Dining - Dec. 10, 2009
Charro impresses from salsa to snapper
Jeff Sherman had his first meal at Charro, 729 N. Milwaukee St., a few weekends ago. All around, he says, it was a great experience.
Tags: Charro, Omar Shaikh, Milwaukee St., Michael Polaski, SURG, Latin, Mexican, Spanish, Aaron Bickham, Zumpano, Michael Linzenmeyer, snapper, ribs

Dining - Feb. 11, 2009
Chef profile: Dominic Zumpano of Umami Moto
When restaurateur Omar Shaikh re-fashioned Eve, 718 N. Milwaukee St., into Umami Moto last July -- along with co-owners Michael Polaski and Tom Wachman -- he brought in 30-year-old Dominic Zumpano to helm the kitchen. We recently asked Zumpano about his background and a few of his favorite things.
Tags: Dominic Zumpano, Omar Shaikh, Umami Moto, Eve, Milwaukee Street, Charro, Iron Chef, Top Chef, Tom Wachman, Michael Polaski, Sanctuary on Camelback, Different Pointe of View, Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Grant Achatz, Dogg Haus, Hinterland, Carnevor

Dining - Oct. 20, 2008
Umami Moto adds flavor, style to Milwaukee Street
With a sleek interior, attentive service and outstanding food, Tom Wackman, Omar Shaikh and Michael Polaski's collaboration makes an easy entrance into one of Downtown's trendier streets. Envision smooth, black, individually strung stone pillars and walls, highlighted with glimmering glass tile and bar stool cushions so plush, you literally sink into a seat at the bar.
Tags: umami moto, downtown, tom wackman, omar shaikh, michael polaski

Dining - July 21, 2008
Mi-key's strikes delicious balance Downtown
If you haven't visited yet, put this restaurant on your short list. The recent back room renovations and the revised menu make Mi-key's pop, which will hopefully also make it a permanent resident on Cathedral Square.
Tags: Mi-Keys, Zyng, Umami Moto, Tom Wachman, Omar Shaikh, Monsoon, Cathedral Square, Michael Polaski, Charro