new york: marea (slideshow)
Passera – long island fluke, parley, rosewater Seppia – cuttlefish tagliatelle, soffrito crudo, bottarga di muggine Astice – nova scotia lobster, burrata, eggplant al funghetto, basil Spaghetti – fresh cut semolina pasta, crab, santa barbara sea urchin, basil Fusilli – durum wheat pasta, red wine braised octopus, bone marrow Branzino – wild striped bass, roasted … Read more
milwaukee: beach burger face-off, northpoint vs bradford beach
I was thinking about getting my body into beach shape and what better way to do that than eat two hamburgers (protein is good for building muscles, right?). So with the Surg group taking over the Bradford Beach concession stand, just 1000 feet or so away from Bartolotta’s Northpoint Custard, there are two places close … Read more
milwaukee: beta by sabor
Every so often it seems like everyone is talking about one restaurant. Recently, it seems like that restaurant here in Milwaukee is Beta by Sabor. Beta is the lounge area in front of the Brazilian churrascaria Sabor which serves small plates and is all buzz. I wonder sometimes if in fact I am actually seeing … Read more
milwaukee: lake park bistro (slideshow)
Ever since the baby arrived, we’ve been reluctant to leave the house with or without child in tow. After much discussion, Grace’s parents convinced us to sneak out for a bit of alone time. But when it came time to make a decision about where to go, there were a lot of things to consider … Read more
madison: nostrano
In a triangular shaped building across from the southern tip of the capitol, Tim and Elizabeth Dahl are making some of the best food in Wisconsin. I realize I say this not having eaten all of the food in Wisconsin, but only in its pursuit. Either way, Nostrano succeeded where many restaurants don’t – meeting … Read more
madison: wah kee, wonton noodles
Part of the reason Grace and I were in Madison was for Wah Kee. A friend, knowing that we are always looking for good Chinese food, referred us to Wah Kee for their wonton noodles. Wonton noodle soup is a simple dish which only needs (well) noodles, soup and wontons. But I suppose you what … Read more
madison: quick trip
On Saturday, Grace and I went to Madison for a day trip. We arrived at the capitol around 1:30 and saw the last of bit of the Dane County Farmers Market. By that time, it was mostly bakeries left and they had started to discount all the goods. So we picked up a few items including a massive maple … Read more
Sil’s Mini Donuts
Oh, how I wanted some donuts. But with my current schedule, I had to lock myself away. It was do-not-hunt-for-your-craving/you-must-stay-focused-on-work time. So my hunger had to wait…and wait. Luckily, I had my chance soon enough, and I took it. It was late, and Grace and I had been out. It was one of those rare … Read more
wisconsin state fair, genius
The people that plan the Wisconsin State Fair must be the most creative and ingenious people on the planet, on par with NASA scientists, the creators of the Jersey Shore or the people at Bravo who cast for Real Housewives of ____. From now on instead of saying: ” it’s not brain surgery”, I should … Read more
