Begel's bagel blog

Published Monday, May 21

Milwaukee, like most cities, has two bagel chain places, Einstein's and Bruegger's. But both places leave me a little dissatisfied.

A week of pizza by the slice: Ian's

Published Monday, May 21

In honor of Damien Jaques' article this morning about pizza by the slice - and in honor of my recent trip home to Brooklyn - I'm going to have a slice a day this week and write about it here. Because it's right across the street and the idea just hit me, I'm starting with Ian's on North Avenue.

Soup Bros. ladles up quirk and deliciousness

Published Saturday, May 19

Richard Regner says he never gets sick of soup. Ever. This is a good thing, because for 13 years, he has owned and operated Soup Bros., a small "soup kitchen" in the Walker's Point neighborhood with a big reputation for serving some of the tastiest bowls around.

Bartolotta expands north and south with supper club venues

Published Friday, May 18

With the popularity of supper clubs on the rise, it's no surprise that the Bartolotta Restaurant Group will pursue classic dining ventures in both northerly and southerly directions, beginning late this summer.

Free burgers on Saturday

Published Friday, May 18

The Bartolottas are kicking off the summer and their support for Race For A Cure at Northpoint Custard at Bradford Beach this Saturday, May 19, with a new look for the building - pink cow spots. There also will be free burgers for the first 200 people.

Kanpai to fill former Nanakusa space

Published Thursday, May 17

Well, it's official. After a long wait and much speculation, a new Japanese restaurant called Kanpai will go into the former Nanakusa space, 408 E. Chicago St., this fall.

All these years later, wood-fired pizza still delights

Published Thursday, May 17

Oakland Trat is now SoLo Pizza, but fortunately, many of their recipes remain. And very fortunately, they dropped off three pizzas to the hungry staff of OnMilwaukee.com today. I was pretty happy that the barbecue chicken one tastes exactly the same.

Looking for exciting dining? Just follow the Trail of Crumbs

Published Thursday, May 17

Google the term "pop-up dinner" and you'll be greeted by hundreds of results from restaurants all over the country and beyond. While the concept is nothing new, underground dinners held in random locations are gaining in popularity, and Milwaukee-area residents are taking note.

Pitch's Express serves food and drink with a view

Published Wednesday, May 16

Pitch's Express sells sandwiches, cocktails, ice cream, boating supplies and souvenirs in a unique building comfortably tucked into McKinley Marina.

Braun explains 8-twelve bar/grill venture with MVP, friend Rodgers

Published Tuesday, May 15

It seemed like it was only a matter of time before friends Ryan Braun and Aaron Rodgers collaborated on an off-field venture. Now, they have, with the planned opening the SURG Restaurant Group owned and operated 8-twelve in Brookfield.

Piano Blu to become Lakefront Grille

Published Monday, May 14

After seven years in business, Piano Blu in Pewaukee closed on Sunday night. The business will reopen on Thursday, May 17 at 11 a.m. as the Lakefront Grille.

Moving a restaurant from Fond du Lac to New Berlin

Published Monday, May 14

It's not all that unusual for a restaurant to pick up and move. North Star American Bistro migrated to a new space across Oakland Avenue in Shorewood a year and a half ago. Two venerable Milwaukee eateries, the Boulevard Inn and Chip & Py's, made cross-town moves before eventually closing. But a 70-mile relocation is definitely out of the ordinary. That is what Chris and Jennifer Giaimo have done with their Bellafini's Trattoria.

Five questions for Sommelier Nate Norfolk

Published Saturday, May 12

One of the remarkable things about Nate is not only his genuine love of wine, but he is always engaged in the constant pursuit of enlightenment, not for himself but to share with others. Jason Gorman recently had some time to sit and ask him about his perspective on all things wine.

Odd Duck is right on

Published Friday, May 11

Tapas restaurants are sprouting up all over the place. It won't be long before we probably have a McTapas menu at the golden arches.But there is always room for excellence and Odd Duck can stand proudly.

Ian's Pizza to open Downtown restaurant

Published Thursday, May 10

Ian's Pizza, the Madison-based pizzeria chain that specializes in selling its product by the slice, will open a second Milwaukee location Downtown next month.

C. 1880: A blast from the very delicious past

Published Thursday, May 10

If you think "modern" is always better, a new restaurant in Walker's Point will have you thinking again. C. 1880 unites the best of the past and present in a farm-to-table restaurant concept that's sure to please the most discerning of palates.

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