Archive - The Milwaukee Mix

What Happened to Mozzarella Sticks in Wisconsin?

Sometime in This Century, the Beloved Bar Snack Went From Breaded to Eggroll.

3 hrs ago • Robert Simonson

Video Field Report: Nite Owl Drive-In

The Milwaukee Mix Nabs One of the Most Elusive Meals in Milwaukee.

Published on The Mix with Robert Simonson • Apr 10

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Every Town in Wisconsin: Spooner

Railroad Barons, Muffler Men, Murder Mysteries and JFK in Northern Wisconsin. Plus, The Bubbler!

Apr 9 • Mary Kate Murray and Robert Simonson

Recipe: Step Papi

A Favorite March Cocktails, Sent to Your Inbox Just in Time for the Weekend. Cheers!

Apr 3 • Mary Kate Murray and Robert Simonson

March 2026

Nothing Faster on Rails

The Brief Hot Reign of the Hiawatha Bar in Wisconsin Dells; Plus, a New "Suppertime" Column about Gib's on the Lake.

Mar 25 • Robert Simonson

Field Report: Deli 1614 “That Corned Beef Place”

Rounding Out Our Search for Milwaukee-Style Corned Beef Sandwiches!

Mar 20 • Robert Simonson

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Theater Review: The Dance of Death

At 50 Years Old, Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater Company Echoes Its Youthful Ways.

Mar 18 • Robert Simonson

In Search of Milwaukee Style Corned Beef Sandwiches

How a City Created It's Own Style of Corned Beef Sandwich.

Published on The Mix with Robert Simonson • Mar 16

The Pizza Cradle, Part 2

Brand New Reviews and Backstories of Midwestern Frozen Pizza Brands

Mar 11 • Robert Simonson

February 2026

The Milwaukee 62

A List of Cream City's Most Iconic Culinary and Cultural Experiences.

Feb 24 • Robert Simonson

Get Ready! We’re Staying Home.

Being Prepared for Unexpected Entertaining (Even When its Just Us), Means it’s Time for a Party Pantry!

Feb 18 • Mary Kate Murray

Curd Is The Word

The Milwaukee Mix's First Cheese Curd Round-Up; Plus, The Goodman Theater Presents an Adaptation by Richard Greenberg of Philip Barry's 1928 Comedy…

Feb 13 • Robert Simonson and Mary Kate Murray

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