Dining - June 22, 2009
Food and service fall a bit flat at St. Francis Brewery
The stars haven't quite yet aligned for the St. Francis Brewery and Restaurant, 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, which undoubtedly has the potential to be something exceptional. When you walk in, you just get the feeling that you really, really want to like this place. The location, building and concept are solid, but service during three recent visits proved slow and unpracticed and the food quality was a bit uneven.
Tags: St. Francis Brewery and Restaurant, 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., cupol enterprises, rick schmidt

Dining - April 14, 2009
Brewery barrels into St. Francis
St. Francis Brewery, 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., tapped the first kegs and opened the doors for a grand opening last Monday. The only pub on the South Side to brew and serve beer made in-house, St. Francis Brewery intends to embrace the neighborhood and celebrate its uniqueness.
Tags: st. francis brewery, rick schmidt, rick michalski, st. francis, brew pub

Dining - June 6, 2007
Oakcrest Tavern gives Shorewood new, smoke-free spark
The Red Rock Café in a former life, the space has been totally gutted and reborn. Its dark burgundy walls and fireplaces give it a cool, neighborhood tavern feel that's right for eating, drinking or just hanging out.
Tags: Oakcrest Tavern, smoke free dining, Shorewood, Red Rock, Oakland, Capitol, RC, Rick Schmidt