This Bites
Each week, dining critic Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Radio Milwaukee's resident foodie Tarik Moody explore the city's culinary and restaurant culture. They highlight new spots, old favorites, and the best food and drinks around Milwaukee. The show helps listeners discover where to eat and drink in the city.
Episodes
Freshwater Food & Wine Festival, Café Corazón and turkey talk
In this episode's serving of the latest Milwaukee food news and festival highlights:
We spill the details on Café Colada, an exciting new spot in Cathedral Square Park created through a partnership between Café Bustelo and Discourse Coffee. Look forward to traditional Cuban coladas topped with sweet espumita, delicious bites like empanadas and churros, and an evening cocktail menu featuri
Frugal dining and new restaurants in Milwaukee
After their summer break, Tarik and Ann are back just in time for September — and our favorite Milwaukee Magazine writer’s "Frugal Foodie" roundup, which proves you don't need to break the bank to eat like royalty.We start the penny-pintching at the time-warm experience of Ted’s Ice Cream & Restaurant in Wauwatosa, where ordering a morning milkshake is a local tradition. With dessert
Mother's sudden closure, Nadi Plates, UbeMKE and more
We find ourselves in the midst of navigating the highs and lows of Milwaukee’s food scene, and unfortunately this episode starts down a valley with the recent announcement that Mother’s has permanently closed.The Bay View spot hadn’t even been open for a full year, but it was quite an almost-12-months considering owner Vanessa Rose was named a James Beard Award semifinalist in the categor
Halal Restaurant Week, dumplings and pounds of peaches
This episode starts at the tail end of Halal Restaurant Week, which runs for a couple more days as it helps bring awareness to the options around Milwaukee that meet Islamic dietary guidelines while also inviting non-Muslim customers to try halal dining and encouraging restaurants to have halal choices on their menus year-round.What makes this a unique cultural food event is how it cuts a
A soulful pop-up, Korean BBQ chicken and a Hmong buffet
A little char on certain foods can add some nice flavor complexity to a dish. On this episode, we’ve got the podcast version of that, with two char-related news items right at the top.Because we like to start with the positive, our first chat is about Uncle Wolfie’s next pop-up dining event happening this Saturday: Chard Soul, a Southern soul food and barbecue experience from the mind of
Filipina on Vliet, Indian in West Allis, Matcha hot takes and more
Resilience is a non-negotiable in the restaurant business. If you’re not ready to rebound from a setback — even a literally devastating one — you probably won’t last long. We’ve got two examples of that bounceback-ability in this episode, starting with a new home that rose from the ashes of disaster.
MKE Asian Restaurant Week, Nigerian cuisine and Italian cocktails
One of the ways you can tell a city’s food scene is worth its (ahem) salt is how easily you can order a dish that takes you someplace far away. Milwaukee has grown into a hallmark for culturally diverse cuisine, evidence of which is all over this episode.It starts with a chat about the return of Milwaukee Asian Restaurant Week and continues with exciting news about the city's first Nigeri
The history of Italian cuisine in MKE, plus Harold's Chicken is here!
On this episode, Tarik and Ann dive deep into the rich culinary landscape of Milwaukee, and the biggest dive of all is fueled by the Italian-themed takeover of Milwaukee Magazine.Ann gives us a glimpse of what’s in the pages of the April 2026 issue by sharing the fascinating history of Italian immigration in the Third Ward and Brady Street, explaining how food in those areas evolved from
Tables Across Borders, Cassis review and the Michelin Man!
On this episode, our food-loving duo kicks things off with the return of Tables Across Borders, a heartwarming dinner series at Amilinda and Tricklebee Cafe that highlights the talents of refugee and immigrant chefs from communities such as Ethiopia, Eritrea, Syria and Burma.Next, they dive into the newly debuted chef counter at EsterEv, offering an intimate six-seat tasting menu that bri
Milwaukee's James Beard moment, Wine weekend, Nite Owl's 78th season and more
Milwaukee lands five James Beard Award finalists, MKE Wine Weekend returns, Nite Owl fires up for season 78, Rare Steakhouse closes and Eagle Park acquires SoulBoxer.
James Beard Finalists, MKE Wine Weekend, Steak House news & more....
James Beard Finalists, MKE Wine Weekend, Steak House news & more....
Dim Sum, Cambodian sandwiches and a French lesson
We talk about good food on the podcast pretty much every week, but every once in a while we get the chance to combine that with a good cause — as in the case of our first bit of chit-chat for this episode.For the seventh time, Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite of EsterEv/DanDan fame will throw their Dim Sum Give Sum event, which raises money for the Kennedy’s Disease Association. Jacobs was dia
Seafood, Agency/Cinta collab, chef interviews and more
On this week’s delicious deep dive, Tarik and Ann start at Agency’s theatrical Filipino pop-up Sinta, which has become a permanent part of the James Beard-nominated bar’s offerings at 817 N. Marshall St. Chefs Zach and Katrina Panoski are serving up a creative collection of small plates and snacks ranging from "celestial" eggplant dip to crab lumpia topped with Pop Rocks.Then, Ann shares
Chocolate, Phobruary, and a chat with Kyle & Meghan Knall
Ready for an episode you’re sure to love? Because it’s Valentine’s Day? Get it?Hallmark holiday jokes aside, we do think you’re going to enjoy this one because it starts with something just about all of us can get behind: chocolate. More specifically, we’re talking about Indulgence Chocolatiers (one of Radio Milwaukee’s neighbors in Walker’s Point) and its Valentine-inspired truffle colle
SapSap, kebabs, broasted chicken and more
A diverse food scene is an interesting food scene. Without it, we’d all be stuck in some dystopian future where every restaurant is a Taco Bell.Luckily, Milwaukee is worlds away from that scenario because of how global our city’s flavors are. In this episode, we touch on two recent examples that bring tastes from two distinctly different regions to Milwaukee.First up is a name familiar to
Bad Piggy, Mother's, Honeybee Sage and more
This week’s flavorful updates start with some exciting Puerto Rican news: the Bad Piggy food truck is officially moving into a brick-and-mortar location on South Howell Avenue late this February! Known for staples like mofongo and the “La Combi Completa” — a massive platter featuring roasted pork, garlic tostones, and sweet plantains — the previously food-truck-only establishment will be
Cassis opens, Bavette closes, and soup is on the menu
Our weekly round up food news includes the usual “good news, bad news” of openings and closings, but let's start with something that’ll warm the heart (and the stomach) during these chilly times.Soup is a classic example of a dish that can satisfy a lot of different purposes and flavor profiles. It can be savory, spicy, sweet, hot, cold, spoon-fed, sipped, slurped — it’s versatile, is the
Tough times, bakery booms, relish trays and holiday pop-ups
It's a "good news, bad news" kind of episode, and we start by ripping off the Band-Aid to talk about the difficult spot Milwaukee restaurants are in currently. Within just a few days, city institutions Beans & Barley and The National both announced plans to close, and several others have publicly pleaded for support as the traditionally slower winter months loom. We do our small part
Von Trier, Brady Street Japanese and Milwaukee must-haves
Amid the recent sad news about one East Side institution, we’re starting this episode on a much happier note from right up the street, as Von Trier continues its steady pace on the corner of Farwell and North avenues.As Ann pointed out in her Milwaukee Magazine tidbit, we didn’t have much to worry about when the nearly 50-year-old establishment changed hands earlier this year — primarily
Red Light Ramen, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls, 1033 Omakase and more
This episode kicks off with big news about the legendary Red Light Ramen, which returns for a special one-night-only pop-up on Nov. 28. Find out what's on the menu, including Tonkatsu ramen, Japanese curry and those famous boozy slushies.Next, we celebrate TrueMan McGee of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls! After pausing a national roll-out, McGee pivoted to the Funky Fresh Virtual Kitchen, now of
Thanksgiving, hidden restaurants, Mariano's closing and more
We pride ourselves on our ability to cover a lot of ground within the confines of this podcast, and this episode might have pushed those skills to new heights as we went from Thanksgiving to food assistance to more secrets from Milwaukee’s dining scene and beyond.The Journal Sentinel’s excellent dining critic Rachel Bernhard thoughtfully gathered information about restaurants offering fre
Secret menu items, a 'Wicked' pop-up, bistros, supper clubs and more
This week, we reveal some of the secrets of our culinary adventures around Milwaukee. And by that we mean we're sharing a few of the city's fantastic secret menu items, including the hush-hush "Carolina" Negroni and off-menu Cacio E Pepe at Calenzo. We also reveal the location of delicious pork tacos at Cloud Red and the rotating "secret handshake menu" at Braise Restaurant. Find those an
The best apple cider donuts, Brandywine’s end, Bucks food and more
Everyone loves a good list, and that’s especially true for food people. We love identifying and then arguing over the best … whatever — burgers, beverages or, in the case of this episode, donuts.Our sweet discussion gets a seasonal spin as we focus on apple cider donuts and nine local (and local-ish) places churning out the orchard-friendly bakery item. Up front, it’s important to note th
Burmese cuisine, Purslane review, Vegan Week and more
We're slicing off another savory section of Milwaukee's culinary scene on this episode, starting with Ann's recent Milwaukee Magazine story about Burmese cuisine that sees her dip into traditional dishes from places like Ni Burmese, Khan Aseya and Taste Amir's Roti.From there, we take a quick trip to another part of the magazine for Ann's take on Purslane, the new chef-owned restaurant sp
WI kitchen gear, Omakase, Odd Duck's new chef and more
This week's food news is coming at us from all sides, so let's dig in.First, you'll get the scoop on Nakama, a brand-new omakase restaurant coming to the East Side from the minds behind Screaming Tuna. We're talking an intimate, 11-seat sushi bar experience with fish sourced directly from Tokyo's world-famous Toyosu Market.We also celebrate a thrilling new addition to Odd Duck, as Bryce S
Wisco frozen pizza taste-off, Las Gardenias, Best of MKE and more
Since we're coming up on the last day of summer, it seems as good a time as any for ... a Wisconsin-made frozen pizza taste-off!The staff at Milwaukee Magazine took on that delicious task recently, so we start our episode with Ann sharing the surprising (and kinda disappointing???) results. She also keeps us in magazine land for her recent review of Las Gardenias, a new(ish) spot with hom
Caribbean-soul cuisine, a flashback bar, and a Birch-ballet mashup
Tarik and Ann start this week's tour of Milwaukee food news with a trip to the Caribbean ... sort of. The tropically minded cuisine will get a soul-food twist at new restaurant Jerkin' Me Crazy, which is set to open on Center Street this October. The concept from restaurateur Darryl Simmons will offer baked mac and cheese, chicken done three ways (jerk, curry, stew) and Caribbean-inspired
Worlds collide, Wine Academy and a new brunch spot
Our weekly delicious dive into Milwaukee's culinary scene gets a splash of mash-up on this episode, as Ann shares her review of IVR Bar — that's "International Variety Restaurant," by the way, and the new eatery comes by that title honestly. The ambitious project is a sports bar capable of seating 300 people, which all sounds pretty standard ... until you get to the Indian-Mexican fusion
Burgers, guest chefs, cheese bars and more
It's another flavor-packed episode as we dive into Milwaukee's vibrant food scene, starting with news about Elsa's on the Park as they bring back fan-favorite menu items while keeping their new pizza offerings. Ann then shares her enviable quest to uncover Milwaukee's Best Burgers (the latest Milwaukee Magazine cover story), featuring must-try spots like The Diplomat and Wild Roots.Next,
The oyster gets its due, dim sum goes to brunch and more
This Bites is sponsored by Whiskey Brown and our Radio Milwaukee members.***Oysters are divisive. Some people love them. Others run screaming from the table when presented with them. The folks in that last category might want to avoid Barnacle Buds on Aug. 5, as the riverfront eatery throws its inaugural Oyster Fest. The event, which gets the featured spot at the top of this episode, will
Food influencer Keith Lee, Sinabro and Oaxacan cuisine
Big voices can make a big impact on a restaurant. Sometimes, it comes in the form of a positive review from a well-respected critic. Other times, all it takes is a recognizable face popping into your eatery.That’s what happened recently to Carnevor and Room Service, both of which got a visit from celebrity chef and influencer Keith Lee while he was in town for his manager’s wedding. So fa
Reinventing Von Trier, changes at Bavette and supermarkets galore
Two stars of Milwaukee's food-and-drink scene sit at the top of this episode, starting with John Dye's exciting new plans for legendary German bar Von Trier. The East Side stalwart recently held its soft opening as the new owner focuses on preserving a piece of Milwaukee history while continuing to serve food out of the historic spot.Our second stop takes us to Bavette La Boucherie, where
Pretzels and pizza, fish and chips
We're used to tying ourselves in knots as we criss-cross the city for the latest Milwaukee food news, but we hit a new level in this one as we dive into the amazing world of ... pretzels!Milwaukee Pretzel Company pretzels, to be precise, which are well worth the extra effort except for the fact that you don't need to put in quite as much effort to find them these days. You can get them ev
Drinks & Eats of Summer
After our recent triple-digit temperatures, it seemed like a good time to help you cool things down by serving up a few of our favorite heat-beating drinks and dishes from around the Milwaukee area.That’s where we start this episode, which finds Ann sharing her personal approach to finding the best summer beverages. It’s actually pretty genius: Ask the experts. We’re talking bartenders, b
New global eats in Milwaukee, plus the state's best drive-ins
In this episode, Tarik and Ann are buzzing over a new Italian spot from the James Beard Award-winning owners of Lupi & Iris, as well as an upscale Mediterranean eatery coming to the ground floor of the new Ascent MKE building near Cathedral Square.Our duo also dishes on beloved Jamaican restaurant Uppa Yard as it expands with a second downtown location on Water Street, promising class
A new home for Ruby's Bagels, a No Rules Dinner Party and more
On this episode, Tarik and Ann lead things off by previewing the No Rules Dinner Party, a remarkable 19-course event celebrating women-owned businesses. You'll also hear them celebrate the highly anticipated first brick-and-mortar location of Ruby's Bagels; explore the history of the often-overlooked Muffaletta sandwich (as well as the place to get one in Milwaukee); talk about the Oaxaca
Downtown Dining picks, PBR cheese and a Taste of Juneteenth
As the weather warms up (any day now), the culinary scene often turns up the temperature as well — and that’s definitely the case on this very stuffed episode.Taking things chronologically, we’re less than a week away from the start of Downtown Dining Week, which has been treating diners to deals at some of Milwaukee’s top restaurants for nearly two decades. This year’s event runs from Ma
Mediterranean, Mother's Day and more
Everyone’s got mom on the brain this week (rightfully so), which hopefully means you’ve already made plans to say thanks to that special person by treating her to some outstanding food. In case you haven’t, we start this episode with three suggestion for where to take mom — if they’re still taking reservations:
Blackwolf Run in Kohler is offering a Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p
Pasties, Micheladas, Filipino cuisine and more
Our latest helping of Milwaukee food news starts with savory pasties from Mr. Dye's Pies, gets festive with the inaugural Miche Fest (as in Michelada) at Zocalo and explores the enticing menu of Sinta, a Filipino pop-up at Bavette. We also preview Semolina's hands-on Sunday Supper series, share the new tenant taking over Crossroads Collective and check out Southern-style eats at Bronzevil
Finding Kinship, closing Crossroads and a Hundred Acre chat
Because we like to keep things fresh around here, let’s flip the usual approach and start with the roundup so we can close with the centerpiece of this episode:
As our hosts are both dumpling aficionados, they were happy to talk about the places doing them right around the city.
They also check in on Kinship Café, which got some well-deserved attention thanks to a recent visit from comedi
Monday night deals, and a chat with SapSap's Alex Hanesakda
On this episode, Ann and Tarik interview Chef Alex Hanesakda of Sapsap about his upcoming event, "Rivers Run Deep," happening at Cactus Club at 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 12. The event commemorates five decades since Oceanian refugees arrived in the United States after the Vietnam War, focusing on the often-overlooked history of the war in Laos and the genocide in Cambodia.Chef Alex disc
Milwaukee's James Beard finalist and another "cheftestant"
For almost exactly one year, Discourse Coffee Workshop has been a roommate of sorts, serving out of the southwest corner of Radio Milwaukee HQ. It’s been a pleasure watching them get comfortable in the space and expanding their presence in the city through other ventures like Agency, the hybrid cocktail bar they operate inside the Dubbel Dutch Hotel.Making it even more fun was the news th
Uecker custard, MKE wine weekend, new BBQ and more
From baseball legends to fast-food tributes, we're serving up another helping from Milwaukee's vibrant food scene. On this episode, Ann and Tarik sample Kopp's new custard flavor inspired by the late legend Bob Uecker (called, what else, "Mr. Baseball"). The hosts also preview the Milwaukee Wine Weekend and get real about restaurant service, sharing tips on how diners can be better custom
Kegel's Inn review, Dim Sum Give Some and two new restaurants
We always try to give you a meal, metaphorically speaking, on every episode of This Bites. But there are some weeks when we live up to our name and deliver more of a mouthful than a bellyful — a small-plate version of the podcast, if you will. So let's skip the longer run-up and jump straight into what you'll hear on this episode:
Because you should respect your elders, we start with Ann’
Pi Day pies, Milwaukee's top restaurants and more
There are times when the calendar decides it wants to be your friend — like your birthday falling on a Saturday or St. Patrick’s Day coinciding with the first day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament (that one really only applies to bar owners and Notre Dame fans).Today, the calendar has smiled on your humble This Bites hosts, because our regularly scheduled episode release day just so
Local Black-owned restaurants, new events and eating ants
This episode finds us hitting the home stretch of Black History Month, which means it's time to get moving and support Milwaukee's Black-owned restaurants (something we should do year-round). Ann gave us all a helping hand by putting together a sizable list for Milwaukee Magazine that includes everything from soul food to barbecue and Ethiopian to Jamaican.Toward the end of the podcast, w
A SoundBites chat and a visit to a 'Black Power Kitchen'
Sometimes, the universe just doesn’t want you to make a dish. You hand-pick all your ingredients, do your chopping and dicing and mixing, pull out your go-to cookware and … the stove won’t light.This food metaphor is meant to soften the blow of there not being a full podcast this week. Ann and Tarik were in the studio with their rundown of food news all set to go, and then our fancy audio
A big Bacchus day, Pizza Man and Adam Pawlak
We love “the new.” Especially when it comes to the restaurant scene, we get excited about the spot that just opened its doors or discovering a place the rest of the community hasn’t caught on to yet.While the rookies get everyone worked up, it’s the veterans who create the foundation of a city’s food identity. And we’ve got two of them leading the lineup for this episode of the podcast.Fi
Phobruary, winter drinks and SoundBites
We’re a day away from February, which is not important. We’re also a day away from Phobruary, which is very important — so important, in fact, that we slapped it at the top of this episode.If you’ve somehow not partaken of Phobruary in its previous 11 years of existence, the gist is that it’s an annual celebration of the Vietnamese noodle soup at a handful of restaurants in Milwaukee’s Si
James Beard nominees, Himalayan cuisine and upcoming events
The James Beard Awards are kind of like the NBA season: They crown the champs, and it seems like training camps start two days later.Making the cyclical process all the more tolerable is how well Milwaukee does — a trend that continued when the James Beard Foundation named its semifinalists earlier this week. Since we’re in the back-patting business, that’s where we start this episode of
Pop-ups, pizza and two very exciting events
For the first episode of 2025 — our 11th(!) year bringing This Bites to your ears — we started in a very familiar (and familial) place: the recently closed Ardent, which is welcoming the first of hopefully many more things to come from its former chef, Vanessa Rose.Rose will bring some playful flavors to the space when she hosts an extended pop-up called Mother’s that hosts its first dine
1033 Omakase, Shah Jee's and The Commodore
Just a few days before Christmas, Chef Ray and his business partner Cherry Phetleung gave our city a gift by welcoming their first guests to 1033 Omakase as part of its soft opening. The non-numerical part of the restaurant’s name means “I leave it up to you,” reflecting the control that diners turn over to the chef as part of their experience.For this initial phase, 1033 Omakase will off
A Beard-led bistro, pie charts and holiday grub
This episode has a seasonal feel, with Agency cooking up a menu inspired by holiday movies and an ode to a classic cold-weather beverage. But we lead things off with big news about James Beard-recognized chef Kyle Knall's plans for a new French bistro in Milwaukee's Third Ward, then dip into the sweet with desserts around the world and pie charts (not the boring kind).
Ardent's closing, and a celebrated chef is moving in
Milwaukee food lovers and restaurant-goers got a big helping of tough news over Thanksgiving weekend, as Justin Carlisle announced that Ardent will close at the end of December. As our hosts are both lovers of food and goers of restaurants, they couldn’t really start this episode anywhere else.Ann connected with Carlisle for a Milwaukee Magazine article that sounded a few somewhat-hopeful
Dumplings at The Wolf, Wild Bearies and more
Everyone loves dumplings. So everyone should also love the first news item in this episode: dumpling-making classes at The Wolf. These opportunities for delicious instruction are no joke. Chef Kristin Schwab set up a couple for December, and both of them sold out so fast that the restaurant decided to make them a monthly affair all throughout 2025. We break down this very cool experience,
A taste of Native American Heritage Month
The coming days will bring us two dining events in conjunction with Native American Heritage Month: Nov. 14 at the Milwaukee Public Museum and Nov. 18 at the Ivy House. We talk about both at the top of this episode, but here’s a little more about the two dinners.First up is the meal at the museum — part of its full month of Native American Heritage Month programming. Ketapanen Kitchen, th
*Breaking news* Pete's Pops makes a change and Wine in Wisconsin
Tarik and Ann discuss a cool chef collaboration, Wine in Wisconsin and a new brunch spot. They also share some important news about Pete's Pops!
Milwaukee's first taste of omakase, plus pho and Victorian tea
Milwaukee gets its first taste of Japanese omakase in a new brick and mortar run by Chef Ray. Wanna make pho the right way? Ann and Tarik have details on some pho-making classes. Also, the Pfister hosts the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's Food & Wine event with celebrity chefs on the second day of this long-running two day event. Plus the Dubbel Dutch Hotel is opening a Victorian-s
Colombia, Pierogies and South Asian food in Milwaukee
This week, Tarik & Anne talk about new Colombian food at Crossroads Collective, Uncle Wolfies goes Southeast Asian, pierogies and much more...Produced & edited by Guru Amrit Singh
Real service from Kinship Cafe, cookbooks, dive bars and more
This episode starts with the news that Kinship Cafe is bringing services way beyond food and drink to ThriveOn King, the community hub located on MLK Drive between Lloyd and Garfield.The big difference-maker for the soon-to-open spot is its association with Kinship Community Food Center. The cafe will be a gathering place that serves healthy meals like sandwiches, bowls and salads. But it
How the Phở1Phở battle came into being, plus a "new" Ardent
Phở 1 Phở is the topic and interestingly enough, a Phở battle. Find out about SapSap and Laotiian ciusine and how breakdancing factors in. Broth is also a topic as is the "new" Ardent and their prix fixe menu and lounge space.
Sad news about Hot Dish Pantry, plus a Battle of the Chefs and a buzzy Malay restaurant
Raining on our parade to start this episode is Hot Dish Pantry — or, more accurately, the folks who own the building that Hot Dish Pantry calls home. HDP owners Laura Maigatter and Nathan Heck explained on social media that a recent real-estate decision to open a new restaurant gave them a push toward something they had been thinking about for a little while now.“To be very clear, we are
Serious Dumplings, Top Chef's Tom Colicchio and food politics
By the end of this month, the Milwaukee area will have a promising new option when Serious Dumplings — a small chain that up until now was limited to five locations in Florida — opens on Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa.The new spot just north of the Milwaukee County Zoo will fill a glaring hole spotted by sharp folks like myself and Journal Sentinel dining critic Rachel Bernhard: a high-quality
Behind the scenes of the effort to bring Flavors of Africa to Milwaukee
It’s not often that we put aside our usual exhaustive efforts to cover as much of Milwaukee’s food scene as possible. However, it’s also not often that we get a chance to welcome someone deeply involved with an event as exciting as the one coming up in November.A couple weeks ago, we told you about Flavors of Africa & Diaspora: Best Chefs Wisconsin, a gala and competition the likes of
Tarik and Anne talk lobster, new eats on Vliet Street and a sandwich challenge from Mobcraft Brewing
Tarik and Anne talk lobster, new eats on Vliet Street and a sandwich challenge from Mobcraft Brewing. And then there's Miss Dolly's Taste of Africa which combats domestic violence. Taste a listen...-produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
More bagels from Allie Boy’s and a big event with African flavor
Anyone who loves Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette will be happy to know its second location is now open on Farwell Avenue — a space that will make it possible for the owners to invest in some bigger equipment. And bigger equipment means more bagels.Speaking of “more,” there’s a news item that deserves some serious attention due to the ambition on display. Flavors of Africa & Dia
Fondy Farm Fest, more Mediterranean and choose-your-fusion
One of the cool things about food in general is its ability to transport you from wherever you are to the origin of whatever taste you’re currently enjoying. But there’s always the local element — the restaurant you’re sitting in, the chef who prepped it, the place that supplied the ingredients. The event we talk about at the top of this episode is all about all of those things: the Fondy
Alaskan dining, a new Bartolotta spot and adieu to Pat’s Rib Place
Food can take you to a lot of different places — sometimes figuratively and sometimes literally. Ann and Tarik focus on the first one as their own figurative trip around Milwaukee’s food scene gets started in this episode.The destination for the upcoming event in question is Alaska, and the good news is you only need to go as far as South 2nd Street for a taste of The Last Frontier. Brais
RNC reservations, a Pasta Tree party and the scoop on a new ice-cream shop
Ann and Tarik lead off this episode discussing the impact (or non-impact) of the RNC on the restaurant scene. They also talk about Ben & Jerry's putting a foot in the Third Ward; cover a couple special dining events coming up, including one supporting the Bay View Emergency Food Pantry; and throw some love toward Morel (the restaurant) in Walker's Point.- Produced and edited by Marcus
Farm dinners, fusion and a Fresh Food financial boost
Ann and Tarik have a few of the latest restaurant openings, including some Lao and Burmese spots set to impress. They also go in depth on farm dinners and the benefits of being as close to the food source as possible, plus the why, what and how of the new Fresh Food initiative geared toward those in need.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Tarik and Anne talk about the ultimate summer drinks and comb out the farmer's market scene
Tarik and Anne talk about the ultimate summer drinks and comb out the farmer's market scene. Discover Milwaukee's slushie, why Tarik eats kolrabi raw and gardening in general.-produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Tarik and Ann talk sausage, and of course, how it's made
Tarik and Ann talk around a few corners: St. Kate's new brunch, Georgia peaches and New Mexico pistachios. But the big deal is sausage, including how it's made and different cuts and grades.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Taco truck talk, the James Beard Awards and 'Top Chef'
While the first food truck was likely a chuck wagon or perhaps the Wienermobile, you could argue that it didn’t reach its ideal form until tacos got involved. We’ve got plenty of that variety around Milwaukee, all of which you can follow on social media to keep up with their whereabouts.Ann and Tarik talk about a few of their favorites at the top of this episode, and you can find more in
Tarik and Anne talk Top Chef and much more
Tarik and Anne talk Madison's Farmer's market, Top Chef and some sad news... -produced and edited by marcus Doucette
Dog menus, Dumpling Fest and even more 'Top Chef'
Because dogs are great, most Milwaukee’s eateries are more than happy to cater to canines — usually with a bowl of water or a couple treats. But a few have really stepped it up with proper dog-specific menu items or, in the case of this episode’s lead item, entire dog menus.We also cover the rest of the city's culinary scene, including a couple unfortunate closings, even more Top Chef, th
Dining with dad, resurrected pizzerias and "The Milwaukee Cookbook"
We're covering a lot of ground on this episode, starting with where to take your pop for Father's Day food. There's also the revival of two revered pizza places, a new Japanese restaurant in Bay View, a very Milwaukee cookbook and, of course, lively conversation about the latest Top Chef and the great fish boil debate it sparks.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
A food tour of West Allis, Yemeni coffee and ... the Taj Mahal?
Tarik and Ann take you out to all kinds of cool spots and highlight some interesting events, like a food tour of West Allis, including butcheries and vintage-styled burger joints. Other highlights include Junior's BBQ, Yemeni cafes, Indian food in Hales Corners and Honeypie's celebration of 15 years in Bay View.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
A Soul Food Tour, a change to North Avenue Market and a SAD bakery
Tarik and Ann cover a lot of ground in this one. Yes, Top Chef gets another recap, but then they dip in Midwest SAD Bakery and their strawberry champagn cake, and Tarik's quest for the perfect strawberry. Plus, we've got details on an open house at Noth Avenue Market, as well as SHARP Literacy's Unwrapped MKE event that turns Mickey D's into something delicious.Produced and edited by Marc
Top Chef, Downtown Dining Week and a Himalayan Yak
Tarik and Ann talk more about the Wisconsin season of Top Chef and the great sausage challenge. Plus, Downtown Dining Week becomes older than Tarik, new restaurants open, Nepalese cuisine, momos and more.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Top Chef, Italian eats, beer garden catfish and the return of Ardent
Tarik and Ann are back at it this week as one of Milwaukee's excellent restaurants prepares to return with a new(ish) approach. You'll also hear the weekly Top Chef chat, news about an Italian restaurant swap on the East Side, and two separate items about soul food coming to Humboldt Park and Sherman Phoenix.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
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