6 Local Restaurants That Capture the Essence of Italian Cooking
Plus, how to cook like an Italian nonna.
Four Secret Menu Items Hiding in Milwaukee Restaurants
An exclusive bar menu, a fan-favorite taco, a cocktail only insiders know. These four restaurant secrets are … no longer secrets.
The Best Restaurants in Milwaukee 2025
From the dependable heavy hitters to the shining newcomers, the brightest lights in local dining lift our entire community. Join us in celebrating them.
Romantic Italian Restaurants, MKE Chili Bowl and More Dining Tidbits
Plus, Ann’s rule of thumb for how much to tip at restaurants, coffeehouses and bars.
Best of Milwaukee 2023: Our Food Scene
Best of Milwaukee is our guide to everything that’s great in Milwaukee. Here are dining editor Ann Christenson’s picks for the best of our food scene.
11 of Milwaukee’s Newest Outdoor Patios
Embrace summer on one of these spiffy new – or newish – patios.
Restaurant Review: Ca’Lucchenzo's Fresh Pasta Is Worth A Twirl
East Tosa’s Ca’Lucchenzo makes fresh pasta the year’s most welcome local food trend.
This Bites: Ask Ann, Cooking Classes and Deep-Dish Pizza
The culinary podcast featuring 88Nine’s Tarik Moody and MilMag’s Ann Christenson talking about all things dining-related.
Ask Ann: What Is the Story with Restaurant Names These Days?
Trends with restaurant names are changing.
Thanksgiving Day Traditions from the Tosa Restaurateurs Behind Forthcoming Ca’Lucchenzo
Tosa restaurateurs Sarah and Zak Baker share their family’s Thanksgiving customs, including two recipes that form the foundation of their holiday celebrations.