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DINING EXTRA
Three friends in their mid-20s with a shared entrepreneurial spirit decide to open a world-class tea company called Rishi Tea. A local clan closes its family restaurant and decides to go with a whole new concept: Tutto, an upscale, yet casual, Italian-themed sports restaurant that offers everything from burgers and wings to specialties like spedini. The local, organic and sustainable food movements invade Milwaukee, and stores like The Outpost and Whole Foods Market make it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for. These are just a few of the trends around town covered in this issue of Dining Extra, our annual supplement devoted to food and drink. In “Concept to Completion,” we get the scoop on how local experts go from a great restaurant concept to the final product. In “Food Shopping 101,” we look at the hot trends and specialty items you can find at grocery stores around town. And in “Beverages Galore,” we offer a guide to coffee, tea, healthy juices and waters – getting the fascinating backstory on great local companies, the scoop on a regional barista competition held right here in town and much more. Our Web site, milwaukeemagazine.com, has truly become a powerhouse of dining information, with its ever-expanding database of restaurants and new features that make it easier for you to get all the info you need. This year, we’re excited to introduce online maps powered by Google, and coming soon, we will have links to menus as well as chef profiles for select restaurants. And don’t forget our weekly Web column posted each Friday by our discerning dining critic, Ann Christenson. Simply register your e-mail address on milwaukeemagazine.com to get up-to-date coverage with “Dish on Dining” and our nightlife column, “Bar Time.” You turn to Milwaukee Magazine each month for great dining coverage and the most comprehensive restaurant listings in town. We’re proud to bring you this annual guide, just one part of our top-notch print and online coverage of everything delicious this city has to offer. 
Linda L. Lundeen Associate Publisher |
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