Food/Drink

June 11, 2018

As long as articles about limited-edition fast food items serve as a means of temporarily distracting us from the pain and disappointment of this nightmarish ordeal we so generously call "existence," we'll keep...

231 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Natty Oaks Pub & Eatery

June 8, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. Years ago, during my college days, I scoffed at craft beer and drank a lot of Hamm's. Almost eve...

Milwaukee chef Shay Linkus responds to the death of Anthony Bourdain

June 8, 2018

The following op-ed, responding to the death of chef, author, and TV host Anthony Bourdain, is written by former Vanguard and current Snack Boys chef/owner Shay Linkus. Milwaukee Record would still like to add ...

This Is It has been it for 50 years, and shows no signs of slowing down

June 7, 2018

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee’s new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 31 through June 7, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

Joe Pera cast his “nana” by scouting Milwaukee fish frys

June 7, 2018

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Jalisco, Thai Kitchen, and ghosts of Milwaukee dining past

Matt Wild

June 7, 2018

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee's new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 31 through June 7, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

Milwaukee Record’s (somewhat) comprehensive non-alcoholic beer rankings

June 6, 2018

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Riviera Maya will move into former Midwest Diner location this summer

June 6, 2018

Ever since Midwest Diner abruptly closed its doors and left an ever-changing Bay View at the end of 2016, neighborhood residents and greasy spoon aficionados alike have been speculating what would be replacing ...

Shot For Shot With Chefs: Watch us have 17 shots and a pleasant discussion with Goodkind’s Paul Zerkel

June 5, 2018

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee’s new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 31 through June 7, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

We ate, ranked every menu item at Wisconsin’s only White Castle

June 4, 2018

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230 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Oscar’s Pub & Grill

June 1, 2018

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee's new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 31 through June 7, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

Rummaging through the wholesale randomness of Jones’s Discount Groceries

Matt Wild

May 31, 2018

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee's new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 31 through June 7, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

My long, boring odyssey off alcohol and on The Whole30 diet

May 31, 2018

In the fairly short existence of Milwaukee Record, I’ve made a point to chronicle foolish adventures that have damaged my spirit, tested my eating endurance, and depleted both my physical and emotional well-bei...

Little Cancun is opening a Bay View location

May 27, 2018

Roughly five years after Hector's closed its 3040 S. Delaware Avenue location, the Bay View property will once again be home to a Mexican restaurant. Last week, signage was posted in the window of the vacant sp...

229 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Schneider’s Food & Drinks (Schneider’s Colonial Inn)

May 25, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. It's easy to forget that there is more to Milwaukee than downtown and its immediate surrounding ...

Enjoy some pictures of the new Stone Creek cafe on Downer Avenue

May 25, 2018

Hey! Today is the Grand Opening for Stone Creek Coffee Cafe+Kitchen on Downer Avenue! Fun! The new location, 2650 N. Downer Ave., is notable for several reasons: it's Stone Creek's first foray into hot breakfas...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Northpoint Custard is a summertime staple

Matt Wild

May 21, 2018

Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure...

228 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Fireside Theatre (Fort Atkinson)

May 18, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. For those who prefer the taste of fried fish over magic mushrooms, but would still like to enjoy...

After 12 years in session, Comet’s Beer School will end next month