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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Blocks of Becher Street: From Gummy Bears to a Foodie Empire

from Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders · host Charlie DeSando

On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits West Allis to meet Mark Lutz, the owner behind a cluster of connected food businesses on Becher Street. Known as the Blocks of Becher, they include West Allis Cheese & Sausage, Becher Meats, Archie's Flat Top, Scratch Ice Cream, The Bake Sale, and Station No. 6.   The episode follows how childhood memories grew into an integrated food destination—touring kitchens, pop-up events, and the people who helped revitalize the neighborhood into a must-visit Milwaukee spot.   You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/L3N-uJRYaFw    “Munching Around Milwaukee” is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network - https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/. It is an Interview show with local Milwaukee chefs, restaurateurs, foodies, and food influencers.   We talk about the Milwaukee food scene and what makes it so special. We talk while munching on some of the best food Milwaukee has to offer. Join us each week as we Munch Around Milwaukee.

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