Bars & Clubs - Nov. 7, 2009
Milwaukee's wine bar guide
Going to a bar no longer means choosing between pilsner or stout, and it's not even a choice of Merlot vs. Cabernet anymore, either, thanks to these innovative and adventurous wine-focused bars and restaurants.
Tags: Bacchus, Balzac, Cuvee, Dream Dance steak, Potawatomi, Merenda, Libiamo, Meritage, Nessun Dorma, Pizza Man, Indulge, Vino 100

Dining - Oct. 29, 2009
Local restaurants treasure the artichoke
If ever a vegetable were to have a cult-like following, it would be the artichoke. It's true: lovers of this big thistle plant are emphatic about it, whether the "heart" is chopped and served on pizza and in hot dips or the entire plant is hard boiled and devoured. Here's a list of Milwaukee eateries with artichoke dishes on the menu.
Tags: artichokes, pizza man, nessun dorma, louise's, comet cafe, fuel, smyth, iron horse hotel, balistreri's

Dining - Oct. 27, 2009
Rapid review: Palermo Villa
Although it has changed a bit over the years -- especially notable was the addition of windows to the once dark as night dining room -- one thing remains the same at Palermo Villa -- great pizza!
Tags: Palermo Villa, Dean Cannestra, Libiamo, Nessun Dorma

Dining - Oct. 8, 2009
Rapid review: Nessun Dorma
Today's at-a-glance review focuses on Riverwest's Nessun Dorma, an Italian bar and eatery tucked away on a quiet street corner.
Tags: nessun dorma, italian food, riverwest

Dining - Aug. 25, 2009
Checking in at Centro Café
Finally, on June 18 -- after almost five years of construction -- Peg Karpfinger and her husband and business partner, Patrick Moore, opened Centro Café, 808 E. Center St. So far, business is booming for the Riverwest Italian eatery.
Tags: centro cafe, riverwest, nessun dorma, italian food, rio west cantina, peg karpfinger