Dining - Aug. 11, 2008
Make a date with Franklin's Fine Chocolates
Scott brought home a small white bag the other day from the newly opened Franklin's Fine Chocolates, 2474 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Wow. This is some of the better chocolate I've had the chance to sample in awhile, and, happily, practically in my own backyard.
Tags: franklin's fine chocolates, chocolatiers, chocolate

Marketplace - Feb. 13, 2008
Take the Milwaukee Challenge: Kehr's Candies vs. Indulgence Chocolatiers
In this edition of OnMilwaukee.com's "Milwaukee Challenge," the editorial staff went for the sweet stuff and tempted its taste buds with two varieties of locally made truffles.
Tags: truffles, chocolate, indulgence cholatiers, kehr's candies, milwaukee challenge

Dining - Sept. 11, 2007
Stam appears inviting on a rainy night
As the rain came down last night and the temperature dropped into the 40s, it felt like the perfect night for a hot chocolate and where better than the new Chocolaterie Stam in the Locker's Pointe development at 92nd and North, right?
Tags: Chocolaterie Stam, Locker's Pointe, gelato, chocolate, candy, Alterra

Marketplace - Jan. 31, 2007
Candy makers sweet on Milwaukee
Brew City is, of course, known better for beer and sausages, but you may be surprised at how much candy and chocolate are produced right here at factories both big and small, from ADM cocoa to Kehr's corner store.
Tags: candy, sweets, NECCO, Ambrosia, chocolate, fudge, Kehr's, ADM cocoa, Easter, Burke, Buddy Squirrel, Quality, Omanhene

Dining - Oct. 27, 2006
Miller seasonal chocolate beer is refreshingly drinkable
I just tried Miller's new seasonal beer for the holidays, Fredrick Miller Classic Chocolate Lager, and in small doses, it's pretty good.
Tags: beer, miller, chocolate

Dining - April 3, 2008
A good glass at Coquette Cafe
I often frequent Coquette Cafe for lunch working down in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, but I have never been there for dinner... until last weekend.  Nice!There were just two of us and at 6:30p on a Friday night, they couldn't seat us until 8:15, but I called ahead so it all worked out.Th...
Tags: wine, chocolate, coquette, dinner