The East Side's landscape may evolve around it, but Wisconsin's oldest Middle Eastern restaurant has changed little over time. Sure, they put in a new floor and changed the drapes in recent years, but
The food of Ethiopia can be very fiery. Alem offers a gentler version though their hot pepper sauce still has a richness and depth of flavor. Try the doro wot which is chicken with a hardboiled egg in
Can I bring more fish here?" asks the waitress in an expectant tone. More
coffee, sure-most restaurants still offer a bottomless cup. But fish?
It's been years since the all-you-can-eat fish fry was
Most of the food establishments at Bayshore Town Center are parts of chains, but at least one is local. This would be Alterra, a home-brewed source of coffee and tea. The mall's Alterra has a countrif
Annona Bistro has embraced the multidimensional aspect of European cafe culture with a menu and environment that invite neighbors to enjoy the venue for a variety of occasions, day or night. Stop in f
Live music, art exhibitions and the eclectic DJs are just a few bright
spots at this Riverwest mainstay. The vintage cigarette machine and pool table
a
Food, atmosphere and service are the three keys to a truly good
restaurant. Few places are able to excel at all of them. One that does
is Bacchus on the ground floor
of the Cud
The restaurant/lounge/bar is part of a growing chain, mostly found in Chicago and northern Illinois but with locations in six other states as well. Youthful servers are clad in T-shirts of basic blac
The restaurant/lounge/bar is part of a growing chain, mostly found in Chicago and northern Illinois but with locations in six other states as well. Youthful servers are clad in T-shirts of basic black
The name Bayou implies Louisiana, but the music and decor here have none of the trappings; no blaring Zydeco music, no Mardi Gras beads and no unnecessary clutter. The menu does focus on Cajun food, b
When eating in the style of Mongolian barbecue, diners choose their own combination of fresh meats, noodles, vegetables and sauces, and then hand the meal to chefs waiting to cook the ingredients on t
Since 1979, this diner/deli/grocery has catered to the health-conscious. While much of the menu focuses on vegetarian and vegan options, a few lighter meats like poultry, shrimp and salmon also make a
Benji's specializes in Jewish dishes that can be difficult to find anywhere else in Milwaukee. Their corned beef, long hailed as the city's finest, is their biggest claim to fame, but the menu also in
Bjonda sets a new standard for elegant dining in Milwaukee. With its Skylight Room, a bar resembling nothing as much as a lavish nightclub from a classic Hollywood film, and a pair of handsomely appoi
The restaurant focuses on seafood, steak and items discovered at restaurants in Key West, Fla. This is not the Key West of conch chowder and fritters, however. The menu offers Florida gulf grouper, a
Jaime Gonzalez and his wife, Martha, opened Botanas as a modest single dining room. Year one was successful, with customers lining up on the sidewalk on Friday and Saturday nights. In response, Botana
Sandwiches and barbeque are the draws here. Entrees include a variety of salads, pastas, chicken, salmon and steaks. The baby back ribs ($14.95) are delicious, a serving of approximately six ribs that
Wedged between the bustling Third Ward and the Summerfest grounds is a
zone that has undergone rapid development over the past decade. Row
after row of geometric, multistory apa
The most exotic of all wines, they´re wonderful to celebrate with, indulge in, and make beautiful unique gifts. From Sauternes to Eiswein to Port we will taste a wide assortment of delicious dessert wines. Bring your sweet tooth! 7 PM $25 Reservations Appreciated.
Although separated by an ocean and multiple time zones, the Australian Outback bears remarkable resemblance to the American West. Both encompass mesas towering over rocky, dusty deserts shimmering like a mirage under unforgiving sunlight. Whip-snapping co
It can't touch Harry Potter for scope of popularity but in some pockets of pop culture, the Twilight series has reached Beatlemania in intensity. The "young adult" novels about a handsome teenage vampire boy and the mortal girl who loves him have sold 17
No, we didn't ask for an album featuring another recording of "Breathe," leading into "Time," leading into "Breathe (Reprise)," as happens on tracks two through four on Live in Gdansk. But Pink Floyd completists (we are legion) will want it anyway. Howeve
Jorge "El Guero" Hernandez may be the best-known regional Mexican artist with Milwaukee roots. Most of a decade has passed since he and brother Rogelio moved to San Antonio, but El Guero's Banda Centenario still nurtures a unique take on the often-manic D
The last decade has not been kind to Milwaukee’s German restaurants, as names like Ritter’s Inn, the Bavarian Wurst Haus and even the venerable John Ernst have all closed their doors. In fact, only two of the old-timers remain: the oldest, Mad
If you’re not from Waukesha, you’ll want to check MapQuest for directions, but it’s worth the ride. The Rochester Deli (143 E. Broadway, 262-522-9611), wedged within the labyrinth of downtown Waukesha across from the Freeman offices, is