Dining - Oct. 2, 2009
Chef Profile: Andy Phillips of Cool Water Bar & Grill
Since it opened a couple years back on a St. Francis side street, Cool Water has -- like any restaurant -- faced it share of challenges, including a location that is a little off the beaten path. But these days the place is as vibrant ever, thanks to some recent tweaks, and with the addition of kitchen veteran Andy Phillips.
Tags: Cool Water, Joe Santoro, Andy Phillips, Tessa Santoro, Broadway Bakery and Cafe, St. Francis

Dining - April 14, 2009
Brewery barrels into St. Francis
St. Francis Brewery, 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., tapped the first kegs and opened the doors for a grand opening last Monday. The only pub on the South Side to brew and serve beer made in-house, St. Francis Brewery intends to embrace the neighborhood and celebrate its uniqueness.
Tags: st. francis brewery, rick schmidt, rick michalski, st. francis, brew pub

Dining - Nov. 3, 2008
Cool Water's excellent food deserves better service
After a few visits to Cool Water Bar and Grill, 2247 E. St. Francis Ave., St. Francis, the evolving concept seems confusing -- but not in a bad way. The simple truth is, Cool Water has a great kitchen and great product, but it needs to step up the service.
Tags: Cool Water, Madjecki's, fish fry, steak, St. Francis

Dining - Oct. 6, 2008
Classic dinners at Dobie's warm hearts, stomachs
Serving St. Francis since 1954, Dobie's is a classic Wisconsin supper club delicious food and down-home touches like perfectly muddled, hand-crafted cocktails and a lazy susan relish tray including wonders such as homemade cheese spread or liver pate, pickled beets, corn and sweet pickle relish and Swedish meatballs.
Tags: dobie's, st. francis

Dining - Aug. 19, 2008
Cool Water exceeds expectations
As promised last week, I went to check out the new Cool Water Bar and Grill on St. Francis Avenue in, you guessed it, St. Francis! Here's the scouting report.
Tags: Cool Water, Majdecki's, St. Francis, Kinnickinnic, Santoro