Munching Around Milwaukee with Teresa Balistreri-Warsh from Sala

Munching Around Milwaukee with Teresa Balistreri-Warsh from Sala

Munching Around Milwaukee host Charlie sits down with Teresa Balistreri-Warsh, co-owner of Sala Modern Sicilian Dining on Milwaukee’s east side, to celebrate the restaurant’s 25th anniversary and share the story behind its Sicilian-inspired menu.

They discuss family recipes like the signature sugo and meatball sauce, the addition of pizza, and the role of seasonal specials and art in the dining room.

The conversation covers Sala’s neighborhood roots, the early days of converting a coffeehouse space, outdoor dining innovations, and how the restaurant adapted with carryout and community support during the pandemic. The episode highlights Sala’s balance of tradition and modern touches and invites listeners to experience the food and atmosphere for themselves.

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00:00 Start
00:25 Meet Teresa Balistreri-Warsh from Sala
01:21 Swag for Teresa
01:45 Food from Sala
03:00 How we met
03:35 Teresa’s early years
04:57 Back in Milwaukee
05:38 Opening Sala in 2001
06:53 There is artwork on the walls
07:50 A neighborhood place
08:35 Outdoor seating at Sala
10:07 Getting established as a go-to place
11:07 Other Italian places in town
13:00 When Milwaukee warms up
13:35 Menu at Sala
15:30 Open during the pandemic
17:00 Pizza at Sala
19:05 Regions of Italy – Food-wise
21:39 No such thing as Spaghetti & Meatballs in Italy
22:09 Family recipes at the restaurant
23:30 Stories about growing up cooking the sauce overnight
25:04 Seasonal menu
27:40 Teresa talka bout the artwork on the walls
29:54 Outro