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The latest news from 3rd Street Market Hall might be as gouda as it gets.
Tim Szuta, owner of Alphonso’s Original and Greg Kieckbusch, owner of Makk’n’Cheese, have partnered up to bring Milwaukee diners Rod-N-Makk, a collaborative concept which could open in the former Supernova Coffee + Doughnuts space as soon as late summer. [Supernova is officially operating inside Mid-Way Bakery next to Dairyland].
The concept, Rod-N-Makk, will offer up both cheesy bowls of creative mac & cheese as well as Alphonso’s famous Lightning Rod mozzarella sticks, which have garnered the attention of millions on social media. [Read all about the viral mozzarella sticks here].
The mozzarella sticks, which are made with Wisconsin mozzarella and breaded with Szuta’s proprietary herb mix are served up with housemade pizza sauce. A new “Hot Rod” spicy variation will also be available as an exclusive offering at the food hall.
Diners can also expect Makk’n’Cheese classics like the Makk Daddy (classic); Elote Makk (Makk secret cheese blend, corn, cilantro, tajin, cojita cheese and hot sauce) and BBQ Pulled Pork Makk (cheddar, mozzarella, pulled pork, bacon, frizzled onions and BBQ sauce), along with other creative takes on the comfort classic.
Szuta and Kieckbusch, who have known one another since high school, note that they are truly excited to embark on the new partnership, which they hope will serve to bolster both of their individual brands.
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.
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