Scouting report: Sammy's Taste of Chicago

Published Jan. 30, 2010 at 3:24 p.m.


Can an establishment with the word "Chicago" in its name actually thrive in the Milwaukee area? To answer that question, drive to the intersection of 106th Street and Greenfield Avenue, two blocks east of Highway 100.

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From Wisconsin with love: Local foods make great gifts

Published Oct. 14, 2009 at 4:19 p.m.


For the most part, buying local means shopping for ourselves and our families at businesses based in Wisconsin, but it's also a commitment to keep in mind when sending gifts for a birthday, an anniversary or the holidays. Here's a list of places to buy edible gifts from the Dairy State.

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From Wisconsin with love: Local foods make great gifts

Published Oct. 14, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.


For the most part, buying local means shopping for ourselves and our families at businesses based in Wisconsin, but it's also a commitment to keep in mind when sending gifts for a birthday, an anniversary or the holidays. Here's a list of places to buy edible gifts from the Dairy State.

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From Wisconsin with love: Local foods make great gifts

Published Oct. 14, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.


For the most part, buying local means shopping for ourselves and our families at businesses based in Wisconsin, but it's also a commitment to keep in mind when sending gifts for a birthday, an anniversary or the holidays. Here's a list of places to buy edible gifts from the Dairy State.

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Uncorked: Why Sprecher is the state's best brewery

Published Sept. 12, 2009 at 3:08 p.m.


Milwaukee didn't garner the moniker "Brew City" for just any old reason; the history and saturation of the beer market is a huge part of the city culture. But Wisconsin isn't just known for its mass produced brews, it has been host to a number of excellent micro-breweries whose number and quality are ever increasing. The best in the field -- in terms of quality and portfolio -- is Sprecher.

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On the town in Milwaukee: Sipping something local

Published Aug. 7, 2009 at 4:33 p.m.


Locally, you'll find drinks, cocktails and beers screaming "Wisconsin" each time a bartender goes to make the pour. You might not find them all at the Fair, but you'll find a decent mixture and if you're really looking for one of these local cocktails, just step just down the street or into a neighbor's house where prideful locals will happily educate you on Wisconsin favorites.

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A bittersweet Bay View discovery

Published July 25, 2009 at 9:03 a.m.


A Saturday night out in Bay View last weekend proved to be both encouraging and a bit of a disappointment.

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A tasty Fourth of July recipe for beer barbecued chicken

Published July 3, 2009 at 3:23 p.m.


If you're looking for a Milwaukee-perfect barbecued chicken recipe, look no further than this one, dished up by Chef Michael Feker of Il Mito Enoteca in Wauwatosa. Happy Fourth of July!

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Shift switch: Cheesemaker for a day

Published July 7, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.


Like you, I live in Wisconsin and I love cheese. And I'm something of a foodie, so I'm always eager to look behind the scenes at cheese factories, wineries and other places where culinary magic happens. So, I was happy that Kris and Mark Heise -- and owner Mark Rolison -- let me be cheesemaker for a day at Beechwood Cheese in Beechwood, about 10 minutes northeast of Kewaskum.

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