Dining - Oct. 13, 2009
Bayou: Straight talk on the Humboldt Bridge and dining in Milwaukee
If you've seen the dismantled Humboldt Bridge you know that it can't be easy to operate a business in this East Side neighborhood. While alternative routes are available, the construction has been a major challenge asked Bayou for an update.
Tags: Bayou, Humboldt Bridge, Riverwest, Milwaukee River, Robert Jenkins, Bridge projects, dining news, closings, cajun

Dining - June 3, 2009
Downtown Dining Week: Bayou
As expected, Bayou's lunch was authentically spicy and flavorful. Starting the meal with a Cajun caesar salad, Bayou's twist on this classic kicks up summer heat with a blackened Cajun seasoning contrasted by crisp, cool lettuce and rich parmesan cheese.
Tags: downtown dining week, bayou, cajun, creole

Dining - Feb. 24, 2009
Cookin' up Creole jambalaya
Cajun and Creole flavors represent life and culture that embraces the Mardi Gras celebration with cooking that's bold, spicy and authentically New Orleans. In honor of Fat Tuesday, Lakerz Sportz Bar & Grill in Oconomowoc shares this jambalaya recipe filled with French Quarter authenticity.
Tags: jambalaya, creole, cajun, fat tuesday, mardi gras, new orleans, lakerz

Dining - Jan. 12, 2009
Maxie's deeply Southern dinner
I'm certainly not the only one, but I really love this place and I think it's a great, authentic independent on Milwaukee's west side.
Tags: maxies southern comfort, maxie's, jambalaya, creole, bread pudding, cajun, southern

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

Music - Dec. 5, 2008
So, it's Friday and you need to listen to something while online...
Hey-it's the First friday of every other month! You know what that means?! Once again the Sabatkes trek to Madison, WI to broadcast the Friday Night Fish fry on WORT-FM. The show airs 8-11 pm CST, Friday, December 6th 2008. I heard they found some great New Orleans holi...
Tags: music, new orleans, radio show, cajun

Dining - May 22, 2008
Maxies A Bit of Southern Charm
I recently made my first visit to the restaurant Maxie’s Southern Comfort, specializing in Creole and Cajun cooking from scratch. It has only been open for about a year, but has certainly made a name for itself among West Side and Downtown diners. Located directly north of the 68th ...
Tags: maxies, southern food, cajun, creole