New Beginnings in New England

Now that the dust has settled off from my move cross-country, it’s about time I posted about said move and my new home (apologies for the two-month writing drought). Earlier this year I moved to West Hartford, CT for work, and while I didn’t know much about the area or the Pioneer Valley, I knew …

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Bodegón: A Spanish Affair

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 …

The First Supper (not the last)

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 …

Grazin’ at Braise

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 …

The Beginning of a Noble Tradition

Nestled in the main drag of the Walker's Point neighborhood in Milwaukee is a picturesque restaurant with an old-fashioned attractiveness called The Noble. The restaurant is small yet cozy, and the decor transports you to an antiquated time. The dining room fits about 20 guests comfortably and when the restaurant is full, you feel like you're part of …

Causin’ a Ruckus in MKE

A new quick-dining burger joint has opened in Milwaukee and it's causing quite The Ruckus. From the owners of the local coffee chain, Colectivo, Ruckus is Milwaukee's Shake Shack serving burgers, ice cream and, wait for it ... churros. For those not familiar with the local coffee shop chain, Ruckus touts a similar atmosphere with …

Toma(y)to, Toma(h)to, or Wolf Peach

Restaurant Review: Wolf Peach Nestled in the Brewers Hill neighborhood is a quaint, one-of-a-kind Milwaukee restaurant called Wolf Peach. Legend has it (and by legend I mean their website) that Wolf Peach owes its name to the tomato, pronounce it how you will. Let's take a moment to get slightly off track for a quick history …