http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_dining.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Dining en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:45:04 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Whatever happened to, "May I please have a chicken burrito?" followed up with, "Thank you." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/orderingetiquette.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/orderingetiquette.html?16024 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:00 CST The takeout / delivery chain Wing Zone has more than 120 franchise locations. It adds a Milwaukee outlet soon. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wingzonecoming.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wingzonecoming.html?16016 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:24:00 CST Eldina Long and Erica Malan of Italy's Gruppo Teatro Angrogna, from the town of Angrogna in the Val Pellice west of the Piedmontese capital of Turin, were at Festa Italiana last week to do two demonstrations of the classic "cucina povera" soup from their area. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/festasupa.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/festasupa.html?16015 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:15:00 CST Café Manna is a unique, meatless restaurant that opened in Brookfield in February. OnMilwaukee.com wants to send you there! http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/winmanna.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/winmanna.html?15979 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:36:00 CST A new development on Water Street will soon house a new lunch and late night drunk eats stop, a Qdoba Mexican Grill. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/qdobawater.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/qdobawater.html?15987 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:03:00 CST If you haven't visited yet, put this restaurant on your short list. The recent back room renovations and the revised menu make Mi-key's pop, which will hopefully also make it a permanent resident on Cathedral Square. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mikeysreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mikeysreview.html?15976 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:45:00 CST Metro Milwaukee is home to a variety of restaurants that serve crepes. Here are some of our favorites. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crepesguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crepesguide.html?15946 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:20:00 CST Babe's Ice Cream, 2264 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., is doing its part to help the vegans, lactose intolerant and / or health conscious dessert lovers through the dog days of summer by offering several soy-based selections. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/babessoy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/babessoy.html?15964 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:57:00 CST Brian Zarletti's casual pizzeria could be a hit in what has been a difficult location at 233 N. Water St., but food and service need to improve to match the surroundings. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rustico.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rustico.html?15925 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:40:00 CST Don Quijote closed yesterday, July 10. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/donquijotes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/donquijotes.html?15912 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:24:00 CST The Soup Ladle, which operates from four locations, has closed for the summer and will reopen Sept. 2. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/soupladlesummer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/soupladlesummer.html?15905 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:45:00 CST Lakefront Brewery and Yaffa joined forces for "Dinner on the River," a four-course meal featuring six Lakefront beers. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dinnerontheriver.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dinnerontheriver.html?15907 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:38:00 CST Laissez Faire, the small French bistro-inspired deli and restaurant at 724 N. Old World 3rd St., is closed. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/laissezfaireclosed.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/laissezfaireclosed.html?15873 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:32:00 CST Last week, my kids' school held a fundraising event marking its 40th anniversary; it featured live music, an auction and tray upon tray of fabulous food. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/topchefblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/topchefblog.html?15844 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:37:00 CST Eve becomes Umami Moto Milwaukee this week. It officially opens Friday. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/motomilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/motomilwaukee.html?15841 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:07:00 CST Milwaukee has had a smattering of Puerto Rican Restaurants over the years, with Freddy's, Freddy's Too, and El Farol, but the newest addition -- Quimera Cocina Boricua, 631 W. National Ave. -- is perhaps the most accessible we've seen yet. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/quimera.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/quimera.html?15801 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:37:00 CST Osteria del Mondo heads east this month. Beginning today and for the next four weeks, the lower East Side Italian restaurant celebrates the 20th birthday of New York's famed San Domenico eatery by serving its menu. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sandome.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sandome.html?15773 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:38:00 CST Brady Street's Italian character gets a shot in the arm in July when Mari Cucunato opens Mari's on Brady, a coffee shop, cafe and wine bar at 1229 E. Brady St. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/marisonbrady.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/marisonbrady.html?15719 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:57:00 CST Milwaukee will always be Brew City, and now it's also "Root Beer City" as The New York Times hails Milwaukee's own root beer as the best in the county. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sprecherbest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sprecherbest.html?15700 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CST For more than a decade Chef Michael Feker has worked his magic in the kitchens of Il Mito away from the public eye. Now Feker realizes his dream of creating a space where he can share his passion for food and for cooking. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fekerschool.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fekerschool.html?15673 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:48:00 CST All Transfer Cafe customers who show a same-day bus transfer ticket or current bus pass receive 20 percent off their food bill on Wednesdays. The same deal applies to those arriving on bikes. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/transferdiscount.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/transferdiscount.html?15674 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:40:00 CST Popular Riverwest restaurant and bar Nessun Dorma banned smoking until 10 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/nessundormasmoking.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/nessundormasmoking.html?15669 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:27:00 CST A ruyi is a Chinese good luck charm. RuYi is also the name of the new pan-Asian noodle-focused restaurant in the expanded Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., in the Menomonee Valley. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ruyi.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ruyi.html?15483 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:28:00 CST Il Mito Trattoria and Enoteca, 6913 W. North Ave. in Wauwatosa, is adding lunch from Tuesday through Saturday, according to an e-mail from Chef Michael Feker. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ilmitolunch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ilmitolunch.html?15616 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:17:00 CST Dream Dance is frequently regarded as one of Milwaukee's finest restaurants -- but unless you've been deep inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., there's a good chance you've missed it. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dreamdancerelocation.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dreamdancerelocation.html?15610 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:29:00 CST Two recent visits to Swig revealed superb service, excellent food, and an updated atmosphere that lends itself well both to romantic relaxation and good, solid fun. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/swigthirdward.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/swigthirdward.html?15593 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:42:00 CST Gilles Frozen Custard, 7515 W. Bluemound Rd., turns 70 this weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/gilles70.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/gilles70.html?15576 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:16:00 CST Get ready to indulge, Milwaukee. Beginning, Tuesday June 17, restaurateur Marc Bianchini opens his newest experience, a sleek and very stylish urban wine room. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/indulgeopens.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/indulgeopens.html?15569 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:20:00 CST The Social, 170 S. 1st St., is taking this Sunday's Father's Day as a good opportunity to kick off its new weekly Sunday brunch. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/socialsundaybrunch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/socialsundaybrunch.html?15565 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:54:00 CST The Cheesy Grill, which opened earlier this year, specializes in a pillar of the "comfort food" lineup -- the basic grilled cheese sandwich. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cheesygrill.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cheesygrill.html?15490 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:29:00 CST Nothing breaks up the week better than a tailgate party in our office parking lot. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/omctailgateparty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/omctailgateparty.html?15563 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:47:00 CST As California and New York inch closer to requiring all restaurants to post calories counts and nutritional data for their menus, one has to wonder if it's coming to our town soon. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/menumandate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/menumandate.html?15549 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:20:00 CST In honor of actor Johnny Depp and the rest of the film crew for the Wisconsin-filmed John Dillinger feature "Public Enemies," Kincaid's Restaurant has temporarily renamed its French dip sandwich as the "Wisconsin French Depp." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/deppsandwich.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/deppsandwich.html?15548 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:01:00 CST Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro executive chef Adam Siegel took the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest at the June 8 awards ceremony in New York City. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/siegelwinsjba.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/siegelwinsjba.html?15529 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:19:00 CST Looking for a way to treat dear old Dad on Sunday? Don't make him slave over a hot grill. Take him to the ChopHouse for a free dinner. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fathersdaychophouse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fathersdaychophouse.html?15541 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:45:00 CST Housed in a former pharmacy, Transfer features pleasant flavors, fresh ingredients and a casual environment enhanced by the bustle of the space. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/transferpizzeriacafe.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/transferpizzeriacafe.html?15503 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 05:38:00 CST My monthly "Esquire" magazine showed up in the mail today, and after dinner, I started flipping through the issue. On the bottom of page 38, Bartolotta explains how to avert "Minor catastrophe no. 138: You've been invited to a potluck." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pboesquire.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pboesquire.html?15488 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:55:00 CST The Social serves food until 10 p.m. -- 11 p.m. on weekends -- but it transforms into a destination for drinks and music well after the kitchen has closed for the night. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/socialsummer08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/socialsummer08.html?15456 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 05:10:00 CST If you're ready to take the "I own a restaurant plunge," Ardor Pub and Grill can be had for $99,000. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ardorsale.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ardorsale.html?15449 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 05:17:00 CST Why do Milwaukeeans like grilling so much? Is it just an excuse to be outside for a few more minutes? Is it because we so often tie grilling into tailgating? Perhaps it's just a primal urge to cook over an open fire. Maybe we just like brats. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/grillguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/grillguide.html?15332 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:23:00 CST The interior at Fratellos in the Third Ward is sleek and inviting, and the space features an extensive riverfront patio nearly as big as the inside, for outdoor dining and cocktailing. The menu is familiar and prices are reasonable. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fratellos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fratellos.html?15427 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 05:35:00 CST Last week, I talked about a need we all share: To belong. Apparently, my "need" is either growing, or I've become more aware of it. I'd like to think the latter. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wanttoloveu.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wanttoloveu.html?15395 Sat, 31 May 2008 08:26:00 CST Bartolotta Restaurant Group's John Wise tells us that Paul Bartolotta does battle with his friend Mario Batali Sunday at 8 p.m. om the Food Network's "Iron Chef America." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pbobatali.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pbobatali.html?15412 Thu, 29 May 2008 15:11:00 CST Dream Dance Executive Chef Jason Gorman comes to the Milwaukee Public Market Saturday as Downtown Dining Week kicks of today. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/gormandining.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/gormandining.html?15405 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:50:00 CST It's easier than ever to find an outdoor culinary experience in Milwaukee. Whether on the Riverwalk, Brady Street, the Third Ward or Downtown, fresh-air feasting in Milwaukee is easy, fun and full of adventure. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/alfresco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/alfresco.html?1647 Tue, 27 May 2008 05:04:00 CST Amy Schubert visited the new McCormick and Schmick's, 2550 N. Mayfair Rd., in Wauwatosa, with high expectations. And to say she was disappointed would be a huge understatement. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mcshmickamy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mcshmickamy.html?15349 Mon, 26 May 2008 05:28:00 CST Penthouse on Broadway is closing and the new Three Brothers Soup, Sandwich and Salad Shop is replacing it at 184 N. Broadway in the Third Ward. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/threebrothers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/threebrothers.html?15334 Thu, 22 May 2008 11:09:00 CST Buffalo Water Brewing Co. begins bottling its own beer today at Milwaukee Brewing Company's Walker's Point brewery, 613 S. 2nd St., which is owned and operated by Milwaukee Ale House owner Jim McCabe. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/buffalowaterbottle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/buffalowaterbottle.html?15329 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:19:00 CST When Bev Lieven was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 25 years ago and forced to go on a gluten-free diet, she found it difficult to eat out. Today, she finds it a lot easier to eat and drink in Brew City. Here's a guide to gluten-free Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/glutenfree.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/glutenfree.html?11002 Wed, 21 May 2008 05:32:00 CST La Reve (French for The Dream) is the name of a new patisserie and café under construction on the west side of Harwood Avenue in the heart of Wauwatosa's village center. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lereve.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lereve.html?15310 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:45:00 CST