This Bites

Ann and Tarik talk to the owners of the popular vegan restaurant, Twisted Plants. They discuss their humble beginnings, some popular dishes and why it was important to turn vegan food in to fun fast food. Tarik also highlights some great news for other restaurants in our city. Twisted Plants - https://www.facebook.com/twistedplantsmke Big Daddy's - https://www.facebook.com/Big-Daddys-BBQ-and-Soul-...

Tarik and Ann speak to Chef and Urban Planner Adrian Lipscombe about what brought her to Wisconsin, Black Foodways, her 40 Acres and A Mule project, and more on this episode of This Bites. https://www.instagram.com/adie_eats/

Tarik and Ann makes our mouths water with all this talk about ice cream! Wisconsin famous, Sprecher Brewing goes for a Root Beer float record, At Random comes outside, and Amelinda hosts a veggie pop-up and more.

This week we give you a live review of vegan pork rinds, a restaurant closing report, face masks that have a built in straw for drinking and restaurant openings.

Ann and Tarik discuss State Fair's attempt at curbside, closings, Zocalo and more.

Ann and Tarik talk gas or charcoal for grilling on this Fourth of July weekend. They also help out in where to potentially get your grilling items, Bartolotta's well thought out plan to re-open, and the us of masks on this episode of This Bites.

Ann and Tarik talk about the phases for restaurants to open for dine-in, where to pickup those wonderful State Fair Cream Puffs, fresh peaches and more.

Tarik and Ann give us dining options for father's day this weekend, Crazy Water closes to make way for a new idea in their space, outdoor dining options and more on this episode of This Bites.

Ann and Tarik discuss the Mayor's decision to allow restaurants to open, a new Laotian spot in the Crossroad Collective, Black restaurants you can support and more.

This week, Tarik and Ann step away from the typical format of This Bites. They chat about how a few Milwaukee restaurants are dealing with business in the wake of the death of George Floyd and more.

Will the modern day restaurant look the same? Ann and Tarik discuss this topic and sprinkle in some good news and some bad news from the culinary world here in Milwaukee.

Ann and Tarik talk pop-up, Memorial Day weekend options, Ice Cream and more.

Tarik and Ann talk cookbooks, 3 foods that made Milwaukee famous, Chinese food spots open in Milwaukee and more.

Tarik and Ann gives us curbside options for Mother's Day, hip us to a virtual beer festival and good eats to try at home.

Ann talks to Tarik about The Tandem's amazing collaboration with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, Ramen to-go and what cookbooks are helping them come up with some cool dishes at home.

Tarik and Ann are back in the saddle together with some fun recipes, local culinary news and a couple ways to support businesses and ideas to make your quarantining a little better.

Ann takes a much needed break from recording a full show, so Tarik holds it down for this brief but information packed episode of This Bites.

Ann and Tarik whip up some goodness, discuss Easter weekend options, coffee roaster's donate and more on this episode of This Bites. https://MilwaukeeMag.com

Ann and Tarik talk about baking, Friday fish fry and what recipe books are their favorite. You can also chime in and tell them what cookbook you are using or recipes that you are coming up with during these time of quarantine by emailing them at thisbites@radiomilwaukee.org

Ann and Tarik are keeping us informed on the culinary happenings in our city in spite of being locked down at home due to the corona virus.

Tarik and Ann find a way to bring you positive news about what is going on in the culinary world from the comfort of their homes.

Ann and Tarik discuss events going on around Pi Day this weekend, plus other fun food things going on in Milwaukee.

Tarik and Ann chop it up about the Mushroom Lady who is featured on the latest issue of Milwaukee Mag, areview of the new Triciclo Peru, WMSE's 18th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser announced and more. Triciclo Peru - https://www.tricicloperumke.com The Muschroom Lady llc. - https://www.facebook.com/MushroomLADYLLC WMSE's 18th Annual Rockabilly Chili fundraiser - https://www.wmse.org/event/wmses...

Tarik and Ann talk about some of the Wisconsin representatives nominated for the upcoming James Beard Award in Chicago, a new dining feature in Milwaukee Magazine and more. https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2020-james-beard-award-semifinalists

Prepare to be hungry after listening to this episode of This Bites. Braise is set to host a Hmong cuisine pop-up in their space, Rumpus Room will host a Sake seminar, a West Indian spot comes to Walker's Point and more.