On few holidays do the majority of households in America gather to enjoy the same meal. Variations of turkey, potatoes, cranberry dressing, st…
Cajun, Creole, BBQ … many people see these cuisines as one, but according to Dan Sidner, co-owner of Maxie's and Black Shoe Hospitality, that …
Life in the restaurant business can be relentless. It’s a fast-paced world of cooking, managing staff and serving others. Lots of late nights.…
MKE’s distillery scene is greeting autumn with several stiff pours of new spirits for the season. We asked several area distillery owners abou…
When looking to enjoy flavorful Latin cuisine, many people first gravitate toward Mexican food. (And MKE has no shortage of Mexican food optio…
Ryan Castelaz, founder and creative director of Discourse Coffee Workshop’s two locations in Milwaukee, loves tinkering with coffee to create …
If you’re an intrepid foodie or avid home cook and you’ve never stepped inside one of Milwaukee’s Middle Eastern groceries and markets, put it…
Pairing fine wine with a relaxed casual feeling of an old bookstore is the premise of Thelma Carol Wine Merchants, a boutique wine, spirits an…
From traditional eggs and bacon to unique twists on popular breakfast foods in eclectic dining environments, there’s a lot of interesting brea…
Combining her Texas family background in barbecue with the rich ethnicity and fun State Fair foods that Milwaukee has to offer, Ashley Turner …
Access to a fish fry and a cold beer likely guides your restaurant selection on a Friday night.
We look at the standard ingredients in a Kegel’s Inn fish fry.
Milwaukee is renowned for its homemade craft brews and comfort foods like cheese curds, Bavarian pretzels and burgers — most of which are best…
A classic burger isn’t hard to find in Milwaukee. When dining out in the city, you’ll likely find some version of a burger on most menus, yet …
As the city starts to bloom, many favorite Milwaukee locations will start to bring out the patio furniture and open their outdoor dining space…
While not everyone can handle a lot of heat in their food, Ruta Kahate, chef/owner of Ruta’s Vibrant Indian Cafe, says there are a lot of bene…
Best enjoyed on a wooden table with fingers full of sauce, barbecue is a comfort food that satisfies the stomach — and the soul — year-round. …
Any discussion of Milwaukee’s favorite barbecue has to include Heaven’s Table in Washington Heights. But the road to culinary success was anyt…
Supper clubs and steakhouses, treasured specialties in the Milwaukee area, make steaks that are hard to match at home. Yet with the help of a …
What’s your background?
Jennifer Curnes, foodie, food blogger and co-author of Instagram’s NoshMKE, helped us narrow in on some of the best ways to enjoy Milwaukee’s …
Reservations at popular restaurants can be hard to come by during busy times, and with Valentine’s day falling during the week this year, a ro…
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices when c…
Poached Apple Salad
Milwaukee — known for its fish fries, cheese curds and pretzels — is home to a growing, diverse culinary scene.
The MKE Lifestyle staff provides some of our family-approved Thanksgiving recipes.
Nothing screams autumn quite like the oranges, whites and yellows of pumpkin and squash, both as ingredients and seasonal decor. And there’s n…
Starting your own wine cellar can be an intoxicating thought. Most collectors want to create a range of different price points and shelf lives…
In addition to its distinctly sweet flavor, consider these reasons to add Maine lobster to your menu this summer:
Make your backyard party stress-free with these 12 tips.
Deli on Crown originally started in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering kosher to-go orders. As the world shifts to a new normal, the…
MKE chefs and cookware experts recommend must-have implements to help serious home cooks kit out their kitchens.
Widmer Cheese Cellars in Theresa takes pride in four generations of old-school cheesemaking.
In the first of a series on home chef tips and techniques, three Milwaukee-area professional chefs and restaurant owners share some secrets of…
Beer and breweries, from giants Pabst and Miller to numerous smaller, now-defunct breweries such as Cream City Brewing Company, J.B. Maier Lak…
Nothing beats the aroma of grilled food wafting through the air — it’s a spring rite of passage to fire up the grill and flip some burgers. We…
Stepping into Buttermint, the swanky new Shorewood restaurant that channels the style and décor of the 1960s, you expect to find cocktails the…
Looking for unique dinner spots this month?
Black Eyed Pea Curry and Tomato Soup
Our annual MKE Holiday Eats section celebrates the most anticipated time of year for epicures! What better way to ring in the holidays than wi…
Did you get a late jump on holiday shopping, or are nervous because e-tail supply chain and inventory issues might impact delivery of your pac…
Really, what’s not to like about a supper club? The ambience is comforting, the food is usually amazing, and for many, it’s the ideal gatherin…
Does your wine knowledge stop at “white goes with fish and red goes with meat”? Do you recognize woody undertones and hints of fruit?
An expert’s guide to food and wine pairings at the Milwaukee Public Market.
Comfort food is having a major moment. But for Paul Funk, executive chef at Saint Kate — The Arts Hotel, simple food beautifully prepared has …
What is truly the best of MKE, especially in a year-plus that has challenged each of us in such unimaginable and complex ways? It’s simple, re…
My dear friends, last year at this time we were all in survivor mode. The pandemic was still new and we were all trying to figure out what to …
Oconomowoc’s Patricia Kiefer knows what it’s like to hike among Italy’s fragrant lemon groves, olive trees and vineyards. She has dined in Mic…
Welcome back summer socializing with this season’s area beer gardens and toast MKE’s continued recovery.
Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite knew they’d have something new in the offing when they closed Fauntleroy, their acclaimed modern French restaurant…