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DINING EXTRA
CONTENTS
6 LOCAL LANDMARKS
PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER
The restaurant business can be brutal, but these local establishments have stood the test of time.
10 RACK ’EM UP 12 A CATERED AFFAIR
Sample the best throughout the year at area food fests.
16 DINING GUIDE Find where to go and what to expect with this comprehensive collection of restaurant listings.
28 THE PROOF IS ON THE PLATE Cooking with spirits adds zest to many dishes.
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ilwaukee may not be as large as Chicago or New York, but it makes up for size with its big-city arts and entertainment scene, with nationally known establishments such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Ballet, Summerfest and Brewers baseball. Milwaukee is also big on dining, offering everything from small, corner diners to renowned restaurants with high-end chefs who are proud to call Milwaukee home. Even though the city, like the country, has suffered recent economic challenges, many local restaurants have withstood the test of time and are still going strong after decades in the business. “Local Landmarks” showcases these establishments and many more. Milwaukee is also big on ribs. “Rack ’Em Up” focuses on local restaurants that serve this barbecued delight. But Dining Extra isn’t only about restaurants. For those of you who love experimenting with new ingredients in the kitchen, check out “The Proof is on the Plate,” where local chefs and distillers provide tips for using spirits in dishes and desserts. To learn about upcoming food fests around the state, refer to “2012 Food Events.” And if you’re holding a party this year – big or small – find out what catering companies can do for you in “A Catered Affair.” A feature of each year’s Dining Extra is Ann Christenson’s “Dining Guide,” which lists a wide variety of excellent restaurants in the metro Milwaukee area. Or find her regular blog, Dish on Dining, on our website, milwaukeemag.com. You don’t need to live in the Windy City or Big Apple to savor delicious cuisine. Milwaukee has plenty to offer in the city as well as the surrounding suburbs. Enjoy! Linda L. Lundeen Associate Publisher
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Kathryn Lavey
14 2012 FOOD EVENTS
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When it’s time to let someone else do the cooking, your options are almost endless.
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Got ribs on your mind? You don’t have to head down South to get a great rack.
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