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MUScoop => The Superbar => Topic started by: ShootinOutWallsofHeartach on June 15, 2015, 04:23:07 PM
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6'5" from Oldmsar, Florida.
Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels
LJ Figuerora picked up an offer from Miami, plus interest from Florida, USF, Marquette & Missouri today, per his coach.
http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1517935-2017-intro-l-j-figueroa
Oldsmar is home to Tampa Bay Downs racetrack. If you play the ponies, I highly recommend visiting there. Superbly conditioned golf practice range, owned by the track, sits adjacent to the racing surface. There are even wagering machines inside the golf pro-shop! A degenerate's dream!
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Oldsmar is home to Tampa Bay Downs racetrack. If you play the ponies, I highly recommend visiting there. Superbly conditioned golf practice range, owned by the track, sits adjacent to the racing surface. There are even wagering machines inside the golf pro-shop! A degenerate's dream!
So you're saying Pitino will be visiting soon?
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Quote author=GooooMarquette link=topic=47847.msg736485#msg736485 date=1434410884]
So you're saying Pitino will be visiting soon?
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Doubt it, not many good Italian restaurants nearby.
No, seriously, all the great restaurants are quickly disappearing in our country, as the new generation doesn't want to maintain the rough food industry work of their fathers. Louis Pappas' place in Tarpon Springs on the Sponge Docks was the most amazing place ever. The House salad had a dollop of the best tasting potato salad ever at the bottom of the bowl. The great crooner himself, Frank Sinatra, was there a few times, and I'd bet Coach Pitino has been there. Sadly it closed a few years ago,and the Pappas grandson opened up a weak cafe featuring a plethora of meatless, snooty dishes topped with Seinfeld's hated "drizzle." " I mean, what's with all the drizzle on food today ??"
In Chicago, you could not find better than the Berghoff and the Como Inn, and they too have gone the way of the dinosaurs. I'm frightened by how many people today are impressed with the corporate Panera Breads and Noodles cafes popping up on every corner. I digress...
Yes, Rick likes to wager a bit, but he is no Ahmed Zayat, owner of American Pharoah. Zayat has been sued by offshore accounts for failure to pay back wagering credit granted him.
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No, seriously, all the great restaurants are quickly disappearing in our country, as the new generation doesn't want to maintain the rough food industry work of their fathers.
I'm sorry, I don't wanna get political, but if anything, it's your generation (the baby boomers) that have ruined all the good things your parent's generation built. We have to clean up your mess somehow.
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I'm sorry, I don't wanna get political, but if anything, it's your generation (the baby boomers) that have ruined all the good things your parent's generation built. We have to clean up your mess somehow.
First off, I'm a GenX, not a boomer. Our generation has accomplished very little. Just as there will never be another Al McGuire, there will never be another Greatest Generation, so don't misunderstand me and pit me against them. I was simply commenting how great American restaurants have often slowly disappeared as the children of hard-working immigrants would rather forego the family business to pursue other goals.
At the risk of being mistakenly identified as the old curmudgeon on the other MU board, let me say," Keep posting on Pinterest and Instagram those pics of your PandaExpress dinner." Keep doing what your told by Corporate America, buy that next Apple phone they told you to line up for, and stay ignorant.
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I know this is Scoop, but this has to be a record for the quickest a thread has ever gone 9,000 miles off topic. 4 posts and a thread about a recruit is a discussion of restaurant history? My god, how long have you been desperately hoping someone would give you a vague reason to use that rant?
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LJ Figuerora
One of the larger than life figures at Marquette back in the day was Nestor Figueroa. He did public radio in Milwaukee but was proud to work at the Danish World smut shop on Wisconsin Avenue.
Nestor was Ed Figueroa's cousin and he would get us player tix at Will Call when the Yankees were in town. We watched in stunned silence one night as Nestor pounded six Hot Bean's at Real Chili after a hard night at the 'Lanche.
Somehow, the world was different after that event. There were gas lines, the prime rate was north of 20%, and a peanut farmer was President but we had watched a man down six bowls of Real Chili in less than 30 minutes. We knew that America would be all right after that night.
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Somehow, the world was different after that event. There were gas lines, the prime rate was north of 20%, and a peanut farmer was President but we had watched a man down six bowls of Real Chili in less than 30 minutes. We knew that America would be all right after that night.
I'm impressed.
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One of the larger than life figures at Marquette back in the day was Nestor Figueroa. He did public radio in Milwaukee but was proud to work at the Danish World smut shop on Wisconsin Avenue.
Nestor was Ed Figueroa's cousin and he would get us player tix at Will Call when the Yankees were in town. We watched in stunned silence one night as Nestor pounded six Hot Bean's at Real Chili after a hard night at the 'Lanche.
Somehow, the world was different after that event. There were gas lines, the prime rate was north of 20%, and a peanut farmer was President but we had watched a man down six bowls of Real Chili in less than 30 minutes. We knew that America would be all right after that night.
Lord have mercy on that man's colon.
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First off, I'm a GenX, not a boomer. Our generation has accomplished very little. Just as there will never be another Al McGuire, there will never be another Greatest Generation, so don't misunderstand me and pit me against them. I was simply commenting how great American restaurants have often slowly disappeared as the children of hard-working immigrants would rather forego the family business to pursue other goals.
At the risk of being mistakenly identified as the old curmudgeon on the other MU board, let me say," Keep posting on Pinterest and Instagram those pics of your PandaExpress dinner." Keep doing what your told by Corporate America, buy that next Apple phone they told you to line up for, and stay ignorant.
I'm a GenXer and this is just an awful post. Stop painting everyone with a broad brush.
I went to the Berghoff once and will not be back. Food is too heavy. There are plenty of places that aren't chains that offer food more to my liking....needs to be lighter and a little spicy. And I have never been to Panda Express in my life.
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Quote author=GooooMarquette link=topic=47847.msg736485#msg736485 date=1434410884]
So you're saying Pitino will be visiting soon?
Doubt it, not many good Italian restaurants nearby.
No, seriously, all the great restaurants are quickly disappearing in our country, as the new generation doesn't want to maintain the rough food industry work of their fathers. Louis Pappas' place in Tarpon Springs on the Sponge Docks was the most amazing place ever. The House salad had a dollop of the best tasting potato salad ever at the bottom of the bowl. The great crooner himself, Frank Sinatra, was there a few times, and I'd bet Coach Pitino has been there. Sadly it closed a few years ago,and the Pappas grandson opened up a weak cafe featuring a plethora of meatless, snooty dishes topped with Seinfeld's hated "drizzle." " I mean, what's with all the drizzle on food today ??"
In Chicago, you could not find better than the Berghoff and the Como Inn, and they too have gone the way of the dinosaurs. I'm frightened by how many people today are impressed with the corporate Panera Breads and Noodles cafes popping up on every corner. I digress...
Yes, Rick likes to wager a bit, but he is no Ahmed Zayat, owner of American Pharoah. Zayat has been sued by offshore accounts for failure to pay back wagering credit granted him.
I don't know where you live, but in my town the number of very creative restaurants being started by young foodies is off the charts. Menus that reflect the current appetites, not the food preferences of my grandparents. Microbreweries with wood-fired pizzas, food to table restaurants combining multiple ethnic styles. Most started by younger people or local groups that deliberately make each of their restaurants different from the others. I can't tell you the last time I went to dinner at a chain restaurant (other than when traveling).
By the way, young Mr. Figueroa, MU has a lot to offer.
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I don't know where you live, but in my town the number of very creative restaurants being started by young foodies is off the charts. Menus that reflect the current appetites, not the food preferences of my grandparents. Microbreweries with wood-fired pizzas, food to table restaurants combining multiple ethnic styles. Most started by younger people or local groups that deliberately make each of their restaurants different from the others. I can't tell you the last time I went to dinner at a chain restaurant (other than when traveling).
By the way, young Mr. Figueroa, MU has a lot to offer.
+1
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Divide and concur as we Republicans like to say.
Old against young, rich against poor, black against white, city folks against country folks, fast food against classic, union vs anti-union, us against them...the formula for success in life and politics.
Then we use "rant", "conspiracy theorist", or some other clever put down to win our point.
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I don't know where you live, but in my town the number of very creative restaurants being started by young foodies is off the charts. Menus that reflect the current appetites, not the food preferences of my grandparents. Microbreweries with wood-fired pizzas, food to table restaurants combining multiple ethnic styles. Most started by younger people or local groups that deliberately make each of their restaurants different from the others. I can't tell you the last time I went to dinner at a chain restaurant (other than when traveling).
By the way, young Mr. Figueroa, MU has a lot to offer.
+ The Maximum
I grew up in Appleton area, graduating high school in 1996. The cuisines offered at that point included the following steak, Italian (only red-sauce joints), Chinese buffets, and Chi Chis). While I no longer live there, but go back because of family, they now have Korean, Japanese, Thai, actual Mexican, etc.
In Milwaukee it isn't enough just to open a new restaurant, but it is now such that the restaurant actually has to be good. People have developed the ability to appreciate not only the unique tastes in different food categories, but can also assess the quality.
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Quote author=GooooMarquette link=topic=47847.msg736485#msg736485 date=1434410884]
So you're saying Pitino will be visiting soon?
Doubt it, not many good Italian restaurants nearby.
No, seriously, all the great restaurants are quickly disappearing in our country, as the new generation doesn't want to maintain the rough food industry work of their fathers. Louis Pappas' place in Tarpon Springs on the Sponge Docks was the most amazing place ever. The House salad had a dollop of the best tasting potato salad ever at the bottom of the bowl. The great crooner himself, Frank Sinatra, was there a few times, and I'd bet Coach Pitino has been there. Sadly it closed a few years ago,and the Pappas grandson opened up a weak cafe featuring a plethora of meatless, snooty dishes topped with Seinfeld's hated "drizzle." " I mean, what's with all the drizzle on food today ??"
In Chicago, you could not find better than the Berghoff and the Como Inn, and they too have gone the way of the dinosaurs. I'm frightened by how many people today are impressed with the corporate Panera Breads and Noodles cafes popping up on every corner. I digress...
Yes, Rick likes to wager a bit, but he is no Ahmed Zayat, owner of American Pharoah. Zayat has been sued by offshore accounts for failure to pay back wagering credit granted him.
Yes, who wants creative, great tasting food that isn't full of meat. Who wants food that has been given some thought and is more intelligent in where it comes from and the amount of resources used to produce it. Who wants creativity and new tastes. :)
Instead of a great day boat scallop slightly cooked with little to hide it's favor, let's get some of those great frozen for months old style Supper Club scallops in a bowl with cheese and bread crumbs and over cook them until they are rubbery. That is food, I tell ya, old school.
Seriously, food is a subjective personal things. Times change. The good old food to many of us really isn't that good. Subjective. Look at all of the smaller, chef owned restaurants that are all over any bigger city and I believe it is for the better. I'll take a creative veggie dish with unique flavors over a slab of prime rib. I guess I don't want a bypass or colon cancer. Subjective. Maybe some people don't mind a bypass or colon cancer :-[
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I don't know where you live, but in my town the number of very creative restaurants being started by young foodies is off the charts. Menus that reflect the current appetites, not the food preferences of my grandparents. Microbreweries with wood-fired pizzas, food to table restaurants combining multiple ethnic styles. Most started by younger people or local groups that deliberately make each of their restaurants different from the others. I can't tell you the last time I went to dinner at a chain restaurant (other than when traveling).
Agree completely.
The selection of unique, creative food choices is off the charts compared to what it was years ago. I remember when the first "Chinese" restaurant opened up near my suburban Milwaukee house about 40 years ago. Their specialty was "chop suey"...and it was basically chopped celery and beef in a brownish gravy served over soggy rice. In terms of restaurants, the "good old days" weren't all that good.
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Seriously, food is a subjective personal things. Times change. The good old food to many of us really isn't that good. Subjective. Look at all of the smaller, chef owned restaurants that are all over any bigger city and I believe it is for the better. I'll take a creative veggie dish with unique flavors over a slab of prime rib. I guess I don't want a bypass or colon cancer. Subjective. Maybe some people don't mind a bypass or colon cancer :-[
Reminds me of the local TV commercials for the Gale Street Inn in Chicago. The proprietor is an old-school Chicago meathead and every commercial is something bashing on trendy food and bragging about how they have huge portions and no fancy reservation system. It just comes off as completely tone deaf, especially in a renowned culinary city like Chicago. For some reason they piss me off more than they should.
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Divide and concur as we Republicans like to say.
Old against young, rich against poor, black against white, city folks against country folks, fast food against classic, union vs anti-union, us against them...the formula for success in life and politics.
Then we use "rant", "conspiracy theorist", or some other clever put down to win our point.
Up the revolution, off the pigs, tune in, turn on, drop out. Evil vs good, haves vs have nots, doers vs watchers. What's it all about, Alfie? Put down the cliche-ridden crack pipe, man.
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Reminds me of the local TV commercials for the Gale Street Inn in Chicago. The proprietor is an old-school Chicago meathead and every commercial is something bashing on trendy food and bragging about how they have huge portions and no fancy reservation system. It just comes off as completely tone deaf, especially in a renowned culinary city like Chicago. For some reason they piss me off more than they should.
Here are a few things off its menu:
Blackened Chicken: Monterey Jack cheese, mango and jicama salsa on a toasted bun
Grilled Vegetable: portabella, roasted peppers, spinach, mozzarella & chipotle crema on a ciabatta roll
Blackened Halibut: mango and jicama salsa, brown rice and green beans
Lime Crusted Whitefish: tomato vinaigrette grilled asparagus and brown rice
Yes, nothing says "we aren't trendy!!!" like jicama salsa, portabella, ciabbata rolls and chipotle.
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Quote author=GooooMarquette link=topic=47847.msg736485#msg736485 date=1434410884]
So you're saying Pitino will be visiting soon?
Doubt it, not many good Italian restaurants nearby.
No, seriously, all the great restaurants are quickly disappearing in our country, as the new generation doesn't want to maintain the rough food industry work of their fathers. Louis Pappas' place in Tarpon Springs on the Sponge Docks was the most amazing place ever. The House salad had a dollop of the best tasting potato salad ever at the bottom of the bowl. The great crooner himself, Frank Sinatra, was there a few times, and I'd bet Coach Pitino has been there. Sadly it closed a few years ago,and the Pappas grandson opened up a weak cafe featuring a plethora of meatless, snooty dishes topped with Seinfeld's hated "drizzle." " I mean, what's with all the drizzle on food today ??"
In Chicago, you could not find better than the Berghoff and the Como Inn, and they too have gone the way of the dinosaurs. I'm frightened by how many people today are impressed with the corporate Panera Breads and Noodles cafes popping up on every corner. I digress...
Yes, Rick likes to wager a bit, but he is no Ahmed Zayat, owner of American Pharoah. Zayat has been sued by offshore accounts for failure to pay back wagering
credit granted him.
You need to hop skip off the beaten path. In Chicago wicker park and Logan square are loaded with new top notch restaurants similarly in Milwaukee the 3rd ward is jam packed with top notch food. The days where the best food was big stand alone restaurants is over sure but if you knew where to look you'd know how foolish your post is.
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I went to the Berghoff once and will not be back.
Back in the day this was a great joint
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I don't know where you live, but in my town the number of very creative restaurants being started by young foodies is off the charts. Menus that reflect the current appetites, not the food preferences of my grandparents. Microbreweries with wood-fired pizzas, food to table restaurants combining multiple ethnic styles. Most started by younger people or local groups that deliberately make each of their restaurants different from the others. I can't tell you the last time I went to dinner at a chain restaurant (other than when traveling).
I agree that the food scene in America today is more vibrant than anytime since the late 19th Century when waves of immigrants brought diversity to our national palate.
A really cool aspect of being on the MS campus is the incredible smorgasbord offered by the dozens of food trucks that pitch up every day. Every continent and taste profile is amply represented. It is funny but one really does develop an appreciation for the subtle difference between a Salvadoran pupusa and Venezuelan arepas.
From where I am sitting culinary innovation in America is likely at an all time high. Some of it may be location-specific, the coasts tend to absorb external influences first, but these innovations invariably find a home in every part of America.
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I can't tell you the last time I went to dinner at a chain restaurant (other than when traveling).
My favorite part of work traveling was always the food. It was usually New York City, Honduras, or Costa Rica - but the local food was always the highlight of my trips. And it seemed like there was always someone who had a little out-of-the-way favorite place to take me to.
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If I am spending time in a new town, I will seek out local restaurants. If I am staying the night in a motel by the interstate and moving on the next morning, I will settle for a Chili'sApplebee'sLogan'sTGIFriday thing and just eat and move on.
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In Chicago, you could not find better than the Berghoff and the Como Inn, and they too have gone the way of the dinosaurs.
And in Milwaukee, Wales on Wells.
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One of the larger than life figures at Marquette back in the day was Nestor Figueroa. He did public radio in Milwaukee but was proud to work at the Danish World smut shop on Wisconsin Avenue.
Nestor was Ed Figueroa's cousin and he would get us player tix at Will Call when the Yankees were in town. We watched in stunned silence one night as Nestor pounded six Hot Bean's at Real Chili after a hard night at the 'Lanche.
Somehow, the world was different after that event. There were gas lines, the prime rate was north of 20%, and a peanut farmer was President but we had watched a man down six bowls of Real Chili in less than 30 minutes. We knew that America would be all right after that night.
Your country needs you, sir. Your mission - should you decide to accept - is to return to Milwaukee, find Nestor, and get him back to Real Chili to repeat his feat.
As always, should Nestor fail to finish or to keep down his six bowls of chili, MUScoop will disavow any knowledge of your actions.
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Well, now that this is becoming a restaurant thread...if you can't find good old-school restaurants in Milwaukee, you're simply lazy. There are plenty of great options that still put the care in without being chain restaurants.
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- Steak: Jackson Grill on Mitchell is excellent. Well worth the price and very much a cool, small house feel.
- Mexican: Tons of options on the South Side, but for my money, Guanajuato in Bayview is the place to go. Excellent food, and cheap too.
- Burgers: Also tons of options. The relatively new Oscar's on Pierce isn't a chain, but has great burgers, and is one of a multitude of options (along with Sobelman's, Solly's, etc).
- Italian: While I usually go for their ribs, Pitch's on Humboldt really hasn't changed in the past 40-50 years. Same owners, and as a bonus, if you run into Grandpa Piciurro, he has plenty of great Al McGuire stories (Al was a regular there and at Miss Katie's back in the day).
- Tapas: Okay, this may be the trendy option, but places like Odd Duck in Bayview put a ton of personal touch into an ever-changing menu. You'll never eat the same meal twice, and I haven't had a bad plate there.
- German: Mader's. No more need be said.
- Serbian: Three Brothers is an excellent restaurant. Single location, great food, and while Branko may have passed on, this is still a family establishment that feels like an extension of their family kitchen.
- Custard: In the city, Leon's on 27th and Oklahoma is great and very old-school.
- Kosher: It's always been worth braving the neighborhood for the corned beef at Jake's Deli on 16th and North, though they are expanding out to other locations of late.
- Brunch: My pick is Trocadero, nestled in between the East Side and Riverwest. Blue's Egg in Tosa seems to be the new popular spot, but I think the bloodies are lacking and the wait isn't worth it. Heard good things about Mad Rooster on Greenfield as well, haven't been yet.
- Fish Fry: On the north side, River Lane Inn on Brown Deer has a great fry, on the south side, hit up the Packing House on Layton. Both single establishments that maintain an intimate feel. Probably about 1,000 more options in the metro area, if not more.
- Drinks: For elaborate cocktails, I love At Random on Russell. Any fan of Sinatra or Dean Martin would think they died and went to heaven having a cocktail here. If they aren't open (very limited hours) head over to Bryant's on 9th and Lapham. Tell the bartender what kind of mood you're in and they'll fix up a drink that suits your taste even when you don't really know what you want. Or just get an Old Fashioned.
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Quite simply, if you think that the personal touch of the extended family kitchen is dead, you are lazy and ignorant of the options. And if Milwaukee has this and more to offer (it does, tons more), I'm confident that bigger cities like Chicago have tenfold what the Brew City does.
If you say the great restaurants are disappearing, I say you are too damned lazy to bother finding them.
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Maders??? GTFO. Karl Ratzsch's is where it's at!
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Maders??? GTFO. Karl Ratzsch's is where it's at!
Part of the beauty of Milwaukee...there are many great options ;)
EDIT: And while this thread may be waaaaaaaay off topic, I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite discussions to have. One question I'd ask...who would people vote for for best pizza in Milwaukee? I haven't been to the new Pizza Man yet, and always felt Shuttle and Zaffiro's were a bit overrated. Due to my job, my standards for pizza have gone way up in the past 5 years. Saturday night pizza is pretty much a holy occasion in the firehouse.
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So to get back on topic, which one of you is hoopaloop?
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Maders??? GTFO. Karl Ratzsch's is where it's at!
better yet the place owned by a former head chef at Maders, Wegner's St. Martins Inn for German and their fish fry is damn good, Maders is too "institution" for me if that makes sense
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Part of the beauty of Milwaukee...there are many great options ;)
EDIT: And while this thread may be waaaaaaaay off topic, I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite discussions to have. One question I'd ask...who would people vote for for best pizza in Milwaukee? I haven't been to the new Pizza Man yet, and always felt Shuttle and Zaffiro's were a bit overrated. Due to my job, my standards for pizza have gone way up in the past 5 years. Saturday night pizza is pretty much a holy occasion in the firehouse.
For my money:
Transfer for hand tossed style
Lisa's or Maria's for the thin, cracker, crust style.
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better yet the place owned by a former head chef at Maders, Wegner's St. Martins Inn for German and their fish fry is damn good, Maders is too "institution" for me if that makes sense
Mader's is shyte
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Part of the beauty of Milwaukee...there are many great options ;)
EDIT: And while this thread may be waaaaaaaay off topic, I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite discussions to have. One question I'd ask...who would people vote for for best pizza in Milwaukee? I haven't been to the new Pizza Man yet, and always felt Shuttle and Zaffiro's were a bit overrated. Due to my job, my standards for pizza have gone way up in the past 5 years. Saturday night pizza is pretty much a holy occasion in the firehouse.
Our favorite is Marco's for carry-out/delivery. Locations are on S. 27th(just north of College)and 84th and Lisbon, do not confuse with any of the many other Marco's. Transfer is very good and forget the stupid name, Pizzeria Scotty makes great pizza too (98th & Oklahoma)
http://marcospizzamilwaukee.com/
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Well, now that this is becoming a restaurant thread...if you can't find good old-school restaurants in Milwaukee, you're simply lazy. There are plenty of great options that still put the care in without being chain restaurants.
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- Brunch: My pick is Trocadero, nestled in between the East Side and Riverwest. Blue's Egg in Tosa seems to be the new popular spot, but I think the bloodies are lacking and the wait isn't worth it. Heard good things about Mad Rooster on Greenfield as well, haven't been yet.
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I could eat at Trocadero every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of their food.
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5 o'clock steakhouse over everything
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Part of the beauty of Milwaukee...there are many great options ;)
EDIT: And while this thread may be waaaaaaaay off topic, I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite discussions to have. One question I'd ask...who would people vote for for best pizza in Milwaukee? I haven't been to the new Pizza Man yet, and always felt Shuttle and Zaffiro's were a bit overrated. Due to my job, my standards for pizza have gone way up in the past 5 years. Saturday night pizza is pretty much a holy occasion in the firehouse.
I swear by Barbierre's in Tosa near Hawley and Bluemound.
Haven't gotten it yet but I picked up coffee at Anodyne in Bay View (spectacular coffee by the way) and they have a wood fired oven roaring that was churning out some incredible looking pizza. It's on my short list to try.
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- Drinks: For elaborate cocktails, I love At Random on Russell. Any fan of Sinatra or Dean Martin would think they died and went to heaven having a cocktail here. If they aren't open (very limited hours) head over to Bryant's on 9th and Lapham. Tell the bartender what kind of mood you're in and they'll fix up a drink that suits your taste even when you don't really know what you want. Or just get an Old Fashioned.
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I think at random might be closing/ is closed unless they got some legal stuff figured out
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I think at random might be closing/ is closed unless they got some legal stuff figured out
They may have closed, I did hear something about that. Though admittedly, their hours were tough to figure before any of their issues. If it goes away, that'd suck. That's been a date staple of mine for years, the wife and I love that place.[/list]
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5 o'clock steakhouse over everything
If I am going to have a steak, it is going to be at 5 o'clock.
As long as this is a restaurant thread now, has anyone eaten at the Ethiopian place on Wisconsin Ave? I love Ethiopian food, but have never tried any in Milwaukee and want to give this place a go.
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My single greatest accomplishment as a Gen Xer for the children of the Greatest generation?
Getting a job to help pay for their Social Security.
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Back to Figueroa, maybe three times is a charm for MU recruits out of FL.
(Cheatham is an unknown... Jamail is, well, gone).
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Anyone that swears by 5 O'Clock should really try Jackson Grill. The kitchen staff at Koerper's has largely turned over. Not the same as it once was, whereas JG is an excellent option.
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Been many years since I've gone out for steak in Milwaukee, but Eddie Martinis used to be pretty good. Still decent?
Bummed to hear that At Random may be gone.
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One of the larger than life figures at Marquette back in the day was Nestor Figueroa. He did public radio in Milwaukee but was proud to work at the Danish World smut shop on Wisconsin Avenue.
Nestor was Ed Figueroa's cousin and he would get us player tix at Will Call when the Yankees were in town. We watched in stunned silence one night as Nestor pounded six Hot Bean's at Real Chili after a hard night at the 'Lanche.
Somehow, the world was different after that event. There were gas lines, the prime rate was north of 20%, and a peanut farmer was President but we had watched a man down six bowls of Real Chili in less than 30 minutes. We knew that America would be all right after that night.
We must have crossed paths somehow Nestor and I were good friends
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Didn't know that Karl Ratzsch's and Mader's are still great spots to eat, etc. We always stopped there in 70's and 80's when MU
or the Bucks played Saturday afternoon games. Is Barbierre's on the corner of Bluemond and Hwy. 100?
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Is Barbierre's on the corner of Bluemond and Hwy. 100?
Barbiere's Italian Inn is on about 58th and Bluemound.
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As long as this is a restaurant thread now, has anyone eaten at the Ethiopian place on Wisconsin Ave? I love Ethiopian food, but have never tried any in Milwaukee and want to give this place a go.
Yes. Alem is very good (as is Ethiopian Cottage on Farwell). Alem is typically a little spicier in my experience but I have found both to be very good options after multiple visits.
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Maders??? GTFO. Karl Ratzsch's is where it's at!
Wow, 35 years on, the debate remains the same.
Is John Ernst still around?
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Been many years since I've gone out for steak in Milwaukee, but Eddie Martinis used to be pretty good. Still decent?
Bummed to hear that At Random may be gone.
I've driven by Eddie Martini's literally hundreds of times and have never been able to stop. Have heard it is still very good.
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I could eat at Trocadero every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of their food.
The air travel would certainly get to you, though.
News is that Figueroa's stock is falling fast. Reportedly, since he started following comments made in his thread on MUScoop, he has gained 20 pounds of fat.
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Back in the day this was a great joint
Oysters by the dozen and Anchor Steam on Fridays after work.
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I'm a GenXer and this is just an awful post. Stop painting everyone with a broad brush.
I went to the Berghoff once and will not be back. Food is too heavy. There are plenty of places that aren't chains that offer food more to my liking....needs to be lighter and a little spicy. And I have never been to Panda Express in my life.
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My bad. Had a rough day, and when that dude misunderstood me, I went off a bit. Broad Brush was a great, versatile thoroughbred, but it is also no way to paint the world. Its a boring time of year on Scoop, so if my off-topic rant stirred the foodie pot a bit, so be it. Feel blessed every time I enjoy a good meal with friends and family, and hope everyone here gets out this summer and savors an outdoor BBQ or two. I'm Croatian (and yes, mega-embarrassed at the recent actions of my soccer countrymen), and if anyone has every tasted Cro-style roast lamb followed by povitica (rich, honey and nut-filled dessert similar to baclava), I'd like to hear a review. I live for that stuff, there's nothing like lamb cooked on an outdoor spit, served with Vienna bread and a long green onion. A couple beers and a shot of Slivovitz (Croatian plum brandy), and I'm good.
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Your country needs you, sir. Your mission - should you decide to accept - is to return to Milwaukee, find Nestor, and get him back to Real Chili to repeat his feat.
As always, should Nestor fail to finish or to keep down his six bowls of chili, MUScoop will disavow any knowledge of your actions.
Nestor was easily 350 pounds of beer swilling, chili swallowing man. "The Dare" came about like so many challenges - PBR-fueled hubris where audacity reigns and caution has withered.
The Champ threw down six bowls (none of them 'half bowls') of Real Chili in one sitting in less than 30 minutes without breaking a sweat. We knew we were in the presence of greatness...
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I'm Croatian (and yes, mega-embarrassed at the recent actions of my soccer countrymen), and if anyone has every tasted Cro-style roast lamb followed by povitica (rich, honey and nut-filled dessert similar to baclava), I'd like to hear a review. I live for that stuff, there's nothing like lamb cooked on an outdoor spit, served with Vienna bread and a long green onion. A couple beers and a shot of Slivovitz (Croatian plum brandy), and I'm good.
You just made my mouth water. Never had it, but I would love to try it.
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A couple beers and a shot of Slivovitz (Croatian plum brandy), and I'm good.
A friend of mine used to get home made plum brandy from her dad (native Croatian) pretty much every time we had any parties. His blend was the perfect mix of flavor with the kick of moonshine. Awesome stuff.
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A friend of mine used to get home made plum brandy from her dad (native Croatian) pretty much every time we had any parties. His blend was the perfect mix of flavor with the kick of moonshine. Awesome stuff.
Poland has the same plum brandy also called Sliwoitz.
My father-in-law arrives from Poland on Saturday and is guaranteed to bring a few bottles of "Back-yard" vodka with him.
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Where y'all go for grain free cuisine?
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Where y'all go for grain free cuisine?
If someone were looking, I'd recommend Sanford. But expect to spend, that place isn't cheap. Beans & Barley is decent. I know a lot of people that love it, though personally I wouldn't go out of my way.
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I swear by Barbierre's in Tosa near Hawley and Bluemound.
and don't go without getting their garlic bread
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I'm Croatian (and yes, mega-embarrassed at the recent actions of my soccer countrymen), and if anyone has every tasted Cro-style roast lamb followed by povitica (rich, honey and nut-filled dessert similar to baclava), I'd like to hear a review. I live for that stuff, there's nothing like lamb cooked on an outdoor spit, served with Vienna bread and a long green onion. A couple beers and a shot of Slivovitz (Croatian plum brandy), and I'm good.
That's the stuff. My mom's side of the family is Croatian, and there's nothing like the way they prepare lamb. Also love a few cevapi with some bread and green onions. They also get together and make sarma, and I proceed to stuff myself.
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If someone were looking, I'd recommend Sanford. But expect to spend, that place isn't cheap. Beans & Barley is decent. I know a lot of people that love it, though personally I wouldn't go out of my way.
I second Sanford strongly. I'd put it right up with Next in Chicago (the Not-Alinea Grant Achatz place in the West Loop) but for much cheaper. Still as pricey as you'll hit in Milwaukee probably. It's the best restaurant in the city.
Beans and Barley, eh. It's adequate. Nothing special though.
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I would also strongly recommend Braise and All Purpose (ap kitchen) in Walker's Point.
If you go to Braise, get the pork buns. MY GOD GET THE PORK BUNS. They were one of the best things I've ever eaten, full stop.
All Purpose is great small plate dining. We got a bottle of wine and just kept ordering plates until we couldn't take it anymore. Didn't have a sub-par bite the whole night.
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better yet the place owned by a former head chef at Maders, Wegner's St. Martins Inn for German and their fish fry is damn good, Maders is too "institution" for me if that makes sense
You speaketh the truth! Wegner's blow away all of these other dinosaurs and is much cheaper. Reuben soup and pork shank are to die for. This place is totally under the radar. My most recent find is Movida in third/fifth ward -- make their own gin and make one helluva Old Fashioned with Chili syrup. Pretty authentic tapas from Spain.
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Part of the beauty of Milwaukee...there are many great options ;)
EDIT: And while this thread may be waaaaaaaay off topic, I have to admit, this is probably one of my favorite discussions to have. One question I'd ask...who would people vote for for best pizza in Milwaukee? I haven't been to the new Pizza Man yet, and always felt Shuttle and Zaffiro's were a bit overrated. Due to my job, my standards for pizza have gone way up in the past 5 years. Saturday night pizza is pretty much a holy occasion in the firehouse.
I'm not a pizza guru by any means but the newest place I have tried and liked quite a bit is Riverwest Pizza on Wright and Weil. I have also been to the new Pizza Man and must say it's probably my favorite pizza in the city that I've tried atm. Zaffiro's still does it for me but I wouldn't say it's anything exceptional. Don't know if I've ever had Shuttle earlier than 2am and/or less than 6 hours of drinking.
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Here's one:
Where's the best Portuguese restaurant in Milwaukee?
Stumped ya, eh?
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I've driven by Eddie Martini's literally hundreds of times and have never been able to stop. Have heard it is still very good.
Responding to two of your posts at once.....Eddie Martini's is good, the food especially but it's probably a draw in that respect to Koerpers but I like the ambiance and flair of Koerpers better.
Mad Rooster is awesome, I prefer them to Blue Egg for brunch.....both are very tough to get into though.
Two other restaurant recommendations I would make are: Maxie's Southern Comfort in Tosa, sneaky good fish fry, great ribs and oysters on the half shelf....not to mention a solid beer and cocktail list. Crazy Water in the 5th Ward is very good with a lot of eclectic dishes.
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Big fan of Crazy Water. We are lucky to have a ton of great places in Milwaukee.
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Big fan of Crazy Water. We are lucky to have a ton of great places in Milwaukee.
Crazy Water was damn good too. Walker's Point is kinda blowing up with great restaurants right now.
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Crazy Water is tasty, but I always felt the price to portion size was a bit askew. Heard good things about Maxie's. Been meaning to try it for awhile.
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Maxie's Southern Comfort in Tosa, sneaky good fish fry, great ribs and oysters on the half shelf....not to mention a solid beer and cocktail list.
For southern cuisine, I'd take Palomino (Bayview) over Maxie's every night of the week and twice on Sat/Sun (when they are open for brunch). Maxie's has good food but also gets packed, whereas I've rarely had to wait at Palomino. There isn't a ton of menu overlap, so maybe I just prefer the options at Palomino. Maxie's is the place if you're looking for seafood (although Palomino often has specials that incorporate fried catfish and they are awesome). Palomino's fried chicken and sandwiches blow Maxie's out of the water. Palomino is also an underrated brunch spot IMO. Can't go wrong with the chicken & waffles, biscuits & gravy, or chicken fried steak. Beer list isn't extensive, as their specialty is whiskey, but they have good options and rotate the taps frequently.
All things considered, I'd reccommend trying both places if you like comfort food.
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One question I'd ask...who would people vote for for best pizza in Milwaukee? I haven't been to the new Pizza Man yet, and always felt Shuttle and Zaffiro's were a bit overrated. Due to my job, my standards for pizza have gone way up in the past 5 years. Saturday night pizza is pretty much a holy occasion in the firehouse.
Pizzeria 3301 at the Palermo's Factory in the valley actually has really good wood fired pizzas. Don't prejudge it based on the frozen stuff at the grocery store or the mediocre product they are pushing at the BC because there is really no comparison. They do close at 5pm though.
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For brunch you can't go wrong with Blue's Egg in Tosa.
Another great spot is Honeypie in Bay View.
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Pizzeria 3301 at the Palermo's Factory in the valley actually has really good wood fired pizzas. Don't prejudge it based on the frozen stuff at the grocery store or the mediocre product they are pushing at the BC because there is really no comparison. They do close at 5pm though.
It's a great lunch spot if you work downtown/3rd ward/etc.
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Here's one:
Where's the best Portuguese restaurant in Milwaukee?
Stumped ya, eh?
Movida has some dishes that one would consider to be a fair representation of cuisine of the Iberian peninsula (admittedly more Spanish than Portuguese).
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Have you guys ever heard of this place called Real Chili?
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So blues egg and maxies southern comfort have the same owners FYI and they have a 3rd place called story hill BKC on bluemound, so if you guys like the first two I would check out the new one. It's a little fancier but they do fill growlers which is always a sign of a fine establishment. Also for growlers, rays growler room in tosa is the best... why am I talking about beer? all of this food talk must be making me thirsty
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Does Mad Rooster serve alcohol? More specifically, do they have bloodies?
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Does Mad Rooster serve alcohol? More specifically, do they have bloodies?
So, ya wouldn't do a virgin, hey?
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Does Mad Rooster serve alcohol? More specifically, do they have bloodies?
Yes and they are solid, wouldn't say great but they are good enough considering how good the food is. Probably comparable to Blue Egg bloodies
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For southern cuisine, I'd take Palomino (Bayview) over Maxie's every night of the week and twice on Sat/Sun (when they are open for brunch). Maxie's has good food but also gets packed, whereas I've rarely had to wait at Palomino. There isn't a ton of menu overlap, so maybe I just prefer the options at Palomino. Maxie's is the place if you're looking for seafood (although Palomino often has specials that incorporate fried catfish and they are awesome). Palomino's fried chicken and sandwiches blow Maxie's out of the water. Palomino is also an underrated brunch spot IMO. Can't go wrong with the chicken & waffles, biscuits & gravy, or chicken fried steak. Beer list isn't extensive, as their specialty is whiskey, but they have good options and rotate the taps frequently.
All things considered, I'd reccommend trying both places if you like comfort food.
Palomino sucks now compared to when it was straight hipster fare. The reboot of the menu & concept ruined the place. The food is just ok now and the place just isn't fun. If you're in that hood go to Goodkind or even better go to Pastiche.
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Palomino sucks now compared to when it was straight hipster fare. The reboot of the menu & concept ruined the place. The food is just ok now and the place just isn't fun. If you're in that hood go to Goodkind or even better go to Pastiche.
Your tag line indicating you take your Real Chili with "noodles and sour cream" undermines your gastronomic credibility...
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Palomino sucks now compared to when it was straight hipster fare. The reboot of the menu & concept ruined the place. The food is just ok now and the place just isn't fun. If you're in that hood go to Goodkind or even better go to Pastiche.
I went to Palomino last year after about 10 years away. Not nearly the same place it once was.
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Palomino sucks now compared to when it was straight hipster fare. The reboot of the menu & concept ruined the place. The food is just ok now and the place just isn't fun. If you're in that hood go to Goodkind or even better go to Pastiche.
Or Lazy Susan or Odd Duck or Braise. All great places. The Walkers Point and Bay View neighborhoods are where it's at for food in Milwaukee.
ANother breakfast/brunch place I like to recommend is Engine Company No. 3 on National. The food is very good, but the real kicker is that they have a gorgeous, spacious second floor where you can hang out and drink coffee and bloodies (and enjoy a pastry if that's your thing) while you wait for your table to clear downstairs. It really takes all the angst out of going out for brunch without a reservation.
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Just finished our brunch at Mad Rooster. Very, very good. Great flavor, big portions, and bloodies that didn't need a forest on top to be worth drinking. Much better than Blues Egg, and only a 5 minute wait. Always nice to have another brunch spot.
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Your tag line indicating you take your Real Chili with "noodles and sour cream" undermines your gastronomic credibility...
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So the Marquette Special at Real Chili undermines my thoughts on food - good to know. Thanks for the heads up.
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Looking for a lunch spot to take the wife in a couple weeks. Considering both Alem and Ethiopian Cottage but wondering what other options. Looking for something that is open around noon.
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Looking for a lunch spot to take the wife in a couple weeks. Considering both Alem and Ethiopian Cottage but wondering what other options. Looking for something that is open around noon.
As mentioned earlier, Rickey's on State has some specials for lunch.
Talk to Goose and he can get you guys comped for some upgrades!
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Lay the parameters, dude. How much, what part of town, special occasion, etc.
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Looking for a lunch spot to take the wife in a couple weeks. Considering both Alem and Ethiopian Cottage but wondering what other options. Looking for something that is open around noon.
Heard very good things about Alem, but not been there yet myself. Are you specifically looking for Ethiopian cuisine?
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Just a day trip to Milwaukee on Wed July 29. Going to the art museum for the Jackson Pollock exhibit. Any cuisine will do. Mentioned the two Ethopian places since they were mentioned in this thread and they are both relatively close to the museum. But we live in Madison so any places out in the western suburbs that is on our way home works too.
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Eddie Martini's, Parkside 23, Carson's, Capital Grille, The Knick, Simple, Wicked Hop, Harbor House.
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Just a day trip to Milwaukee on Wed July 29. Going to the art museum for the Jackson Pollock exhibit. Any cuisine will do. Mentioned the two Ethopian places since they were mentioned in this thread and they are both relatively close to the museum. But we live in Madison so any places out in the western suburbs that is on our way home works too.
Coast is good. Located where Wisconsin meets Prospect, if you sit by the windows it actually overlooks the Art Museum, allowing diners to watch the MAM wings open and close. Might be a nice touch for a Museum day.
EDIT: Looks like Coast cut their hours, only open 5-9 pm now, and very unfortunately no more brunch. One of my coolest dining experiences in Milwaukee was watching the morning sun over the MAM as the wings opened. Too bad.
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Some nice looking options. Thanks!
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Going to Manny's tomorrow night. Haven't been there in years. Got my eye on the 85....yes, 85 day aged bone in ribeye.
Anyone try it yet?
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Going to Manny's tomorrow night. Haven't been there in years. Got my eye on the 85....yes, 85 day aged bone in ribeye.
Anyone try it yet?
Best steak in America: Peter Luger
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One of the larger than life figures at Marquette back in the day was Nestor Figueroa. He did public radio in Milwaukee but was proud to work at the Danish World smut shop on Wisconsin Avenue.
Nestor was Ed Figueroa's cousin and he would get us player tix at Will Call when the Yankees were in town. We watched in stunned silence one night as Nestor pounded six Hot Bean's at Real Chili after a hard night at the 'Lanche.
Somehow, the world was different after that event. There were gas lines, the prime rate was north of 20%, and a peanut farmer was President but we had watched a man down six bowls of Real Chili in less than 30 minutes. We knew that America would be all right after that night.
wow-you knew nestor?? 1977-78 9th floor mccormick. nestor was DA MAN. he had one of the what we called the suites of the floors. great guy. he had an elevator key so he always drew a crowd at the 'vator. b/c of his, umm girth, space was a little limited and you had to be assertive. he got us hooked on "one life to live" a bunch of us scheduled our 2nd semester classes around it's noon or 1:00 show to watch and see if/when samantha would lose her virginity-what a gas
i'll never ever forget and can still hear him say...wait for it...most famous line on the floor...
"i don't geeeeve a flyin f**k
he had a standing offer to anyone who would get him the cbs sports banner $100 and i was 1 inch from getting it at old county stadium after a brewers game. it was hanging right there wire tied to the fence separating the fans from the field nesdt to the visitors dugout. as the game ended, i made it down to the banner and started to untie it thinking this was the easiest C-note i've ever earned. then an usher came. he didn't really prevent me from taking it, but kinda asked what i was doing...i wasn't drunk enough, so i just laid off and the rest is just a woulda coulda shoulda story. $100 at that time bought a lot of red white and blues at the 'lanche-hey i woulda splurged and got myself an andeker or two
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and don't forget to check out the waitress' ankles...if they're dirty, the chili is good"
al mcguire
mexican-conejitos
steak-mr. b's bartolotta's steak house brookfield's version of gibsons in chicago
wards-delafield or milwaukee
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Conejito's = awesome.
Kind of a fancy joint.
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wow-you knew nestor?? 1977-78 9th floor mccormick. nestor was DA MAN. he had one of the what we called the suites of the floors. great guy. he had an elevator key so he always drew a crowd at the 'vator. b/c of his, umm girth, space was a little limited and you had to be assertive. he got us hooked on "one life to live" a bunch of us scheduled our 2nd semester classes around it's noon or 1:00 show to watch and see if/when samantha would lose her virginity-what a gas
i'll never ever forget and can still hear him say...wait for it...most famous line on the floor...
"i don't geeeeve a flyin f**k
he had a standing offer to anyone who would get him the cbs sports banner $100 and i was 1 inch from getting it at old county stadium after a brewers game. it was hanging right there wire tied to the fence separating the fans from the field nesdt to the visitors dugout. as the game ended, i made it down to the banner and started to untie it thinking this was the easiest C-note i've ever earned. then an usher came. he didn't really prevent me from taking it, but kinda asked what i was doing...i wasn't drunk enough, so i just laid off and the rest is just a woulda coulda shoulda story. $100 at that time bought a lot of red white and blues at the 'lanche-hey i woulda splurged and got myself an andeker or two
I had forgotten the Molester's Trade Mark line, "I don geeeeeef a flying foo huck!"
He had that fro, the tinted glasses, and the fractured Spanglish that gave him a rakish "Pimp cum Drug Lord" aura.
My favorite remains Nestor inhaling six bowls of hot in well under 30 minutes. The only thing that really slowed him down was the server. It was clear that the only thing stopping him at six bowls was our unwillingness to fund any more for we knew the chili was cascading down into that bottomless 300 pound cylinder he called a torso.
The Molester added considerable girth and mirth to an already surreal Marquette experience.
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I had forgotten the Molester's Trade Mark line, "I don geeeeeef a flying foo huck!"
He had that fro, the tinted glasses, and the fractured Spanglish that gave him a rakish "Pimp cum Drug Lord" aura.
My favorite remains Nestor inhaling six bowls of hot in well under 30 minutes. The only thing that really slowed him down was the server. It was clear that the only thing stopping him at six bowls was our unwillingness to fund any more for we knew the chili was cascading down into that bottomless 300 pound cylinder he called a torso.
yeah, your 350 ib estimation might have been a compliment-he made the fridge look like a chippendale model. i'll go 450? probably one of the reasons they gave him a separate room with his own w.c. could you imagine a whole floor of students going to class un-showered, using the toilets in the mug rack on their way to 8:00 am western civ? speaking of 2nd hand smoke-my god, whatever toxic mess was the by-product of nestors real chili binges was automatic take-down stuff. it was like running into a wall. bodies would be pile up. the reason they put him on the 9th floor was for the gravity-it gave his waste receptacle contents momentum before it's final push down to the lake. those aerial shots of lake michigan showing the plume after big big storms-what they failed to tell you was that was a double flusher from nestors comode on a sunday morning-boats were known to go missing if they were even remotely in the vicinity. didn't latrell sprewell beach his (i've got a family to feed") yacht on one of nestors monumental flushes? nasa satellite images even picked them up and are still the subject of study today on lake michigan currents
The Molester added considerable girth and mirth to an already surreal Marquette experience.