http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_amyl.carlson.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Amy L. Carlson en-us Fri, 9 May 2008 15:45:05 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Girolama "Mimma" Megna is no secret in Milwaukee. The East Side restaurant that bears her name, 1307 E. Brady St., is nearly legendary, as is its owner. Mimma's celebrates 20 years in business and so we decided it was high time we talked to Megna about herself and her restaurant. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mtalksmimma.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mtalksmimma.html?15046 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:37:00 CST The Mr. B's event is potentially the first Milwaukee-area gluttonous feast of its kind: "All you can eat, silverware optional." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/beefsteakmrb.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/beefsteakmrb.html?15020 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:21:00 CST A 19th century blacksmith shop was converted into a new dining destination, The Anvil Pub and Grill, N70 w6340 Bridge Rd., bringing yet another historic building to life in the Cedar Creek Settlement. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/anvil.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/anvil.html?14973 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:32:00 CST We've decided not to have wedding cake at our wedding, something we're actually both very excited about. We've opted for créme brulée. http://onmilwaukee.com/wedding/articles/cremebrulee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/wedding/articles/cremebrulee.html?14913 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:05:00 CST This week's wine pick is a 2002 Markham merlot from Napa Valley, which we sampled at a tasting at Shully's Cuisine and Events, 146 Green Bay Rd., Thiensville. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/winemarkham.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/winemarkham.html?14912 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:02:00 CST As a food writer, people constantly ask me how I manage to stay pretty small despite the copious amounts of food I eat out in any given week. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/10yrsthinner.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/10yrsthinner.html?14961 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:19:00 CST With a new sign emblazed on the Downtown skyline, Kincaid's, 1110 N. Old World 3rd St., opened its doors in a space that for many years harbored Third Street Pier. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/kincaidsreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/kincaidsreview.html?14882 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:37:00 CST Situated in O'Donnell Park, Coast, 931 E. Wisconsin Ave., has a dining room that is quite literally a room with a view. It's actually one of the best views -- the lake and the surrounding green spaces that make O'Donnell Park so very stunning -- at any Milwaukee restaurant. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/coastreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/coastreview.html?14808 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:41:00 CST Returning patrons will notice little change in the decor at Firefly, but new touches like red gingham napkins and a two-sided menu heavy with appetizers immediately bring you into the restaurant's updated theme. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fireflyreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fireflyreview.html?14729 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:32:00 CST When Brocach Pub and Eatery came along, it quite literally had an open canvas in which to create an aesthetically authentic Irish pub. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/brocachcarlson.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/brocachcarlson.html?14635 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:36:00 CST When the Safina family opened Tutto, 1033 N. Old World 3rd St., in October 2007, some of the recipes and familiar faces of Giovanni's reemerged in a more contemporary environment with a much lower price point, while still maintaining high quality food and service. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tuttoreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tuttoreview.html?14558 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:38:00 CST This week's wine of the week is a simple red we picked up at the Holt Avenue Pick 'N Save for $8.99. RED is a 2004 blend from St. Francis Winery in Sonoma County. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wineRED.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wineRED.html?14506 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:22:00 CST Eddie Martini's cuisine is simplicity defined. The food is flawless, the service professional and attentive and the timing is flawless. it's a dining experience to be treasured. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/eddiemartinis.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/eddiemartinis.html?14484 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:47:00 CST South Howell Avenue has a new restaurant on deck with Shiver Me Timbers arriving in the former Blast from the Past antique shop, 4177 S. Howell Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/shiverme.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/shiverme.html?14389 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 05:35:00 CST Amy Carlson's wine pick of the week is a 2004 Maquis Lien, which went well with a pizza at Shakers on Friday evening. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/maquislien.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/maquislien.html?14334 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:41:00 CST For potentially as long as alcohol has existed, great chefs have incorporated it into their cooking. But why do we cook with alcohol? The answers are numerous. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cookingwithalcohol.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cookingwithalcohol.html?14318 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:32:00 CST For those of you who are eight to fivers or better, a friend of mine turned me on to crockpot.com. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crockpotdotcom.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crockpotdotcom.html?14220 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:56:00 CST If you visit 801 N. Cass St. in search of an Irish style inn or food, you'll be gently surprised by what you find within the quaint location, which formerly housed Benjamin's, Lakeside Inn and, more recently, Dish Bistro. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/buckleysreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/buckleysreview.html?14242 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:33:00 CST One of the things I don't get to write in my reviews nearly often enough is a synopsis of all the great wines I sample when I am dining out. So, I thought I'd start using my blog as a way to share them. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wineoftheweek.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wineoftheweek.html?14224 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:13:00 CST This bistro-meets-deli offers what chef owners Tom Schultz and Adam Majewski call classic and contemporary sandwiches, fresh salads, pastas and soups. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/laissezfairereview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/laissezfairereview.html?14093 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 05:34:00 CST Amid Downtown's fast-changing restaurant scene, Ratzsch's acts as a culinary time capsule serving food that reflects Milwaukee's early German heritage. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/karlratzchs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/karlratzchs.html?14029 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:35:00 CST The first thing diners will notice about Edgar's Calypso is the meticulous novelty décor, which takes you away into a kitschy, tropical and fun environment. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/edgarsreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/edgarsreview.html?13951 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:34:00 CST Lighten Up Wisconsin launches Wednesday in an effort to get Wisconsinites off their rumps and moving to a healthier beat. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lightenup.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lightenup.html?13900 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:26:00 CST Got a tight budget? Former Barossa chef Jan Kelly has created a menu that lets you sample affordable, high-quality cuisine in a fresh, fun atmosphere. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/meritage.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/meritage.html?13880 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:40:00 CST Triskele's is casual and comfortable, and as a newcomer, joins the ranks of a few remaining restaurants where diners can watch the chef prepare their dinner in a completely open kitchen behind the bar. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/triskeles.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/triskeles.html?13789 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 05:42:00 CST Here's a quick and easy recipe I devised for our New Year's Eve dinner this year -- it came out fabulous, so I thought I would share it. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/scallopsrecipe.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/scallopsrecipe.html?13766 Sat, 5 Jan 2008 08:48:00 CST Solly's is, as the name would perhaps indicate, unpretentious, to the point and casual. Diners here can gobble up their butter burgers at tiny two-tops or take a seat at the canary yellow, figure-eight shaped counter. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sollysreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sollysreview.html?13695 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:34:00 CST In the vein of a few blogs I posted earlier this year -- Recipes to Die For and The Puerto Rican Rice Experiment -- I must say perhaps several even more sought after, and more difficult to locate recipes likely lie in all of our ancestors' roots. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/recipeheirlooms.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/recipeheirlooms.html?13660 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:31:00 CST Many of us get baking this time of year, and though I don't make 20 different kinds of cookies, fudge and candies like my mom did when I was a child, there are still a couple staples that come out of our kitchen each year. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/birdturd.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/birdturd.html?13635 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:52:00 CST Superior’s Wednesday night cooking classes feature a guest chef or other foodie who will create several dishes for you in an hour’s time. The 6:30 p.m. classes cost $10, and you get to sample the dishes. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cookingclasses.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cookingclasses.html?13565 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:38:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com's Jeff Sherman suggested a lovely idea for a blog. He asked what recipe from a Milwaukee restaurant would I give anything to have. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/recipesblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/recipesblog.html?13564 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:35:00 CST The Copper Dock, formerly Anderson's Catering, provided the best dining experiences our Amy Carlson has had in a long time on two recent visits. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/copperdock.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/copperdock.html?13533 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:36:00 CST Cempazuchi has been on Brady Street nearly 10 years, and while many neighbors have come and gone, Cempazuchi remains, bright and carefree on the corner. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cempazuchiamy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cempazuchiamy.html?13454 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 05:35:00 CST Distinctive menu items reign at Hinterland, with presentations and flavor pairings that will tickle even the most mature of palates. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/hinterlandreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/hinterlandreview.html?13324 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:43:00 CST The argument is nearly as old as the restaurant industry itself: When should a gratuity be added to the bill and how much is enough when it comes to tipping? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tippingtips.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tippingtips.html?13271 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:34:00 CST Tonight Milwaukeeans can celebrate local Lakefront Brewery's 20th anniversary with Roots Restaurant at "The Grandest Beer Dinner of Them All." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lakefront20.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lakefront20.html?13217 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:31:00 CST As a neighborhood mainstay, it is nice to have a family owned, simple Italian restaurant with good, reasonably priced options for the locals. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/concadoro.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/concadoro.html?13184 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 05:35:00 CST The two visits Amy Carlson paid Michael Feker's most recent venture were so dissimilar in service and food quality, she hesitates to determine if her assessment should be mostly positive, or wholly negative. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ilmitoeno.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ilmitoeno.html?13111 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:49:00 CST "I was 24 years old when I went to Jamaica; it was the first vacation of my life, and ever since then I have always wanted to open a Caribbean restaurant," says Michael Dillon, a local graphic design company proprietor and owner of the soon-to-open Edgar's Calypso Caribbean restaurant. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/edgarsdillon.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/edgarsdillon.html?13066 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:12:00 CST Multiple visits to Water Buffalo yielded good results; while not every item on the menu we sampled was something we would order again, Water Buffalo's strength is their location, atmosphere and the unique architectural design. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/buffaloreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/buffaloreview.html?13046 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:34:00 CST Usually found in suburbs, small towns or on every other block Up North, supper clubs accentuate the classic down-home comfort of Wisconsin. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/supperclubs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/supperclubs.html?13058 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:17:00 CST Amid a sea of fast food chain restaurants and a few longstanding venues like Weissgerber's Gasthaus, in a shopping strip at 2177 Silvernail Rd. in Pewaukee, stands Great Northern BBQ Co. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/greatnorthernreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/greatnorthernreview.html?12976 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:35:00 CST Both of these recipes are a basic spin on the standards; you'll find similar recipes in Betty Crocker or Better Homes or anything along those lines, so if you don't care for my versions, you can tweak accordingly. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sloppyjoes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sloppyjoes.html?12937 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:19:00 CST Okay, I admit it, I am a Spice House, 1031 N. Old World 3rd St., junkie. I could quite literally spend my entire paycheck there, and I swear by the Iron Spice. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/spicehousejunkie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/spicehousejunkie.html?12936 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:15:00 CST The 2008 Zagat Restaurant Guide just awarded London the title of most expensive city in the world to eat with a startling average rate of $79.80 per head for a three-course meal including service. Where is Milwaukee in the grand scheme of things? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/expensivemeals.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/expensivemeals.html?12934 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 05:47:00 CST Jing's Chinese Restaurant, 207 E. Buffalo St., recently joined the burst of new restaurants popping up all over the Third Ward. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/jingsreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/jingsreview.html?12906 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 05:40:00 CST I remember going trick or treating as a child when the lady down the street from my grandmother's house always gave out Rice Krispie treats wrapped in saran wrap with a nickel pressed into the bottom. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/trickortreattraditions.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/trickortreattraditions.html?12781 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:55:00 CST When I was a kid, my dad made popcorn on Friday nights and we watched television. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/popcorn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/popcorn.html?12779 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 13:51:00 CST There is plenty to like about Bangkok House. The service is friendly and precise. The atmosphere is fresh and clean. The food is fresh, delicious and inexpensive. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bangkokhousereview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bangkokhousereview.html?12839 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 05:30:00 CST My friend Sara will laugh when she reads this since we were just talking about the insane absence of an accurate recipe for Puerto Rican rice, or arroz con gandules, online or in any cookbook at all that I could find. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/puertoricanrice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/puertoricanrice.html?12778 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:38:00 CST