A homeowner in Waukesha for 20 years, Steve is president of the Waukesha Dog Parks Organization and enjoys motorcycling, fishing and staying on top of politics.
In a past blog I wrote about missing Real Chili brand of chili from Milwaukee. Well, I don't miss it as much after having a bowl of real chili from the Brat Builders located at 310 W. Saint Paul Avenue here in town. Often after helping at my son's pet store in Oconomowoc, my wife Pat and I will often end up at another local favorite, Christina's, for a late supper. George makes a very good bowl of chili. But as good as it is, it isn't made as the purist would have it, That is, how Cookie would make it with whats available on the chuck wagon down on some Texas cattle drive. Two items that were never used is tomato and any kind of pasta. Brat Builders holds true to the list of genuine ingredients and has just the right amount of spice to leave a pleasant glow in the mouth. Louie Brouwer's chili will make any Texan feel at home.
Something else that they provide is the namesake, Bratwurst. Why it is so hard to find bratwurst in Wisconsin is a puzzle. We are fortunate to have a local source to get our bratwurst fix. I had mine as I have it when I grill my own, brown mustard and chopped onions. Louie has just about any topping that you'd want on yours.
I had a good conversation with Louie after I finished my meal. Louie is a dog lover as am I. No, not hot dog but the canine type. I highly recommend stopping by sometime and try his two specialties. It's located just south of the convergence of North Street, St Paul and South Street and north of Prairie Ave.
