Dining - Oct. 2, 2009
Rapid review: Saz's State House
A staple on the West Side since 1976, Saz's is famous for serving food at festivals, but the restaurant remains the cornerstone of Steve Sazama's business.
Tags: saz's state house, dining month, ribs

Dining - Dec. 15, 2008
Comfort food, value are a winning combo at Pitch's
Barbecue ribs and pasta may not dovetail with your ideal image of a holiday meal, but regardless of what you order at Pitch's Lounge and Restaurant, 1801 N. Humboldt Ave., wintertime food never felt so comfortable and good. Like its sister restaurant, Miss Katie's Diner, guests find solid, affordable and filling meals with reliable presentation, flavor and service.
Tags: pitch's lounge and restaurant, ribs, miss katie's diner, blue gill

Dining - Oct. 15, 2007
Great Northern fills Pewaukee's mid-market dining gap
Amid a sea of fast food chain restaurants and a few longstanding venues like Weissgerber's Gasthaus, in a shopping strip at 2177 Silvernail Rd. in Pewaukee, stands Great Northern BBQ Co.
Tags: McGlinchey, Q, BBQ, bar-b-q, barbecue, ribs, Great Northern, Pewaukee, Mike Killey

Dining - Aug. 21, 2006
Bare-bones Speed Queen racks up diehard rib lovers and more
There isn't a parking lot more aromatic than the one in front of Speed Queen Bar B-Q, 1130 W. Walnut St. The scrumptious smell of beef and pork slow-sizzling over a hickory-and-apple wood fire could challenge even the staunchest vegetarian to reconsider.
Tags: Speed Queen, soul food, barbecue, BBQ, ribs

Milwaukee Buzz - May 12, 2006
Q Real American Food moseys out of Bay View
After being in business for less than two years, Q Real American Food -- located in Bay View at 2258 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. -- will close for good on Sunday, May 14. The West Allis restaurant, 6425 W. Greenfield Ave., will remain open.
Tags: Q Real American Food, ribs, soul food

Bars & Clubs - April 17, 2009
Why, NOW, it's even "cooler" near the lake!
Bay View is heading south, right down Kinnickinnic Aveue, right into St. Francis. Just last week the St. Francis Brewery opened on the corner of Howard Avenue and KK. Cardinal Stritch is set to open up a campus in what is now the Cousin's Center. And, I was recently presented ...
Tags: cool, water, david todd, nick koehler, ribs, fish fry, south, shore, francis, lady gaga, pat mccurdy, cocktail