Mr. B's celebrates ten great years with a new location in Brookfield

February 5, 2010, at 6:21 am

Photo from www.mrbssteakhouse.com

After ten years in their Stonewood Village location, Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse announced this week that it has obtained a long term lease at the former Agave restaurant location a couple of blocks west on Capitol Drive at 18380 W. Capitol.

While they loved the Stonewood location, the new space offers some improved accommodations; increased parking adjacent to the building, expanded seating and private dining rooms, a larger bar area outfitted with a fireplace and TV’s, as well as more conveniently located restrooms. Mr. B’s will also inherit one of the best outdoor patios in the area.

The menu and service along with Chef Brent, Sous Chef Joe, Katie and Warren and staff will all make the move. The restaurant is taking extra steps to ensure the new location reflects the charm of the previous location – from the wood floors, to the décor, to the paint. Even the trademark green and white check tablecloths will make the move.

The Stonewood Village location will close in late March. One week later, Mr. B’s-A Bartolotta Steakhouse, will reopen at 18380 W. Capitol Dr., in Brookfield.

For any questions concerning the move, or for private party information, please call 262-790-7005 and speak with a manager.
More Information:

Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse
http://www.mrbssteakhouse.com/
17700 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-790-7005

Streetza Pizza will offer delivery this Super Bowl Sunday

By Andrew Swofford

February 3, 2010, at 3:43 pm

This Sunday, Streetza (the tweeting and mobile pizza truck) will have two Super Bowl specials; Any 16″ #fitmke pizza is only $10 and any 18-19″ regular Streetza is only $18 (Any toppings).

Plus, for the first time ever, Streetza will be delivering their delicious pizzas right to your home for only $2. Of course, you can still pick up your pizza from its normal spot on 1227 N. Water Street.

To order call 414-215-0021 or DM @streetza on Twiitter and a fresh hot Streetza will be delivered to your house within the hour. They will be delivering throughout the downtown Milwaukee area (see delivery area below).

Streetza will be open Sunday February 7th from 2p.m. until 10p.m.

More Information:

Call Streetza at 414-215-0021

http://streetza.com/
http://twitter.com/streetzapizza
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Milwaukee-WI/Streetza/256925150569

JSOnline report: Firefighters battle blaze at south side Milwaukee restaurant

By Andrew Swofford

February 3, 2010, at 10:58 am

Photo: Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Originally Posted: Feb. 3, 2010 10:00 a.m.

By Sharif Durhams of the Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire at a restaurant on the city’s south side.

The address is for a restaurant named Saigon at 2022 W. National Avenue.

Firefighters received a call about the fire at 9:26 a.m. and arrived on the scene three minutes later, Milwaukee Fire Department spokeswoman Tiffany Wynn said.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/83444582.html

Rumor-Mil: Thai restaurant opening inside the vacant Magic Dann's space in Bay View?

By Andrew Swofford

February 1, 2010, at 11:58 am

Brown paper now covers the windows and doors at the former space of Magic Dann's, indicating work is underway inside.

The rumors coming through the MilwaukeeFood.com office this week is that a new Thai restaurant will be opening in Bay View soon. I stopped by and snapped the photo above this morning.

The restaurant would be located inside Magic Dann’s (2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.), the Jazz and Blues themed restaurant that closed its doors in October, 2009.

Please stay tuned to MilwaukeeFood.com for any updates. If you can help confirm this, please send an e-mail to andrew@milwaukeefood.com.

Thank you for making the 4th annual Chili Bowl a great success

By Andrew Swofford

February 1, 2010, at 11:38 am

Mark your calendar for the 5th annual, 2011 Chili Bowl (Hint: it's always held the Sunday before the Super Bowl).

Thank you for coming out and supporting the 4th annual Chili Bowl. With your support, we filled over Eight barrels of food for the Hunger Task Force.

To see how you can help the Hunger Task Force year-round, please visit www.hungertaskforce.org/

More than 25 area restaurants competed, but only two left with Golden Ladles.

Co-owner Jon Gustavson and staff from the Durango Grill smile with their Golden Ladle winning recipe.

2010 Golden Ladle Winner: Durango Bar and Grill (Texas Red Chili)
2010 Golden Ladle Runner-up: Old German Beer Hall (Hofbrau Dunkel Gold 3-Brat Chili)

Voting will continue for the Four chili categories – original, vegetarian, spiciest, and “unique”
The polls will open at MilwaukeeFood.com/chilibowl at 5pm Monday, February 1, 2010 and will run through Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 11:59pm.

Results will be posted Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 2pm.

More Information:

Click here to cast your vote.

View pictures from the 4th annual Chili Bowl at TheMilwaukeeScene.com here.

Sanford and Angie D’Amato’s Coquette Cafe to change hands

By Andrew Swofford

January 28, 2010, at 8:44 pm

Carol Deptolla of the Journal Sentinel reported today that there will be a changing of the guard at Coquette Cafe in the Third Ward.

Per Carol’s post, Sanford and Angie D’Amato’s announced Thursday that they’re selling the French bistro to two former employees.

Coquette is to change hands March 1, that’s the day the deal is scheduled to close between the D’Amatos and Nick Burki and Chris Hatleli. The men currently are the chefs at Cafe Calatrava at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

To read Carol Deptolla’s full scoop, click here.

More Information:

Coquette Cafe
www.coquettecafe.com
316 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5885
(414) 291-2655

Twisted Fork hosting fundrasier for tenants affected by Pizza Man fire

By Andrew Swofford

January 27, 2010, at 12:05 pm

Picture taken by MilwaukeeFood.com

In the wake of the recent fire, Pizza Man owners Mike and Deanna Amidzich have organized a benefit for the apartment tenants that lost their homes in last week’s fire.

The event will be held tomorrow night, Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Twisted Fork restaurant. The entry fee of $5 per person at the door includes free beer, an auction, music and food for purchase.

Twisted Fork is donating the beer, staff support and its restaurant for the fundraiser.

EVENT LOCATION:
Twisted Fork
www.twisted-fork.com
2238 North Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-1117
(414) 431-1080

EVENT INFORMATION:
Date: Thursday, Jan. 28
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Brookfield’s Agavé Southwestern Grille closes

By Andrew Swofford

January 22, 2010, at 8:27 am

The Pandl family-owned restaurant at 18380 W. Capital Dr. which opened in March, 2008, closed earlier this week.

This is the second Pandl restaurant to close within a few months — the family recently closed Pandl’s in Bayside in November, 2009.

Agave’s menu focused on Southwestern, Latin, and Spanish food in a comfortable, yet authentic adobe atmosphere.

Please stay tuned to MilwaukeeFood.com for updates on any tenants.

More Information:

Agave Grill
18380 West Capitol Drive,
Brookfield, WI‎

http://www.agavegrillebrookfield.com/

Rip Tide to build large Pool and Party Deck for Summer, 2010

By Andrew Swofford

January 22, 2010, at 7:38 am

A view of the River from Rip Tide's existig deck.

The Bamboo Park is no more! The city had planned to build a bamboo-studded plaza overlooking the Milwaukee harbor at Erie St. Plaza.

Rip Tide announced this news via Facebook page Thursday that the City of Milwaukee had axed the Bamboo Park idea had given the Erie Street Plaza to Rip Tide.

The restaurant says its plans to build a Pool and Party Deck ” like you have never seen in Milwaukee.”

Sounds fun!

Check it out yourself by clicking here.

More Information:

Rip Tide Seafood

www.getriptide.com

649 East Erie Street

Milwaukee, WI 53202-6203

(414) 271-8433

www.getriptide.com

649 East Erie Street

Milwaukee, WI 53202-6203

(414) 271-8433

Grand Opening at the new Durango Grill tonight

By Andrew Swofford

January 21, 2010, at 3:52 pm

The Durango Grill at 1007 N Old World Third St. replaced the Italian restaurant, Capone’s Grotto which closed its doors in late-2009.

The Durango features BBQ and southwestern style comfort food, A Taste of the American West. Its BBQ menu was created by Andrew Jepsen who has been cooking BBQ for 25 years. Andrew has won countless awards including the National Championship Trophy, Sparks Nugget Rib Cook-Off, arguably the most prestigious award on the Barbecue circuit. Large cuts of locally raised beef and pork, with plenty of homemade side dishes.

The Durango also makes a Texas Red Chili (which it will sample at the Chili Bowl Sun., Jan 31 at the H-D Museum), that’s a chili made with large cuts of beef, tomatoes, spices, bacon, chilis, and little taste of whiskey to give it some kick. ( no fillers like beans or noodles) They cook everything real slow and make everything from scratch.

The bar features a fine selection of Whiskey and bourbon, a unique assortment of Tequila and ice cold beers.

The restaurant has set-up a reservation only preview party Thursday night from 6:00pm – 11:00pm. You can make reservations by calling 414-333-8653 or by registering on its Facebook event page here.

The restaurant will start serving lunch January 27th at 11am.
More Information:

The Durango Grill
1007 N Old World 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-333-8653
http://thedurangogrill.com