There's a new spot in the Riverwest neighborhood to stock up on delicious take-and-bake dishes and support a variety of local makers.
Cafe Corazon, 3129 N. Bremen St., has converted its dining area into a quaint shopping destination featuring a combination of handmade goods and edible items from the cafe.
Step into the Corazon General Store and you'll find a variety of crafts, jewelry, pottery and handmade clothing, including adorable masks and server aprons from Carol Ann Armstrong of Snip Stitch & Patch.
Shoppers can also purchase a variety of housemade items from Cafe Corazon including bottles of their spicy salsa verde (proceeds go to supporting the Corazon restaurant crew), plus jams and frozen take-and-bake items including burritos and enchiladas.
The general store is currently open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Don't forget to wear your mask.
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.
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