Each week on This Bites, sponsored by Whiskey Brown, dining critic Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Radio Milwaukee’s resident foodie Tarik Moody dig into the city’s culinary and restaurant culture to help you find new spots, old favorites and the best ingestibles around Milwaukee.
This episode kicks off with big news about the legendary Red Light Ramen, which returns for a special one-night-only pop-up Nov. 28 at Purslane. Ann and I talk about what's on the menu, including Tonkatsu ramen, Japanese curry and those famous boozy slushies.
Next, we celebrate TrueMan McGee of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. After pausing a national roll-out, McGee pivoted to the Funky Fresh Virtual Kitchen, now offering weekly online ordering for pickup, meal kits like Tuscan salmon, and exciting pizzas (we’ve got our eye on the, jalapeño elote).
We also cover the latest dining tidbits, including a new location for Soban Korean Eatery, billed as Milwaukee’s first fast-casual Korean restaurant that plans to set up shop downtown. Plus, the Curry Cat MKE food truck is putting down roots in a permanent spot outside Red Maple, serving Asian-inspired comfort food like golden curry and beef bogey walking tacos.
Ann also shares her long-awaited review of 1033 Omakase, the intimate 10-seat spot with a Japanese prix fixe tasting menu. Without spoiling the whole thing, there were 14 courses and a heavy serving of '90s rap. Finally, we discuss the importance of "third spaces" such as Haven Cafe and Serenity Lounge that transition from coffee houses to late-night bars, helping the community connect.
