Dining - Jan. 5, 2010
Russ Davis signs lease with Hubbard Park Lodge
As of Jan. 1, Milwaukee restaurateur Russ Davis has taken over the lease at Hubbard Park Lodge, the 80-year-old venue sitting atop a hill along the banks of the Milwaukee River in Shorewood's Hubbard Park.
Tags: hubbard park lodge, shorewood, russ davis, lakefront palm garden

Dining - Oct. 11, 2009
Milwaukee's best fish fry, 2009: Lakefront Brewery
For the third straight year, OnMilwaukee.com readers chose Lakefront Palm Garden as the best place in the city to fill their tank with tartar sauce. Lakefront gathered more than 21 percent of the votes in this popular category, which attracted many write-in votes for establishments in every corner of the city. Lakefront's popularity is based on the atmosphere as well as the beer batter. Diners are seated "family style" at large tables, and entertained by the Brewhaus Polka Kings, who gig in lederhosen and strapped with accordions from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tags: fish fry, lakefront palm garden, kegel's, serb hall

Dining - Oct. 22, 2008
Milwaukee's best family style restaurant, 2008: Buca di Beppo
Located Downtown, Bucca di Beppo does everything family style. From the large portions meant for sharing to table seating for 12, Bucca's is intended to be enjoyed by a family of people.
Tags: 2008 best family style dining, bucca di beppo, organ piper pizza, chancery, stone fire pizza, lakefront palm garden, red robin, fuddruckers, la fuente, highland house, conejitos, pizzaria piccolo, silver spring house, pizza shuttle

Dining - Jan. 17, 2008
Rio West Cantina swings open its doors
Rio West Cantina quietly opened last weekend in the space formerly housing Mondo Brothers Café, 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Tags: Rio West cantina, Russ Davis, Mondo Brothers, Bella Luna Pasta, Cafe Vecchio Mondo, Lakefront Palm Garden

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 2, 2007
Best brew pub, 2007: Milwaukee Ale House
Milwaukee Ale House has knocked out its competition as Milwaukee's favorite brew pub. And it's easy to see why.
Tags: Milwaukee Ale House, brew pub, Lakefront Palm Garden, Rock Bottom, Water Street Brewery, Delafield Brewhaus, Stonefly, Port Washington Brewing