http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_amyl.schubert.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Amy L. Schubert en-us Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:30:06 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Milwaukee has struggled over the years in supporting a local barbecue joint. But now, years after the ill-fated Q shuttered its doors and Silver Spur resurrected itself in Elm Grove, two local entrepreneurs decided to try their hands at Southwest inspired barbecue on Old World Third Street. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/durangobbqgrillreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/durangobbqgrillreview.html?22041 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:07:00 CST For more than 35 years, Palermo Villa, 2315 N. Murray St., has been cooking up simple yet well-executed Italian food on Milwaukee's East Side. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/palermovillareview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/palermovillareview.html?21975 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:12:00 CST There are many Mexican restaurants in the Greater Milwaukee Area. It's not hard to find a good spot for a quick trip "south of the border." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/scoutingreportlaserenata.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/scoutingreportlaserenata.html?21897 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 09:02:00 CST For the past few weeks, people from across the country have been uploading their family recipes onto familyreciperevival.com, as part of Il Mito's Chef Michael Feker's first initiative in a year-long plan to encourage people to make dining together at the dinner table a priority again. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/familyrecipecontest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/familyrecipecontest.html?21895 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:08:00 CST With a small and cozy atmoshpere and a simple and straightforward menu, Bunkers Nostalgic Lounge and Eatery, 7420 W. Greenfield Ave., creates a unique balance between a classy bar and a great place to grab a bite. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bunkersreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bunkersreview.html?21833 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:05:00 CST With one of the few -- if not the only -- open-pit charcoal grills in the Milwaukee area, The Rafters stands out, especially in a part of town dominated by chain and family-style Greek restaurants. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/raftersscoutingreport.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/raftersscoutingreport.html?21743 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:12:00 CST Wednesday nigtht, in the intimate setting of Osteria del Mondo, 1028 E. Juneau, Marc and Marta Bianchini hosted a six course dinner featuring the wines of Sonoma Valley, California's St. Francis winery. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/osteriawinepairing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/osteriawinepairing.html?21731 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:41:00 CST Lagniappe is literally translated as "a small gift given a customer by a merchant at purchase," and is used in the restaurant industry to denote superb service, or the act of going above and beyond. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lagniappebrasseriescoutingreport.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lagniappebrasseriescoutingreport.html?21498 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:17:00 CST A comfortable environment, a menu full of options with great specials at good prices make Antigua a hit with food writer Amy Schubert. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/antiguascoutingreport.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/antiguascoutingreport.html?21428 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:08:00 CST For more than three decades, Erv's Mug has been serving Oak Creek residents with tasty meals -- but lunch and dinner -- in a comortable atmosphere. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ervsmugreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ervsmugreview.html?21369 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:10:00 CST Despite its modern, upscale setting, Coa -- the latest creation of local restaurateurs Marc and Marta Bianchini (Osteria del Mondo, Indulge, Cubanitas) -- specializes in the tasty Mexican fare traditionally served by street vendors. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/coareview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/coareview.html?21293 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:03:00 CST If you're looking for a low-maintenance, warm-your-heart pasta dinner and you aren't under time constraints, Centro Cafe, 808 E. Center St., may be a great find. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/centrocafereview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/centrocafereview.html?21258 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:13:00 CST For more than ten years on Milwaukee's Downtown Riverwalk, Rock Bottom Brewery has served simple appetizers and entrees with lagers, ales and pilsners brewed on-site. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rockbottomreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rockbottomreview.html?21131 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:24:00 CST Who says you need to buy a gift this holiday season? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/amygiftaday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/amygiftaday.html?21122 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:03:00 CST Guanajuato, 2310 S. Howell Ave., isn't a fancy, upscale destination for Mexican cuisine. It doesn't have to be, either. What it lacks in style and sophistication, it makes up with well-priced and filling meals. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/guanajuatoreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/guanajuatoreview.html?21064 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:03:00 CST Sometimes, dining perfection shows up in the most unexpected places. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/perfectdiningindoorcounty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/perfectdiningindoorcounty.html?21060 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:35:00 CST You're at the office today and have a house full of people coming over tomorrow. Here are some tips to make cooking easier. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lastminutethanksgivingtips.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lastminutethanksgivingtips.html?20961 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:33:00 CST In a group that includes Lake Park Bistro, Mr. B's, Bacchus and Pizzeria Piccola, Ristorante Bartolotta, 7616 W. State St. in Wauwatosa, is the patriarch of the growing Bartolotta empire. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ristorantebartolotta112309.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ristorantebartolotta112309.html?20923 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:16:00 CST There is much to like about Honeypie, 2643 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., the Bay View restaurant owned and operated by the same folks that have done great things with Comet Cafe, Palomino and Fuel. But while Honeypie's atmosphere and menu are pleasing, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/honeypiereview111609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/honeypiereview111609.html?20856 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:39:00 CST In recent years, the term "steak house" has become synonymous with the phrase "à la carte." But Kurt's Steak House in Delafield sheds that misconception, offering steak house quality cuts with the accoutrements, atmosphere and price of a traditional Wisconsin supper club. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/kurtsdelafieldsteaks110909.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/kurtsdelafieldsteaks110909.html?20776 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:05:00 CST 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. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wickedhopreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wickedhopreview.html?20712 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:15:00 CST It seems that the culinary scene is undergoing a burger revolution of sorts, with media outlets pumping out articles on the hunt for the perfect burger, sliders cropping up on menus of restaurants large and small and a trend forming towards "gourmet" grass-fed beef. Stack'd, the burger bar at 170 S. 1st St., has found a winning combination of beef, beer and extras. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stackedbarreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stackedbarreview.html?20633 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:09:00 CST Okay, for round two, let's try converting meatloaf and mashed potatoes into Shepherd's pie; both of which could likely be classified as classic comfort foods. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/leftoversmeatloaf.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/leftoversmeatloaf.html?20588 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:18:00 CST As the name suggests, wine takes center stage at Balzac Wine Bar. The menu is unique, and the moderate prices allow guest to share a few small plates or grab a sandwich or salad without blowing the budget. Overall, the experience at Balzac is one of serenity. It's nice to have a nook to grab a bottle and know that if you do decide to eat, there are some very good options to play with. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/balzacreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/balzacreview.html?20543 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:01:00 CST If a continuously packed parking lot doesn't give you a clue, El Fuego is the most popular dining spot to rear its head on the street in decades, maybe ever. The restaurant, whose name translates to "the fire," has lit a fire in the bellies of many South Side diners, creating an already loyal and large following. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/elfuego.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/elfuego.html?20464 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:04:00 CST In our house, we often struggle with eating leftovers. Point blank, no matter how well-intentioned you are, it's downright difficult to get yourself to eat the same thing day after day until it's gone. (Okay, so maybe some things are easier than others to do this with, but I still think you get my drift.) http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/leftovers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/leftovers.html?20393 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:26:00 CST For OnMilwaukee.com's dining month, I thought some quick and inexpensive meals might be a fun little feature. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cheapmealcreamedbeef.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cheapmealcreamedbeef.html?20391 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:11:00 CST If someone mentions Taylor's, you likely think immediately of the jet-setter bar on the corner of Jefferson and Wells Streets that has accommodated Jazz in the Park patrons and the nighttime cocktail crowd since the mid-1990s. Earlier this year, Dan and Jim Taylor brought some of the elements of the hotspot to Waukesha's revitalized Downtown. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/peoplespark.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/peoplespark.html?20364 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:04:00 CST For the first time in as long as I can remember, we didn't leave a tip last night. We ate at a well-known family run restaurant that is known less for the quality of its food and more for its conviviality. The name of the restaurant? Doesn't matter. The restaurant held up its end of the bargain. The server didn't. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/notip.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/notip.html?20297 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:54:00 CST For those of you who show people you love them by cooking for them, like I do, my husband very well may have found the perfect cookbook. Scott's in independent sales, so he periodically brings home samples from manufacturers that spark my interest, but this one takes the cake. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/showmethelove.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/showmethelove.html?20296 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:22:00 CST Scott decided to spoil me with the recent gift of a Cuisinart Elite Collection 16-cup food processor, which I broke in this weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cuisinart.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cuisinart.html?20295 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:12:00 CST After 20 years in business, Sanford -- the restaurant operated by Sanford D'Amato and his wife Angie at 1547 N. Jackson St. -- still offers a nearly flawless dining experience. The service, atmosphere and food are impeccable. There is no glory in being "seen" at Sanford; the payoff is getting to spend an evening eating, drinking, and enjoying the art of fine dining. People who dine at Sanford truly appreciate what the restaurant brings to the table. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sanford2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sanford2009.html?20281 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:17:00 CST Bombay Sweets is a vegetarian restaurant that seems like a giant cafeteria and bakery featuring cases and cases of Indian, Pakistani and Bengali sweets and a substantial menu posted on the wall. Non-vegetarians should not be intimidated or discouraged from dining. Just about everything on the menu is explained by ingredient or photograph, and the confections are delicious. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bombaysweetsreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bombaysweetsreview.html?20227 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:19:00 CST If you're looking for cheap, ordinary Mexican food plated with boring rice and beans, Agavé Southwestern Grill in Brookfield probably isn't a place you want to try. If, however, you want to experience adventurous tapas, cevichés and entrees in a jaw-dropping indoor-outdoor setting, you should make a visit. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/agavebrookfield.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/agavebrookfield.html?20147 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:22:00 CST It's located around the corner from East Side staple Emperor or China, but Lucky Liu's, 1664 N. Van Buren St., may carve out its own niche with fresh and tasty concoctions from a hybrid menu of Chinese and Japanese selections served from the tiny storefront that for many, many years housed Aveni's Italian Specialties. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/luckylius.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/luckylius.html?20009 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:22:00 CST Milwaukeeans seem to have a love-hate relationship with barbecue. It seems just about everyone claims they love slow-cooked or smoked barbecue, but yet, the demise of many well-intentioned barbecue joints in our area seems to speak in volumes. Silver Spur Texas Smokehouse BBQ, 13275 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, however, seems unafraid. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/silverspurtexasbbq.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/silverspurtexasbbq.html?19941 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:14:00 CST Our friends Bobby and Maire Greenya, proprietors of Champion's Pub, 2417 N. Bartlett Ave., recently introduced us to my new favorite summer libation, a Firefly Sweet Tea vodka press. Sitting in the sun on the patio at Champion's and sipping this sweet tea cocktail made all the months wading through cold, damp weather just float away. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fireflytea.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fireflytea.html?19907 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:42:00 CST Selections at Jalapeno Loco, 5067 S. Howell Ave., dance between the typical plates of rice, beans and burritos and more eccentric and regional dishes. The printed menu still gives diners some welcome options for the basics, such as letting you select two different meats for a fajita combination. If you're craving something different, look beyond this standard menu and grab the tabletop version. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/jalapenoloco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/jalapenoloco.html?19878 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:19:00 CST My paternal grandmother was a huge canner. She made everything -- canned tomatoes, rhubarb jam, all things pickled, and heck, she even made her own soap-with lye. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/frigpickles.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/frigpickles.html?19851 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 07:36:00 CST The family that runs Christies, 3261 S. 13th St., classifies its offerings as "Gourmet Pub Food." Indeed, it is. The appetizers, including fried squid, prosciutto wrapped scallops over pears, set the stage for strong entrees like bacon wrapped, barbecued shrimp ($13) and fried lobster. Everything is served in a warm, welcoming environment that will make you want to return. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/christiespubandgrill.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/christiespubandgrill.html?19718 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:17:00 CST Finding a Downtown lunch for under five bucks has historically been a struggle, but Brick 3 Pizza, 1107 N. Old World 3rd St., not only gets the concept of a good, cheap and quick lunch away in their matchbook-sized location, they deliver it -- curbside or right to your home or office. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/brick3review.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/brick3review.html?19685 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:00 CST Over the course of the last 10 years or so, we've had multiple friends mention that if you want a good fish fry, you have to go to Fritz's, 3086 S. 20th St. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fritzspub.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fritzspub.html?19618 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:05:00 CST Don't expect fancy foodstuffs or presentations at Generations at Five Points. Like the minimal signage on the restaurant's front, menu selections are simple, clean and no-frills. Diners can choose from a soup of the day (on our visit, this was a creamy tomato basil for $4), chopped salad ($4), which deviates from the norm with mixed mesclun greens and a choice of dressing, or house salad ($4), and a variety of options apportioned for two. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/generations.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/generations.html?19610 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:20:00 CST Over the years, I've had many bad, bad barbecued baby back ribs on the grill, some of which came out of our own kitchen when we were following recipes passed down from friends. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/grilledribs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/grilledribs.html?19487 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:30:00 CST The stars haven't quite yet aligned for the St. Francis Brewery and Restaurant, 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, which undoubtedly has the potential to be something exceptional. When you walk in, you just get the feeling that you really, really want to like this place. The location, building and concept are solid, but service during three recent visits proved slow and unpracticed and the food quality was a bit uneven. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stfrancisbreweryreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stfrancisbreweryreview.html?19464 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:18:00 CST If you don't get to Caledonia very often, Sebastian's Fine Food and Spirits, 6025 Douglas Ave., provides a good reason to head south. Patrice and Scott Sebastian, long-time veterans of Milwaukee's dining scene, have created and maintained a surprisingly comfortable, casual, yet high-end dining experience in one of the more beautiful restaurant spaces in our area. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sebastiansfinefood.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sebastiansfinefood.html?19397 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:28:00 CST A recent scouting visit to The Anchorage, 4700 N. Port Washington Rd., proved once again that in Milwaukee, not all hotel restaurants are created equal. Though the restaurant is housed within a Hilton Hotel, don't expect standard hotel restaurant fare here. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/anchorage.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/anchorage.html?19275 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:21:00 CST Located in a former coffee shop on the ever-evolving South 2nd Street in what is now called the Fifth Ward, Fuzion Café and Lounge, 524 South 2nd St., has self-proclaimed itself the "Home of the Signature Cocktail," and "A collision of art, music, food and drinks." With a drink menu divided into categories -- exotic cocktails, anti-oxidant drinks, and "seemingly healthy" herbal cocktails -- and a dinner menu influenced with flavors that seem to span the Seven Seas, perhaps they aren't too far off base. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fuzioncafe.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/fuzioncafe.html?19201 Mon, 25 May 2009 11:39:00 CST In a vibrant orange space with an intimate bar, Cubanitas takes on a more casual and upbeat face than its Milwaukee Street neighbors, which is likely part of what makes the restaurant a favorite for lunch and dinner. Of course, the delicious sandwiches, entrees and mojitos play a part, too. Though service was inconsistent on two recent visits, the quality of food and drink offerings made up for that. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cubanitasreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cubanitasreview.html?19076 Mon, 11 May 2009 08:20:00 CST Housed in a former Boy Blue Custard stand at 4125 S. Howell Ave. on Milwaukee's near South Side, Sahara Café once again is serving up Mediterranean food on-site, or for take-out or delivery. With outstanding hummus, kabobs and other dishes available at very reasonable prices, Sahara rivals the best competitors from local sit-down eateries. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/saharacafe.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/saharacafe.html?19003 Mon, 4 May 2009 11:23:00 CST