Food & Drink

Dining: Tsunami Is Genuinely Mexican
Dining

Tsunami Is Genuinely Mexican

Mostly seafood served, the menu all in Spanish and gringos are rare. But good food.

Bar Exam: Drink Wisconsinbly Is Very Very Local
Bar Exam

Drink Wisconsinbly Is Very Very Local

Wisconsin beer, Wisconsin Culture, Wisconsin jokes -- only Badgers here, buddy.

Weekly Happy Hour: Try Maxie’s for Mardi Gras
Weekly Happy Hour

Try Maxie’s for Mardi Gras

Celebration starts today, peaks tomorrow. On other days, the happy hour is always fun.

Bar Exam: Conway’s Is Last Word in Smoked Meat
Bar Exam

Conway’s Is Last Word in Smoked Meat

Classic colorful Wells St. neighborhood bar also grills meats and plays the blues.

Weekly Happy Hour: It’s All Local at Braise
Weekly Happy Hour

It’s All Local at Braise

The food, beer, even some of the spirits and wine. It’s a tasty happy hour.

Dining: The Sweet Hospitality of Swig
Dining

The Sweet Hospitality of Swig

Third Ward restaurant has moderate prices, yummy desserts.

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining
Plenty of Horne

City Birthday Party All About Dining

Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.

Weekly Happy Hour: Juniper 61 Offers 17 Small Plates
Weekly Happy Hour

Juniper 61 Offers 17 Small Plates

And all $1 off, as are taps, wine and rail drinks, at Happy Hour six days a week.

Dining: Buddha Lounge Is Quite a Surprise
Dining

Buddha Lounge Is Quite a Surprise

Tasteful decor, tasty food and a delightful collision of Southeast Asian cuisines.

Bar Exam: Fat Daddy’s Is All About Beach Volleyball
Bar Exam

Fat Daddy’s Is All About Beach Volleyball

Once an odd little South Side bar, now very serious about all the games it offers.

Weekly Happy Hour: Three Cheers for Merriment Social
Weekly Happy Hour

Three Cheers for Merriment Social

$2 off taps and wines, plus dim sum food carts (usually) with great snacks. Sweet.

Now Serving: The Resurrection of Karl Ratzsch’s
Now Serving

The Resurrection of Karl Ratzsch’s

German restaurant will have new owner. Plus a new small-plates restaurant coming.