Finding ME in MKE!

Pizza - Milwaukee Style

2012-06-06T09:15:00.003-07:00

Being the child of a New Yorker, I grew up in a home where we cut our pizza's in triangles and were encouraged to fold them in half if at all possible. I remember quite well the first time I saw pizza cut into squares around the age of 6. I was at a sleep over at my best friend's house and I thought to myself, "WHAT ON EARTH ARE THEY DOING!" I couldn't believe my eyes - and then it got worse - some people started eating it with a fork! A FORK! The blasphemy! I quickly learned this is common in Wisconsin and that actually many a person eats their pizza like that, and it has a name.

While Chicago lays claim to the deep dish pizza, and New York to the large triangular slices, Milwaukee is home to the incredibly thin and crispy crusted pizza that is cut into squares and called TAVERN style pizza. I have to admit, it's growing on me. Now, don't be mistaken, there are many places in Milwaukee to find a Chicago style or New York style slice, but lately, I'm into this tavern style pizza and I want you to know where to get it!

Zaffiro's, which is just off of Brady street opened in 1954 and has been serving magically thin pizza ever since. They have a special secret to getting their pizza that thin, which you can hear all about if you take Milwaukee Food Tours Brady Street Tour, but until then, my lips are sealed. Zaffiro's is a second generation business with really friendly staff. If you are one of those people who judge a book by it's cover, or a restaurant by it's store front, then you might have driven past this place a million times and never taken notice, but I promise it's worth the stop, with this zippy sauce, even layer of gooey cheese and ridiculously thin crust. Make sure you stop at the original, the Marcus Corporation just franchised this recipe and will be opening locations through-out the country!

Another great place to try tavern style pizza is the Caradaro Club. The Caradaro Club is the birthplace of Milwaukee Pizza. To get people interested in pizza they passed out slices downtown for free, and it worked! The restaurants long history has carried through and today they have two locations. This pizza is also really tasty with wonderful fresh ingredients.

I think most people who like pizza, say there can't be a really awful pizza and so far, I find that to be the truth in Milwaukee, but you haven't had a TRUE Milwaukee experience until you try the tavern style pizza, thin and crispy just the way we like it!

Milwaukee Food Tours

2012-05-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

Ever been on a food tour?

If you like to eat and you like to learn new things about your city or a city you are visiting, I highly suggest trying out a food tour. Milwaukee Food Tours was started by a couple who went on a food tour in NYC and when they came back her to Milwaukee they thought, "Why not give this a go in Milwaukee?", and we are glad they did!

The tours are all about two to three hours long and are for the most part walking tours of about two miles. The tours are lead by locals ranging from college students to thespians to retired teachers looking to have some fun. I personally am a fan of the Brady Street tour and the 3rd Ward tour but there are may tours to try! What I especially like about the company is that they take real pride in teaching their tourists about the history and culture behind the food and location along the tour. For me, when touring I find it important that the tour is equally amusing to educational and I think Milwaukee Food Tours does a fantastic job!

Milwaukeeans don't think that if you have lived here you know all that is to know about Milwaukee. This is a great activity for tourist and locals alike!

...and she's back!

2012-05-06T13:40:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, I made a commitment to be good about this blogging thing and then I stopped completely! The SHAME! Well folks, I got a new job and I have been travelling all over the Midwest and not spending quite as much time in good ol' MKE as I had hoped BUT I am back and things are slowing down so I am here with a great MKE update coming your way.

Thanks for hanging in there.

Cheers! M

Brunch, Bloodies and Black n' Whites!

2011-11-09T15:31:00.000-08:00

Up Nort' where Mark is from they have this thing called widows weekend. It's the opening weekend of hunting season. All the ladies band together and go out to do their girl things... including going to the Packer game. I am thrilled to say that I WILL be participating in this years Widow Weekend again! I'm going to the game with my future mother-in-law and sister-in-law. BUT! before we can move on to this monumental occasion we need to talk about the best event happening in Milwaukee since beer! Well maybe not quite that exciting... but it should be great!

Ever wish you took better photos? Wish no longer!

Art Milwaukee along with INdustri Cafe have partnered to bring you "Brunch, Bloodies and Black n Whites"! This will be a culinary and artistic journey like none you have experienced before. Come on down for the BEST BLOODY MARY in town, a beautiful brunch sampling, then photography lessons and a tour through the Historic 5th Ward where we will test out those newly acquired photography skills! Let's not forget another perk... this event is hosted by yours truly. I hope to see you there!

Tickets are on sale for $50 dollars which is a steal ; the bloody mary alone has a $13 value!

Back in the Blogosphere! Saffron Yoga

2011-11-06T11:29:00.000-08:00

I love yoga. I love the stretching, the calming atmosphere, and the mental break from real life. One of the hard things about maintaining a regular yoga schedule is often the price. I understand the need to charge fifteen dollars a class, I really do, I just can't personally afford it that often.

Saffron Yoga Center in Milwaukee is the answer to that problem. Saffron is a pay what you can yoga center located in Bay View above Cafe Centraal on KK. They ask for a donation of five to fifteen dollars for their courses. Their new space which is shared with Community Acupuncture is my type of yoga room. They have pretty soft lighting, hardwood floors, quiet music, and blankets, mats and blocks to borrow. I know some yogi's out there prefer their rooms carpeted with zero distractions but I appreciate the aesthetic qualities that Saffron's room brings to my practice.

The classes them selves vary but are taught my talented and compassionate yogis. If you are on a tight budget and looking to try out yoga I suggest stopping in and checking this place out!

"In wine there is truth"

2011-09-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

Back to posting about the Market: One of my favorite date nights is to go to Thief Wine Shop in the Public Market. I love the noise and energy of everything going on around me. They have excellent wine choices and a really friendly staff. I think the bar itself is fantastic. It's made of multiple different woods and quite spectacular. One of the really cool things about visiting the wine bar in the market is the ability to order or bring food from other places in the market to enjoy with your wine purchase. If you are looking for a casual place to grab a glass of wine I highly suggest Thief in the public Market. Check out their specials and their wine tastings at their site.

2011-09-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

Looking for something fun to do in Milwaukee this weekend? Check out Alverno Presents: Global Union!

Global Union is a two day concert (12-5) in Humbolt Park. It is completely free and features 6 awesome bands!

"Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul."

2011-09-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

One of the unique findings in the Milwaukee Public Market is Locker's Florist. I have this romanticized idea of men in big cities showing up with flowers once a week because if there is a florist on every corner why wouldn't you? While I realize this is no where near the norm nor would it be that exciting if you actually DID get flowers every week, flower stands in markets make me smile. Locker's is great because they have unique bouquets, interesting terrariums and fun modern vases. They have a wonderful mix for anyone looking for a gift. I am a huge fan of their European hand-tied bouquets. On Sundays, stop in for two for one roses!

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."

2011-09-14T14:03:00.000-07:00

I am going to do a few days of posting about the Milwaukee Public Market.

As a whole the Public Market is one of my favorite places to take Milwaukee visitors. While I realize there are markets like this in other states, as far as Wisconsin goes the Public Markets like this are unique to Milwaukee.

The sunny building located in the third ward is home to a vast selection of unique, high quality prepared foods, artisan and ethnic products, spices, wine, candy, flowers and coffee. Over the next few days I will feature each of these vendors but today I am focusing on the market as a whole

On the second floor of the market is the "Palm Garden" where you can take you purchases and eat in the warmth from the sunny windows. Also found on the second floor is a kitchen where the market hosts cooking classes.

The market is the perfect place to stop for a bite, do a little work upstairs with a coffee, go out for a date or to bring out of town guests.

Read for the Record!

2011-09-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

Hello Milwaukee!

What are you doing on October 6? How does breaking a world reading record while raising awareness about America’s achievement gap sound?

Join us as we participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® presented in partnership with Pearson Foundation. Its a national campaign that mobilizes adults and children to close the early education achievement gap by setting a reading world record.

This annual campaign allows Americans to demand that all children receive the quality early education they deserve. On October 6, 2011, more than 2 million voices will call for an end to America’s early education achievement gap by readingLlama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney – setting a world record in the process!

We here in Milwaukee know how much this problem affects our youth... lets get out and read for them!

Get involved at www.readfortherecord.org to help Jumpstart close the early education achievement gap:

1. Pledge to Read: Submit your official pledge and help us reach more than 2.1 MILLION children.
2. Spread the Word: Use our simple tools to educate your friends and family about America’s early education achievement gap and invite them to read.

For more information visit www.readfortherecord.org

"Believe it or not, American’s eat 75 acres of pizza a day!"

2011-09-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

and I am willing to bet at least an acre of that is Classic Slice in Milwaukee. While I realize that pizza preferences are very personal, I think it would be hard to find someone who didn't think that Classic Slice pizza would classify as at least "good". In my book it's FANTASTIC. Recent yelp reviews have shown that a lot of people agree with me!

I remember the first time I ate a slice. I kept telling Mark, "Oh my goodness.... this is the best pizza, omg it's so good. Seriously, wow, this pizza is amazing." He got a little tired of me after a while and said, "Why don't you write about it." So my dear boy, here I go, approximately... 6 months later.

Classic Slice Pizza is now conveniently located in TWO Milwaukee neighborhoods, Bay View and North Ave. As the name suggests they sell pizza by the slice and whole pies. They also feature vegan pizza for those of you who like to avoid animal products. My personal favorite is the Satyricon Sausage with features feta, sausage, mushrooms and peppers.

What makes Classic Slice is a success in Milwaukee is the "everyone is welcome, feel at home' vibe it sets off. I think this might be an important part of their success because in my pizza loving experience I have noticed other by-the-slice places tend to cater to the bar crowd rather than the neighborhood folks. This is not the case at Classic Slice.

The fact that this is the most authentic New York style pizza it town probably helps a ton too. It has a sweeter more tomato-y sauce than your average pizza chain and their ingredients always seem to be the freshest of fresh. The owner wanted you to be able to fold your slice in half, and boy can you ever!

My photographs don't do me justice - they just look like me.

2011-09-09T16:53:00.000-07:00

If you are anything like me then you would agree that there is nothing that makes a party more fun than a photobooth.

Well the ladies of The Living Photo booth have taken this practice to the next step. Their business is like a blend of those "old time" photo places that dress you up all cheesy and part modern wedding photo booth... but cooler! The ladies started the company in 2010 with a model that keeps people interacting with each other.

What really sets this photo booth apart from others I've seen is they bring the props and unique backdrops. They have a large collections of eye-glasses, mustaches, hats and boas, the usual suspects, but they also have large frames, paint brushes, cameras and other exciting add ons to make the snapshot more unique. The clincher is that they create a custom backdrop for every event they go to. For a book swap it is a backdrop that has words on it. For a watercolor event it's a watercolor backdrop. They tell people, "Give us a theme and we will bring the backdrop and the costumes." The photos cost $5 for a print copy, but they have digital copies too!

Bottom line, these ladies and their Living Photo Booth rock. I highly suggest booking them if you are planning and event. Even if you aren't, I would "like" them on facebook to see where their next party is so you can join in the fun!

Cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life

2011-09-07T01:27:00.000-07:00

This weekend while the 'rents were visiting we went to look for new shoes. Recently, I have decided that there are two types of shoes I buy, the cheap shoe for when I know I will only wear them a few times and the expensive shoe for when I know I will wear them all the time and I want my feet to feel "happy". Shoo, in the Third Ward falls into a shop for the later of the two.

What I like about Shoo is that outside of selling TOM's everything they sell is extremely unique. You can count on few people having the same shoes as you if you purchase from Shoo. Secondly, even though their shoes are incredibly trendy they are also very comfy. Being a person with wide feet I find this store to be a miracle because I can NEVER find cute feminine shoes that also feel good. Finally, I'll be honest, I bought into the TOM's trend. I got a pair and I was thankful that a store in Milwaukee had many colors!

Bottom line, if you are looking for well made, comfortable shoes in a sunny little boutique, head to Shoo. While you are there it doesn't hurt to check out their cute purses/bags and jewelry too!

Back to the real life!

2011-09-06T09:33:00.000-07:00

Over the last three weeks I have been pretty non-existent in the blogosphere and there is a reason... or maybe I should say an excuse. In the last month, along with working, I babysat my beautiful one year old godchild for four days, and I refinished my entire dining room and during that time, I will be honest, I didn't experience enough of Milwaukee to tell you about it!

I put the tutu on... couldn't help it!

I am so thankful for the wonderful five days I got to spend with my goddaughter who is an energetic one year old full of life and curiosity! Watching a child discovering new things is so entertaining; I love watching how her brain is working at this age. During the time I was with her she was making great strides towards walking starting out walking between her parents and I and moving up to scurrying from one piece of furniture to the next. This is an important time for me to make sure she knows who I am and recognizes me when I come back. I hope that is true, because by the time I left, I had a godchild who now knew me well enough to greet me with Eskimo kisses or a smile. I just can't get enough of that!

Dining room "Before"

Dining room "After"

While refinishing wood was significantly more stressful and daunting than partying it up with the babe, I feel like I emerged from the month victorious! I can't tell you how badly I yearned for a way strip varnish faster and cleaner but at the end of the month I have a brand-new dining room. I could not have finished this project alone, well maybe I could, but I know I wouldn't have my wits about me! My parents and my "fairy grandmother" were loads of help. Grandma spent four whole days helping me strip, clean and sand 90-year-old varnished woodwork, while Mom and Dad primed, painted, cleaned and decorated the room with me. This is definitely one of those projects where when it's all said and done you feel the greatest sense of accomplishment. Since this is technically a blog about Milwaukee and not about me and my crazy life, I will say this, I now have a very close relationship with just about everyone that works at the Home Depot on Holt Ave. They provide amazing customer service and are very helpful when you are in need. This particular location is found conveniently less than a mile from my home. I have been there 17 times in 14 days. I am sure I don't need to help Home Depot advertise because they are a common household name, but I will say this particular location has a lot of helpful people. If you have questions, they have answers.

So that is about it. I'm back to my normal life just like the students that are back to school for the first time this morning. I look forward to sharing my adventures in Milwaukee with you once again!

Wow! It's been a while...

2011-08-30T07:10:00.000-07:00

Today I want to talk about an event you should NOT miss this Thursday!

ART Milwaukee is hosting Watercolors on the Water at the new 106Seebooth lounge. 106Seebooth is located along the Milwaukee River and have a beautiful and massive patio. There is no cover, this is a FREE event, so grab a friend and come along!

The Entertainment will include, 10 watercolor galleries, live watercolor painting, jazz music, swing lessons, mimes and theatre performances, the living photo booth project, and last but not least small plates and cheese plates created in the open concept kitchen.

This is the perfect time of year to get outside and experience something new. Be one of the first to see the new 106Seebooth! Hope to see you all there!

Love Milwaukee?

2011-08-22T20:28:00.000-07:00

If you love Milwaukee like I do, make sure you vote in the Shepard Express "Best of Milwaukee 2011."

http://survey-expressmilwaukee.wehaaserver.com/

Fuel Cafe

2011-08-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

I visited Fuel Cafe for the first time today. I felt it was unfair to write about the coffee shops of Milwaukee without discussing Riverwest's pride and joy.

I will start off with saying that this place isn't the coffee shop to bring your grandma too, unless your grandma is super hipster and doesn't mind alternative music. That being said, Fuel has a definite vibe that you have to love about a business because it's so distinctly their own. The walls are covered with lots of colors and photos of dirt bikes and motorcycles. The coffee is good, the food selection is great, and the service is spot on. I have heard rumors this is the place to take your vegan friends. My date had a peanut butter coffee drink that would make a reeses-lover melt. I stuck with normal coffee and we split a sandwich. I love that all the chips (El Rey) and drinks (Alterra, Lakefront, etc)are local as well.

This is a come as you are, no pretense coffee shop. You won't find comfy couches, or "the coffee shop" on sirius radio. You will find people sitting out front smoking and chatting, lots of facial hair and piercings, but also a business man, a mom and your average nerd. You know it makes an impression because when traveling across the US you will find Fuel Cafe Bumper Stickers on cars everywhere from California (saw it- I swear) to New York.

Roast Coffee Company

2011-08-18T14:04:00.000-07:00

Any time I am over in the UW-Milwaukee area of town I stop by Roast. I remember that feeling when I found "my" coffee shop back in college, and if I had been at UWM I know that Roast would be my hangout. It has that feel about it... the "I'm just an average college kid who is here to study because the library is too geeky, the union is too loud and the everywhere else is too expensive" vibe. It has the perfect amount of sun and the decor is bright against the wood and brick building. There is something about places like this that make me feel like the coffee shop is powering me with all knowledge of those who sat and sipped a cup of jo before me. I don't know, I'm a coffee shop freak, so maybe you don't get that weird geeky "I belong in a romance movie about a famous writer" feeling like I do when I'm in places like Roast.

To piggyback on yesterday's posting Roast brews Anodyne coffee (yum!) and Rishi tea. They have a pretty awesome selection of sandwiches and salads too. Their menus features different items that are named after bands which I find quirky and fun. Last but not least they have the friendliest staff and a ton of outlets. If you are looking for a place with a good ambiance to plug in and chill out Roast is your place!

A Valuable Remedy: Anodyne Coffee Roasting

2011-08-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

The first time I bought Anodyne Coffee is because I loved the logo, the bright red "A" and the font choice caught me and I was hooked. The second time I got Anodyne Coffee was because it is so delicious I had to come back for more.

Anodyne is what coffee-afficionados call a micro-roaster. A micro-roaster roasts it's coffee in small batches allowing them to roast to more precise specifications. To be dubbed a micro roaster you must make your coffee in less can 150 pounds unlike in commercial factories where they are pumped out by the hundreds. Anodyne takes this measure down even small and roasts in 18 pound batches.

Anodyne coffee is roasted in its Bay View cafe found at 2920 S Kinnickinnic Ave. The cafe is large enough to find a table but small enough to feel comfy. They also have a small area for kids to play which I am sure keeps the neighborhood moms happy. The bottom line is that they simply have the best beans in town. Also, if you are like me and think their logo rocks, you can stop on by and get some sweet merch as well.

Coffee Week: Stone Creek Coffee

2011-08-15T13:56:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows what keeps a busy girl like me running is good strong coffee. I have decided this week will be devoted to all the wonderful coffee shops and roasters that can be found in Milwaukee. Milwaukee has more coffee roasters than any other city I know in the mid-west... and the best part is they are all great.

In 1993 Eric Resch shipped a coffee roaster from Nevada to Milwaukee and 12 minutes after the roaster arrived and Eric almost burnt down his house (read more on their website) and the first batch of Stone Creek Coffee was made. Now 17 years later there are 8 stores in Milwaukee and many retailers around the USA pouring a cup of Stone Creek Coffee daily!

My favorite Stone Creek Coffee location is in Bay View, because it is walking distance from my house and has a really great outdoor seating area but no matter where I go I know the staff is always friendly and the coffee is always hot. I really enjoy their coffee list because they have unique coffee drinks that feature spices like cardamom and chile.

One of the reasons Stone Creek is a favorite of mine is their socially concious model. Their buyer travels south to the farms and creates relationships with the families that farm their coffee and the workers they hire. Sometimes they even bring the growers to Milwaukee to help with demonstrations or presentations about their coffee. Another reason I support this local business is they are environmentally concious. Their cups are compostable and they also compos their grounds.

The final thing that makes the Stone Creek experience unique is their 7 essential values which I believe are evident every time I walk in the door. They are:

The Stone Creek Seven
1. We are accountable for our actions and to each other.
2. We expect our work to have meaning and be fun.
3. We believe people are our greatest asset.
4. We invest in our coffee education in order to provide superior service.
5. We will sell a high quality product.
6. We strive to respect our customers, coworkers, suppliers and our local communities.
7. We will push the pounds of coffee retailing and branding while creating innovative and dynamic environments and products.

If you haven't tried it yet I encourage you to stop in an grab a cup o jo!

Stay tuned tomorrow for another highly caffienated update!

Five foods, Five wines, Five Dollars

2011-08-12T15:15:00.000-07:00

I know it's a little late warning for today's event but one of the things Mark and I really enjoy on a Friday evening is Whole Foods "Friday at Five".

Friday at Five allows guests to mosey around Whole Foods Market and try five different food and wine pairings. Typically they are presented in a way to create a meal so it includes a mini appetizer, salad, side and entree tastes and finishes with a small dessert. To participate you can buy a punch card at the customer service desk. 5 Foods, 5 Wines, 5 Dollars - What a deal!

A few things you might want to keep in mind before going, don't expect this to be dinner, it's a 5 dollar tasting, chances are you will still want to supplement the tasting with some more food. Slow down, the first time I did this I got overwhelmed with being in a grocery store and not knowing what to do with myself and I felt like I rushed it. I have since noticed that the employees doing the wine pours and sampling are happy to chat and probably relieved to not be standing there silent. Finally, take the promotional info with you. I forgot mine and really wished I had the name of a few of the wines to buy them again.

Beautiful Summer Breeze

2011-08-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

Today I am hosting guests and haven't had the time to REALLY give this entry as much thought as normally would BUT can we take a minute and appreciate this beautiful breeze?

One of the fabulous things you will find in Milwaukee that you won't find in other Wisconsin cities is the beautiful summer breeze we get off Lake Michigan. Today is one of those days where I just love to sit outside and breathe it in. I promise you, travel around... nothing beats it. Make sure you get outside and appreciate these days... as any good Wisconsinite knows... they won't last for long!

First Foodie Post

2011-08-09T15:41:00.000-07:00

I decided its high time to write about some of the awesome restaurants that Milwaukee has to offer. One place that is uniquely "Milwaukee" is the Comet Cafe. The Comet Cafe is popular among locals, but gained increased fame after it was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" by Guy Fierie. You can watch the show online here.

I personally enjoy Comet Cafe because of the awesome bacon garnished Bloody Mary which is served with Miller Highlife grenades (mini beer bottles). They are also the home to the beermosa, the booze-a-latte and the 'sconnie-mosa but what The Comet is known for is its scratch comfort food and its 150 craft beers. It also offers an amazing brunch menu! I think it's important to note that Comet has something for everyone -- the vegan, the gluten-free eater, the dieter and the junk food junkie. Everyone can walk away happy. The menu is perfect for that rainy day, snowy Saturday or from what I have heard, an extremely hungover Sunday. They are part of a local business alliance called "Our Milwaukee" and their goal is to create a unique Milwaukee experience while supporting local growers as much as possible.

The diner remains traditional with a low diner-style bar and booths around the room and there is almost always a wait so be prepared and sign in with the hostess! This is scratch food folks, so don't expect this to be a fast dining experience... as the menu warns they are a "little cafe with a little kitchen."

That puts a whole new SPiN on it!

2011-08-08T15:31:00.000-07:00

In Milwaukee there is a new type of fitness making a come back - Ping Pong! While some of us thought that the Ping Pong table would never again see the likes of a paddle after the invention of Beer Pong, we were wrong. In Milwaukee there are a few places to play but I am going to talk about the hottest and newest Table Tennis club in town, SPiN.

SPiN was created by its owners Franck Raharinosy, Andrew Gordon, Jonathan Bricklin and most notably the Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon. Its owner Todd Oldham was also the designer. To me this place feels part bar, part hot new club, part gym. It's really like no other experience I have ever had.

There are many reasons that SPiN is so alluring.
1. Susan Sarandon owns the place.
2. The place is brand new with top of the line equipment.
3. They give you a giant bucket of balls (so you don't have to chase)
4. The floor is squishy (for those who are super athletes or super clumsy)
5. They have people walking around picking up the dropped or lost balls.

This place is great for all ages and talents. Granted if I was bringing a child there I would go closer to dinner hour as the night hours are more "bar-like". In the center of the room they have what I like to call the "Spot Light Round". This is a table that is well lit with a scorekeeper and it is surrounded by bleachers to watch. I'm not sure how you get to play there, but I can tell you this: I know in my own life time, no amount of practice could make me that good. Also, it does seem that there is a dress code for the "Spot Light Round" and it includes a well matched track suit.

As for the food and drinks, I'll be honest, I haven't eaten there yet, but I have had their food at a catered party and that was pretty darn good. It has also gotten good reviews online. The drinks were good and I hear they have a fantastic mixed drink menu that is always changing. The staff was especially friendly and timely too. All around, this is a really interesting way to spend some time downtown Milwaukee.

Sunday Shopping

2011-08-07T03:08:00.000-07:00

I don't know about everyone else but at our house Sunday is grocery shopping day. One of the best places to do that in Milwaukee is Groppi's Market. Groppi's Market opened in 1913 and is a small, but well-stocked specialty foods market and grocery. They have a deli counter, a sit-down wine bar, and a meat counter with more choices than anywhere else I have seen in the area. Their beer and wine selection is also quite impressive. I stop here to get bread frequently and there is always a good variety of fresh breads. The building is small and the aisles are tight but it's full of charm and friendly employees. I highly suggest stopping in.