Closings Include J Roberts Porterhouse, Wild Earth

IN THE NEWS: www.OnMilwaukee.com’s Amy Schubert reviews Ginger (235 S. Second St., Milwaukee, www.gingermilwaukee.com), while the online magazine also reports the closing of J Roberts Porterhouse (800 W. Layton Ave.) and that Potawatomi Bingo Casino will close Wild Earth, the restaurant it opened just last August, on Jan. 31. … The Journal Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla […]

Black Trumpet Opens in The Clark Hotel

IN THE NEWS: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla reviews Historic Red Mill (1005 S. Elm Grove Road, Brookfield,
thehistoricredmill.com) and reports the opening of The Clark Hotel’s Black Trumpet (314 W. Main St. in Waukesha). www.jsonline.com … www.OnMilwaukee.com visits Scoopz Frozen Custard (3621 W. North Ave.)
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Closings Include Heinemann’s, Social, Restaurant Hama

IN THE NEWS: Milwaukee magazine’s Ann Christenson reports the opening of Fuzion Café & Lounge (524 S. Second St.) and the closings of Heinemann’s three remaining restaurants, as well as the closings of The Social and Restaurant Hama. www.milwaukeemagazine.com … The Shepherd Express reviews Anmol (711 W. Mitchell St.). www.expressmilwaukee.com … www.OnMilwaukee.com reviews William Ho’s […]

Closings Include Benny’s Seafood, Scharnell’s Deli

IN THE NEWS: The Journal Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla reviews Kil@wat (139 E. Kilbourn Ave., at N. Water St., on the InterContinental Hotel’s second floor, www.kilawatcuisine.com) and reports the closings of Benny’s Seafood (3562A Hillside Drive in Delafield) and Oconomowoc’s Scharnell’s Deli. www.jsonline.com … www.OnMilwaukee.com visits Juniper 61 (6030 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI) and Kincaid’s […]

Ethiopian Cottage Among Critic’s 2008 Highlights

IN THE NEWS: The Journal-Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla lists her eight favorite restaurants reviewed in 2008, including Ethiopian Cottage (1824 N. Farwell Ave., ethiopiancottage.com). www.jsonline.com … The Shepherd-Epxress reviews Robert’s (4301 S. Howell Ave.) and The Harley-Davidson Museum’s restaurant. www.expressmilwaukee.com
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Openings Include Fuzion Cafe, Juniper 61, Sal’s

IN THE NEWS: The Journal Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla reviews Alem Ethiopian Village (307 E. Wisconsin Ave., www.alemethiopianvillage.com) and details the openings of Fuzion Café & Lounge (524 S. 2nd St.) and Juniper 61 (in Wauwatosa, 6030 W. North Ave.). www.jsonline.com … Shepherd-Express’s Jeff Beutner reviews Conejito’s Place (539 W. Virginia St.). www.expressmilwaukee.com … OnMilwaukee.com reviews […]

Critics Consider Pasta Tree, J. Roberts Porterhouse

IN THE NEWS: Shepherd-Express’s Jeff Beutner reviews Pasta Tree (1503 N. Farwell Ave). www.expressmilwaukee.com … www.OnMilwaukee.com’s Jeff Sherman details the new Subs on Water, while Amy Schubert considers J. Roberts Porterhouse, formerly The Layton Avenue Porterhouse Restaurant (800 W. Layton Ave.), and Pitch’s Lounge & Restaurant (1801 N. Humboldt Ave., Milwaukee).
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Coast Closing Jan. 1; Openings Include Ginger, 500 Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Journal Sentinel’s Doris Hajewski reports, “Coast, the restaurant in the O’Donnell Park Pavilion, will close Jan. 1 to be transformed into a private event venue.” www.jsonline.com … www.OnMilwaukee.com details the opening of Ginger (235 S. Second St., Milwaukee, www.gingermilwaukee.com), while Amy Schubert reviews Nanakusa (408 E. Chicago St.). … MilwaukeeShepherd-Express’s Jeff […]

Critics Consider Karl Ratzsch’s, Rochester Deli

IN THE NEWS: Shepherd-Express’s Jeff Beutner reviews Karl Ratzsch’s (320 E. Mason St.), while David Luhrssen considers Rochester Deli (143 E. Broadway). www.expressmilwaukee.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Reviewers Rate Wild Earth at Potawatomi, Ginger

IN THE NEWS: The Shepherd-Express’s Jeff Beutner reviews Ginger (235 S. Second St.). www.expressmilwaukee.com … The Journal Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla reviews Wild Earth (1721 W. Canal St., upstairs at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, www.paysbig.com). www.jsonline.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com