One of the cool things about food in general is its ability to transport you from wherever you are to the origin of whatever taste you’re currently enjoying. But there’s always the local element — the restaurant you’re sitting in, the chef who prepped it, the place that supplied the ingredients. The event we talk about at the top of this episode is all about all of those things: the Fondy Farm Feast . The feast Aug. 18 will take place on a mere sliver of the Mequon Nature Preserve's 510 acres, p...
Aug 02, 2024•16 min
Food can take you to a lot of different places — sometimes figuratively and sometimes literally. Ann and Tarik focus on the first one as their own figurative trip around Milwaukee’s food scene gets started in this episode. The destination for the upcoming event in question is Alaska, and the good news is you only need to go as far as South 2nd Street for a taste of The Last Frontier. Braise is the local restaurant putting together this far-flung menu of four courses that prominently feature the ...
Jul 26, 2024•18 min
Ann and Tarik lead off this episode discussing the impact (or non-impact) of the RNC on the restaurant scene. They also talk about Ben & Jerry's putting a foot in the Third Ward; cover a couple special dining events coming up, including one supporting the Bay View Emergency Food Pantry; and throw some love toward Morel (the restaurant) in Walker's Point. - Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Jul 19, 2024•16 min
Ann and Tarik have a few of the latest restaurant openings, including some Lao and Burmese spots set to impress. They also go in depth on farm dinners and the benefits of being as close to the food source as possible, plus the why, what and how of the new Fresh Food initiative geared toward those in need. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Jul 12, 2024•27 min
Tarik and Anne talk about the ultimate summer drinks and comb out the farmer's market scene. Discover Milwaukee's slushie, why Tarik eats kolrabi raw and gardening in general. -produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Jul 05, 2024•18 min
Tarik and Ann talk around a few corners: St. Kate's new brunch, Georgia peaches and New Mexico pistachios. But the big deal is sausage, including how it's made and different cuts and grades. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Jun 28, 2024•20 min
While the first food truck was likely a chuck wagon or perhaps the Wienermobile, you could argue that it didn’t reach its ideal form until tacos got involved. We’ve got plenty of that variety around Milwaukee, all of which you can follow on social media to keep up with their whereabouts. Ann and Tarik talk about a few of their favorites at the top of this episode, and you can find more in the taco truck guide in the latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine . Also in this episode, you'll hear a Dan-hea...
Jun 14, 2024•41 min
Tarik and Anne talk Madison's Farmer's market, Top Chef and some sad news... -produced and edited by marcus Doucette
Jun 10, 2024•22 min
Because dogs are great, most Milwaukee’s eateries are more than happy to cater to canines — usually with a bowl of water or a couple treats. But a few have really stepped it up with proper dog-specific menu items or, in the case of this episode’s lead item, entire dog menus. We also cover the rest of the city's culinary scene, including a couple unfortunate closings, even more Top Chef , the return of Dumping Fest and the debut of ... VeganMania? Edited and produced by Marcus Doucette...
May 31, 2024•30 min
We're covering a lot of ground on this episode, starting with where to take your pop for Father's Day food. There's also the revival of two revered pizza places, a new Japanese restaurant in Bay View, a very Milwaukee cookbook and, of course, lively conversation about the latest Top Chef and the great fish boil debate it sparks. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
May 24, 2024•41 min
Tarik and Ann take you out to all kinds of cool spots and highlight some interesting events, like a food tour of West Allis, including butcheries and vintage-styled burger joints. Other highlights include Junior's BBQ, Yemeni cafes, Indian food in Hales Corners and Honeypie's celebration of 15 years in Bay View. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
May 17, 2024•18 min
Tarik and Ann cover a lot of ground in this one. Yes, Top Chef gets another recap, but then they dip in Midwest SAD Bakery and their strawberry champagn cake, and Tarik's quest for the perfect strawberry. Plus, we've got details on an open house at Noth Avenue Market, as well as SHARP Literacy's Unwrapped MKE event that turns Mickey D's into something delicious. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
May 10, 2024•28 min
Tarik and Ann talk more about the Wisconsin season of Top Chef and the great sausage challenge. Plus, Downtown Dining Week becomes older than Tarik, new restaurants open, Nepalese cuisine, momos and more. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
May 03, 2024•25 min
Tarik and Ann are back at it this week as one of Milwaukee's excellent restaurants prepares to return with a new(ish) approach. You'll also hear the weekly Top Chef chat, news about an Italian restaurant swap on the East Side, and two separate items about soul food coming to Humboldt Park and Sherman Phoenix. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Apr 26, 2024•20 min
Tarik and Ann discuss many things, including Pizza Man closing up shop on the East Side, Amilinda’s pop-up dinner plan, an imminent coctail competition and ideas for where to eat before or after going to the MKE Film Festival. Plus Ann shares her conversation with Top Chef contestant Dan Jacobs (anecdotally anyway). Yummy stuff ... produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Apr 19, 2024•22 min
Tarik and Anne talk about the latest episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," plus restaurants that may be both Thai and Japanese, tuna tango pizza(!), and catfish fished and fried in ways that somehow Tarik has never had!? Produced by Marcus Doucette
Apr 12, 2024•25 min
This week, Tarik and Anne talk about James Beard Awards, some new restaurants (African & Palestinian) plus the latest episode of Top Chef, which has Wisconsin as its backdrop and some great Milwaukee chefs competing for the honors. Finally, we learn about Anne's adventures in pie-making ... Episode produced and edited by Marcus Doucette.
Apr 05, 2024•28 min
In this episode of This Bites , Tarik and Ann share details on Saffron's new menu, the big changes coming to North Ave Market in Milwaukee. They also recap the latest episode of Top Chef! Produced and edited by Kim Shine
Mar 29, 2024•20 min
Tarik and Anne talk about the new season of Top Chef and it's surprising Milwaukee contestant. Plus, news about a new Vietnamese restaurant opening soon, a dumpling/bao house and Tarik's culinary journey to Madison to visit Mint Mark. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette
Mar 22, 2024•33 min
In this episode of This Bites , Tarik & Ann have some good news about Nite Wolf ramn; Ann names local restaurants participating in Ramadan, and the one-and-only Scottie Pippen debuts his Digits Bourbon Whiskey, in a three-course kind of way, in Milwaukee. Produced & edited by Kim Shine
Mar 15, 2024•21 min
In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann talk about a new Hmong cafe and dinners straight from the farm. Ann also graced the cover of Milwaukee Magazine with her special on the Top restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Produced and edited by Kim Shine
Mar 08, 2024•24 min
In this episode of This Bites , Tarik & Ann give details on an upcoming Palestinian cooking workshop series, a new sushi bar coming to Bay View, a chef competition at Pilot Project and a new candy shop in the Milwaukee Public Market. (And a bunch more...) Produced & edited by Kim Shine
Mar 01, 2024•17 min
In this episode of This Bites , Tarik and Ann share news on a cool soulful bruch buffet, Aria restaurants new artistic direction for 2024 and an update on one of the duo's favorite chefs. Produced & edited by Kim Shine
Feb 23, 2024•15 min
In this episode of This Bites , Tarik & Ann have happy and sad news. One local restaurant has closed its doors, one is coming to Zocalo, and a taco food truck is getting a permanent location! Produced/Edited by Kim Shine
Feb 16, 2024•13 min
Your favorite foodies have a lot to talk about in this episode of This Bites. Tarik shares details on a returning restaurant charity event while Ann tells us more about a delicious church fish fry featured in the latest edition of Milwaukee Magazine. Oh yea, then there's some hit show taking place in Wisconsin that also features a Milwaukee-based chef. The show's called, Top Chef , or something like that. ;-) Produced and edited by Kim Shine
Feb 09, 2024•17 min
In this episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann talk all things Ramen & Pho. February will be host to some noodle pop-ups, 'Phobruary' deals, a new Puerto Rican restaurant and other traditional celebrations. Produced & edited by Kim Shine
Feb 02, 2024•23 min
In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann discuss some of the 2024 James Beard nominees! The James Beard Awards recognize the best and brightest in the culinary scene across the nation. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago in June. Produced and edited by Kim Shine
Jan 26, 2024•18 min
In this week's episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann give the goods on an indoor farm coming to Tarik's favorite Milwaukee neighborhood (Riverwest). There's also news about Dan Dan & some of Ann's picks profiled in Milwaukee Magazine. Produced & edited by Kim Shine
Jan 19, 2024•22 min
Happy 2024!! This Bites is back and you know Tarik and Ann have a lot to discuss. There's some bittersweet news about Cavas, a new restaurant at Crossroads Collective, some events at Lupi & Iris and happenings at Discourse (which include N/A and mocktail options!) Produced by Kim Shine
Jan 12, 2024•21 min
In this episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann discuss a local chef's adventure spending $100 at a local Aldi. They also talk about a new Korean restaurant coming to Milwaukee and give tips on updating your in-house bar. Last but not least, they say 'goodbye' to 2023! Produced by Kim Shine
Dec 15, 2023•18 min
