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Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
*BEST DINING IN FRANKLIN-AREA SURVEY: 2008*
Your votes are in and here are the results of the 2nd Best Dining in the Franklin-area Survey!
As I wrote weeks ago, this project was inspired by similar surveys conducted by Milwaukee Magazine and OnMilwaukee.com, and was an effort to engage readers in a public service to showcase the best in our community.
The survey comes at a time when there’s a buzz about future retail developments in Franklin and the anticipation of bigger and better things to come. It is my hope that the survey recognizes and acknowledges the quality establishments we have in and around Franklin, and at the same time, illustrate the need to improve on the relatively small number of quality dining options in our area.
Survey responses were taken between May 18, 2008 and June 14, 2008. Selections were limited to restaurants in the Franklin-area, including Franklin, Greendale, Greenfield, Oak Creek, and Hales Corners.
In each category, there is a first and second place winner.
THE WINNERS:
Best place for appetizers
1) KA, Franklin
2) HUGO’S STEAKHOUSE, Franklin
Best appetizer
1) Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella at Casa di Giorgio, Franklin
2) Reuben Rolls at Hugo’s Steakhouse, Franklin
Best Bakery
1) SENDIK’S, Franklin and Greenfield
2) ELIZABETH’S CAKES, Greenfield
Best Breakfast
1) MEYER’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, Greenfield
2) MELROSE, Oak Creek
Best Lunch
1) HANLEY’S, Franklin
2) MEYER’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, Greenfield
Best Burger
1) IRV’S MUG, Oak Creek
2) RED ROBIN, Greenfield
Best Coffee Shop/Café
1) FIVE STAR, Franklin
2) No 2nd place winner, all votes went to Five Star
Best Décor
1) TRATTORIA DI CARLO, Oak Creek
2) MIA FAMIGLIA, Hales Corners
Best Desserts
1) SENDIK’S, Franklin and Greenfield
2) CASA DI GIORGIO, Franklin
Best Fish Fry
1) BARTOLOTTA’S AT BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS, Hales Corners
2) WEGNER’S, Franklin
Best Frozen Custard
1) OMEGA, Franklin
2) KOPP’S, Greenfield
Best Patio
1) THAT’S AMORE, Hales Corners
2) MIA FAMIGLIA, Hales Corners
Best Pizza
1) TRATTORIA DI CARLO, Oak Creek
2) TIE: MICHAELANGELO’S, Franklin; ANN’S, Hales Corners; RICARDO’S, Greendale
Best Romantic Restaurant
1) HUGO’S STEAKHOUSE , Franklin
2) No 2nd place winner
Best Seafood
1) WEGNER’S, Franklin
2) BARTOLOTTA’S FRIDAY FISH FRY AT BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS, Hales Corners
Best Steak
1) HUGO’S STEAKHOUSE, Franklin
2) CASA DI GIORGIO, Franklin
Best Subs/Sandwiches
1) COUSIN’S, Multiple locations
2) JIMMY JOHN’S, Oak Creek
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant
1) CHAMP’S, Greenfield
2) MEYER’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, Greenfield
Best Asian
1) LE BISTRO SHANGHAI, Hales Corners
2) TAJ MAHAL, Hales Corners
Best Italian
1) CASA DI GIORGIO, Franklin
2) TIE: TRATTORIA DI CARLO, Oak Creek and ANN’S, Hales Corners
Best Mexican
1) GUS’ MEXICAN CANTINA, Franklin
2) JALISCO’S, Franklin
Best Bar Food
1) KA, Franklin
2) HANLEY’S, Franklin
Best service
1) CASA DI GIORGIO, Franklin
2) TIE: WEGNER’S, Franklin and MEYER’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, Greenfield
BONUS CATEGORY
Top two restaurants (names or types of restaurants) you’d like to see open at Fountains of Franklin, or anywhere in the city for that matter.
Here are some of the ideas suggested for Fountains of Franklin or Franklin-area restaurants:
A BARTOLOTTA’S OR BARTOLOTTA-TYPE RESTAURANT
ESPN ZONE OR ESPN CLUB
WOLFGANG PUCK’S CAFÉ
A GOOD IRISH RESTAURANT LIKE MO’S ON BLUEMOUND
FAMILY TYPE PLACE FOR KIDS SIMILAR TO STONE FIRE IN NEW BERLIN
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
STEAK N SHAKE
PF CHANG’S
CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Some additional comments made by voters:
Wegner’s tartar sauce is the BEST!
Sendik’s pizza: Seriously they have outstanding pizzas
What romantic restaurants in Franklin area? Are there any?
My sincere thanks to everyone who participated!
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