Winter has settled in to its long post-holiday season, and I hate to break it to you, but it’s not going anywhere soon. But there are still things to do on the horizon - outdoor activities, indoor exercise to burn off energy, books to check out at the library, and, yes, even winter festivals! When you’re feeling stir crazy, use this guide as your shortcut to “What should we do this week?”

Know the North Shore: Dominic the Food Reviewer

Dominic the Food Reviewer didn’t start as “an influencer.” He started as a high school student who wanted to get better at writing—and kept showing up, one review at a time. Now he’s built one of Milwaukee’s most feel-good food platforms, guided by a simple rule: positive vibes only.

In this Q+A, Dominic shares advice for young people trying to find their passion, why kindness can actually push restaurants forward, and how places with deep roots—like Jack Pandl’s — change the way he tells a food story. We also get into Milwaukee’s can’t-miss seasonal traditions (Irish Fest, State Fair, and the Night Market), his North Shore essentials (Solly’s is basically a love language), and what’s next for him.

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