In addition to the previous Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, MN listings under our Restaurants heading, we have added two locations each for Cleveland, OH and Detroit, MI. The inclusion of these locations and chefs has as much to do with the sensibility of the chef as it does with the menu. Each of the menus [...]
Northern Waters Smokehaus
Tom in Minneapolis turned me on to an excellent source for cured meats located on Lake Superior in Duluth, Northern Waters Smokehaus. As they describe themselves: "Eric and company are just as committed to using local, sustainably raised meats and fish as they are to hosting plenty of friendly food conversation. Our eclectic little shop [...]
In praise of Hoppel Poppel
One of my favorite comfort food dishes is Hoppel Poppel, available in a handful of diners across the Midwest. A solid recipe and write-up on this dish is available from food writers Jane and Michael Stern, former columnist for Gourmet magazine and the authors of Roadfood and Two for the Road: Our Love Affair with American [...]
Great Lakes Cheese Plate
Cheese production is one of the great traditions of Great Lakes Cuisine. The immense amount of factory produced cheese from the "Dairy State" is merely an outgrowth of a much older tradition of farmer produced cheeses. Cheese at the most basic level is a method to preserve milk and this preservation tradition is very much [...]
Great Lakes Walleye with Spaetzle and Savoy Cabbage
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a dinner at Harbor House, located on the lakefront in Milwaukee. Apart from having one of the best views of this city, the environment is warm and inviting. The menu focuses on fresh seafood offerings, prepared in a variety of coastal and Mediterranean preparations. Though an excellent restaurant, [...]
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