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This Bites

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Each week on This Bites , dining critic Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Radio Milwaukee’s resident foodie Tarik Moody dig into the city’s culinary and restaurant culture to help you find new spots, old favorites and the best ingestibles around Milwaukee.

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

A Soul Food Tour, a change to North Avenue Market and a SAD bakery 10.05.2024

Tarik and Ann cover a lot of ground in this one. Yes,  Top Chef gets another recap, but then they dip in Midwest SAD Bakery and their strawberry champagn cake, and Tarik's quest for the perfect strawberry. Plus, we've got details on an open house at Noth Avenue Market, as well as SHARP Literacy's Unwrapped MKE event that turns Mickey D's into something delicious. Produced and edited by Marcus Douc...

Top Chef, Downtown Dining Week and a Himalayan Yak 03.05.2024

Tarik and Ann talk more about the Wisconsin season of Top Chef and the great sausage challenge. Plus, Downtown Dining Week becomes older than Tarik, new restaurants open, Nepalese cuisine, momos and more. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Top Chef, Italian eats, beer garden catfish and the return of Ardent 26.04.2024

Tarik and Ann are back at it this week as one of Milwaukee's excellent restaurants prepares to return with a new(ish) approach. You'll also hear the weekly Top Chef chat, news about an Italian restaurant swap on the East Side, and two separate items about soul food coming to Humboldt Park and Sherman Phoenix. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

More 'Top Chef' chat, sad news from Pizza Man and MKE Film Festival dining 19.04.2024

Tarik and Ann discuss many things, including Pizza Man closing up shop on the East Side, Amilinda’s pop-up dinner plan, an imminent coctail competition and ideas for where to eat before or after going to the MKE Film Festival. Plus Ann shares her conversation with Top Chef contestant Dan Jacobs (anecdotally anyway). Yummy stuff ... produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Top Chef becomes 'Top Bites' 12.04.2024

Tarik and Anne talk about the latest episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," plus restaurants that may be both Thai and Japanese, tuna tango pizza(!), and catfish fished and fried in ways that somehow Tarik has never had!? Produced by Marcus Doucette

James Beard Award preview, Top Chef cheffin' and a look under the crust of pie crafting 05.04.2024

This week, Tarik and Anne talk about James Beard Awards, some new restaurants (African & Palestinian) plus the latest episode of Top Chef, which has Wisconsin as its backdrop and some great Milwaukee chefs competing for the honors. Finally, we learn about Anne's adventures in pie-making ... Episode produced and edited by Marcus Doucette.

Saffron's new menu, Big plans for North Ave Market & Top Chef Recap 29.03.2024

In this episode of  This Bites , Tarik and Ann share details on Saffron's new menu, the big changes coming to North Ave Market in Milwaukee. They also recap the latest episode of Top Chef! Produced and edited by Kim Shine

Top Chef meets Milwaukee, a trip to Mint Mark in Madison and new restaurant 22.03.2024

Tarik and Anne talk about the new season of Top Chef and it's surprising Milwaukee contestant. Plus, news about a new Vietnamese restaurant opening soon, a dumpling/bao house and Tarik's culinary journey to Madison to visit Mint Mark. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Nite Wolf ramen, Restaurants x Ramadan & Scottie Pippen in Milwaukee 15.03.2024

In this episode of  This Bites , Tarik & Ann have some good news about Nite Wolf ramn; Ann names local restaurants participating in Ramadan, and the one-and-only Scottie Pippen debuts his Digits Bourbon Whiskey, in a three-course kind of way, in Milwaukee. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

Top Milwaukee-area restaurants, a new cafe and dinners from the farm 08.03.2024

In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann talk about a new Hmong cafe and dinners straight from the farm. Ann also graced the cover of Milwaukee Magazine with her special on the Top restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Produced and edited by Kim Shine

New Things: Palestinian Cooking Workshop Series, Candy Shop & a chef competition 01.03.2024

In this episode of This Bites , Tarik & Ann give details on an upcoming Palestinian cooking workshop series, a new sushi bar coming to Bay View, a chef competition at Pilot Project and a new candy shop in the Milwaukee Public Market. (And a bunch more...) Produced & edited by Kim Shine

Soulful brunch buffet, Aria's new direction & a favorite chef 23.02.2024

In this episode of This Bites , Tarik and Ann share news on a cool soulful bruch buffet, Aria restaurants new artistic direction for 2024 and an update on one of the duo's favorite chefs. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

Saying goodbye... and hello... to some local restaurants 16.02.2024

In this episode of This Bites , Tarik & Ann have happy and sad news. One local restaurant has closed its doors, one is coming to Zocalo, and a taco food truck is getting a permanent location! Produced/Edited by Kim Shine

Charity, a Church Fish Fry & Top Chef in Wisconsin 09.02.2024

Your favorite foodies have a lot to talk about in this episode of This Bites. Tarik shares details on a returning restaurant charity event while Ann tells us more about a delicious church fish fry featured in the latest edition of Milwaukee Magazine. Oh yea, then there's some hit show taking place in Wisconsin that also features a Milwaukee-based chef. The show's called, Top Chef , or something li...

Ramen, 'Phobruary', new spots and celebrations 02.02.2024

In this episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann talk all things Ramen & Pho. February will be host to some noodle pop-ups, 'Phobruary' deals, a new Puerto Rican restaurant and other traditional celebrations. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

James Beard Nominations & a new spot opening in Bay View 26.01.2024

In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann discuss some of the 2024 James Beard nominees! The James Beard Awards recognize the best and brightest in the culinary scene across the nation. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Chicago in June. Produced and edited by Kim Shine

Indoor Farm, multi-course meals and Ann's top spots 19.01.2024

In this week's episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann give the goods on an indoor farm coming to Tarik's favorite Milwaukee neighborhood (Riverwest). There's also news about Dan Dan & some of Ann's picks profiled in Milwaukee Magazine. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

Ringing in the new year with events, a new restaurant and a fresh options for Dry January 12.01.2024

Happy 2024!! This Bites is back and you know Tarik and Ann have a lot to discuss. There's some bittersweet news about Cavas, a new restaurant at Crossroads Collective, some events at Lupi & Iris and happenings at Discourse (which include N/A and mocktail options!) Produced by Kim Shine

Shopping at Aldi, update your home bar and goodbye 2023! 15.12.2023

In this episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann discuss a local chef's adventure spending $100 at a local Aldi. They also talk about a new Korean restaurant coming to Milwaukee and give tips on updating your in-house bar. Last but not least, they say 'goodbye' to 2023! Produced by Kim Shine

Finding good food beyond restaurants, Fondy Food Market & bagels... 08.12.2023

Milwaukee's favorite foodies are back with some good news and updates! Ann is tired (not really) of restaurants and share some multi-use spots where you can dine. Tarik gives the latest dish about Fondy Food Market and Allie Boys. Edited by Kim Shine

New lounge, new legislation, new restaurants... everything new!!! 01.12.2023

Tarik and Ann have a LOT of new happenings to share! Ann goes inside Ardent MKE's new lounge. There's also a new proposal at the State level to help prevent food waste. The duo also dish about two new restaurants popping up in Milwaukee: a Puerto Rican spot in Layton Park and another cultural hub in Bronzeville. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

Celebrating a new spot in Milwaukee, one of Ann's favorite places returns & goodbye Balzac 17.11.2023

It's almost the holiday! If you don't want to be stuck cooking in the kitchen, Ann & Tarik share some local spots to visit. The duo announce the highly awaited soft-open of The Wolf on Broadway in downtown Milwaukee, celebrate the return of one of Ann's favorite restaurants, and say goodbye to Balzac Wine Bar after an 18-year run in the Cream City. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

A new pasta shop, goodbye to an iconic bakery & a trip to Pittsburgh! 10.11.2023

On this episode of This Bites , the foodie duo has a lot to say. Ann went on a trip to Pittsburgh and ate some good things. Tarik shares details on a new pasta restaurant opening in Crossroads Collective, the end of an iconic Milwaukee bakery and a modern steak house coming to the Cream City.

A new Asian supermarket, winter farmer's market returns and... Thanksgiving tips 03.11.2023

In this edition of This Bites, your culinary duo shares details on a new Asian supermarket coming to West Allis and Milwaukee's winter farmer's market returns! Ann gives some tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving, and also talks about her interview with gourmet-popcorn shop, Lush Popcorn . Produced & edited by Kim Shine

Pasties, a Halloween pop-up and six-course dinner in Wisconsin 27.10.2023

In this episode of This Bites, your favorite foodie friends have a little fun! Ann talks pasties while Tarik shares details on a spooky Halloween pop-up at Lost Whale . Tarik also dishes on a six-course dinner hosted by Egg & Flour Chef Pawlak. Produced & edited by Kim Shine

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