Dining - Jan. 5, 2009
Busy Beans & Barley is always worth the wait
Though business is steady for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the atmosphere at Beans & Barley, 1901 E. North Ave., always quiet and calming. Even the people waiting for tables seem at peace (unlike the frenetic crowds you find in some restaurant waiting lines). Once seated, you'll find a pleasing variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian sandwiches, soups and dishes made with fresh ingredients that will leave you pleasantly stuffed.
Tags: beans and barley, vegetarian, walnut burger, tempeh, burrito

Dining - Oct. 29, 2008
Daily dish: Quick vegetarian gumbo
Forget all of your preconceived notions about meat-free cuisine; this vegetarian gumbo recipe is a hearty, spicy, easy-as-pie take on the original from down south.
Tags: daily dish, quick vegetarian gumbo, whole foods market, el rey, vegetarian, vegan

Dining - Oct. 13, 2008
What defines fine food?
Food is our focus right now as October is Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com, but really, when aren't we thinking about food? I've recently entered the world of wedding planning and, right off the bat, the catering has quickly become the No. 1 issue.
Tags: fine dining, vegetarian, vegan, catering, wedding planning, sunday sound off

Dining - Oct. 12, 2008
Sunday Sound-off: Enough vegetarian restaurants?
Most restaurants have vegetarian options on their menu. At the very least, a chef will whip up a meatless pasta dish to appease a vegetarian, but are there enough restaurants in Milwaukee that specialize in meat-free cuisine? Sound-off, vegetarian diners!
Tags: vegetarian restaurants, vegetarian, vegan, Riverwest Co-op, Bombay Sweets, Beans & Barley

Dining - Sept. 24, 2008
Eatin' good 'n' vegan in Milwaukee
Dining out vegan style in a town that prides itself on its beer and brat reputation is actually a lot easier than most people might think.
Tags: vegan, vegetarian, tofu, soy, beans and barley, comet, palomino, classic slice, riverwest co-op, outpost natural foods, whole foods