Dining - Oct. 2, 2009
Chef Profile: Andy Phillips of Cool Water Bar & Grill
Since it opened a couple years back on a St. Francis side street, Cool Water has -- like any restaurant -- faced it share of challenges, including a location that is a little off the beaten path. But these days the place is as vibrant ever, thanks to some recent tweaks, and with the addition of kitchen veteran Andy Phillips.
Tags: Cool Water, Joe Santoro, Andy Phillips, Tessa Santoro, Broadway Bakery and Cafe, St. Francis

Dining - May 14, 2009
A bistro becomes Taco de Bajo, a new Third Ward lunch option
The Historic Third Ward has another new Mexican offering as Broadway Bar and Bistro has transformed into Taco de Bajo at 241 N. Broadway.
Tags: Taco de Bajo, Broadway Bistro, Tesa Santoro, Mexican food, Cool Water, new restaurants

Bars & Clubs - April 20, 2009
Bartender profile: Nick Koehler of Cool Water
At just 24, Waukesha native Nick Koehler isn't your average bartender. First off, he works in St. Francis, at Cool Water Bar & Grill, and has experience behind the rail at Iron Horse Hotel, Umami Moto, The Ambassador Hotel and Meze Lounge. He majored in finance, but he's got mad mixology skills, too, and he's currently studying hard to ace the sommelier certification exam in autumn.
Tags: Cool Water, David Todd, Nick Koehler, Joe Santoro, Tessa Santoro

Dining - Nov. 3, 2008
Cool Water's excellent food deserves better service
After a few visits to Cool Water Bar and Grill, 2247 E. St. Francis Ave., St. Francis, the evolving concept seems confusing -- but not in a bad way. The simple truth is, Cool Water has a great kitchen and great product, but it needs to step up the service.
Tags: Cool Water, Madjecki's, fish fry, steak, St. Francis

Dining - Aug. 19, 2008
Cool Water exceeds expectations
As promised last week, I went to check out the new Cool Water Bar and Grill on St. Francis Avenue in, you guessed it, St. Francis! Here's the scouting report.
Tags: Cool Water, Majdecki's, St. Francis, Kinnickinnic, Santoro