The great Ernest Hemmingway once said, "Live the full life of the mind, exhilarated by new ideas, intoxicated by the romance of the unusual." If you have visited the new Hotel Madrid, you know that the restaurant has been a not-so-unusual intoxicating romance since it first opened in Milwaukee (and I mean intoxicating in its … Continue reading Meet Me At Hotel Madrid
When I first moved to Milwaukee, I searched the internet high and low, asked for recommendations from any and everyone, in search of a legitimate ramen joint. What I came to find was a pop-up that seated about 20 patrons with extremely odd hours for this little big town. Ladies & gentlemen, let me introduce you … Continue reading The New Red Light Frontier: Ramen
If you've lived in Milwaukee for a bit, you know about the original Fuel Cafe in Riverwest. But if you're an unfamiliar transplant, you may have just heard of the franchise with the grand opening of Fuel Cafe in Walker's Point. The newly renovated 5,500 square-foot warehouse space now houses a coffee shop and retro-modern, … Continue reading Fuel Up Your Food Tank
There are several cities in the U.S. that boast pretty bad ass St. Patrick's Day festivities, but my favorite of them all is Chicago. Let's face it - you can get corned beef and green beer just about anywhere, but Chicago is also just a bad ass city. I often visit friends (by often, I … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: Chicago, St. Patty’s Day
There is always so much hype around pizza (for good reason), and Milwaukee recently got two new wood-fired pizza shops. The newest pizzeria to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony is San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana located in the heart of downtown. The owner, Gino Fazzari (with an Italian name like that, you know it’s got to be good), … Continue reading Slice Slice Baby
As most know, Atlanta is the peach of my eye as far as cities go. It is a booming city rich with diversity and culture, and it's the one place I can identify with as home. If you haven't made a weekend getaway to the ATL, then you need to schedule one ASAP (and get it … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: Atlanta
A bodegón in Spain refers to a still-life painting of items one can find in a pantry popularized in the 17th century by Diego Velázquez. But Bodegón in Milwaukee means a dining experience like none other in the city featuring the rustic cuisine of Spain set in a 108-year old building in Walker's Point. The white-washed historic … Continue reading Bodegón: A Spanish Affair
It's often hard pressed to find good events happening in the winter around Wisconsin (hint: because it's real f*cking cold). However, those behind the Emmy Award-winning television series, Wisconsin Foodie, decided to put on a foodie event for all of us in the midst of our winter woes. The Winter Smörgåsbord was held at Potawatomi Casino … Continue reading A Winter Smorgasbord
Supper clubs. A dining experience I first only really heard of upon moving to the Midwest. It seems to be an antiquated thing with an atmosphere that can be defined simply by referring to the not-so-antique television show Mad Men. The best definition I've found is from the Chicago Tribune's post that aims to define Wisconsin's supper … Continue reading The First Supper (not the last)
I could hardly call my impromptu celebratory four course meal grazing - it was more like devouring. I recently moved to Walker's Point, a neighborhood just south of downtown Milwaukee, and wanted to celebrate the laborious task of moving being over. Walker's Point has this up-and-coming, Brooklyn meets the Midwest vibe with great local restaurants, hipster … Continue reading Grazin’ at Braise
