Dining - Oct. 7, 2008
Cozy up to Milwaukee's comfort food
Here's a question for you: What ever happened to meatloaf? Don't worry, it's around; you just have to know where to find it. And while some places on this list seem a natural haven for old-school home cooking, others might come as a surprise. Here is OnMilwaukee.com's guide to local food of the finger-licking variety. Dig in and have your napkin ready.
Tags: comfort food, home cooking, meatloaf, fried chicken, southern cooking, comet cafe, palomino, maxie's southern comfort, brocach, kilawat, ma fischer's, stonefly brewing co, coquette cafe, miss katie's diner, mr. perkins famit restaurant, real chili, the so

Dining - Sept. 10, 2008
The Slamburger is back, with a Catfish companion
It was just last year that the WMSE / Bella's Fat Cat Slamburger was created, but it has since become legend.
Tags: wmse, slamburger, catfish creole, food slam, bella's fat cat, maxie's southern comfort

Dining - July 25, 2008
My first visit to Maxie's
In spring 2007, I noticed that Gerry O'Brien's had finally been replaced. The new tenant was Maxie's Southern Comfort and it looked inviting. I was leaving town, so I sent our Amy Schubert over to take a look. Last night, I finally got there myself.
Tags: maxie's southern comfort, cajun, gerry o'brien's

Milwaukee Buzz - July 24, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: July 24, 2008
Which appetizer at Maxie's Southern Comfort (pictured) has us buzzing this week? Click here to find the answer, as well as the scoop on some hot earrings, a cool drink and a Joy-ful documentary.
Tags: maxie's southern comfort, sweet potato fries, dreamsicle, george watts & son, chrisanne robertson, great america, demon roller coaster, amelinda burich, freya, heavy meadow

Dining - July 16, 2007
Maxie's Southern Comfort does New Orleans style with distinction
Lunches and dinners at Maxie's Southern Comfort focus on New Orleans style cuisine. For a new restaurant, Maxie's exceeded our expectations on three visits.
Tags: Maxie's Southern Comfort, Gerry O'Brien's, New Orleans, Dan Sidner, Ithaca, Clams, pulled pork, cajun