Food/Drink

March 6, 2019

A few weeks ago, my wife and I were discussing chili. You know, as husbands and wives often do. I mentioned to my wife that she should meet me downtown for lunch, and suggested Real Chili (pictured above) as a ...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The best fish frys in Milwaukee (and beyond)

March 6, 2019

The following list is taken from a series in which Caleb Westphal—who hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013—seeks out the best fish frys in Milwaukee and beyond. These entries represent his recommended pic...

A Bay View bar is pulling Budweiser from shelves and “pouring it down the drain” in response to anti-Miller billboards

March 5, 2019

Though the Packers and Bears rivalry comes close, there's simply no bigger point of contention in and around Milwaukee than the long-running dispute between two domestic beer kingpins: Miller and Budweiser. Las...

Here’s what Solemn Oath and Burnhearts will have on tap at Thursday’s Folk House Kegger

March 5, 2019

Last month, we announced that Burnhearts and Solemn Oath Brewery would be joining forces for an eclectic night of offbeat art called “A Folk House Kegger." On Thursday, March 7 from 6-10 p.m., the unique event—...

Morel owner/chef will open Raw Bar in Crossroads Collective later this month

March 4, 2019

Since opening in December, Crossroads Collective—a.k.a. one of the city's first "food halls" located in the former Oriental Drugs space on the East Side—has been great. It has also had two open spots in its col...

Dollars For Donuts: Honeydip Donuts

March 3, 2019

Milwaukee loves donuts. Dozens of bakeries in the city and its surrounding suburbs help people get a sweet start to their day with long johns, crullers, jellies, powdered, cream-filled, cake donuts, and more. I...

269 Friday fish frys and counting: Little Red Inn (St. Lawrence/Hartford)

March 1, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Ono Kine Grindz gives Wauwatosa a taste of Hawaii

February 28, 2019

Now at the tail end of a particularly soul-crushing and snow-covered winter here in metro Milwaukee, locals need to try especially hard to escape the mentally daunting and emotionally taxing impact the outside ...

So long, Jalisco on the East Side. Hello, Judy’s On North

February 28, 2019

We're not sure how we missed this, but we did: Jalisco, the dive-y Mexican restaurant that has stood on Milwaukee's East Side for more than 30 years, is no more. Sort of. Earlier this month, Kevin Lopez and his...

Behold, the schedule for the 2019 Traveling Beer Garden

February 26, 2019

Do you like drinking? Do you like drinking outside? Do you like drinking in places you wouldn't normally expect a lot of (legal) drinking, like public parks? Then you're in luck, because Milwaukee County's ever...

Here’s where to go and what to get at this week’s Taste & Toast in Downtown Milwaukee

February 25, 2019

It's time to think spring, Milwaukee. It may be soul-crushingly cold outside now, but May—and Downtown Dining Week, which returns May 30-June 6—is on the horizon. Need a taste of spring today? Then be sure to c...

We gave Oscars to all the burgers from Milwaukee-area restaurants called Oscar’s

Josh Hoppert

February 23, 2019

Yes, it's that time again. Time for the bright lights, the fancy clothes, the Amy Adams (we assume), the Sean Connery memorial, the political statements, the resulting Facebook posts from your uncle, and all of...

268 Friday fish frys and counting: Kegel’s Inn (West Allis)

February 22, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. The smell of fried fish hit me as a new bus passenger walked past my seat. At first, I wondered ...

Prepare for Wückfinter by watching some ridiculous Ray’s Wine & Spirits videos

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 22, 2019

On Sunday, February 24, the inaugural Wückfinter will bring food trucks, music, and adult beverages to the parking lot of Ray's Wine & Spirits. From noon to (at least) 5 p.m., Ray's parking lot will be tent...

The Drunk Uncle is targeting March 9 reopen

February 20, 2019

Since opening in 2014, The Drunk Uncle has been a bastion for wrestling fans, craft beer enthusiasts, and anyone looking to have a fun time in the heart of West Allis. The bar is known for its outstanding selec...

An ode to Spanish hamburgers, a.k.a. sloppy joes, taverns, etc.

February 19, 2019

A few weeks ago, in an effort to air out a gaggle of cabin-fever toddlers, my extended family and I spent a few days at one of those indoor water park resorts. (Three Bears Resort in Warrens, Wisconsin, to be e...

267 Friday fish frys and counting: Klinger’s East

February 15, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. I was taking part in a conversation, sort of. My bandmates and I were sitting at a high top tabl...

Culver’s is the best, and so is the Shorewood Culver’s high school alumni wall of fame

February 13, 2019

Tuesday, in "Tell us something we didn't know" news, a Restaurant Business report placed Culver's at number three in a list of the country's favorite quick-service food chains. The Wisconsin-based burger joint ...

Happy Fuel Cafe Day, Milwaukee!