The folks at ESPN might think Milwaukee's a "terrible city"; but behind the scenes, all that public vitriol has only fueled more deliciousness in the city of beer, cheese and bratwurst.
In fact, it has inspired at least one Bay View venue to whip out its wiener in protest. Appropriately, it’s The Vanguard, 2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., well known as one of the city’s wurst restaurants.
The “Terrible City” style hot dog (formerly known as the “Milwaukee”) features an all-beef hot dog topped with fried cheese curds, cheddar cheese and Cheez Wiz – because there’s nothing more "terrible" than a "terrible" hot dog covered in three even more "terrible" cheeses.
As one individual replied on social media: “Milwaukee is DA WURST!!!!”
Grab up one of these soon-to-be Terrible City classics while you can, and be sure to wash it down with one of the city's many "terrible" beers.
Even better, take your first bite while emphatically signing the petition to keep the MKE haters where they belong: anywhere but the Cream City.
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.
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