Dining - Oct. 16, 2007
Milwaukee's oldest restaurant: how does Mader's do it?
Mader's is Milwaukee's oldest restaurant and even the New York Times has touted its "Old World elegance." What's the secret to its longevity?
Tags: Mader's, Red Circle Inn, The Comfort, Streets of Old Milwaukee, Ernst, Ratzsch's, Old World 3rd Street, Usinger's, Spice House, Dan Hazard, Midwest Airlines, Willard Romantini

Dining - Nov. 30, 2000
Four brothers from Italy strike gold in East Side restaurant
Fresh just-off-the-boat seafood with an Italian accent from four guys (also just off the boat) with Italian accents is what's in store for you inside the doors of Carini's La Conca d'Oro. The name translates to the "conch of gold," which best describes the sunset view of their homeland Sicily, and it appears that the family has struck gold with their highly successful restaurant.
Tags: carini's, italian, milwaukee, willard romantini

Dining - Aug. 17, 2000
The Pines of Bristlecone dishes up first-rate fare
What happens when the owner of the Red Circle Inn takes over the food service of one the state's best public golf courses? The answer is above-par food and service right next to the 18th green of Hartland's stunning Bristlecone Pines.
Tags: Willard Romantini, dining, Milwaukee, The Pines of Bristlecone