Rachel Bernhard
@rachelbernhard.bsky.social
I’m over here now.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dining critic. 🍽️
Fan of the Midwest. 💛
My cats’ names are Biscuit and Gravy. 🐈🐈⬛
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dining critic. 🍽️
Fan of the Midwest. 💛
My cats’ names are Biscuit and Gravy. 🐈🐈⬛
I talked with WWE star Braun Strowman about good food, his love for Wisconsin and the upcoming Milwaukee episode of his travel+dining show.
Did I also ask him about the time he flipped over an ambulance with Roman Reigns inside it? Yes! www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Did I also ask him about the time he flipped over an ambulance with Roman Reigns inside it? Yes! www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I talked with WWE star Braun Strowman about good food, his love for Wisconsin and the upcoming Milwaukee episode of his travel+dining show.
Did I also ask him about the time he flipped over an ambulance with Roman Reigns inside it? Yes! www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Did I also ask him about the time he flipped over an ambulance with Roman Reigns inside it? Yes! www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
It's finally out there! My annual list of Milwaukee's Top 25 Restaurants dropped today. This year sees some newcomers, some decades-old icons and the spots that push our city's dining scene forward. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It's finally out there! My annual list of Milwaukee's Top 25 Restaurants dropped today. This year sees some newcomers, some decades-old icons and the spots that push our city's dining scene forward. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
I get to do a lot of cool things for my job, but talking with Bill Oakley (architect of "steamed hams," among other legendary "Simpsons" bits) has certainly been a highlight. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I get to do a lot of cool things for my job, but talking with Bill Oakley (architect of "steamed hams," among other legendary "Simpsons" bits) has certainly been a highlight. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Milwaukee’s second omakase restaurant could be open by the end of the year! Here are the details on Nakama. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Milwaukee’s second omakase restaurant could be open by the end of the year! Here are the details on Nakama. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Catrina’s Cafe will open its second location in Bay View, open from breakfast to bar close.
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
August 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Catrina’s Cafe will open its second location in Bay View, open from breakfast to bar close.
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Girl you know it's true
June 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Girl you know it's true
Elote Danish. New at Rocket Baby Bakery. Good lord.
📍6822 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
📍6822 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
June 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Elote Danish. New at Rocket Baby Bakery. Good lord.
📍6822 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
📍6822 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
Literally laughed when this monster club sandwich arrived to the table.
📍Gus' Deli, 813 S 60th St, West Allis
📍Gus' Deli, 813 S 60th St, West Allis
June 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Literally laughed when this monster club sandwich arrived to the table.
📍Gus' Deli, 813 S 60th St, West Allis
📍Gus' Deli, 813 S 60th St, West Allis
Jibarito.
📍Johanna’s Cafe. Madison and 11th St., Milwaukee.
📍Johanna’s Cafe. Madison and 11th St., Milwaukee.
April 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Jibarito.
📍Johanna’s Cafe. Madison and 11th St., Milwaukee.
📍Johanna’s Cafe. Madison and 11th St., Milwaukee.
There’s an angel and a devil on each shoulder
March 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
There’s an angel and a devil on each shoulder
If you’re chili, they’re chili. Please bring them inside.
February 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
If you’re chili, they’re chili. Please bring them inside.
The vegan cinnamon roll at National Cafe (839 W. National Ave.) 💯
February 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The vegan cinnamon roll at National Cafe (839 W. National Ave.) 💯
Love is in the air and fish is in the fryer at Clifford’s Supper Club.
February 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Love is in the air and fish is in the fryer at Clifford’s Supper Club.
The verdict? Absolute banger of an ice cream. The signature warm Skyline spices make this taste somewhat like my beloved (discontinued in 2012) Oatmeal Cookie Chunk from Ben & Jerry’s. Oyster crackers come in clutch with crunch and touch of salt. No notes.
January 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The verdict? Absolute banger of an ice cream. The signature warm Skyline spices make this taste somewhat like my beloved (discontinued in 2012) Oatmeal Cookie Chunk from Ben & Jerry’s. Oyster crackers come in clutch with crunch and touch of salt. No notes.
Hey, guess what…
January 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Hey, guess what…
Truly a garbage year!
January 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Truly a garbage year!
Went to the Mother’s pop-up last night and had such a lovely experience. I’ll be thinking about these Madeira mushrooms for quite some time…
(The pop-up still going on through Jan. 25!)
(The pop-up still going on through Jan. 25!)
January 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Went to the Mother’s pop-up last night and had such a lovely experience. I’ll be thinking about these Madeira mushrooms for quite some time…
(The pop-up still going on through Jan. 25!)
(The pop-up still going on through Jan. 25!)
Friday night.
January 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Friday night.
My visit to the highest point in Indiana has been the shining moment of this holiday season.
December 29, 2024 at 6:25 PM
My visit to the highest point in Indiana has been the shining moment of this holiday season.
Merry Christmas, from Ohio.
December 25, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Merry Christmas, from Ohio.
Due to overwhelming demand, I will now reveal my Christmas tree topper.
December 14, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Due to overwhelming demand, I will now reveal my Christmas tree topper.
Same! (But 1990, here)
December 5, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Same! (But 1990, here)
It’s gorgeous, it’s showy, it the most talked-about restaurant opening in Milwaukee this year. But does Thai-Japanese beauty Room Service live up to the hype? My review.
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
December 3, 2024 at 3:01 PM
It’s gorgeous, it’s showy, it the most talked-about restaurant opening in Milwaukee this year. But does Thai-Japanese beauty Room Service live up to the hype? My review.
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Sandwiches! Brunch! Japanese street food! Here are five of the best things I ate last month. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
December 2, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Sandwiches! Brunch! Japanese street food! Here are five of the best things I ate last month. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
Oxtail and short rib stacker at the newly opened Lisa Kaye Bistro (3801 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee).
Easily earns the coveted bonkers-good seal of approval.
Easily earns the coveted bonkers-good seal of approval.
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Oxtail and short rib stacker at the newly opened Lisa Kaye Bistro (3801 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee).
Easily earns the coveted bonkers-good seal of approval.
Easily earns the coveted bonkers-good seal of approval.