Cari Taylor-Carlson
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- Aug 15, 2026
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Dining: Lazo’s Taco Shack is a Hidden Gem (opens the original)
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Tacos are worth the trip, but what about that hot dog on the menu? Lazo’s Taco Shack. Photo by Cari Taylor-Carlson. Occasionally I come upon a restaurant that’s not a bit familiar, which turns out to be a gem. That was Lazo’s Taco Shack, located just off W. Wisconsin Avenue on N. James Lovell Street, but largely hidden from view on Milwaukee’s main street. When my companion and I asked our server if the restaurant had a special entrée he would recommend, he suggested Lazo’s signature birria taco
Dining: At Emperor of China, The Leftovers Are Part of The Plan (opens the original)
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Heaping plates of beef, broccoli and mu shu pork stretch into days of meals from this long-running Chinese restaurant. Emperor of China. Photo by Cari Taylor-Carlson. For 40 years Emperor of China has served Milwaukee with its Chinese cuisine. The menu overwhelms with its selection of about 100 entrees and includes a variety of pork, duck, beef, seafood, chicken, and vegetarian dishes. On top of that, you can add five kinds of soup, half a dozen appetizers, six varieties of fried rice and a medl
Dining: Miss Katie’s Diner Is a Milwaukee Classic (opens the original)
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Serving up 1950's atmosphere and menu, with dependably satisfying food. Miss Katie’s Diner. Photo taken July 2, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson. Miss Katie’s Diner has served more than a few dignitaries during its 46 years on West Clybourn Street. Thanks to its location, just west of downtown, and close to the Marquette University campus, it’s popular with Marquette students, people who come from downtown, and anyone who appreciates authentic diner food in a restaurant that feels like it just droppe
Dining: Real Chili Is the Real Deal (opens the original)
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Are secret ingredients like cinnamon the key to its rich flavor? Real Chili. Photo by Cari Taylor-Carlson. If you haven’t been to Real Chili by Cathedral Square Park for a bowl of its hearty chili, it’s time to visit this downtown diner. I have to confess, I was a newbie to Real Chili when I came twice for lunch recently, and am ashamed to admit I waited so long to dig into the menu. First, the nuts and bolts of this little neighborhood diner. Its original home was located on the Marquette campu
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