http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_dining.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Dining en-us Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:00:25 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Baraboo's Toby Thums won $500 in cash and sandwiches with his scary Halloween costume. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cousinshalloween.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cousinshalloween.html?20758 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:16:00 CST Ward's House of Prime will open on Monday, Nov. 16, at the corner of Mason and Jackson Streets Downtown. We first told you about this last month, but here are the details. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wardshouseofprime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wardshouseofprime.html?20738 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST When a waiter tells you he doesn't have the ingredients to complete your order, then brings you the wrong dish after you order your back-up meal, should you be miffed? Or should you at least expect a few bucks off the bill? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wrongorder.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wrongorder.html?20727 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:10:00 CST Still donning the giant coffee cup on the roof, a remnant of former occupant Milwaukee Coffee Company, Tazza Pizzeria fell victim to the tough economic times and sliced its last pizza late last month. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tazzapizzeriaclosed.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tazzapizzeriaclosed.html?20721 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:03:00 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 As part of a company-wide Wellness Initiative, employees at Tekra Corporation, 16700 W. Lincoln Ave., took part in cooking classes and had a "healthy cook-off." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tekracorpcookoff.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tekracorpcookoff.html?20713 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:11:00 CST All this month, we revealed to you -- one by one -- the winners of the 2009 OnMilwaukee.com readers' poll for the best restaurants in Metro Milwaukee. We know the wait has been excruciating, but now that all is revealed, here's a tally of all the winners (as well as our editors' picks), in one handy list. Bon appétit! http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestofdining2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestofdining2009.html?20695 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:07:00 CST For almost two decades, The King and I has ruled Milwaukee's Thai food scene and, once again, OnMilwaukee.com readers picked it as their favorite. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestthai2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestthai2009.html?20672 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:01:00 CST With its glowing sign piercing through the darkness of the night and illuminating the large building like a full moon, the exterior of the House of Frank N Stein more than looks the part. But it's nothing compared to what awaits you inside. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/franknstein09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/franknstein09.html?20674 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:01:00 CST If ever a vegetable were to have a cult-like following, it would be the artichoke. It's true: lovers of this big thistle plant are emphatic about it, whether the "heart" is chopped and served on pizza and in hot dips or the entire plant is hard boiled and devoured. Here's a list of Milwaukee eateries with artichoke dishes on the menu. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/artichokearticle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/artichokearticle.html?20650 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:01:00 CST Today's quick review focuses on Riverwest's newest eatery, Centro Cafe. It's a cozy, Italian restaurant that's off to a great start. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewcentro.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewcentro.html?20660 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:04:00 CST For the second straight year, OnMilwaukee.com readers picked Umami Moto as their favorite other Asian restaurant (not strictly Chinese, Japanese or Thai). OnMilwaukee.com's Amy Schubert called the menu at Umami Moto "simple, precise and delicious" and adds that the service is "prompt, attentive and uses a team approach without being intrusive." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestotherasian09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestotherasian09.html?20634 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:02:00 CST Given that Milwaukee has a thriving Mexican community -- and dozens of great Mexican restaurants to boot -- it takes something special to run away with the readers' choice for the best of the best. Botanas, however, did just that, taking the prize for the second straight year. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestmexican09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestmexican09.html?20664 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:34:00 CST Don't freak out. There's a reason we're reviewing the Old Country Buffet, and it's not to make fun of it. The verdict: Other than a tasty Caesar salad and well above average desserts, dinner was institutional quality, at best. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/oldcountrybuffet.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/oldcountrybuffet.html?20662 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:04:00 CST For my great-grandmother's 96th birthday, I wanted to give her something special. So I tried my hand at one of her specialties: Salzkipfel. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/omaskipfels102809.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/omaskipfels102809.html?20655 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:18:00 CST Mayura's cuisine favors northern India, where the weather can be both scorching hot and bitterly cold, and the food is rich and hearty. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewmayura.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewmayura.html?20645 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:03:00 CST What began as a family-owned restaurant on Mitchell Street evolved into a Brady Street emporium of Middle Eastern delights. Following in their parents' footsteps, brothers Alaa and Nasser Musa opened the second generation of Casablanca, serving traditional kabobs, falafel, stuffed grape leaves and shawarma. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestmiddleeastern2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestmiddleeastern2009.html?20618 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:03:00 CST Café LuLu and its younger sibling in Wauwatosa, Juniper 61, are so closely associated with owners Cam Roberts and Sarah Jonas that it might seem daunting to step in to helm the kitchens at these beloved eateries and try to make a mark. But that's just what Ramses Alvarez has done at Juniper 61. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ramsesalvarezjuniper61.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ramsesalvarezjuniper61.html?20608 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:25:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com readers have spoken, again. Like last year, they have chosen Ristorante Bartolotta in Downtown Tosa as Milwaukee's best Italian restaurant. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestitalian09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestitalian09.html?20623 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:05:00 CST 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. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/comparediningtrends.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/comparediningtrends.html?20636 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:03:00 CST Although it has changed a bit over the years -- especially notable was the addition of windows to the once dark as night dining room -- one thing remains the same at Palermo Villa -- great pizza! http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewpalermovilla.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewpalermovilla.html?20649 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:26:00 CST Izumi's, 2150 N. Prospect Ave., has earned a reputation in Milwaukee for friendly, accommodating service, as well as a tasty menu that doesn't break the bank. OnMilwaukee.com readers voted it their favorite Japanese restaurant for the third straight year and, again, Nanakusa was a close second. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestjapanese09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestjapanese09.html?20602 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:15:00 CST Milwaukee has a variety of great Indian restaurants, but OnMilwaukee.com readers declared the East Side's Maharaja to be the very best. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestindian09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestindian09.html?20621 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:31:00 CST Tosa takes the cake. Well, at least two Italian restaurants in Wauwatosa are the only two Wisconsin eateries on Open Table's 2009 list of Best Italian Restaurant Award winners. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tosaitalianrestaurants.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tosaitalianrestaurants.html?20646 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:43:00 CST Nothing stays the same, even the venerable old Benji's Deli in Shorewood. Benji sold the iconic Milwaukee deli years ago, and the place has been sanitized quite a bit. But the quality of the food stays the same, and along with Jake's, is one of the two totally legit Jewish delis in the Milwaukee area. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/benjis.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/benjis.html?20644 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:32:00 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 When it comes to the annual OnMilwaukee.com best dining poll, there is a heavyweight champ. Oakland Gyros, a stalwart in the "Best late night drunk eats" category, doubled up again this year by taking the title for "Best Greek." As is custom in recent years, Oakland Gyros nabbed nearly 33 percent of the total vote in the category, outdistancing the runner-up, Apollo Cafe. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestgreek09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestgreek09.html?20632 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:05:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com's ongoing "Take the Milwaukee Challenge" series takes on a plethora of locally-made products, everything from custard and coffee to wine and water (Milwaukee vs. Waukesha). This time 'round, we pit Milwaukee's beloved butter burger against the one offered by the Wisconsin-born Culver's fast food chain. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/butterburgerchallenge.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/butterburgerchallenge.html?20570 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:10:00 CST Recognizing the specialization in Szechwan, Hunan, Shanghai, Peking or Cantonese cooking techniques, Emperor of China's menu celebrates the diversity in regional Chinese cooking. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestchinese2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestchinese2009.html?20620 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:04:00 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 Predicting a winner in this category is not easy, but Coquette edged Lake Park Bistro, 28 percent to 26 percent, for the title. Chez Jacques and Trocadero ranked third and fourth and were separated by a single vote. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestfrench09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestfrench09.html?20548 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:13:00 CST Our annual "Best of" survey maybe designed to highlight the best and the brightest that our city's culinary choices have to offer, but that doesn't mean we don't have any love for the 'burbs. In this question, we asked our readers to chime in on their favorite restaurant outside of the city limits. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestsuburban09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestsuburban09.html?20561 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:02:00 CST 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. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewclubcharlies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewclubcharlies.html?20622 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:10:00 CST Roots Restaurant and Cellar was one of Milwaukee's first dining destinations to actively pursue the use of local ingredients. Using only naturally raised meats and fresh seafood from the start, they've evolved to mainly use produce grown in Wisconsin, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestof09roots.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestof09roots.html?20597 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:07:00 CST By best venue for food, we mean places you visit to do something besides eat -- such as sightsee, shop, watch sports. Most folks knew what we were talking about, and the winning choice was clear. The Public Market, which allows guests to shop and dine, collected nearly a third of the vote to wrestle the title away from runner-up (and editors' pick), the Wisconsin State Fair and No. 3 Summerfest. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestvenue09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestvenue09.html?20612 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:15:00 CST You don't have to drive to the near South Side to find delicious Mexican food in a cool atmosphere. With two locations, Habanero's Mexican Kitchen offers a cool environment, quick service, tasty food and an impressive selection of tequilas. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewhabaneros.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewhabaneros.html?20625 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:00 CST The two restaurants -- which go by the Twitter names @ajbombers and @streetzapizza -- have practically become household names in the Milwaukee area thanks to the power of the tweet. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/twitterdining.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/twitterdining.html?20582 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:47:00 CST Milwaukee's vegetarian dining options expanded in the past decade, and yet, the classic East Side establishment Beans and Barley gets the gold. Beans serves up a variety of veggie items, including the tempeh reuben, grilled cheese, balsamic tofu sandwich, grilled vegetable sandwich and Mexican dishes. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestvegetarian09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestvegetarian09.html?20603 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:05:00 CST Here's a mini review of Roots, a fresh and natural restaurant in Brewer's Hill with an amazing view of Downtown. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rootsreview2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rootsreview2.html?20586 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:24:00 CST Here at OnMilwaukee.com, we're delighted to see all sorts of new vendors pop up on the streets of Milwaukee. From pizza to pitas, crepes to tacos, the hungry lunchtime (and bar time) crowd has more options than ever. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/beststreetfood09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/beststreetfood09.html?20589 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:02:00 CST The lowly chicken wing, once an afterthought and an excuse for bars to sell beer, is becoming a dietary staple in the U.S. The onset of football season has led to a price hike. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wingpricehike.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wingpricehike.html?20599 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:55:00 CST This year, we combined two previously separate categories: "view" and "vibe/atmosphere." Being a new category, we can hardly say the winner -- Alterra at the Lake -- came as a surprise. But it did because in 2008, Roots was the clear winner in both categories. That makes it curious that Roots didn't nab the combined category. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestvibeview09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestvibeview09.html?20547 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:11:00 CST Charro has been spicing things up on Milwaukee Street for close to a year now. Have you been? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewcahrro.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewcahrro.html?20571 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:20:00 CST With 14 different sauces and five local locations (Water Street, Mayfair, West Allis, New Berlin and West Bend), Buffalo Wild Wings was a clear winner in this year's "Best of" readers' survey. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestwings09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestwings09.html?20558 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:41:00 CST If the line at your favorite Alterra Coffee Roasters seems a little longer this month, you can thank the folks at GQ, who picked the Milwaukee roaster as a top place to get coffee. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/alterragqtop10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/alterragqtop10.html?20578 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:41:00 CST We all like to think we have good taste. "Supertasters" experience more profound reactions to certain types of food. If you don't like coffee, grapefruit, broccoli or other vegetables, you might be a supertaster. Or not. With help from a kit procured online, we tested the OnMilwaukee.com editorial staff and found there were no supertasters among us and only two "tasters." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/supertasters.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/supertasters.html?20565 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:05:00 CST Although Il Mito started out in Walker's Point, it's really come into its own in Wauwatosa, where Chef Michael Feker serves lunch, dinner and brunch. Next door is his School of Culinary Magic, which offers classes, demonstrations and chef's table events at which Feker himself -- a great showman -- is the main attraction. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewilmito.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewilmito.html?20555 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:46:00 CST Once again, OnMilwaukee.com readers found Eddie Martini's to have a hearty helping of both fine fare and spectacular service. It's difficult to hear or read an account of this upscale Wauwatosa supper club without a mention of the excellent service. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestservice09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestservice09.html?20557 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:05:00 CST The OnMilwaukee.com carnivores made it clear that the Five O'Clock Steak House -- formerly Coerper's -- is still the best place in town to eat steak. Carnevor and Eddie Martini's came in second and third place. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/beststeak09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/beststeak09.html?20554 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:04:00 CST In this category, The Chocolate Factory's reign was long and strong, but last year OnMilwaukee.com readers voted the sandwiches at Cafe LuLu, 2261 and 2265 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., as their favorite. And, just to seal the deal, you, dear readers, have elected LuLu once again. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestsandwiches09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestsandwiches09.html?20479 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:07:00 CST