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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...

Around the country, restaurants led by Native chefs are reimagining what “American” food means. In doing so, they are also reclaiming an imp...

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...

It was 2016 when Samantha Mitchell took the initiative to plan her first events under the moniker SamanthaStarr Events. At the time, the pub...

Indian fare has long been seen as complex and time-consuming. And certainly, there are many dishes that require special techniques, a laundr...

Recent years have brought forth a shift in the culture surrounding bars, cocktails and attitudes toward drinking (and not drinking). And it...

From its vintage library aesthetic to the selection of wine, spirits and tobacco on the shelves, there’s nothing ordinary about Thelma Carol...

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 great deal has changed since 2013 when Tommy Vandervort launched the concept for Enlightened Brewing Company, a brewery concept that – a d...

What the heck is a shrub? That's what we're discussing this week on FoodCrush. Fortunately, we've got help from Mindy McCord...

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...

Milwaukee native, Adjoa Courtney, grew up begrudgingly eating the vegan fare her parents cooked for her as she was growing up. Little did sh...

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...

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...

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 cuisine is definitely having a moment. And when it comes to creative Lao fare in Southeastern Wisconsin, restaurants including Sweet Bas...

When Ashley Turner accepted the offer to reimagine the menu at Hacienda Taproom & Kitchen, she brought a wealth of experience to the proverb...

Among the most respected authors in the cocktail realm, André Darlington has built a solid reputation with tomes like “The New Cocktail Hour...

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...

After 21 years with the Bartolotta Restaurant Group, James Beard Award-winning Chef Adam Siegel has launched his very first solo project, Lu...

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...

Ever wonder what comprises the best fried cheese curds? Is it the cheese? The breading? The sauce? All of the above? This week on FoodCrush...

If you’ve been to Dandan or EsterEv, you’ve likely eaten food prepared by Chefs Daniel Jacobs and Dan Van Rite. And if you have, you know th...

Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. In fact, it’s been used for centuries as an efficient mechanism for safely st...

Running a restaurant takes vision, business acumen, determination and attention to detail. But it also requires adaptability, knowledge of t...

Last year, when “Buddy vs. Duff” premiered on the Food Network, one of the judges was Milwaukee’s own cake boss Kimberly Hall, a seven-time...

When Vendetta Coffee Bar opened in Wauwatosa last July, it marked a first for the Milwaukee area, offering guests a taste of the traditional...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything for Melissa and Marc Tantillo, a husband and wife team who made the decision to channel their passi...

When Rupena's Fine Foods decided to sell their Wisconsin State Fair pavilion after 49 years, it was a landmark decision. But it also pr...

When Cat Tran and Mark Nielsen started Hue Vietnamese Restaurant in 2010, their goal was to create a restaurant that introduced the cuisine...

Olivia Menzia has always loved ice cream. But when she started her own ice cream brand, she decided to not only tackle the growing demand fo...

Over the past decade, the U.S. has seen a food revolution in terms of Indian dining. The once rustic heritage Indian fare traditionally serv...

If you’d have told Jess and Pete Ignatiev of Heirloom MKE two years ago that owning a food truck would be just as gratifying as opening thei...

Need a pick me up? Join us as we delve into the caffeinated world of third (and maybe even fourth) wave coffee with Ryan Castelaz, the found...

On this week’s podcast, we’re heading behind the scenes with Ryan Hoffman, Patrice Gentile and Ricky Ramirez, the folks behind one of the mo...

On this week’s podcast, we’re sitting down with Sarah and Zak Baker, the husband and wife team behind Ca’Lucchenzo Pastificio & Enoteca, a W...

Biting into a crisp, buttery croissant is an experience that has the potential to incite a sigh of gustatory satisfaction. But it takes skil...

Few people love waffles more than Leslie Knope of “Parks and Rec,” who spent seven seasons of the popular television series finding new ways...

It was 2014 when Devin Eichler opened the first location for Crafty Cow in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Since then, the craft beer and burger bar...

This week on the FoodCrush podcast, we’re talking to comfort food aficionados Laura Maigatter and Nathan Heck of Hot Dish Pantry, a brand wh...

When Station No. 6 opened in 2019, the four seasons outdoor beer garden aimed to fill a void on the West Allis scene. But just a few years l...

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about mezcal and its more popular sister spirit tequila, this episode is for you. In fact, we traveled al...

The wine industry is always evolving, and that means there’s ways something new to explore. This week on FoodCrush, we’re sitting down with...

This week on the FoodCrush podcast, we caught up with Valeri Lucks, co-owner of Honeypie Cafe, SmallPie, Palomino and Comet Cafe about indus...

Milwaukee is home to numerous family-owned businesses. Among them is the multifaceted Marcus Corporation, which was founded by Ben Marcus in...

Pie or cake? That’s the big question on today’s podcast. But regardless of where you stand on the matter, you’ll love our conversation with...

In December of 2021, we sat down with the owners of Maranta Plant Shop to talk about how they’ve built community in the Bronzeville Neighbor...

Dominic Dean (aka Dominic the Food Reviewer) is a teenage writer and student at St. Francis High School who began sharing his passion for fo...

When you think of sangria, what comes to mind? A summer-only quaff? A punch made with cheap wine (and fruit to mask its flavor)? A delicious...

They say adversity breeds invention. And that was certainly the case for many businesses across the nation as they met the challenges of a w...

There’s something about a supper club, from their ubiquitous relish trays to their hearty menus, old fashioned cocktails and gracious hospit...