Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 30, 2006
A superstitious New Year's
Sharing a few superstitions and traditions involved in the New Year. Food and family, a more quiet New Year's.
Tags: new year's, tradition, superstitions, food, filipino

Marketplace - Feb. 25, 2004
Sendik's gets warm welcome in Wauwatosa
Owners of a new Sendik's store due to open on North Avenue next month have found that the Tosa area and its residents are thrilled at the prospect of a quality grocery store moving into a redundant Kohl's space.
Tags: Sendik's, Balistreri, Tosa, Wauwatosa, Ray's, Whitefish Bay, Mequon, food, grocery, organic

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 5, 2008
An (almost) perfect night
When it comes to dating, I am by my own admission a cynic. Bad first dates and my overall contempt for most men have afforded me that title. Whenever a man staggers over drunk and high off of "liquid courage", I have only seconds to deflect his efforts. I've used the line " I ...
Tags: jerks, girls, food

Dining - July 23, 2008
TPS 22: The Harp (The Best Bar Food Experience In The Mil)
Ok, after reading some of my recent blog entries I realize that I haven't written many positive reviews lately, so I am going to write about one of my favorite places: THE HARP. This is THE place to go for bar food. I think that Hooligans on North Ave. has excellent food, including great salads, ...
Tags: The Harp, Food, Drinks, Bar Food, River

Dining - June 16, 2008
TPS 19: The Real SWIG
I noticed that one of the staff at OMC went to Swig recently and really enjoyed it. In fact it is at the top of the page with a big picture and everything. While I assume that the writer is being honest, and knows what they are talking about, I can't believe we went to the same restaurant. I co...
Tags: Swig, food, restaurant, third ward,

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 12, 2008
Culinary Delights of Barcelona
I absolutely love Barcelona. I’ve had the fortune of visiting about 5 times, and it’s become a home away from home when in Europe. On one of my first visits, I took a total shot in the dark from internet searches, and signed up for a culinary tour of the old city, Barri Gotic. ...
Tags: Barcelona, food, Bar Celta, El Corval, El Xampanyet, Euskal Extea

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 12, 2008
cooking adventures
On those days when I wish I could abandon responsibility for life as a vagabond, cooking international food helps me focus my energies on something productive, and hopefully, tasty. Picking up some obscure herbs or sauces at the Lanexang Asian grocery or finding a rare mamey fruit at Supermercado...
Tags: cooking, Mexico, travel, Oaxaca, food