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This Bites

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Each week on This Bites, dining critic Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Radio Milwaukee’s resident foodie Tarik Moody dig into the city’s culinary and restaurant culture to help you find new spots, old favorites and the best ingestibles around Milwaukee.

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Episodes

Pork and pastries get the new year spotlight

On this week's episode, Tarik and Ann shine a light on a local restaurant known for their crispy pork. They also talk about an eatery shutting down in Whitefish Bay and a baker who has perfected the art of bread-making.

Jan 06, 202313 min

New deli shop opens and our favorite cookbooks of 2022

On this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann are talking about "Hen’s Deli" -- a new breakfast and lunch spot that just opened in the former Soup Brothers location in Walker’s Point. They also rank their top three cookbooks of the year.

Dec 23, 202214 min

New restaurant offers three floors of food and fun

On this week's This Bites, Tarik and Ann preview new restaurants opening in Milwaukee -- stretching from Italian subs, Mexican burgers and Japanese sushi. They also discuss the new brewery coming to American Family Field and Tarik shares the tasty treats he was making during the pandemic.

Dec 16, 202213 min

New sandwiches, new carnitas and a new location for Cafe Corazón

It's all new on this episode of This Bites! Tarik and Ann are chatting about Sully’s Sandwiches, a new sandwich shop opening on Milwaukee's west side. Then, they're previewing Carnitas de Rafa coming soon to S. 27th St. And if you're close to Brown Deer, there's a new Cafe Corazón in your neighborhood. Tarik and Ann have the details this week.

Nov 18, 202212 min

Saying farewell to Iron Grate BBQ, plus a popular Bay View brunch spot reopens

This week we're mourning the closing of Iron Grate BBQ and sharing details on its final service hours. Plus, looking for a good fried chicken sandwich in Milwaukee? We couldn't bear to pick a favorite, so we selected a few for you to try. And for the non-meat eaters, we're also previewing a new soup spot offering an array of meatless options (plus meaty ones, too). Then, we're checking in at Bay View's Lazy Suzan which is resuming its brunch service after more than two years.

Nov 11, 202211 min

New restaurant, 1700 Pull Up, opens inside former Tandem space

With its soft open behind it, a new restaurant is ready to welcome the public back to the former Tandem location. Tarik and Ann preview the new concept -- 1700 Pull Up -- plus they discuss a wild game dinner coming to Saint Kate Arts Hotel in December. And, just in time for Thanksgiving, they're sharing details about a local organic turkey farm.

Nov 04, 202213 min

October food pop-up dinners, both spooky and non-spooky

Halloween is almost here, and Tarik and Ann are helping you get ready with a few spooky dining options, and one that isn't so spooky. No matter how much you love Halloween, we have something for you in this episode, plus Tarik talks about his favorite way to eat corn. Hint: it's not candy corn.

Oct 28, 202210 min

Nessun Dorma celebrates 20 years, plus a pair of spooky pop-ups

Riverwest staple Nessun Dorma is celebrating 20 years, meanwhile another Riverwest restaurant is born -- a new crepery coming to the former Dino's space. Tarik and Ann talk about the neighborhood happenings, plus they preview a Prince inspired night at The Vanguard in Bay View and new Uptown neighborhood restaurant.

Oct 21, 202215 min

Farewell to Boo-Boo's Sandwich shop, welcoming a new 'ghost' food hall

On this week's episode, we're saying farewell to a beloved Walker's Point sandwich shop, Boo-Boo's, which also means the end of a favorite Soup Bros. bisque option that Boo-Boo's carried. (Boo, indeed.) But it's not all bad news; we also discuss a new "ghost" food hall coming to Milwaukee Street and a cocktail lounge headed for the Double Dutch.

Oct 07, 202215 min

New fall flavors, empanadas, coffee coming to Milwaukee

It may not be our *favorite* season, but fall is here, and at least it's not winter yet. On this week's episode, Ann and Tarik go through a detailed fall flavor preview, including new options hitting Milwaukee in 2022.

Sep 30, 202217 min

New Riverwalk dining coming in 2023, plus a Festa Italiana preview

On this week's This Bites, Tarik and Ann discuss a bevy of new riverfront dining and drinking options coming to Milwaukee's Riverwalk in 2023. Then, they discuss Festa Italiana, the return of Empty Bowls, Lakefront Brewery's Cheese Curd Day, a new whole hog BBQ in Chicago.

Sep 23, 202217 min

It's apple-picking season!

Ann and Tarik talk about Korean BBQ coming to Greenfield, places to pick delicious apples and more from all around Milwaukee's culinary scene.

Sep 16, 202222 min

Bartolotta restaurant is opening a new location

Bartolotta restaurants have a new project coming in the Summer of 2023, details about Southside dining week and more on this episode of "This Bites." https://radiomilwaukee.org/thisbites

Aug 19, 202218 min

Fried chicken. Enough said.

Favorite spots for fried chicken spots, a foodie road trip with Milwaukee Magazine, and more.

Jul 29, 202218 min

Lush Popcorn gets a new space

Tarik and Ann share the news on Lush Popcorn, review Odd Duck in their new space, and more on this episode of This Bites. https://www.radiomilwaukee.org/thisbites

Jul 22, 202216 min

Uncorked Wine Festival relocates to the Deer District

Ann and Tarik prepare themselves for the Uncork Wine Festival at the Deer District, a few closings, and more on this episode of This Bites. For past episodes head over to https://radiomilwaukee.org/thisbites

Jul 15, 202210 min

James Beard Award winners announced

James Beard Awards winners were announced, the latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine was discussed, and more on this episode of This Bites.

Jun 17, 202222 min

Twisted Plants expands to Brady St. and more.

The vegan restaurant Twisted Plant expands to Brady St., Comet Café is back with breakfast and lunch to start, sad closing, and more on this episode. https://radiomilwaukee.org/thisbites

Jun 10, 202213 min

Indian Bistro comes to Milwaukee

An Indian Bistro comes to Milwaukee, Asian Rican gets a brick and mortar, and more on this episode of This Bites. http://radiomilwaukee.org/thisbites

Jun 03, 202211 min

Puerto Rican Food Bus comes to New Berlin

Who doesn't love a food truck? Now imagine a FOOD BUS! Yes, New Berlin Wisconsin is getting Puerto Rican food on some pretty big wheels. Ann and Tarik are excited for this and other culinary happenings this week on This Bites. https://radiomilwaukee.org/thisbites

May 27, 202216 min
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