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.
The national discourse around pizza tends to focus on two cities: New York and Chicago. Those of us in Milwaukee — home of the cracker-crust, “tavern square” approach — know there’s more (and better) options out there. We start this episode with a chat about another potential candidate before jumping around to a benefit dinner with a VERY full kitchen, Ann’s latest review and a new brunch spot in town:
- Jersey comes to Shorewood — Pizzeria Di Lusso is officially open, serving up authentic Trenton tomato pies and crispy grandma-style pan pizzas. This also gives Tarik and Ann the chance to debate the merits of New Jersey’s infamous "mustard pizza" and reveal the final verdict from Pizzeria Di Lusso’s chef.
- MKE chefs team up — When something is called “the 8th Annual Milwaukee Chef Collaboration Dinner,” you’ve got a pretty good idea what to expect. Adam Pawlak is the driving force behind this event Nov. 22 at the Baird Center, where 15 of Milwaukee’s best chefs will create a seven-course feast supporting four great charities.
- Cocina Filipina review — Ann takes us inside the charming brick-and-mortar spot carrying on beloved Filipino food truck recipes like garlic rice, lumpia and crispy pork belly.
- Third Ward brunch preview — Get a sneak peek at The Brunch Society, a new restaurant coming to the Third Ward featuring 30-year-old family pancake recipes and espresso martinis.
