MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
January 31st, 2013 | Author: Alysha
If you’re a foodie in Milwaukee, you’ve heard of the Bartolotta’s restaurants. One of the most well known is Lake Park Bistro. I’ve always wanted to dine here, and I finally got my chance Tuesday night at the MKEFoodies event.
MKEFoodies is “the” food blogging community in Milwaukee. They do monthly get-togethers at some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants, plus charity events like Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.
Karis, Chris and Lisa. Photo courtesy of Joe Laedtke, EatingMilwaukee.com
At first I was a little nervous about going because all my food blogging friends were brining their hubbies (Karis with Chris, Lisa with Craig, and Molly and Mike), and I was showing up solo. Thankfully Molly and Mike got there before me. Speaking of which, Mike is actually my coworker, but I had never met him because our company is so big. What a small world!
Me being caught on the fly. Photo courtesy of Joe Laedtke, EatingMilwaukee.com
Molly and Mike. Photo courtesy of Joe Laedtke, EatingMilwaukee.com
My last MKEFoodies event was at Roots in Milwaukee about 2 years ago. My, have things changed! Now only was the crowd about 5 times bigger, but there was much more of an emphasis on food. We tried wine, escargot, pate, steak, crème brûlée and a lemon tart. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection (especially the escargot). And the atmosphere of Lake Park Bistro was just gorgeous. If you ever needed to plan a special date (anniversary, birthday), this place is perfect.
Just some of the delicious eats at Lake Park Bistro. Photo courtesy of Lisa.
Wining and dining with Molly and Mike. Photo courtesy of Lisa.
Question: Is there a restaurant in your town that you’ve always wanted to go to?
Besides Lake Park Bistro, I’ve always wanted to dine at Ristorante Bartolotta in Wauwatosa, Sanford in Milwaukee and Thai-Namite on Brady St. in Milwaukee.
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After seeing you, Lisa, and Karis post about the event I am kicking myself for not signing up in time! I’ll be first on the list next month, that’s for sure!
It honestly exceeded my expectations! I think you can sign up for the next on already. It’s Feb. 20, but I’m not sure of the location.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
All three of those restaurants you named are on my list of places I’ve wanted to dine. Ristorante Bartolotta will likely happen first since Chris won that Bartolotta gift card. p.s. I know what you mean about going solo. I was the 5th wheel with Molly, Inger and their spouses at Joey Gerard’s. Chris is rarely available for these things.
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I guess I was the 7th wheel then :) And you guys are so lucky Chris won. It gives you an excuse to go back!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
Sanford is definitely on my list, and we LOVE Thai-Namite! We used to get delivery from there all the time when we lived downtown, so that was a bit dangerous :) We also went to lake Park once for my bday/Valentine’s Day, but the service was so terrible, we never went back. The food wasn’t good enough to make up for the experience!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..You Gotta Check Out Charlie Chaplin
Bad service sucks. That’s what I expect during holidays and such. Our next book club should be at Thai-namite!!! (after work of course).
Looks like you had so much fun! The picture of you “on the fly” is adorable.
Believe me, there are no shortage of restaurants I want to try in NYC! If I even attempted to conquer them all I’d be 1,000 pounds.
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I can only imagine! If I ever want to go to NYC, I want to go to Sardi’s. I LOVE Susan Lucci and she talks about that place several times in her memoir. I sound like such a nerd!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
that’s pretty close to where i work actually!!
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Rocket Baby and Cafe LuLu are probably the top two I want to try.
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Café Lulu is awesome. I’ve been there twice. And the atmosphere is great too.
What a fun event!! It looks like y’all had a great time! I have a running list of restaurants to try in Atlanta!
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I was totally at that MKEfoodies event at Roots! I think that was the first one they ever did if I’m remembering it correctly.
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I’ve never been to Atlanta, but I’m dying to go to Paula Deen’s restaurant in Savannah. Have you ever been?
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
oh man drooling over that steak, sometimes I just love me some red meat
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HAHA! I love it!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
I am really sorry I missed the event but I had already scheduled a beer dinner in Waukesha. I love Lake Park, but i would have loved to enjoy it with friends. I too understand the 5th or 7th wheel situation. Maybe next month, we can meet up and not be wheels :)
Bacchus and Sanford are on the top of my list.
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I’d love to see you at the next event! I have been to Bacchus a few times, but never for a meal (just happy hours and events). I love the location.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
I SO want to try Thai-Namite! This seems like so much fun, maybe Ryan and I will go to an event some time!
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I was telling Laurie that we need to go to Thai-namite for our next book club!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..MKEFoodies at Lake Park Bistro
Foodie outings are the best! I think I’ve eaten almost everywhere in ATL… tonight I’m trying a new spot that’s supposed to be amazing. I love cheat day. :)
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I am super jealous! What a great foodie get together!
I was able to support Cookies for Kids Cancer by giving their cookbook as holiday gifts. What an amazing organization!
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“Thai-Namite” is definitely the best restaurant name ever!
This looks like a really fun meetup :)
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I just googled ‘food bloggers in Milwaukee’ because I wanted to see who was near me and I found your blog! I’m happy to see there’s a few of you here!
I’ll keep those recommendations in mind next time my hubby and I are going out. We just moved here less than a year ago and haven’t tried any of those restaurants yet.
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Hi, Loretta! There are a TON of food bloggers in MKE. And we have events every month. You should come to one sometime!
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