Hillary Danaher

"Let the Wild Rumpus Start!!" I just can't eat here without picturing Max in his boat, heading to the place Where the Wild Things Are. In the book, however, Max is sent to bed without any dinner. The Guest Critic and I were just getting our adventure started. We selected the Rumpus Room for a… Continue reading Rumpus Room, Milwaukee

Two of our Critics are spending the weekend out on assignment, and I can attest to the fact that they are hard at work in their quest to find perfect spots to review. Over the course of the weekend I've received updates, everything from bar food while golfing off rooftops to old style pubs and… Continue reading Goodfellas Pizzeria

Seeking adventure comes naturally for me...and uncovering history right in our own backyard becomes part of my own personal escapades as much as possible. My fellow critic and I share this passion, which works out quite well on many levels...to say the very least. Our latest jaunt was inspired by the hunt for a birthday… Continue reading Juice’s Ghost Town

This past weekend, the critics and I traveled across town to one of the most delicious and hospitable dining experiences in the nation. The cuisine is unparalleled every single time, the cocktails flow freely, and the hosts are filled with laughter, kindness, and fantastic (perhaps on occasion slightly embellished) storytelling. It is tough to get… Continue reading Bella Cucina

Just three steps north of Indianapolis, you'll find the beautiful suburb of Carmel. Originally called Bethlehem, Indiana, Carmel is home to 92,000 people and a fantastic trail system (known as the Monon Greenway). It hosted one of the first traffic signals in the US back in 1924, and has an Art & Design District filled… Continue reading The Pint Room