Dining - Nov. 10, 2009
The economy is taking a bite out of our dining scene
With the economic downturn it seemed safe to assume that there would be casualties among the restaurants of Milwaukee. But it seems like all of sudden lots of places are closing.
Tags: restaurant, dining

Dining - Nov. 12, 2007
Tipping the scales on the great tipping debate
The argument is nearly as old as the restaurant industry itself: When should a gratuity be added to the bill and how much is enough when it comes to tipping?
Tags: tipping, restaurant, shakers, lulu, sarah jonas, robert weiss, izumis, andora ayala, gratuity, included gratuity

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 7, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: Is the service or the meal more important?
When dining out, which is more important to you: the service or the meal? Sound-off now, Milwaukee!
Tags: restaurant, service, waiter, waitress, server, wait staff, menu

Dining - Dec. 8, 2006
Mongolian Grill brings stir fry to Bayshore
Bd's Mongolian Grill was announced as the newest food spot joining the ranks at the renovated Bayshore Mall
Tags: mongolian grill, bayshore, restaurant

Dining - Nov. 16, 2004
Milwaukee Talks: Johnny Vassallo
Johnny Vassallo went from high school dropout to failed business owner to one of the city's most successful restauranteurs thanks to his Mo's -- A Place For Steaks, Mo's Irish Pub, Moceans, Mo's Cucina and soon Moca. Johnny V. traces the ups and downs with OMC.
Tags: Johnny V, Milwaukee Talks: Johnny Vassallo, Mo's, Moceans, steak, mocha, coffee, bistro, restaurant, cucina, irish, pub

Dining - Sept. 8, 2009
Milwaukee needs a Doughman!
I was motivated by a recent episode of the Travel Channel's Man v. Food (Durham, NC episode), and want to challenge our lovely city of Milwaukee to a similar feat. Durham hosts an annual (2 years thus far) Doughman Challenge. It's part Ironman, part eating competition: "charity quadrathlon w...
Tags: Race, quadrathon, food, restaurant, charity

Living - Sept. 3, 2009
Forty Days and Forty Nights of 40: Day 3
Forty Days and Forty Nights of 40: Day 3 "Just Do It."We all know the popular tagline from Nike.  But, it's a lot easier said than done.  If you're looking for change in your life, it's amazing advice.  However, these days, when you have a good paying job, a roof ove...
Tags: NYC, New York, LA, FOX, Just Do It, Nike, now, restaurant

Dining - May 18, 2009
True New York Style Pizza in Milwaukee - Finally!
So, I'm reading the Sheperd Express last week and I stumble upon another add for a pizza place claiming to offer authentic NY style pizza.  As I'm originally from the Big Apple, every time I see one of these ads I say, 'yeah sure, they cut pies into squares around here'.  I've been cont...
Tags: Brick3, Pizza, NY Style, Restaurant, Food

Festival Guide - Aug. 3, 2008
Question about transportation to State Fair
I've been looking everywhere and haven't found much info one way or another ... does anyone know of any bars/restaurants in the area (anywhere really) that offer a shuttle to the state fair?
Tags: state fair, transportation, shuttle, bar, restaurant

Dining - July 30, 2008
There was nothing good about Dick's Pizza
Dick's pizza had terrible food (we gave it more than one chance), they had bad service, TERRIBLE decor.  It was outdated and they had no taste and didn't bother spending any money to improve or modernize.  The lobby entrance was cheezy and so was their window decorations.  Maybe if...
Tags: Dicks, pizza, restaurant, closing, west bend