The New Red Light Frontier: Ramen

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 …

Fuel Up Your Food Tank

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, …

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 …