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The Diplomat

Joshing Around Milwaukee - Season 3 | Episode 82
 

In this episode of Joshing Around Milwaukee, the Joshes sit down with Chef Dane Baldwin, owner of The Diplomat. He shares how his passion for cooking began at a gourmet grocery store and led to opening The Diplomat with his wife, Anna, in 2017. Baldwin explains the meaning behind the restaurant’s name and its evolving design, and the hosts note his 2022 James Beard Award, Top Chef appearance and featured recipes in Milwaukee Flavor: The Cookbook.

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Discover More About The Diplomat

Located on Milwaukee’s Brady Street, The Diplomat has earned national recognition under the leadership of James Beard Award–winning chef Dane Baldwin. The restaurant is known for reimagining classic American comfort food through refined, shareable plates, with standout items like the “Diplomac” burger, salt-cod hashbrown and peanut butter pie drawing consistent praise. Its welcoming, neighborhood atmosphere is balanced by a clear culinary ambition, positioning it as both a reliable weeknight stop and a destination for food enthusiasts. The Diplomat continues to play a key role in Milwaukee’s dining scene, mentoring emerging talent while elevating local ingredients on a national stage.