Dan Jacobs, chef and co-owner of DanDan.

Former chef at Odd Duck and Wolf Peach.

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The Rise of Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs

The Rise of Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs

A Milwaukeean since 2011, he will compete on upcoming season of ‘Top Chef.’

Now Serving: Milwaukee Dining Scene Wins High Praise
Now Serving

Milwaukee Dining Scene Wins High Praise

With months of accolades and awards. Plus: Who will replace Tonic Tavern, Riverfront Pizza and Kehr's downtown candy store?

Chefs Raising Funds For Kennedy’s Disease Research

Chefs Raising Funds For Kennedy’s Disease Research

Enjoy small plates from chefs at DanDan, Sanford, Odd Duck and support a good cause.

Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’

Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’

The upcoming season, filmed in Wisconsin, is set to air in March.

6 Milwaukee Chefs Earn James Beard Nominations

6 Milwaukee Chefs Earn James Beard Nominations

Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Odd Duck and EsterEv all made the 2024 list.

DanDan Hosting Regional Chinese Dinners

DanDan Hosting Regional Chinese Dinners

Specialty tasting menus will highlight cuisine from seven different provinces.

EsterEv Opening Standalone Restaurant In Bay View

EsterEv Opening Standalone Restaurant In Bay View

Fine-dining concept currently located inside DanDan will get bigger on KK avenue.

New Korean-Chinese Restaurant For Third Ward

New Korean-Chinese Restaurant For Third Ward

Industry veteran Jongsoo Kim planning new restaurant for former Fool's Errand space.

Lupi & Iris, Chef Gregory León Are James Beard Finalists

Lupi & Iris, Chef Gregory León Are James Beard Finalists

Milwaukee restaurant and chef advance to finals in two categories of 2023 awards.

Milwaukee Scores Four James Beard Semifinalist Nominations

Milwaukee Scores Four James Beard Semifinalist Nominations

Several Milwaukee chefs becoming regulars on the annual awards list.

Fool’s Errand Restaurant Will Close

Fool’s Errand Restaurant Will Close

Third Ward establishment, successor to Fauntleroy, will serve its French-inspired fare through July 31.

Johnson Chided For Opposing Restaurant Aid

Johnson Chided For Opposing Restaurant Aid

Senator’s opposition helps kill federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Dining: Three Milwaukee Chefs Advance To Best Chef Midwest Finals
Dining

Three Milwaukee Chefs Advance To Best Chef Midwest Finals

Driving forces behind The Diplomat, Bavette and Amilinda could be named best in Midwest.

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.

‘You Left Us’ Restaurants Lament

‘You Left Us’ Restaurants Lament

Government relief helped but isn't enough, local restaurants say. "We've lost so much."

Now Serving: New Downtown Italian Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Italian Restaurant

Plus: New Puerto Rican cafe. And Ash Restaurant opens with smoky fare by the two Dans.

Now Serving: Hottest New Restaurant Ever?
Now Serving

Hottest New Restaurant Ever?

Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.

Dining: Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant
Dining

Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant

Former Smythe restaurant will become Ash, with preparations using "fire and smoke."

Now Serving: Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar
Now Serving

Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar

Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.

Now Serving: New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side
Now Serving

New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side

Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.

Now Serving: Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest
Now Serving

Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest

Plus: Crossroads Collective adds raw bar. And state's first Punch Bowl Social opens.

City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists

City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists

Four area chefs, two restauranteurs and one bar are Midwest semi-finalists.

Now Serving: City’s First Food Truck Park Coming
Now Serving

City’s First Food Truck Park Coming

Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.

Now Serving: New Third Ward French Restaurant
Now Serving

New Third Ward French Restaurant

Plus: new East Side Pakistani restaurant, saving At Random and Crawdaddy's closes.

Now Serving: New Downtown Mexican Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Mexican Restaurant

Plus: French restaurant for the Third Ward, second Blue's Egg for Shorewood

Now Serving: Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House
Now Serving

Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House

Plus: two new Third War bars and McBob's plans a second place, Tusk.

Now Serving: New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?
Now Serving

New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?

Plus: a new West Side Mexican place. And C. 1880 closing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing
Eyes on Milwaukee

Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing

Wolf Peach investor says its operator is "almost delusional" and OMC story is "fictional."

Now Serving: The Return of Von Trier
Now Serving

The Return of Von Trier

Plus: More Poke for East Side, more pies for Bay View, more beer for Tosa.

Now Serving: New East Side Vegan Restaurant
Now Serving

New East Side Vegan Restaurant

And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.

Now Serving: New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants
Now Serving

New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants

Plus: new Third Ward bakery, Walker's Point coffeehouse.

Now Serving: New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek
Now Serving

New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek

And Third Ward's Hinterland closes after 10 years in business.

Top Milwaukee chefs and 88Nine DJs at SoundBites event blend gourmet creations with the perfect songs
Press Release

Top Milwaukee chefs and 88Nine DJs at SoundBites event blend gourmet creations with the perfect songs

Newest Milwaukee restaurants included in 88Nine Radio Milwaukee SoundBites fundraiser Feb. 9 at the Iron Horse Hotel

Now Serving: New Farm-To-Table Restaurant
Now Serving

New Farm-To-Table Restaurant

And Hibachi Boy's short run in downtown Milwaukee comes to a close.

Now Serving: New Chinese, New Hamburger Mary’s
Now Serving

New Chinese, New Hamburger Mary’s

Plus: new microbrewery and Kasana pop-up dinners.

Now Serving: Two Mystery Restaurants Opening
Now Serving

Two Mystery Restaurants Opening

One in Third Ward, one in Delafield, but the names are yet to be revealed.

Top Milwaukee Chefs Raising Funds for Homeless Vets at May 23 Benefit With Original Gourmet Dishes Inspired by “Waffle House” Menu
Press Release

Top Milwaukee Chefs Raising Funds for Homeless Vets at May 23 Benefit With Original Gourmet Dishes Inspired by “Waffle House” Menu

Participating Chefs Include Vets and Military Family Who Hope To Inspire Other Vets, Encourage Community Involvement

Now Serving: Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel
Now Serving

Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel

And Horny Goat bar will close after six years in business.

Vantage Point: Rooftop Dining
Vantage Point

Rooftop Dining

The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.