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Friday, April 22, 2011

Bites Nearby: Oakcrest Tavern Fish Fry on Good Friday, but Tiramisu Takes the Cake

Breaded, deep-fried cod filet, smothered in cheddar cheese on a toasty bun, finished my fish hankering but was topped by a creamy piece of tiramisu.

It's an odd combination, deep-fried fish and a cocoy, creamy piece of tiramisu, but Oakcrest Tavern in Shorewood satiated that craving. Right across the street from Sendik's, Oakcrest's banner says "Eat, Drink, Be Merry, Repeat" and that is definitely what can be accomplished there. The place isn't small, but it isn't really large either. Within a few feet of the front door you can go left and have a seat at their fully stocked bar and plethora of televisions to catch sports games, or head to the right, and be met by a friendly waitstaff for a plentiful meal. We took a seat at one of the tables instead of a booth — odd, because I usually prefer a booth. It was cold, damp and dreary outside and the waitress immediately asked if I'd like the…

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Bites Nearby: NSB Bar & Grill Cooks Up Some Unique Cuisine

A buffalo burger smothered in mozzarella cheese and aioli gave me quite a few new things to try.

"Stand By Me," the rendition by Ben E. King, plays smoothly in the background, and while it is midday, the lights are low and the relaxing atmosphere put me at ease in the midst of my busy Monday. NSB Bar & Grill, previously known as North Shore Bistro, is nestled in the River Point Shopping Center in Bayside, on North Port Washington Road. Featuring a variety of choices, you won't find a plain ol' pizza here.  We were seated in a large, half-circle booth in the corner of the restaurant, which offered a nice view of the whole place – and of the vast array of liquor choices displayed behind the bar. Half a dozen other patrons chattered casually over their lunch, and the music shifted from smooth oldies to a selection peppered with slow pop …

Bob McBride

7:54 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011

"NSB Bar & Grill, previously known as North Shore Bar and Grill..." *************** Not to pick nits, but it was formerly known as North Shore Bistro.   more ›

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