Dining - Aug. 13, 2007
Turkish Tulip opens after much anticipation
Earlier this summer, after months of anticipation, a new Tulip, 117 N. Jefferson St., began to bloom in the Third Ward.
Tags: tulip, turkey, turkish, mediterranean, jefferson street, iskender, haydari

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

Dining - March 27, 2006
Shi Chai fires up Mediterranean comfort food, hookahs
Shi Chai opened quietly in Riverwest last week, and thanks to a cozy-yet-spacious atmosphere, stellar menu and "shisha" smoking, it's the most promising venture to open in the area since African restaurant and nightclub, Club Timbuktu.
Tags: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, hookah, 2 Sweet, Two Sweet, Sharaz, tea, marijuana

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