On This Bites, 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.
It’s an especially inter-city episode of the podcast, as two of the biggest metros in the country — Chicago and New York — make guest appearances alongside our usual spread of restaurant openings and themed food events. Here’s what on the menu:
- Chicago favorite Gajin has decided to head north for a one-night-only, five-course Japanese pop-up at Lupi & Iris that features comforting okonomiyaki.
- Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week returns for its second year, celebrating 35 local spots with exclusive specials, discounts and pop-up markets.
- Award-winning Legend Larry’s takes over the former Balzac space on Arlington Place, serving up famous sauces ranging from Scary Larry to raspberry habanero.
- A look into The Milwaukee Mix, a Substack by former New York Times cocktail writer Robert Simonson and fellow East Coast transplant Mary Kate Murray exploring supper clubs, local travel and the quest for the ultimate fried cheese curd.
- A preview of Turkish Grill, a new family-owned spot bringing authentic regional Turkish dishes, döner and homemade baklava to Appleton Avenue.
