This Bites

Reinventing Von Trier, changes at Bavette and supermarkets galore


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Two stars of Milwaukee's food-and-drink scene sit at the top of this episode, starting with John Dye's exciting new plans for legendary German bar Von Trier. The East Side stalwart recently held its soft opening as the new owner focuses on preserving a piece of Milwaukee history while continuing to serve food out of the historic spot.

Our second stop takes us to Bavette La Boucherie, where the James Beard-recognized eatery will cut its dinner service so chef-owner Karen Bell can move a little closer to a healthy work-life balance. The restaurant will still offer lunch and an early happy hour, a move that reflects an industry movement toward saner schedules and sustainable working conditions.

We continue rounding things up with news about a pair of supermarket openings: Supermercado La Hacienda on Forest Home Avenue and Pan‑Asia Supermarket (Wisconsin's largest Asian grocery store) on 70th and Greenfield. There's also the return of super-popular dining event Gather, an all-day brunch cafe called Waking Daisy that soft-launched today, and the quiet closure of East Side favorite The Original.
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