on our meals, I suppose, and both my wife and I were pleased with our lunch.
Tags: Laissez Faire, deli, corned beef, Benji's, Jake's

Dining - Oct. 29, 2007
"Famous" Milwaukee menu items
Many Milwaukee restaurants serve locally well-known menu items, and here are a few of our favorites.
Tags: Venice Club, Speed Queen, Solly's grille, Serb Hall, Cafe Hollander, LuLu, Chez Jacques, Benji's, Abu's famous Milwaukee foods

Dining - March 20, 2007
New owner of Jake's Deli doesn't change a thing ... and that's why it's great
Step inside Jake's Deli and you might as well be entering a time machine. The clientele is different than it was 50 years go. But the booths are the same, and more importantly, so is the corned beef. And that's exactly how the owners like it.
Tags: jake's, deli, miller bakery, benji's, selig, jewish, North Ave., corned beef, tradition, bud selig, herb kohl