FoodCrush

Back in the day, if someone encountered a problem in a restaurant, he or she was likely to bring it to the attention of the front of house manager for rectification. But times have changed. Today's diners are not only share their dining experiences on social media, they're taking to the internet with both their candid accolades and complaints. We chat with restaurant owners Chef Gregory Leon and Orry Leon about the pros and cons of online reviews and how they can help or hurt — local restaurants.

We chat with Val Lucks, head pie maker and owner of Honeypie Cafe, Palomino and Smallpie about her life as a pie-obsessed baker. During the episode she shares stories from her travels in search of the country's best pie, as well as insights into the making of America's perfect dessert.

The air might be chilly, but the ramen scene is heating up. Today we chat with Chef Gregg Des Rosier of Tochi about the lure of ramen. He'll share tidbits about life as a ramen chef, chat about his travels to Japan and what makes a great bowl of ramen.

Old fashioneds. Fish fry. Relish trays. They're all part of the classic Wisconsin supper club experience. But where can you find some of the State's most interesting supper club dishes? And how did supper clubs really come to be? We chat with award-winning film-maker and author Ron Faiola to debunk myths and uncover hidden gems in the supper club circuit.

What do you expect from front-of-house employees when you eat in a restaurant? Are those expectations realistic? In this episode, co-hosts Matt Mueller and Lori Fredrich chat with service industry veteran, Joshua Wolter, about the good, the bad and the ugly in terms of great service. We'll discuss challenges, expectations and the ways in which restaurant personnel strive to make customers' experiences the best possible. 

Earthy. Pricey. Irresistible. On this week's podcast, we sit down with Mike Jozwik (Mushroom Mike) to pick his brain about one of the world's most indulgent foods: truffles. We'll dig deep, dispelling myths, exploring the world of truffle cultivation and discussing what makes these earthy fungi some of the best things on earth.

The holidays are a time for giving. In this episode we talk with James Beard Award winning Chef Justin Aprahamian of Sanford and Erik Koepnick of The Guest House about how chefs in Milwaukee give back by feeding the homeless.

The holidays are right around the corner, so we're on the hunt for beautiful wines to serve with holiday food. Listen in as we chat with Jordan Burich of the new Voyager wine & cocktail bar in Bay View about the joys of Riesling, great fits for holiday wine gifts and more.

Listen in as we go deep with local sandwich connoisseur and chef, Andrew Miller of Third Coast Provisions and Merriment Social. He’ll spill the beans on what makes a good sandwich and how he uses sandwiches to inspire fine dining dishes. We’ll also discuss the best and worst of sandwich condiments, his favorite creation for football Sundays and more.

Every year OnMilwaukee polls its readers, giving them an opportunity to vote for the best restaurants in Milwaukee. But sometimes the results spark controversy. 

So Food writer Lori Fredrich and Culture Editor Matt Mueller dig into the down and dirty behind the survey including what goes into creating it, how we choose which venues to include and some of the questions that lead to the most interesting of results. Stay tuned for a creepy Halloween edition of the Food Porn Minute.