Dining - Jan. 26, 2009
Minor menu miscues hamper dining at Ginger
While the problems don't seem insurmountable, several substitutions and a Sunday omission overshadowed some promising tapas-style appetizers and cozy ambiance at Ginger, the restaurant that replaced popular Barossa at 235 S. 2nd St. in Walker's Point.
Tags: ginger, fifth ward, barossa, julie laloggia

Dining - Dec. 5, 2008
Ginger brings life back to former Barossa building
It's difficult not to want to compare the new Ginger to its former existence as Barossa. Although, as completely separate entities that just happen to share a common space and owner, seasoned Milwaukee restaurateur Julia LaLoggia -- it's not entirely fair. Ginger recently opened as a tapas restaurant and lounge in Walker's Point. Check it out.
Tags: ginger, barossa, julie laloggia, redroom, lulu, walker's point, b side, tapas

Marketplace - March 9, 2008
Dee's Wine Stop adds whimsy to wine drinking
Deanne Wecker's latest venture is Dee's Wine Stop, a fun, new wine shop in Bay View.
Tags: Dee's Wine Stop, Deanne Wecker, Barossa, Lee's Luxury Lounge, wine

Dining - Jan. 14, 2008
Meritage serves quality cuisine, fresh atmosphere
Got a tight budget? Former Barossa chef Jan Kelly has created a menu that lets you sample affordable, high-quality cuisine in a fresh, fun atmosphere.
Tags: meritage, vliet street, jan kelly, barossa

Marketplace - Dec. 20, 2007
Bay View’s getting a wine store
Dee's Wine Shop will open in January on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View.
Tags: Dee's Wine Shop, Deanne Wecker, wine, Lee's Luxury Lounge, Barossa

Dining - Sept. 5, 2007
Is Milwaukee's restaurant scene oversaturated?
How long can the the dining scene in Milwaukee continue to explode? And is the restaurant scene here already oversaturated? Local experts weigh in.
Tags: Eitel, Vassallo, Bartolotta, Lump, Wisconsin Restaurant Association, Urbieta, Bianchini, Holiday House, Barossa, Gil's

Dining - June 11, 2007
Good-bye Barossa, we can't wait to see what's next
Barossa, the wonderful and practically all-organic Walker's Point restaurant at 235 S. 2nd St. will close on Sunday.
Tags: Barossa, Lee's Lounge, Walker's Point, organic dining, restaurant closings in Milwaukee, Julia LaLoggia, Deanne Wecker

Wedding Guide - Oct. 17, 2006
Plan a fabu Brew City bachelorette bash
In recent years, it's become acceptable to make the wedding shower a co-ed affair, but the bachelorette party is still a ladies-only hullabaloo. Here are some suggestions for planning a bachelorette party that will knock the socks off the bride-to-be.
Tags: wedding, Buca, Barossa, Rock Bottom, Aveda, Actaea, spa

Dining - Jan. 30, 2006
Breakfast beyond eggs: The tofu scramble
Here in the land of meat and cheese, brunch can be rather limiting to vegans, vegetarians or anyone seeking a relatively healthy pathway through all the eggs, bacon and melted cheeses. Several local restaurants now offer the illustrious tofu scramble and the best part is they all prepare it differently.
Tags: Breakfast, brunch, tofu scramble, tofu, Beans and Barley, Palomino, Hi Hat, Comet, Barossa

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 22, 2005
"Milwaukee" Poetry Contest offers sweet prizes
Hey, poets, wanna win a $100 gift certificate to Schwartz Bookshops or $40 gift certificates to Barossa and Trocadero? OMC's "Milwaukee 4th Annual Poetry Contest" runs through Monday.
Tags: poetry contest, Barossa, Trocadero, Sue Silvermarie, WUWM, "At Ten", Sea Stachura

Bars & Clubs - May 15, 2004
LaLoggia buys Evan's, Onopa bars
It's true and you heard it here first: Julia LaLoggia, owner of Barossa restaurant and Redroom Lounge, is purchasing Bay View's Evan's Lounge and the Onopa Brewing Company in Riverwest.
Tags: evan's, onopa, barossa

Dining - Sept. 29, 2003
Organic ingredients distinguish Barossa
Julia LaLoggia and Deanne Wecker knew they were biting into a new culinary trend when they unveiled Barossa in June. Tucked into trendy Walker's Point the restaurant serves practically all-organic cuisine.
Tags: Barossa, organic, Walker's