Author Juan Miguel Martinez

My father has always hated restaurants. We took him to Mad Rooster on Father's Day, and we were told there was going to be a 10-minute wait. He immediately said "No, no, we're leaving NOW!" After some coaxing a...

There are places that feel like home. They make you feel safe, there's food, and there are people who remind you of your own family or warm memories. Mi Pais (1401 W. Greenfield Ave., 414-935-2567) provides all...

There is a place, a place called Dale's of Milwaukee, that sits amongst the hustle and bustle of Capitol Drive on the north side of Milwaukee (6132 W. Capitol Dr., 414-463-6920). Dale's is everything you dream ...

My friend Max Knowlton-Sachner's birthday was last week. He was a camp counselor of mine when I was 16 and we kept in touch afterward. There are many things he has a strong affinity for, but two of them are lab...

Jair Varela has a passion for experimenting with food, but mostly for delivering a well made and delicious meal. Beto's Pizza (1234 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., 414-559-1586) is his second restaurant."My first r...

The Farmhouse Paint & Sip (4511 S. 6th St., 414-404-5858) is a place unlike any other in Milwaukee. Jesus Enrique Nañez had a vision for this business, a place where people could casually sip drinks and cre...

Micheladas are funny things. Everyone can make them, as the ingredients are quite simple: There has to be Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt. But some people will argue that they also have to...

Toys "R" Us went out of business in 2018, only to kinda-sorta return a year later. (My parents always told me it was closed when we drove past it, but that's beside the point). The 38,000-square-foot Toys "R" U...

Food trucks are perfectly suited for the times. The mere concept of them is COVID-proof, as they are usually operated by no more than three people, and there is a wall and window separating those people from th...

The pandemic has taught us many important things. Among them are two apparent truths: people find wearing a mask violates their civil liberties, and the government is even less willing to help in the face of wi...

Places like Vibe Lounge (2579 N. Teutonia Ave., 262-777-0212) have a blink-and-you'll-miss-it quality. They are unassuming places, nestled between other buildings and on street corners with modest signage. Upon...