2019 Milwaukee Burger Week Guide

burger week may 13th-19th

Mulligan’s Irish Pub

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Eat your way through our third-annual event celebrating one of America’s greatest invention

Milwaukee Classic Pizza

SportClub 2 | M AY 9 , 2 0 1 9

Urban Beets Café & Juicery SHEPHERD EXPRESS

burger week hamburger can be a blank canvas, served up plain with an all-beef patty on a bun or lavishly with any number of condiments and ingredients.

The Shepherd Express and participating local restaurants are giving our readers a chance for you to sample some of the best burgers Milwaukee has to offer as part of a citywide celebration. Look for locally sourced beef and house-made falafel and toppings that range from corned beef to bacon.

Restaurants will highlight a burger from their current menu or craft a specialty burger just for our special annual event.

Burger Week kicks off with a party on Monday, May 13, at the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Mulligan’s Irish Pub, 8933 S. 27th St., in Franklin. Participating restaurants will donate $1 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for every specialty burger sold during Milwaukee Burger Week, which runs May 13-19. Help us raise as much money as possible to contribute to the leading hunger relief organization in Wisconsin by enjoying some of the city’s best burgers!

BARNACLE BUD’S

CAFÉ LULU

Barnacle Bud’s Brisket Burger Choice angus burger brisket patty topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce and beer-battered onion rings.

Barnacle Bud’s is hidden among old warehouses and grain elevators and is filled with nautical charm. The main draw is a large wooden deck overlooking the Kinnickinnic River. The small menu sticks to sandwiches, salads, a few entrées, jumbo crab cakes, good soups and seafood pastas. The menu offers casual fare—mainly sandwiches and a few seafood baskets. The Friday fish fry features catfish, smelt, cod and grouper.

Indoors, you will find a table with all of the fixings for a customized, do-it-yourself Bloody Mary. This is one of Milwaukee’s best summer spots.

Irish Pub Burger A half-pound black angus burger with melted Tipperary Irish cheddar cheese, Guinness and brown sugar-glazed pork belly, sautéed leeks and a side of housemade apricot mustard.

The sandwich selection at this longtime Bay View favorite is eclectic and worldly.

It includes a Mediterranean steak pita, Indian chicken pita, falafel pita, a chipotle chicken pita with black bean salsa and a cumin-lime sauce and a loaded Santa Fe cheddar melt. From France, there is a croque monsieur with capicola ham and Swiss cheese on a baguette. Vegetarian options abound, and all sandwiches are modestly priced and include a choice of LuLu’s signature Asian slaw, thick-cut potato chips or both (opt for both).

1955 S. HILBERT ST. 4144819974 BARNACLEBUDS.COM

Wicked Hop

BURGERIM Tavern at Turner Hall

Great Lakes Distilllery BURGER WEEK

1001 N. OLD WORLD THIRD ST. 4148007010 BURGERIM.COM Falafel Burger Duo Two three-ounce falafel burgers housemade with a special recipe of ground chickpeas, serrano pepper, cilantro, parsley, garlic and exotic spices. One burger is served “classic style,” with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and house sauce. The other is served “caliente style,” with pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, Cajun spice and habanero mayo. Burgers are served on white or wheat buns, or you can have yours wrapped in lettuce.

On their regular menu, Burgerim serves up three-ounce halal beef burgers in duos and trios with many combinations of toppings or proteins. Patty options include 28-day, dry-aged beef, chicken breast, salmon and falafel, among seven other options. Topping combos can be set, or you can choose from a variety of options like sautéed mushrooms and habanero mustard. French fries, onion rings, shakes and chicken wings are also available.

2265 S. HOWELL AVE. 4142945858 LULUBAYVIEW.COM

GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY 616 W. VIRGINIA ST. 4144318683 GREATLAKESDISTILLERY.COM Galley Burger Angus steak patty topped with aged cheddar, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, Kinnickinnic Whiskey mustard served on a brioche bun.

Those who take the hour-long tour of the distillery will get a view of the distilling floor and five pours of Great Lakes’ spirits (with bottles available for purchase afterward). Among the standouts: Rehorst Citrus and Honey Vodka, which tastes and smells like the aforementioned adjuncts—no gross, weird flavoring; Rehorst Barrel-Aged Gin, which ages the gin in whiskey barrels and is orangey, oaky and mind-melting; and Artisan Series Banana Brandy, which smacks you with banana flavor and Good Land Orange and Spice.

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Sobelman’s

Barnacle Bud’s

MCKIERNAN’S IRISH PUB & GRILL 2066 S. 37TH ST. 4142266761 MCKIERNANSIRISHPUB.COM

McKiernan’s Big Boy-Style Burger Reviving an old Milwaukee favorite with a one-third pound patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and Thousand Island dressing.

Located on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood, you have to know where to find it, but if you like friendly bartenders and fellow patrons, it’s a place to look for. McKiernan’s is charming, with a vintage bar and a menu with a dash of Irish, including lean corned beef and shepherd’s pie, along with burgers, sandwiches and American bar food. Miss good ol’ Marc’s Big Boy? The burger’s at McKiernan’s!

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MILWAUKEE CLASSIC PIZZA 3929 S. HOWELL AVE. 4147447400 MKECLASSICPIZZA.NET

MKE Classic Cheeseburger A half-pound steak patty, seared to perfection, on a lightly buttered toasted brioche bun topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo and ketchup.

Milwaukee Classic Pizza specializes in large pizzas heaped with many toppings. In addition to their namesake, Italian American favorite, Milwaukee Classic Pizza also offers fried chicken, fish, shrimp, salads, burgers, sandwiches, calzones, pastas and deserts. They also offer gluten-free and vegan options.

Milwaukee Sail Loft

MILWAUKEE SAIL LOFT 649 E. ERIE ST. 4142230100 MILWAUKEESAILLOFT.COM

A Trio of Choices Choose from a certified angus steak patty, the Beyond Burger vegan patty or a hormone-free chicken breast. You can top your choice with pico de gallo, house-made guacamole, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and tortilla strips served on a brioche bun.

With its deck overlooking the river, Milwaukee Sail Loft is a perfect spot for watching the boats sail by. From its name and location, you might peg it as a seafood place, and, yes, it does offer swordfish steak, Maine lobsterstuffed ravioli, seafood Diablo and grilled mahi tacos, but Sail Loft’s menu is eclectic, with all food groups and most of the world’s continents represented; they serve everything from meatloaf to chicken Rangoon and humus.

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burger week POINTS EAST PUB 1501 N. JACKSON ST. 4142770122 THEPOINTSEASTPUB.COM

MULLIGAN’S IRISH PUB

8933 S. 27TH ST. 4143040300 MULLIGANSON27TH.COM Belfast Burger An eight-ounce black angus burger topped with Irish rasher bacon, Irish cheddar cheese, sautéed mushrooms and black and tan onion rings.

Famous Pub Burger Jumbo black angus burger served with American cheese, lettuce, dill pickle slices and tomato on a brioche roll.

McGinnity Burger Mulligan’s famous pub burger topped with tasty house-made corned beef, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing.

The hybrid Irish pub-sports bar in Franklin boasts a boatload of taps mixing craft beer, macro mainstays and the usual Irish suspects—Guinness, Harp, Magners and Smithwick’s. The menu is wide-ranging, from a savory Jameson whiskey-glazed salmon to Irish classics like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash served with a killer Guinness-based gravy to pub pizzas. Their house-made corned beef pops up on several dishes; the adventurous should seek out the Reuben pizza.

NOMAD WORLD PUB 1401 E. BRADY ST. 4142248111 NOMADWORLDPUB.COM

Nomad Burger A one-third pound patty topped with maple bacon jam, aged cheddar cheese and chombo aioli.

Nomad World Pub brought the rest of planet Earth to Brady Street as a bar corner with an international flair (and a love of the game of choice in most of the world: soccer). Lots and lots of beers are on tap, and Marcus Doucette spins on Sunday nights. One of Nomad’s recent additions is a grill on the patio. They have begun to serve burgers from the burger shack on the patio on weekends and, starting Friday, May 24, Nomad will be open with more consistent hours.

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Points East Burger A six-ounce sirloin burger topped with sautéed onions, baby portabellas and garlic-and-herb Boursin cheese.

The first thing everyone thinks about when they hear “Points East Pub” is chicken wings. How could you not? The delicious, no-frills, grilled wings have won numerous Best of Milwaukee awards over the years.

But an underrated menu item at the East Side pub is the hamburger. Their Breakfast Burger, for example, comes with hash browns, fried egg, bacon and fried onions.

The Points East Burger is, of course, their choice for Burger Week. And don’t forget those wonderful wings!

SOBELMAN’S

1900 W. ST. PAUL AVE. 4149311919 SOBELMANSPUBANDGRILL.COM The Sobelman The classic Sobelman burger topped with American, Swiss and cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onions and diced jalapeños served on a country butter roll.

The original burger and bloody Mary bar since 1999, Sobelman’s is famous for its excellent burgers as well as its wide selection of bloody Marys—the latter garnished with everything from multiple veggies to a cheeseburger slider to an entire chicken!

SPORTCLUB 750 N. JEFFERSON ST. 4148081588 SPORTCLUBMKE.COM

Sportburger A one-third pound all-beef patty topped with cheddar and Swiss cheese, house pickles, thick-cut bacon, smashed tater tots and sambal aioli on a brioche bun.

Not unlike Nomad World Pub, SportClub serves as a sports bar for soccer fans. The fully renovated space boasts a long bar, stadium seating area, concession stand window, shuffleboard and plenty of TVs in a vintage sports theme. The menu is brief and inspired by international street foods.

Filipino -style pork egg rolls are served with Thai chili dipping sauce, and a large sharable mezze platter is made up of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salads, dips and snacks. A breakfast menu is served for those early morning soccer matches. SportClub also offers some 30 different tap beers.

16 BEERS ON TAP!

DAILY SPECIALS

Best of Milwaukee 2016 WINNER

BEST Happy Hour

Authentic Irish Specialties & Pub Favorites

Happy Hours : 2 Daily 2-6pm & 10pm-12am

$3 RAIL COCKTAILS $3.50 MICRO TAPS $4.50 IMPORT TAPS HALF PRICE APPETIZERS

Help us support Feeding America with one of our famous burgers!

McGinty Burger

Our Famous Pub Burger topped with our tasty house made Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing.

The Belfast Burger

8 oz. Black Angus burger topped with Irish Rasher bacon, Irish cheddar, sauteed mushrooms, and black & tan onion rings.

Mulligans Famous Pub Burger

Jumbo Black Angus beef burger served with American cheese, lettuce, dill pickle slices and tomato, on a brioche roll.

- BEAUTIFUL PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE 8933 S. 27th St. • 414-304-0300 • mulliganson27th.com

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Burgerim

Nomad World Pub

Point’s East Pub

TAVERN AT TURNER HALL

URBAN BEETS CAFÉ & JUICERY

1034 N. VEL R. PHILLIPS AVE. 4143460800 TAVERNMKE.COM

1401 N. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE 4148006265 URBANBEETSCAFE.COM

The Tavern Blue Burger A one-third pound patty topped with caramelized onions, bleu cheese, aioli, bacon, lettuce and tomato.

The restaurant inside Downtown Milwaukee’s historic Turner Hall has reopened. The Tavern at Turner Hall (as it’s now called) boasts a vintage décor with some Cuban influences. The food menu is an eclectic mix of bar favorites, sandwiches, trendy bowls and substantial entrées. Four types of wings, from piri piri to lemon parmesan garlic, are offered. Burgers are also on the regular menu alongside Cubanos and brats, with entrées ranging from herb-crusted salmon to a 12-ounce ribeye.

The Classic Burger A patty made with walnuts, gluten-free oats, carrots, beans and spices and topped with melted cheddar “cheese,” tomato, red onion, romaine, pickles and Russian dressing, stacked high on a grain bun. The Classic Burger’s fresh, plant-based ingredients puts a twist on an American classic.

The cozy shop seats a dozen people and has a warm, inviting vibe. The menu is at once engaging with much variety, hand-written with excellent penmanship and suspended above the counter. It contains multitudinous items, including food for breakfast, entrées, smoothies and juices—all made with healthy and, whenever possible, completely organic ingredients.

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THE WICKED HOP 345 N. BROADWAY 4142230345 THEWICKEDHOP.COM

Muffaletta Burger The juicy Wicked Hop burger blackened and dressed up with everything New Orleans style, including muffaletta olive spread, provolone cheese, ham, mortadella and Genoa salami.

The Wicked Hop is definitely a destination point in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. It has often been honored by Shepherd Express readers for its elaborate Bloody Mary, which could almost serve as a meal in itself.

But The Wicked Hop also serves great bar food, including burgers constructed with an array of tasty choices stacked on a half-pound of fire-grilled ground beef.

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YOUR HUNGER 11 UNIQUE PATTIES, 8 SAVORY SAUCES, 11 FRESH TOPPINGS, 4 DIFFERENT CHEESES, 3 BUN OPTIONS 1001 N. Old World Third St. 414-800-7010 www.burgerim.com

Best Bloody Marys Café Lulu

The Original Burger and Bloody Mary Bar - Since 1999 www.milwaukeesbestburgers.com

414.931.1919

mon-Thurs 11am-10pm Fri 11am-11pm sat 11am-12pm sun 10am-9pm

McKiernan’s Irish Pub & Grill BURGER WEEK

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KICKOFF PARTY! MULLIGAN’S IRISH PUB 8933 S. 27TH ST. FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN 53132

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