Piccola to the rescue

Published June 19, 2036 at 4:08 p.m.


Need a good, authentic Italian pizza at home but don't have time or the skills or the inclination to make it yourself? Well, if you live in Tosa, Pizzeria Piccola can come to your rescue, now that it offers free delivery.

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Barhopping with College Dave and Friends: July 2010

Published July 28, 2010 at 9:03 a.m.


For the first time in its history, the merry band that boarded the Barhopping with College Dave Express encountered a smoke-free atmosphere at establishments around Milwaukee. The dawn of a new era began with visits to The Fairview Tap, Dusty's Place and The Narrow Lane.

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Oakland Trattoria: closed or not closed?

Published July 7, 2010 at 7:19 p.m.


Is Oakland Trattoria closed? We had to call to find out.

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Ryan Braun's Waterfront debuts new patio

Published June 11, 2010 at 2:07 p.m.


Ryan Braun's Waterfront, 102 N. Water St., unveils phase one of its patio this weekend. See pictures here.

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Wisconsin: Moon Man Pale Ale, New Glarus

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Published June 5, 2010 at 7:18 p.m.
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It's Memorial Day weekend in the USA and I am celebrating. Mainly because I've been sick since the middle of last weekend's Victoria Day long weekend up here. Being in a border town it's not a great stretch even if I can't get over to witness one of the glories of the western world, a small town US parade. Eat a hot dog this weekend, woudja? ... This beer was launched just a few weeks ago and arrived in a mixed 12 pack care of my Wisconsin mule - oddly by way of a village in north western

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Another Rhubarb Recipe - Wisconsin CSA's Overgrown With Rhubarb - Must Make Rhubarb Marmalade

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Published May 28, 2010 at 7:21 a.m.
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You can't waste rhubarb! Rhubarb only comes in spring. Period. Sure you can freeze the fibrous stalks, but then they thaw as mush. Not too appetizing. I decided to put up rhubarb in some more tempting form. That's why I made rhubarb marmalade. The nice thing about rhubarb marmalade is that you can give it away. Rhubarb marmalade can be a thoughtful gift as long as your friends don't think too carefully about it. So keep reading for the rhubarb marmalade recipe ... Here's Cristie's intro to

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Wine And Tapas Party Is One More Fun Thing To Do In Wisconsin; Not Potluck - It's Gourmet Food!

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Published May 25, 2010 at 7:06 a.m.
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Looking for more fun things to do in Wisconsin this summer? Here's something fun you can do anywhere, any time: hold a wine and tapas party. This past weekend, friends gathered at the roaming wine and tapas party held every few months in my neighborhood. Free a bunch of adults from the demands of young children for an evening, set out bottles of wine and a tapas selection of gourmet food and any hopes of seriousness go flying with the pigs. The adults were having fun! I also brought something my

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Milwaukee Cupcake Company makes one tasty little cake

Published May 19, 2010 at 9:01 a.m.


There's no question any more that the delicate cupcake has swooped in like a tasty little dirt devil to become the new darling of the dessert world. And with that comes the arrival of the Third Ward's new Milwaukee Cupcake Company.

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Sushi guide

Published May 15, 2010 at 11:11 a.m.


There was a time, not long ago, when eating sushi was considered an exotic and somewhat strange act. Now, it's a dining staple. there are grade school children who ask for California rolls as often as traditional fare like macaroni and cheese and pizza. We compiled a list of area restaurants that specialize in sushi.

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New Berlin neighbors find friends, fun at Lee's

Published May 14, 2010 at 4:18 p.m.


A lot of taverns like to refer to themselves as "neighborhood" establishments. Lee's Cleveland Pub and Grill really means it. Matt Lee's 16-month-old establishment is located in a residential area of New Berlin and is winning fans with its cold drinks, good food and friendly vibe. Here is a scouting report:

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