Dining - Sept. 16, 2009
10 questions for restaurateur Marc Bianchini
Restaurateur Marc Bianchini has been a driving force behind the Milwaukee restaurant scene for almost two decades. His culinary passion has helped establish many local landmarks. This week, he opens COA, his latest restaurant. Today he talks about his life in Milwaukee and much more.
Tags: Marc Bianchini, Get Bianchini, Marta Bianchini, Osteria del Mondo, COA, Cubanitas, Indulge, Bayshore, Kil@Wat, On the Marc, restaurants, new restaurants, mexican, street food, mall restaurants

Dining - June 10, 2009
Is Bayshore going local with Bianchini?
The rumor mill is churning again today and I heard that Chef Marc Bianchini, co-owner of Get Bianchini Restaurants (Osteria del Mondo, Cubanitas, Indulge) is expanding his empire to Bayshore Town Center.
Tags: Marc Bianchini, Marta Bianchini, Osteria del Mondo, Indulge, Bayshore Towne Center, Cameron Mitchell Steakhouse, Cubanitas, dining rumors

Dining - May 11, 2009
For mojitos and more, Cubanitas hits the spot
In a vibrant orange space with an intimate bar, Cubanitas takes on a more casual and upbeat face than its Milwaukee Street neighbors, which is likely part of what makes the restaurant a favorite for lunch and dinner. Of course, the delicious sandwiches, entrees and mojitos play a part, too. Though service was inconsistent on two recent visits, the quality of food and drink offerings made up for that.
Tags: cubanitas, mojito, cuban sandwich, empenada

Living - Feb. 19, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Feb. 19, 2009
It's the middle of cold and flu season in Milwaukee and the editorial staff is operating at fever pitch. This week's batch of "stuff we really like right now" is an eclectic mix of very cool music from very different genres, an entertaining group of Japanese kids movies, a spectacular time-wasting Web site, a fun corner-bar and diversion and a delicious sandwich from a local restaurant (Cubanitas, pictured).
Tags: cubanitas, say hi, oohs & ahhs, eric elbogen, hayao miyazaki, kiki's delivery service, sporcle.com, slumdog millionaire, azita, how will you, champion's pub, stone creek coffee, chico hamilton, andrew hill

Dining - Aug. 22, 2008
Late night dining guide
There are definitely days when you've fallen out of the 9 to 5 lifestyle and a 3 o'clock lunch is followed by a 10 p.m. dinner. Whether you're out on the town and need a sobering meal or just finished second shift and haven't eaten since lunch, Milwaukee's late night options are sure to fill your belly.
Tags: Late Night, Dining, Guide, Ma Fischer's, Omega, Jalisco, Pizza Shuttle, Jimmy John's, George Webb, Elsa's, Mo's Irish Pub, The Dogg Haus, Good Life, Water Buffalo, Pizza Man, Classic Slice, Ouzo Cafe, The Knick, Cubanitas, Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, La Me

Living - July 16, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Storming the Bastille
Sometimes the best thing for me to do is to walk into a situation blind. Cold turkey. Depending on the situation, of course. The annual run of Storming the Bastille was one of those situations. It is a 5K (3.1 mile) run that marks the opening of my favorite Milwaukee festival, Bastille Days. It i...
Tags: Storm the Bastille, 5K run, Bastille Days, Cream and Crepe, Aladdin, Umami Moto, Cubanitas, Singha Thai, Lykke Li, Joy Bach