Bob’s Food Tour – Review of the first four stops

This episode sets the stage for Bob’s Food Tour by tracing the opening stretch of a culinary journey through some of Milwaukee’s most beloved local food institutions. The tour begins with handcrafted donuts and artisan pastries—playful, indulgent, and joyfully excessive—before gradually revealing the deeper craftsmanship behind each bite.

As the stops unfold, the focus shifts toward traditional Italian flavors, where long-standing family legacies, imported ingredients, and time-honored methods take center stage. These early visits highlight more than food; they reveal stories of neighborhood pride, generational dedication, and the cultural roots that shape a city’s palate.

Together, these four stops capture the sensory richness of Milwaukee’s food culture—where aroma, texture, and shared laughter matter just as much as what’s on the plate. This is a journey where local flavor leads the way, moderation takes a back seat, and community history is best understood one bite at a time.

Bob’s Food Tour tasting suggestion for our first 4 stops 🍴😄
(Think shareable bites, not full meals!)

Stop 1 – Cranky Al’s 🍩
• Classic yeast donuts
• Apple fritter (slice & share)
• One chocolate or old-fashioned
Warm-up stop—pace yourselves!

Stop 2 – Rocket Baby Bakery 🥖
• House bread or sourdough (tear & share)
• One pastry (croissant or morning bun)
• Focaccia if available
This is the “bread moment.”

Stop 3 – Sciortino’s Bakery 🍪
• Assorted Italian cookies
• Cannoli (cut into pieces)
• Italian bread or rolls
Old-school Italian sweetness.

Stop 4 – Glorioso’s Italian Market 🇮🇹
• Cheese counter pick
• Prosciutto or salami (sliced)
• Marinated olives or antipasto
• Optional cookies if you skipped sweets
Savory reset + sensory overload.

Big picture: share everything, hydrate early, and save room—lunch is still coming 😏🚌

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