Roxanne Suson, a Brookfield native and graduate of Brookfield East High School, provides readers with an eclectic mix of topics. Once a trial attorney, now a full-time mom, Roxanne blogs about the happiness, sadness, and absurdity of life and family in the suburbs.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
A sign in a storefront next to Sendik's indicated that long-time restaurant Loaf & Jug would be coming soon. Does this mean that it is moving out of Stonewood Village? It could just be that they are opening another branch, like they did in Elm Grove (and, I heard recently, Delafield). Moving to the Towne Centre would certainly increase their visibility, but I've always liked the Stonewood Village location. For those not in the know, Loaf & Jug is currently only open for lunch and has some of the best soups and pies in town. I like to order pies from them during the holidays.
JAPANESE, ANYONE?
Finally, we now have a variety of Japanese restaurants to choose from on this side of town, sushi lovers. Kou You just recently opened up in Elm Grove, in the Autumn Grove stripmall, off Bluemound Road, slightly east of Elm Grove Road. I have not yet had a chance to eat there. Also for those of us on the North side, Asiana is now open. Technically, it is in Pewaukee, but it's barely a 10 minute ride from Springdale road. Asiana is located off Capitol Drive, just before the Hwy. 16 on ramps. I've eaten there a few times. The sushi is first-rate. They serve Chinese and Thai dishes too, but the service tends to be slow. Then, there is Yokoso, which has been around for awhile. Located in a strip mall, right next to Westpoint Theater, Yokoso has a great selection of sushi rolls. My daughter loves their beef teriyaki.
JAVA JOINT
Over the holidays, I had a chance to have a cup of coffee at The Original Coffee Company, on Greenfield Avenue. I liked the bright, airy feel to the place. They don't have a fireplace or cushy chairs, but they did have a good selection of seasonal lattes and chais at the time. There were also pint-sized chairs and tables for kiddies to sit on. On the east side, Caribou Coffee recently opened at 124th and Capitol.
KIDS' GIFTS
My new, favorite place to shop over the holidays for kids' clothing was Goo Goo Gaa Gaa, in the Towne Centre. I try and avoid malls during the holiday season, and this shop, although busy, was not so crowded that shopping was a hassle. The prices tend to be on the high-end, but if you are looking for something special, this is the place I would go. The little girl dresses are gorgeous. They offer boys clothing too, and they have a good selection in the upper "T" sizes. In addition to clothes, they do sell toys and specialty furniture pieces, and they offer free gift wrap.
(As always, I do not receive any reimbursement of any kind from any stores, restaurants, or other establishments that I mention in my blog.)
