Wisconsin’s Miijim to contribute to Indigenous food renaissance
Around the country, restaurants led by Native chefs are reimagining what “American” food means. In doing so, they are also reclaiming an imp...
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Get hungry. On the FoodCrush podcast, OnMilwaukee Food & Dining Writer Lori Fredrich and Culture Editor Matt Mueller tackle the ins and outs of dining, food facts, interesting ingredients an...
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14 seats: The making of 1033
What goes into building a restaurant? This week we’re sitting down with hospitality veteran Rob Levin, co-owner of 2A Wine Merchants and the...
Behind the scenes with Samantha Mitchell of SamanthaStarr Events
It was 2016 when Samantha Mitchell took the initiative to plan her first events under the moniker SamanthaStarr Events. At the time, the pub...
A fresh take on Indian fare with author Ruta Kahate of “6 Spices, 60 Dishes”
Indian fare has long been seen as complex and time-consuming. And certainly, there are many dishes that require special techniques, a laundr...
Rethinking zero proof at The Counter Day Bar
Recent years have brought forth a shift in the culture surrounding bars, cocktails and attitudes toward drinking (and not drinking). And it...
Popping the cork with Thelma Carol Wine Merchants
From its vintage library aesthetic to the selection of wine, spirits and tobacco on the shelves, there’s nothing ordinary about Thelma Carol...
How American Wine Project is reframing Wisconsin wine
Wisconsin is rarely acknowledged when it comes to serious discussions about wine and wine-making. But all of that is changing thanks to the...
A decade later: Enlightened Brewing Company
A great deal has changed since 2013 when Tommy Vandervort launched the concept for Enlightened Brewing Company, a brewery concept that – a d...
What's a shrub? A chat with the badass women behind Siren Shrub Co.
What the heck is a shrub? That's what we're discussing this week on FoodCrush. Fortunately, we've got help from Mindy McCord...
Building a community hub: Chris Harris Morse of North Avenue Market
The goal of building community is likely a component of nearly every food hall project. But it’s tough to imagine a food hall for which that...
Next level vegan fare with Chef Joya
Milwaukee native, Adjoa Courtney, grew up begrudgingly eating the vegan fare her parents cooked for her as she was growing up. Little did sh...
Six grate years: A chat with Chef Aaron Patin of Iron Grate BBQ
When Chef Aaron Patin made the announcement that he would be closing Iron Grate BBQ Co. after six successful years in business, the news cam...
Good sustainable tea: A chat with Aureal Ojeda of Outwoken Tea
Did you know that all tea comes from the same plant? That “herbal tea” really isn’t tea at all? Do you know what gives Tumoi Purple Tea its...
What you need to know about EVOO with Josh Saiia of Oro di Oliva
Unlike wine, olive oil does not get better with age. In fact, as the oil gets older, it begins to break down. Its acidity rises and its flav...
Lao food, family and tradition with Victoria Sithy & Alex Hanesakda
Lao cuisine is definitely having a moment. And when it comes to creative Lao fare in Southeastern Wisconsin, restaurants including Sweet Bas...
From Texas to Wisconsin, a chat with Chef Ashley Turner
When Ashley Turner accepted the offer to reimagine the menu at Hacienda Taproom & Kitchen, she brought a wealth of experience to the proverb...
An intoxicating chat with "Bar Menu" author Andre Darlington
Among the most respected authors in the cocktail realm, André Darlington has built a solid reputation with tomes like “The New Cocktail Hour...
From hobby to pop-up: The story of Sweet Smoke BBQ
Sometimes, a food experience can be life changing. Such was the case for Adam Bielke whose world was turned upside down by a fateful trip to...
Chef Adam Siegel reflects on his career & inspiration for Lupi & Iris
After 21 years with the Bartolotta Restaurant Group, James Beard Award-winning Chef Adam Siegel has launched his very first solo project, Lu...
Bringing Italy to the Table with the folks from Ca’Lucchenzo
Last spring, we sat down with Sarah and Zak Baker, the husband and wife team behind Ca’Lucchenzo Pastificio & Enoteca, a West Side mecca for...