Milwaukee is home to a long, storied history in food and beverage. And while we've lost some iconic bars and restaurants along the way, there are still many dedicated to preserving beloved elements of the past while pushing onward into the future.
This week, we're highlighting some of the conversations we've had on the FoodCrush podcast that showcase the folks who are working every day to preserve elements of our food and beverage culture, often while telling behind-the-scenes stories you've likely never heard before.
Listen in, and then consider supporting Milwaukee's amazing restaurants and bars by ordering food for pick-up, contributing to funds or purchasing gift cards.
It's absolutely up to us to keep these amazing spots alive and thriving.
Wisconsin supper clubs
German food & traditions
Serbian food & traditions
Milwaukee's historic bars
Old school drive-ins
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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.
