Some restaurants aspire to creating something new and innovative. Still others aspire to creating comfort and familiarity by preserving beloved food traditions. Such is the case for Kurt Fogle and Ryan Oschmann, two long-time friends who joined forces to open Bass Bay Brewhouse, a modern restaurant that preserves the comfort and community inherent to the Wisconsin supper club tradition.
On this week’s podcast, we chat with Fogle and Oschmann about their food journeys, the passions that brought them together and the aspirations that are pushing them into the future.
Along the way, they share their thoughts on the importance of tradition, the process behind perfecting classic dishes and the philosophies that drive their work. They also share insights about new projects, including Milk Can Hamburgers & Custard, Fine & Dandy fried chicken and building a restaurant group that offers its employees a healthy atmosphere and the opportunity for both professional and personal growth.
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As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
