The Crooked Crow

https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/west-allis/2020/06/24/new-west-allis-bar-crooked-crow-opened-high-school-friends/3235837001/

Local brews and scratch cooking.

Sign me up.

Mina

https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/carol-deptolla/2020/06/30/crossroads-collective-milwaukee-mina-opens-july-1-food-hall/3280324001/

I want to try their small plates.

Green Onions

https://food52.com/recipes/83285-skillet-scallion-recipe

I usually eat green onions raw, but I want to try this.

Olive Oil Reviews

https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/the-absolute-best-extra-virgin-olive-oil-for-cooking-article

I do not use much olive oil these days, I mostly use avocado oil.

Founders KBS

Founders KBS.

Yet another stout that is like drinking dessert.

Sourdough Pancakes

Sourdough Pancakes

Because when you have sourdough starter, you always have to be making something.

I ate mine with butter and homemade strawberry jam.

Very yummy.

Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pepperoni_pizza_pockets/

This looks like a fun recipe to experiment with.

Kong Jaban

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/korean-stewed-sweet-black-beans-kong-jaban

I like black beans, and I want to try this recipe.

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout

Goose Island Bourbon Country Brand Stout

14.7% ABV

"Notes of Vanilla, Toffee, Chocolate, Burnt Sugar, and Dried Fruit"

This is like drinking dessert.

My brother-in-law gave me a pint as a gift, bless his soul.

I would definitely buy more if I was not boycotting Goose Island for being sellouts.

Simple Slaw

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salt-and-squeeze-slaw

It does not get much simpler than this.

Inexpensive Side Dishes

https://www.epicurious.com/the-smart-cook/side-dishes-under-five-dollars-article

Features some good ideas for inexpensive side dishes.

Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

I always find Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs more grill friendly than breasts because the line between underdone and overdone is not so razor thin with thighs.

Grilled Potatoes

Potatoes grilled in a foil packet with corn, onion, butter.

Very yummy.

Grilled Beef Chuck Eye Steak

Grilled Beef Chuck Eye Steak.

Almost as good as ribeye, and a lot less expensive.

Chili Lime Sauce

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chile-lime-sauce

I want to try this.

Sourdough Pancakes

Sourdough Pancakes, because when you have starter, you always have to make something.

Sourdough Crackers

Sourdough Crackers, because when you have sourdough starter, you always have to be making something.

Or you discard it, which is a terrible waste of precious flour.

Pork Shoulder

Grilling pork shoulder before finishing it in the Instant Pot.

Final product is tender and flavorful.

Summer Cocktails

https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/5-common-groceries-that-make-splendid-summer-cocktails-article

Some very yummy ideas.

I am particularly interested in the idea of something like muddled celery + apricot preserves + tequila.

Have to try it.