Dining

Cold-weather cookbook: TCD’s favorite recipes for the season
Cold-weather cookbook

TCD’s favorite recipes for the season

Grandma's famous cookies, aromatic chicken soup, and of course, pecan pie. TCD staff and contributors offer their beloved family recipes.

Holiday Delights: A perfect pair(ing) this Thanksgiving
Holiday Delights

A perfect pair(ing) this Thanksgiving

Searching for the perfect wine to compliment your Thanksgiving feast? Skip Forrest offers sage advice on finding the perfect pairing for any dish on the menu.

Devon Grille seeks a perfect pairing with new menu

Devon Grille seeks a perfect pairing with new menu

Food and wine pairing is a lot like dating. Devon's new Pinot Noir menu isn't necessarily sounding any wedding bells, but it definitely merits a second date.

The chili cook-off: an American tradition
The chili cook-off

an American tradition

Just as Harley-Davidson is about as American as you can get, chili is probably the most American dish there is. This weekend, get a double dose of both.

Mr. & Mrs. M.: Soups On!
Mr. & Mrs. M.

Soups On!

TCD's illusive dining critics find a unique atmosphere and comforting seasonal soups at this tucked-away Third Ward cafe.

Loosen up your belts — it’s Food Slam time

Loosen up your belts — it’s Food Slam time

WMSE hosts its annual food extravaganza of gastronomic proportions. Bring on the elastic waistbands!

The art of (slow) food

The art of (slow) food

Slow Food WiSE pairs "good, clean, fair food" with amazing works of art this weekend as part of the slow food movement's national day of action.

Chez Jacques: brunch, a la francaise
Chez Jacques

brunch, a la francaise

Chez Jacques offers both traditional French fare and a twist on classic American breakfast favorites that will have you coming back for more.

Milwaukee Wine Fest rides out the storm

Milwaukee Wine Fest rides out the storm

Sixty mile per hour winds and a vicious downpour may have interrupted the opening night festivities, but Skip Forrest wasn't about to let a little rain dampen his spirit.

How to make your best friend’s wedding cake (and not screw it up)

How to make your best friend’s wedding cake (and not screw it up)

Martha Stewart's got nothin' on this.

On the vine: the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival
On the vine

the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival

Sample more than 200 wines from around the world this weekend at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Mr. & Mrs. M: Salud!
Mr. & Mrs. M

Salud!

In a heatwave like this, sometimes nothing hits the spot better than a nice tart or fruity cocktail. Mr. M offers his favorite recipes.