It might still feel like winter, but there are signs of impending spring on the horizon.
Among them is the re-opening of Babe's Ice Cream, 2264 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., which has announced plans to welcome customers back on Thursday, Feb. 25.
They haven't shared their full deck quite yet, but they did announce that their return will bring some exciting new specialty drinks and shakes. That's in addition to ALL of their offerings from sundaes and cones to vegan treats, ice cream pies and cakes.
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As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
