Fair Square
Dish on Dining covers Milwaukee-area dining and food-related events. Mission statement be damned. I can’t resist mentioning that this Saturday is the opening of the Dane County Farmers Market on Capitol Square in Madison. (To my friends who get up before the crack of dawn so they can arrive in Madison at opening time: You know who you are.) This is early in the season, but you will hopefully find morels, asparagus, rhubarb, lettuces, plus meats and cheeses, cut flowers, baked goods, and specialty items like honey and maple syrup. Market manager Larry Johnson says he expects to have as many as 100 vendors this Saturday. Sign up for weekly e-mail updates by clicking here. Saturdays April 16-Nov. 5, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hunting Shoes
Who doesn’t love a good Easter egg hunt? And there is a (tenuous) food connection to this Saturday’s hunt at North Point Lighthouse (2650 N. Wahl Ave.). The main event is hunting for eggs, which have been hidden on the lighthouse grounds by none other than The Easter Bunny. Because hunting requires energy, the kiddies will snack on kringle, doughnuts, cookies and baked snacks. Those who find a golden egg will win a prize. Saturday, April 16, beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. No reservation necessary. $12 per child. ($5 for anyone older than age 12).
Easter Mmms
Still firming up your plans for Easter Sunday? In last Tuesday’s Dish, I included a list of local restaurants open for brunch (or dinner) on April 24. A few more brunch ideas:
Andrew’s (Delafield Hotel, 415 Genesee St., Delafield, 262-646-1600): Seatings, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Featuring chef-carved turkey and ham, build-your-own omelets, eggs Benedict, quiche Lorraine, blintzes, smoked fish, salads, breads, fruit and desserts. Adults $29.95; children 6 to 13 $12.95; children 5 and under free.
Beans & Barley (1901 E. North Ave., 414-278-7878): 8 a.m.-9 p.m. B&B serves a classic weekend breakfast. No word yet on whether there will be holiday menu specials as well.
Blue’s Egg (317 N. 76th St., 414-299-3180): 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Offering the regular breakfast and lunch menus. Some specials will be available, too.
Polaris Restaurant & Lounge (Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave., 414-270-6130): 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The revolving rooftop restaurant is open only on select days. The Easter menu includes carving and omelet stations. Also fresh fruit, artisan cheeses, build-your-own salads, baked goods and a chocolate fondue station. Adults $39; children 12 and under $19.
Ristorante Bartolotta (7616 W. State St., 414-771-7910): 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Will feature Italian egg dishes, salads, appetizers, pastas and entrées. Served with a complimentary glass of Mimosa, Prosecco or fruit juice.
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| From the 2011 Washington Post Peeps Diorama. |
Peeps Show
This is candy… for the eyes. Nothing says Easter to me like the annual (awesome) Washington Post Peeps Diorama Contest. Click here to see inspiring things one can do with these bunny-shaped marshmallow creations. My favorite might be “Inpeeption”….
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