Diners Debate Breastfeeding at the Table
Few topics seem to galvanize public debate quite as much as breastfeeding in public.
View ArticleWhere to Eat on the Cheap in Milwaukee
Is it possible to eat out and not break the bank? Dining contributor Ann Christenson says yes - and you don't even have to eat fast food, or at the buffet restaurant, or even at a church supper.
View ArticleTo Tip Or Not to Tip? How Much is the Question
Quickly – what’s 17 percent of $55.50? Or maybe 20 percent?
View Article4 Reasons Why Milwaukee Diners Should Indulge in the 'Small Plates' Trend
Small plates are making big inroads in Milwaukee's dining scene.
View Article3 Places to Taste the Ramen Renaissance in Milwaukee
When you hear the words "ramen noodles," your mind may turn to those 39-cent friends to both college students and the thrifty alike. But the ones you’ll find at Milwaukee area restaurants these days...
View ArticleSit Back, Relax, and Enjoy a Nice Milwaukee Breakfast
One could argue about the importance of eating breakfast, but most of us would agree that it’s one of the best, and cheapest, meals to go out to eat for. And as Lake Effect dining contributor Ann...
View ArticlePlethoral of Dining Options in Walker's Point
Over the summer many new restaurants have opened up around town. And if there is any area where that trend is especially concentrated, it is south of downtown.
View ArticleMost Annoying Food Trends of 2014
When it comes to the experience of eating out, everyone has their likes and dislikes.
View ArticleWhere To Eat in Milwaukee Once Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Gone
After you spend the holiday cooking, or spending time with people who were cooking, and eating. What are you going to eat after the leftovers are gone?
View ArticleMilwaukee's Best New Restaurants
There’s been a lot that’s been written and said about the wealth of good new restaurants that have opened around the Milwaukee area in the past few years.
View ArticleLooking For Climate-Controlled Fun This Winter? Try A Cooking Class
If cabin fever has you feeling a bit restless and you're not into outdoor winter sports, there are still activities that can get you out of the house - but keep you staying warm. Any guesses? How about...
View ArticleWhere to Find Milwaukee's Best Sandwiches
What makes a sandwich? Does it need two slices of bread? Amidst the deep philosophical question of what makes a true sandwich, Milwaukee Magazine senior editor and dining critic Ann Christenson wrote...
View ArticleThe Best Milkshakes and Iced Coffee Milwaukee Has to Offer
As the weather warms up, there's nothing more enjoyable than a cool beverage. Dining contributor Ann Christenson toured the city on a quest to find the best iced coffee and milkshakes Milwaukee has to...
View ArticleThe True Brew City Continues to Evolve
Despite Miller’s merger with Coors and the subsequent move of its headquarters to Chicago, Milwaukee remains, solidly, a beer town. But the difference today is that the beer landscape is no longer...
View ArticleAre Local Chains Good or Bad for Milwaukee?
Not too long ago, a friend could call you up and ask if you wanted to get together for dinner at the Bel Air Cantina and you would have known exactly where to meet. However now you’d have to ask which...
View ArticleMilwaukee Magazine Searches for the City's Best Pizzas
For some of us, it’s hard to imagine a more perfect food than pizza. People can be pretty choosy about what is on it and where they get it. If you’re open to trying someplace different than your normal...
View ArticleWhere to Find Authentic, Not Americanized, Ethnic Restaurants in Milwaukee
One of the great joys of traveling is eating. Trying out the gustatory specialties of a city, a region or even a country can introduce us to a place and its people in a very immediate way. But most of...
View ArticleWhere to Find the Best Milwaukee Fish Frys
For many people in Milwaukee, their fish consumption increases exponentially during the season of lent. But for others, the Friday fish fry is simply part of the year-round culture. Regardless of how...
View ArticleTop Milwaukee Chefs Dish on Restaurant Life in Milwaukee Magazine's 'Table Talk'
Later today, the winners of the annual James Beard awards will be announced, honoring chefs around the country. Three Milwaukee chefs are among the semifinalists for the Best Chef award for the...
View ArticleThe Best Tacos Milwaukee Has to Offer
In preparation for your next Taco Tuesday, dining critic Ann Christenson wrote the cover story on the best tacos in town in the August issue of Milwaukee Magazine. She explains that what we’re talking...
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