Dan Van Rite, chef and co-owner of DanDan.
Former executive Chef of Hinterland.
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Milwaukee Chef Joins Nationwide Call For Climate Solutions
EsterEv's Dan Jacobs joins more than 500 chefs in signing letter to Congress, demanding climate action.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Where Did Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs Finish On Top Chef?
Visit Milwaukee says the show gave Milwaukee a visibility boost.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Margaret Faust
See The 5 New Food Vendors Coming to Summerfest
Dozens of new eats for this year's festival, including birria bao, yakisoba noodles and boba tea.
May 23rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
DanDan Sauces Hit Shelves at Sendik’s
Plus: Three new restaurants for Bay View, Ruby's Bagels goes brick-and-mortar and goodbye Kwench Juice Cafe.
May 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in April
The list of 15 include a boba cafe, sandwich shop and Thai restaurant.
May 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Take a Bite Out of Bay View
Plus: New bakery, barbecue and brunch.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
EsterEv Opening Soon in Bay View
The upscale tasting-menu restaurant will begin serving diners on April 17.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Dining Pop-Ups Present National, Local Talent
Five restaurant pop-ups this spring showcase diverse range of chefs.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Two Milwaukee Chefs Advance as James Beard Finalists
Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs are finalists for Best Chef: Midwest.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State
The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
The Rise of Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs
A Milwaukeean since 2011, he will compete on upcoming season of ‘Top Chef.’
Mar 5th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
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?
Feb 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Chefs Raising Funds For Kennedy’s Disease Research
Enjoy small plates from chefs at DanDan, Sanford, Odd Duck and support a good cause.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
6 Milwaukee Chefs Earn James Beard Nominations
Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Odd Duck and EsterEv all made the 2024 list.
Jan 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
DanDan Hosting Regional Chinese Dinners
Specialty tasting menus will highlight cuisine from seven different provinces.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
EsterEv Opening Standalone Restaurant In Bay View
Fine-dining concept currently located inside DanDan will get bigger on KK avenue.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Korean-Chinese Restaurant For Third Ward
Industry veteran Jongsoo Kim planning new restaurant for former Fool's Errand space.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Lupi & Iris, Chef Gregory León Are James Beard Finalists
Milwaukee restaurant and chef advance to finals in two categories of 2023 awards.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Scores Four James Beard Semifinalist Nominations
Several Milwaukee chefs becoming regulars on the annual awards list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Fool’s Errand Restaurant Will Close
Third Ward establishment, successor to Fauntleroy, will serve its French-inspired fare through July 31.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Three Milwaukee Chefs Advance To Best Chef Midwest Finals
Driving forces behind The Diplomat, Bavette and Amilinda could be named best in Midwest.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Third Ward Comfort Food Restaurant
Plus: new downtown coffeehouse, new craft cider tasting room and a rooftop chalet for Cafe Benelux.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Downtown Italian Restaurant
Plus: New Puerto Rican cafe. And Ash Restaurant opens with smoky fare by the two Dans.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Julia Howe
Hottest New Restaurant Ever?
Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant
Former Smythe restaurant will become Ash, with preparations using "fire and smoke."
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Batches Bakery Closing May 10
Goodbye retail store. Hello to new location for wholesale and special orders business.
May 7th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar
Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side
Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest
Plus: Crossroads Collective adds raw bar. And state's first Punch Bowl Social opens.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists
Four area chefs, two restauranteurs and one bar are Midwest semi-finalists.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
City’s First Food Truck Park Coming
Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Third Ward French Restaurant
Plus: new East Side Pakistani restaurant, saving At Random and Crawdaddy's closes.
Jul 24th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
New Downtown Mexican Restaurant
Plus: French restaurant for the Third Ward, second Blue's Egg for Shorewood
May 30th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House
Plus: two new Third War bars and McBob's plans a second place, Tusk.
May 2nd, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
The Return of Von Trier
Plus: More Poke for East Side, more pies for Bay View, more beer for Tosa.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
New East Side Vegan Restaurant
And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants
Plus: new Third Ward bakery, Walker's Point coffeehouse.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jennifer Rick
New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek
And Third Ward's Hinterland closes after 10 years in business.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
New Bay View American Restaurant
Plus: Comfort food in new Whitefish Bay place and DanDan opens second restaurant.
Nov 9th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
New Farm-To-Table Restaurant
And Hibachi Boy's short run in downtown Milwaukee comes to a close.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
New Chinese, New Hamburger Mary’s
Plus: new microbrewery and Kasana pop-up dinners.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Two Mystery Restaurants Opening
One in Third Ward, one in Delafield, but the names are yet to be revealed.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Alex Baker
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
Apr 12th, 2016 by Press Release
Two New Restaurants Opening Downtown
New Hibachi grill on Mason and new juice bar and cafe on MLK Dr.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Alex Baker
New French, Italian Restaurants Coming
A new Italian place in Bay View, a new French place in Brown Deer.
Dec 2nd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel
And Horny Goat bar will close after six years in business.
Oct 7th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
