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

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Discourse created a stunning non-alcoholic Rum Punch, Espresso Martini, and Aperol Spritz for Dry January.

This episode of This Bites, hosted by Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Tarik Moody from Radio Milwaukee, kicks off the new year with a roundup of Milwaukee food news. The hosts begin by discussing The Wolf on Broadway, which has started a weekend brunch service featuring items like coconut-drizzled French toast and a chili crisp omelette. They note its connection to Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern. The conversation shifts to the latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine, highlighting Discourse's mocktails for Dry January, including a non-alcoholic Rum Punch and Espresso Martini. Ann mentions Discourse's upcoming cafe in the Radio Milwaukee building. The hosts then review Alfonso's pickle pizza, describing its cream sauce, ranch drizzle, and post-bake pickles. A tangent on chili crisp leads to recommendations for Mama Teve's Hot Garlic brand. News segments cover Kava's temporary closure for chef Anna Docta's shoulder surgery, with plans to reopen in February. A new restaurant, Mex Avenue, is opening at Crossroad Collective, offering Mexican dishes like birria ramen and churro pancakes. The episode concludes with details on January dining events at Lupe and Iris, including a mocktail dinner and a black truffle dinner. Throughout, the hosts maintain a casual, conversational tone, sharing personal anecdotes and opinions on food trends.

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A lively Milwaukee food check-in pairs January restaurant news and dining events with mocktails, fernet, and easy local banter.

This Bites starts 2024 with a local check-in on Milwaukee food and restaurants, moving from Wolf on Broadway to updates on Cavas, a new Crossroad Collective spot, and January dining events at Loopy and Iris.

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You want Milwaukee food news, January dining plans, and a side path into mocktails, fernet, Malort, and other bitter-drink lore.

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