Each Friday at 8am on 88Nine, Milwaukee Magazine’s dining critic, Ann Christenson, and 88Nine foodie Tarik Moody discuss Milwaukee’s culinary and restaurant culture.
This week on This Bites, we talked about Food Network stars coming to Milwaukee in 2017; a new restaurant in downtown Waukesha; Story Hill BKC's Bar Bites Beer Bash; and the upcoming Plate Collective event at DanDan.
Food Network stars coming to Milwaukee
In 2017, there will be two Food Network stars coming to Milwaukee in 2017. Host of Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten will be at The Riverside Theater on March 8 for a conversation and Q&A. Then on April 8, Alton Brown will bring his "Eat Your Science" show to the Riverside Theater. Brown says fans can expect “all-new everything including songs, new comedy, new puppets and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations” making this a show not to be missed!
Food Network stars coming to Milwaukee
In 2017, there will be two Food Network stars coming to Milwaukee in 2017. Host of Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten will be at The Riverside Theater on March 8 for a conversation and Q&A. Then on April 8, Alton Brown will bring his "Eat Your Science" show to the Riverside Theater. Brown says fans can expect “all-new everything including songs, new comedy, new puppets and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations” making this a show not to be missed!
New restaurant in downtown Waukesha
A new restaurant in Waukesha named Tofte's Table will be opening on August 30. Tofte's Table is the creation of Chef Jason Tofte and his wife, Cristina Tofte. The restaurant will serve shareable comfort food classics like meatloaf and fried chicken. Other dishes will include octopus and foie gras. Check out the restaurant's website here.
Story Hill BKC's Bar Bites Beer Bash
Story Hill BKC will host its next Bar Bites event on Aug 29. They will be hosting eight regional craft breweries at a lively beer-centric tasting event. Breweries include Lakefront, O’so, Surly, Potosi, New Glarus, Point, Hinterland, and Door County. Food to include dishes like Brie puff pastries, Buffalo chicken bites, smoked coffee rib tips and green papaya salad; and duck bratwurst.
New restaurant in downtown Waukesha
A new restaurant in Waukesha named Tofte's Table will be opening on August 30. Tofte's Table is the creation of Chef Jason Tofte and his wife, Cristina Tofte. The restaurant will serve shareable comfort food classics like meatloaf and fried chicken. Other dishes will include octopus and foie gras. Check out the restaurant's website here.
Story Hill BKC's Bar Bites Beer Bash
Story Hill BKC will host its next Bar Bites event on Aug 29. They will be hosting eight regional craft breweries at a lively beer-centric tasting event. Breweries include Lakefront, O’so, Surly, Potosi, New Glarus, Point, Hinterland, and Door County. Food to include dishes like Brie puff pastries, Buffalo chicken bites, smoked coffee rib tips and green papaya salad; and duck bratwurst.
Plate Collective dinner at DanDan
The Plate Collective, a collaboration between Milwaukee potter Kate Riley and local area chefs, are host ing another dinner at DanDan on Sep. 18. There will be a five course meal with wine pairings!
Each dish is made by potter Kate Riley and every course is thoughtfully prepared by our invited chefs. The cocktail hour starts at 6pm and sit down dinner starts at 7pm. The amuse will be served with a cocktail served in a ceramic cup made for you to take home.
Chefs taking part in the dinner include Daniel Jacobs & Dan Van Rite (DanDan), Shay Linkus (The Vanguard), Aaron Patin (Iron Grate BBQ), Jonny Hunter (Underground Food Collective in Madison), and Jorge Guzman (Brewers Table at Surly).
