Fall is here. Along with autumn’s dropping temperatures and ever-shortening hours of daylight comes the mounting hunger for comfort food. And in Wisconsin, few (if any) dishes scratch that itch better than the almighty casserole. The only drawback of this rib-sticking and budget-friendly seasonal standby is it’s something usually enjoyed at home. Well, what if some of your favorite restaurants made their own rendition of casserole for you?
Join Milwaukee Record at Falcon Bowl on Sunday, December 8 for a daylong celebration of casserole (a.k.a. “hot dish” for our readers with Minnesota roots). Our second annual “Casserole Call” event—sponsored by Miller High Life and Outpost Natural Foods—will feature a wide range of area businesses serving up their own unique take on this beloved Midwest culinary favorite and vying for the title of Milwaukee’s Best Casserole, which will be decided by those in attendance.
From noon to 4 p.m., casserole connoisseurs are invited to taste samples from the likes of A&M Local Provisions, Beans & Barley, Black Husky Brewing, Goodkind, Flour Girl & Flame, AJ Dixon of Lazy Susan, The National Cafe, Outpost Natural Foods, Riverwest Co-Op, Semolina, Uncle Wolfie’s/The Wolf, Kinship Community Food Center, and more TBA (restaurants should reach out if they’re interested in taking one of the last remaining spots!). Miller High Life will also be on special to help cut through the sodium and starch intake.
Tickets cost $9 in advance and $15 the day of the event. Each ticket includes three sample vouchers. Additional samples can be purchased for $1 each. Best yet, a portion of proceeds brought in from Casserole Call will be donated to Kinship Community Food Center. So come eat some casserole, drink some beer, and help an area food pantry in the process. We’ve officially issued a Casserole Call. Will you answer?
[All art by Andy Tyra]