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Mayura Indian Restaurant

By Jeff Beutner
Indian restaurants continue to open in Milwaukee at a previously unheard-of pace. They have become nearly as common as Thai restaurants. At the very end of last year, another Indian eatery opened i


McCormick & Schmick's

Mayfair Mall is the first Wisconsin location for this national seafood restaurant chain. The dining room and bar are topped with a huge stained glass


Mekato's

Mekato's is a Colombian bakery and cafe decorated with small souvenirs from the country. There are a few booths and a counter at the window for patrons. The bakery cases are the centerpiece, filled wi


Metro Bar and Cafe

The Hotel Metro and its restaurant form one of the more imaginative building renovations in Milwaukee's Downtown. Given the decadent, Art Deco surroundings, the Metro Bar and Cafe's prices are more th

Mi Perla Tapatia

The menu here is short on appetizers but long on entrees, and the presentation represents an interesting departure from most Mexican places. You can assemble your own dinner, the meat served on a cas


Mi-key's

Comfort with a twist includes moderately priced entrees of homespun classics such as meatloaf with mashed potatoes, while the friends table reverses the concept of small plates with servings large eno


Milwaukee Legends at Mitchell International airport

Tucked away in Concourse D at the Mitchell Airport, the Milwaukee Legends cafe offers food fair better than your usual airport fare. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, breakfast items and a sausage


Nanakusa

Before a neighborhood can be described as "revitalized," some brave soul has to take that proverbial leap of faith by investing in an unsure commodity. To open a restaurant in t


Nervosa

This coffee shop boasts a prime location, occupying the space of the former Stone Creek in the historic Iron Block Building. You'll find the usual cast of caffeinated beverages, but Nervosa sets itsel


Nessum Dorma

By Jeff Beutner
Everybody likes a good deal at a restaurant, especi


New No. 1 Chinese

Some Chinese carryout menus look strangely familiar, with the same illustrations of Hunan beef, lo mein and General Tso's chicken; the same layouts; even the same entrees. The latest menu of this type


NewPort Shores

Port Washington once enjoyed a substantial fishing industry, and still enjoys plenty of shoreline on Lake Michigan, making it the perfect place for a good fish fry. Go where the locals go, to NewPort


North Shore Bistro

The menu at this upscale bistro offers a wealth of possibilities showcasing the talents of chef David Ventura. It wanders into Asian territory with spring rolls and siu mai, makes a major detour into

Oakcrest Tavern

Oakcrest is located in the space once occupied by the seafood eatery Red Rock, though the interior has been completely redone. The menu complements the casual decor with entree-sized salads and many s

Oaxaca Grill

The service here is as warm as the décor. The tables are few and the menu also is small, but the bar manages to stock a decent number of Mexican beers and premium tequilas. The menu that is vegetarian


Oaxaca Grill

By Jeff Beutner
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants is the tiny Oaxaca Grill (3447 W. Forest Home Ave.). The interior is like a Northwoods log cabin decorated with colorful Mexican artifacts. The menu, made up o

Oriental Coast

The menu now has a section devoted to Thai and Lao food and the walls of the dining room sport hand-woven fabrics from Laos. But longtime patrons of Oriental Coast will find their favorite dishes. The


Ovation

Ovation is part of the Ipic complex which combines move theaters with this restaurant, the Sequel bar and lounge, and a even a small bowling alley. While some food is served at the bar the restaurant


Pacific Rim, The

The appealing menu at this fusion restaurant touches on all regions of the Pacific. Locations such as Maui, Fiji and Melbourne appear among the entrees. Presentation is an important factor here, and


Palms Bistro and Bar

The menu at lunch is nothing like the dinner menu, consisting mainly of ppetizers, salads and a minimal selection of entrees. Dinner is when the kitchen gets to flex its muscles. The fare is contempo

Pepe's Rockin' Taco Shack

A recent addition to the East Side is Pepe's Rockn' Taco Shack, located in the former Sol Fire and La Casita. Pepe's has brightened up the interior and added a larger outdoor te


Pfister

By David Luhrssen
Afternoon tea in England calls to mind white tablecloths, gleaming silverware, paper-thin china and a tiered stand with savories and pastries. Such is the high tea offered in the ornate

Phan's Garden

Of the many Southeast Asian restaurants on National Avenue, Phan´s Garden is the oldest. The menu has a split personality half Chinese and half Vietnamese. The Vietnamese is the reason to visit.


Philly Way

This tiny hole in the wall has just three tables and two seats at a counter (think carry-outs), and yet it is a busy place. On the walls a sign titled 'Myths about Philly cheese steak' will help preve

Polonez Restaurant

Many Milwaukeeans claim Polish ancestry, yet Polish restaurants remain scarce. The best of this rare lot would have to be the Polonez. Once located across the street from St. Josaphat's Basilica, the


 
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