Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward neighborhood guide.

Dining - Nov. 17, 2009
No fondue for you: Melting Pot expansion plans on hold
A planned Melting Pot restaurant in the Historic Third Ward is not "proceeding as planned," the franchise owners said today.
Tags: Third Ward, Melting Pot, Ruby Soik, Matthew Soik, Antique Center, fondue, openings

Dining - Nov. 2, 2009
Wicked Hop shows some inconsistency at the plate
One of the most consistently busy restaurants Amy Schubert has encountered during her review tour has got to be The Wicked Hop. But what is it that makes the Hop so busy? While the service can be imperfect, The Wicked Hop hits some homers in the kitchen.
Tags: Wicked Hop, Third Ward

Dining - Oct. 27, 2009
National trends nourish Milwaukee's dining scene
Like many cities, Milwaukee is experiencing dining trends -- local, sustainable foods, specialization and dining districts -- that have changed both the way we eat and the way we think about eating.
Tags: dining trends, madison, boston, denver, portland, local, sustainable, dining districts, third ward, milwaukee street, coa, hinterland, roots, recession

Dining - Oct. 24, 2009
Rapid review: Club Charlies
Club Charlies opened earlier this year to give Third Ward workers and residents another spot for casual dinner and drinks. Framed by a front wall of floor to ceiling windows, this is a great summer time hang out with cool breezes and plenty of light.
Tags: club charlies, bar food, third ward, chopped salad, sliders

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 16, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Moct turns five
Flourishing on the north end of Walker's Point, Moct spent the last five years creating new avenues for artists, musicians and DJs to blend art, music and Milwaukee culture.
Tags: moct bar, third ward, nebi torbica, gallery night

Dining - Dec. 9, 2008
Great Desserts are a challenge to Find.
We have all experienced the let down when you have had an excellent meal, you want a little something to finish a fine evening and there it is, sitting in front of you the dessert menu, a creme' brulee, a dense chocolate something, perhaps a bread pudding or cheesecake, perhaps an ice cream. ...
Tags: Dinner, Third Ward, Dessert, Beer

Dining - Nov. 9, 2008
Cafe La Scala Fish Fry: Nice Price, Food just OK
We went to the fish fry at Cafe La Scala in the Italian Conference Center (ICC) last week because we live within walking distance and it is a $9.50, All-You-Care-to-Eat. Here is the report card for my Cafe La Scala experience:The staff is very courteous, friendly and attentive. (A)The atmosphere ...
Tags: Cafe La Scala, Fish fry, third ward