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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.

Episodes

Exclusive dinner celebrates all things tequila

This week, Tarik and Ann talk about an exclusive dinner featuring Don Julio tequila, a new restaurant opening in Lazy Susan's location, a cafe for kids and parents, and lastly some plans in the works for Ruby's Bagels.

Mar 17, 202310 min

A change of scenery for Ruta's Vibrant Indian Cafe

This week, Tarik and Ann talk about a vendor leaving Crossroads Collective Food Hall, a Hmong restaurant in the works, a 30-year anniversary for the Bartolotta Restaurants, and Milwaukee's first tequila / mezcal bar. Plus, Ann tries out a new recipe for red sauce inspired by Hulu's The Bear .

Mar 10, 202313 min

25 of the best restaurants in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Magazine has just released their list of the city's 25 best restaurants. Tarik and Ann talk about a few of them in this week's episode, as well as a local restaurant with a unique dining experience, plus lots of love for pound cake and sake!

Mar 03, 202314 min

International Women's Day dinner to celebrate local restaurateurs

This week, Tarik and Ann preview a special dinner being held during International Women's Day. They also share their excitement for a new barbecue joint coming to Crossroads Collective, the option to dine in returning to Mekong Cafe, plus a new location for La Chinampa.

Feb 24, 20238 min

Korean pop-up dinner coming to Milwaukee for one night only

This week, Tarik and Ann talk about a really cool Korean pop-up dinner happening at Amilinda hosted by Jenny Lee. Plus, they discuss the city of Greenfield getting two new restaurants and a beer garden, a big move for Pizza Man, the grand opening of Sully's Sandwiches, and a collaboration dinner featuring Adam Pollack and one of his friends from Hell's Kitchen .

Feb 17, 202310 min

New tasty addition to Riverwest and the brief return of Iron Grate BBQ

This week on This Bites , Tarik and Ann talk about La Cocina del Sur, a new empanada restaurant that just opened in Riverwest after getting its start as a food truck. They also mention where you can find "broast-ish" chicken dinners, plus two events to look forward to this month.

Feb 10, 202310 min

Upgrade your box of chocolates this Valentine's Day

It's a sweet new episode this week. Tarik and Ann talk about the perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Plus, Ann reviews a new restaurant in Shorewood, in addition to a ramen dish from Easy Tiger.

Feb 03, 202312 min

Five Milwaukee chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Awards

The city of Milwaukee has amazing chefs, and now a few are being recognized! This week, Tarik and Ann congratulate five local chefs who are semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Awards. Plus, they talk about a sweet new addition coming to 3rd Street Market Hall and say their goodbyes to a local pizzeria.

Jan 27, 202310 min

A 'dream' come true: Casino restaurant reopens after pandemic

Exciting news this week on This Bites! Tarik and Ann talk about a reopening at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, as well as the latest addition to 3rd St. Market Hall. We also discuss the recent closing of Noma -- the world’s best restaurant.

Jan 20, 202310 min

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
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