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MKEfoodies End of Summer Picnic A Great Time for Everyone by: LORI FREDRICH | 8/16/2011

 
Photo by Paul and Christa
So, exactly what happens when you get a huge group of food-lovin’ folk together for a potluck picnic in the park?

Well… that’s exactly what the MKEfoodies are hoping to find out at their first annual picnic at Hart Park on Saturday, August 20th.  

And I, for one, will be there to partake in all the fun.

After all, the MKEfoodies group has been cooking up all sorts of Milwaukee-style high jinks since last December, when the group hosted their first restaurant social event at Roots Cellar.   Since that time, the group has visited a variety of Milwaukee spots including Mason Street Grill, Distil, INdustri Café, and the Eatery on Farwell.  And the events just keep getting better and better.

“MKEfoodies is definitely all about food,” says co-founder, Paul Fredrich, “but we’re not snobs.  Some people in the group are home cooks. Others are simply those who appreciate great food made by local restaurants.  So, this picnic is for everyone.”

On August 20th, attendees will have the opportunity to indulge in free brats from more

An Ode to Milwaukee's Gentle Giant: Will Allen Named Recipient of Inaugural James Beard Foundation Leadership Award by: LORI FREDRICH | 8/10/2011

  Photo by Growing Power If you’ve never met Will Allen, Milwaukee’s own urban farmer, you may have missed the way this former professional basketball player towers over nearly everyone in his path. But, it’s not his sheer size that makes Allen remarkable.  It’s the work he does.  Allen has gained regional and national attention over the last two decades for his work as the lead trainer and Chief Executive Officer of the Milwaukee-based, non-profit organizat ...  more

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