Dining - May 8, 2006
Yaffa's unique culinary spin is promising
A short walk from the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and other Downtown venues, Yaffa Lounge boasts unique and beautiful décor. Several recent visits to Yaffa brought some interesting dishes and very good service.
Tags: Yaffa, Chitko, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Israeli, Riverwalk, Cawker, Butch's, hummus

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 29, 2006
Sunday Sound-off: How does Milwaukee's restaurant scene compare to other cities?
When you add original, innovative cooking, fresh local flavor and names like D'Amato, Bartolotta, Davis, Vassallo, Bianchini and others to the Milwaukee mix, do we stand up to other cities? Also, what you think about local Wal-Marts.
Tags: Vasallo, Bartolotta, Chitko, Shaikh, Bianchini

Dining - July 26, 2005
Yaffa restaurant to bring exotic flavors to Riverwalk
A long-vacant Riverwalk restaurant space in the Cawker Building, 108 W. Wells St., will be home to a new restaurant called "Yaffa" -- which means "beautiful" in Hebrew -- in September. Owner John Chitko promises exotic flavors and an easy vibe.
Tags: Yaffa, Chitko, Riverwalk, Mediterranean, 2 Sweet, Sendik's