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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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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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Want a giant coffee cup? The new Caradaro Club on Vliet Street can help

Published May 14, 2010 at 10:18 a.m.

The Caradaro Club, 1417 S. 70th St., in West Allis, will open a second restaurant in the space at 5010 W. Vliet St. You know it; it's the one with the big coffee cup -- dating back to when the place was a coffee shop -- on top. Caradaro's Wally Kutch is looking for a good home for that giant cup, which he'll replace with a slice of pizza.

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A smoke-free Diablos and the politics of pizza

Published May 13, 2010 at 1:05 p.m.

Diablos Rojos Restaurants joins the growing squad of local restaurants and bars going smoke-free in advance of the July smoking ban. And Palermo's hosts a primary election at its Milwaukee headquarters in the race between slice and square.

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Jake's celebrates half a century of fine dining

Published May 13, 2010 at 12:21 p.m.

In a little more than a week, Jake's Restaurant, 21445 Gumina Rd., in Brookfield (or Pewaukee, depending on who you ask!), celebrates 50 years of serving steaks and other fine dining entrees to Milwaukee-area patrons.

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Guide to gastropubs

Published May 9, 2010 at 3:03 p.m.

It seems the word "gastropub" gained popularity in recent years. This is to be expected, considering the word is relatively new and believed to originated in a London pub in 1991. Here's a list of Brew City gastropubs.

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Ryan Braun's Waterfront is a swank new addition to riverside dining

Published May 8, 2010 at 11:01 a.m.

Ryan Braun took full advantage of Opening Day in Milwaukee. April 5 was not only the official home opener for the Milwaukee Brewers but it was also day one of the left fielder's newest side project, if you will. Ryan Braun's Waterfront, 102 N. Water St., opened its doors in the former Fratello's spot along the river in the Third Ward.

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"Oz" finds culinary happiness in the Emerald City

Published May 8, 2010 at 5:15 a.m.

Some people feel as though they were born to work in a certain profession. Steve Ozbolt has photographic proof. "My mom has pictures of me playing with pots and pans when I was less than a year old," said Ozbolt, the owner of Emerald City Catering. "I've always loved food. I really feel like I was meant to do this."