C&D eats

29/07/2026

Hi Friends,I am reaching out to anyone that has ever had the privilege of meeting or working with Tyler. You already know what an incredible young man he is.We are 30 days from him having the opportunity to attend Carthage College and be able to be immersed with life on campus. He is also over

22/07/2026

Helping a very dedicated young man attend college.

Hi Friends,

I am reaching out to anyone that has ever had the privilege of meeting or working with Tyler. You already know what an incredible young man he is.

We are 30 days from him having the opportunity to attend Carthage College and be able to be immersed with life on campus. He is also over $6000 dollars short to be able to do so.

In case you don’t know, this kid has maintained a 4.0+ through middle and High School. He graduated in June ranking 4/300. The past 3 plus years he has dedicated any moment he could to our local community Theater where he fell in love and found a passion for Theater Direction and Stage Management. His goal is to attend Carthage College, a private Liberal Arts college here in Wisconsin, who have an incredible Theater Department. He was 1 of 3 that was accepted into the Directors Concentration Program for this year.
He has also chosen to double major this program with a BA in English.

Due in part to his HS scholastic achievements he has obtained several scholarships that have provided him with this opportunity.

Tyler has been working literally almost non stop this summer trying to raise funds. Working 2 jobs (zoo camp during the day and line cook at night) an odd yard job when he can as well as looking for and applying for other scholarship that he can find. All so that can dedicate this next year to his studies.

If you know him, if you have ever worked with him, then you KNOW he has incredible potential and is worth your support.
If you would like to help out and be apart of Tyler’s journey, he (and we) would be so honored and grateful!

Any amount is appreciated $10, $20 if that’s what you can do. If you are able and feel so inspired and led to help in a greater way all the more blessing to you. I know many of our friends and family that own businesses, maybe your business or organization would like to sponsor him? Again, every amount helps and adds up.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and support Tyler.

22/07/2026

Your support is appreciated!

Hi Friends,I am reaching out to anyone that has ever had the privilege of meeting or working with Tyler. You already know what an incredible young man he is.We are 30 days from him having the opportunity to attend Carthage College and be able to be immersed with life on campus. He is also over

13/05/2026

The last couple weeks have been busy with work schedules and Prom and Theatre that we haven’t gone out to eat. So I thought I would share some of the SEXY home cooked meals we’ve enjoyed.

11/04/2026

Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub
Kenosha, WI

**TAKE OUT**

Disappointed by the Taco Pizza—under seasoned and missing key flavors.

We LOVE a good Taco Pizza, and they are hard to find--so when we decided on Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub we knew we had to try theirs. I’ve had their pizza before and although I don’t remember it specifically, it did not leave me with a “don’t go back there” feeling.

We ordered the Taco in a pan crust (which is probably the first mistake) The crust tasted undercooked with a raw flour flavor and definitely needed seasoning-- salt, spices, something to give it any personality. The toppings were the bigger problem: a good taco pizza starts with a flavorful “bean” sauce, taco flavored meat and then the cheese, lettuce, tomato, then topped with sour cream and corn chips.
This pizza had the cheese, lettuce and tomato but no discernable taco meat or bean flavor, and no hot sauce or salsa. The chips weren’t even included --they had to be ordered as a side dish and we provided our own sour cream at home.

Kaiser’s Taco Pizza was definitely a dud (you know this when there is still pizza leftovers 3 days later).

They have lots of other items on their menu, burgers and sandwiches, that I believe we would give them another try for. But for this experience... 0 stars!

08/04/2026

Don’s TV & Repair
3rd Ward, Milwaukee, WI

Don’s – A Nostalgic Blast from the Past!
Don’s is absolutely a MUST-see experience! This is not necessarily a restaurant that you go to for the food, but rather the experience (and the shakes).

First… ALWAYS make a reservation!!! Not only are they busy, but you will need a password just to get in! From the moment you arrive, you know this is no ordinary restaurant. The exterior looks like an old TV repair shop straight out of the 1970’s or 80’s complete with retro signage, tube TV’s, video games and classic tv and movies playing in the background.

Once you have whispered the password you are ushered through the 7-up machine -- yes really -- into a full-on explosion overload of nostalgia and memorabilia. Everywhere you look the place is packed wall to wall with old TV’s, movie posters, action figures, cardboard cut outs and so much more. If you are Gen-X this place will definitely trigger memories.

The menu is on the small side, but they have the basics with a few burgers and a couple of chicken options and a Friday fish fry. They also offer a Brunch menu on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 3pm that include its own line up menu items including Breakfast Burrito, the Naughty Brunch Burger and Fruity Pebbles Pancakes.

This particular Friday night We started with the cheese curds; D went with the Fish Fry and I the bacon cheese burger. Curds came out with the main meal and had a nice crispy outer batter that was seasoned well. They also passed the cheese pull test! The Fish Fry came with 3 decent sized pieces of fried cod along with Fries and a side of cold slaw. The Fish was a touch overcooked and seemed a bit mushy, but flavor was fair. The tarter sauce that accompanies the fish is a unique recipe that seems to lean heavy on the dill pickle juice side, it catches you off guard at first but it becomes doable the more you eat.

My bacon cheese burger was exactly as described--a small single bacon, cheese and a patty on a potato roll. The overall flavor was good, the cheese was creamy and rich and could have benefited with the contrast of lettuce, tomato or a condiment to cut that. Burger toppings and Fries don’t come standard with the burger but can be added for an up charge (an opportunity that the server honestly should have taken). I normally only eat a portion of my order and 99% of the time take home left overs for lunch the next day. Not only did I not have leftovers, I was hungry when I got home.

We did get to sit at the diner counter across from the shake station! They offer an assortment of Boozy and non-boozy shakes that ALL look incredible. Each one starts out with a shake glass rimmed in frosting and sprinkles and when the shake chef isn’t making an order, they are ri***ng these glasses and keeping them in the freezer to grab as needed. We must have seen 30 glasses made while we sat there and the orders come not one at a time, but 1-6 at a time. With even the most basic shake looking over the top!

Overall, Don’s nails the vintage vibe! A fun place to go for an entertaining dining experience.

For Fun and nostalgia this is definitely an 8 out of 10.
But for the food… 4 out of 10

Go once for the memories, keep going back for the shakes!

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06/04/2026

Little Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Franklin, WI

“BEST CHIPS IN TOWN”
Well, they have that right! The chips are amazing!! They are sprinkled with a delicious “salt” topping, with some chips getting only a little and others, that you go digging for in the basket, that have copious amounts on them.

Now, if they had only extended that incredible amount of seasoning and flavor to the rest of their menu… They would have our love forever…
Unfortunately, it was unanimous that nothing else that we ordered had any flavor. D ordered the BIG Burrito and I ordered a combo of Chimichanga, Tostada and Flauta all with different proteins. For a culture that is known for spice and flavor Little Cancun gave us neither. The meats all tasted the same with nothing standing out about them and the rice and beans were not only flavorless but pretty much the same texture.
The atmosphere was loud and busy as it was a Friday night. Standing room wait for maybe 10 minutes was not bad. The staff although busy could have been a bit more hospitable and attentive.

Overall, we give it 4.5 stars out of 10, and that’s only because of the chips!

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13/03/2026

Our family has been dining at Balistreri’s Italian-American Ristorante on 68th St. for at least the past 12 years. It has always been one of our go-to places for birthdays and special occasions. The atmosphere has consistently been charming, with a classic Italian feel and beautiful holiday decorations, and it’s usually busy no matter when you visit. Over the years, we’ve had many great meals there.

One of our family’s absolute favorites has always been their fried eggplant appetizer. We honestly compare other restaurants to it. We also always order the family-size “Works” pizza with a thin crust, light sauce, and no green peppers. It has traditionally been excellent and something we really look forward to.

Unfortunately, during our most recent visit for a birthday celebration, the experience was not what we’ve come to expect. In all our years dining there, this was the most disappointing meal we’ve had. We were surprised to learn that fried eggplant isn’t available on Fridays, which was our first disappointment since it’s something we specifically look forward to.

We ordered our usual pizza, and although it came out prepared correctly, the flavor was noticeably different and lacked the taste we’ve come to expect. Something about the sauce or toppings seemed changed, and it simply did not resemble the pizza we’ve enjoyed for years.

I also ordered the Alfredo tortellini and unfortunately found it very underwhelming. The Alfredo sauce and tortellini had almost the same thick, creamy consistency and very little flavor. It ended up tasting somewhat like a flour paste, and I found myself adding quite a bit of Parmesan just to try to bring some flavor and texture to the dish. (Which it did neither)

I do want to mention that the service itself was not the issue. Our waitress was in training and it was only her second day. While there were a couple small mistakes, she was friendly, attentive, and clearly trying her best. She even removed my iced tea from the bill after I mentioned it tasted a bit off, which I appreciated.

That said, the overall food quality during this visit was far below what we’ve experienced there for years. It’s disappointing because this restaurant has been a longtime favorite for our family, but after this visit we left feeling that it may no longer be worth returning. Based on this visit alone, we’d probably rate the experience around a 4.5 out of 10.

Balistreri's Italian-American Ristorante
812 N 68th St, Wauwatosa

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26/02/2026

BENELUX – Third Ward, MKE
If you’re in the heart of Milwaukee’s Third Ward, you won’t want to miss a visit to Benelux, located right across from the Milwaukee Market. With a Western European flair, the menu is stunning.

Wanting to try something new we started with the Pull apart Cheese Bread. While this was incredibly good, it lacked in the cheese pull as it seemed to have cooled quite a bit. The garlic herb butter, arugula, pickled peppers and fried garlic were the stars and are not for the faint of heart. Amazing and BOLD in flavor.

For main courses, I went for the Classic Muscles with white w**e and garlic sauce. Tasty but a bit too much onion in the broth (and I like onion). D stepped out of his comfort zone with the Lamberger that sported a cucumber, radish, red onion and tomato salad on top. Grilled to perfection with all the flavors complimenting each other. For sides he tried the Mac & Cheese, which was rich and flavorful, alongside the Frites, which were nothing special but the additional dipping sauces made them worth it.

Overall impression:
When you walk in you have the option to be seated downstairs in a cozy atmosphere featuring a bar and tables or upstairs where you can enjoy spectacular views of the nearby buildings and the streets of the Third Ward. With a little planning ahead and making a reservation you can have the opportunity to enjoy dinner in 1 of 5 of their outdoor Domes. Each dome will seat up to 8 people. Keep in mind that the noise levels can range from medium to high both upstairs and down posing a challenge for larger groups or an intimate date.

The waitstaff at Benelux were friendly and helpful, though a bit busy – understandable given how they efficiently coordinate the food service, using runners, between the two levels.
Overall, our meal was delicious and we would rate it a solid 7.5 with plans to return and try something new on the menu.

16/02/2026

February 14,2026


We can’t say enough about this hidden gem! Located on Highway 38 near 7 Mile in Caledonia Wisconsin.

They hit 10 out of 10 across the board. Super friendly waitstaff, lots of space, an area to play pool and games, a bar, a fireplace and even an outside area in warmer weather. The food was amazing! Super large portions at an affordable price.
We started with The garbage fries which included a half a pound of fries, topped with chili cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa . For our meal D tried the opening day hangover burger, which had a huge Patti, bacon, hashbrowns, and egg. So much there, he didn’t even eat the bun. I went for the Reuben, which reminded me of a New York style deli with the corned beef, sliced nice and thick.

This is definitely someplace that will come back to again and we encourage you to check them out also.

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