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Beans & Barley
Yes, you can get great vegan fare here, as well as dairy-free burritos and amazingly fresh salads, but if you’re carnivorous, there are good poultry and seafood sandwiches too, like the tuna melt and chicken pine nut. Save room for desserts— the cookies and pies are to-die-for, especially the Twice-Chocolate Chip and any of the cream pies. $$ (09/2011)
1901 E North Ave
414-278-7878
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Yuppie Hill Poultry
Enjoy a real farm breakfast on Sunday mornings at this authentic, free-range chicken farm. Farmer Lynn Lein’s eggs are served at restaurants throughout Milwaukee— including Beans & Barley and Alterra. Come meet Lynn and her “girls,” and enjoy the gourmet dishes chefs Tom Cicero and John Hudoc serve up. Seasonal dinners are also hosted at the farm. $$ (09/2011)
W 1384 Potter Rd, Burlington
262- 210-0264
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Benelux Grand Café
Finally, the folks at Diablos Rojos, now Lowlands Group, opened up a Dutch pub in the Third Ward. With 30 beers on tap and over 150 total beer choices, don’t forget to try the food, like the bacon-wrapped Benelux meatloaf, the sweet potato frites and various Pannenkoeken (pancakes). Before you go, check out the Benelux region (Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg)- inspired market. $$$ (09/2011)
346 N Broadway
414-501-2500
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Dick’s Pizza and Pleasure
Anime art covers the walls and coal-fired pizzas warm the bellies. Start with prosciutto wrapped fontina cheese or mussels, but save room for the pizzas, which come decked with everything from piquillo peppers to potatoes. And if you think a 14-inch pizza with foie gras, kobe beef, truffles and burrata is worth it, plunk down $100. Or, come at noon for a $3 slice. $$ (09/2011)
730 N Milwaukee St
414-272-3425
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Sobelman’s Pub and Grill
The web site says it all— Milwaukee’s best burgers. With 12 different varieties of fresh black Angus beef burgers to choose from, this joint is a meat lover’s paradise. Be sure to check out the seasonal patio. $ (08/2011)
1900 W St Paul Ave
414-931-1919
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Pizzeria Picola
Don’t expect large pies, but do expect some of the best Neopolitan-style pizzas in town. These delicate, thin-crusted beauties are topped with fresh mozzarella, woodroasted vegetables and more, and even cater to gluten-free diets. Try the “Four Seasons,” with prosciutto, artichokes, olives and provolone. On sunny days, enjoy the pleasant sidewalk patio. $$ (08/2011)
7606 W State St, Wauwatosa
414-443-0800
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Attebury’s Pub and Eatery
Expect good things at this new restaurant, located in the former space of Carlton Grange. The owners of the Palms Bistro bring a bit of Third Ward sophistication further south, with great fish and chips, amazing salads and stellar pastas and pizzas. $$ (08/2011)
3807 S Packard Ave, St. Francis
414-294-3800
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Hi-Fi Cafe
This funky, Bayview coffeehouse not only serves up good mochas and lattes, but it also makes some seriously good soups, quiches, sandwiches and salads. The Japanese ginger salad is especially fresh, and unless you’re a rabbit, the “small” is really quite large. $ (05/2011)
2640 S Kinnickinnic Ave
414-486-0504
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El Fuego
The lot always seems to be full at this South Side Mexican restaurant, but don’t fear:The restaurant’s larger than you think, and service is so fast that you’ll get a seat even on busy nights. Start with an order of guacamole, and try the beef barbacoa and fish tacos. If the weather is right, dine on the patio. $$ (05/2011)
909 W Layton Ave
414-455-3534
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Old Town Serbian Gourmet House
Coming to this South Side restaurant (open for more than 40 years) is a little like going to grandma’s house—if grandma happens to be a Serbian gourmet chef. Try the stuffed cabbage rolls and the grilled pork tenderloin and sausage plates, then grab a couple of bureks (baked or fried filled pastries) to go. $$$ (05/2011)
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Franks Diner
Even if it’s 8am on a weekday, they’ll ask if you want a bloody Mary with your breakfast. This eatery, as featured on the Food Network, is everything you want a diner to be. Try the homemade cinnamon swirl French toast or one of Franks’ garbage plates—sort of like a skillet on steroids. $ (03/2011)
508 58th St, Kenosha
262-657- 1017
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Antigua Real
This fun little Latin restaurant has both traditional Mexican fare—burritos, tacos and such—as well as Latin dishes from throughout South and Central America. The arroz con pollo and chiles rellenos are especially recommended. $$ (03/2011)
355 Bay View Rd, Mukwonago
262- 363-3355
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