Milwaukee Pizza Week 2017 Guide

PIZZA WEEK

SHEPHERD STAFF

PIZZA WEEK

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ROM OCT. 16-22, LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE CAN SAMPLE SOME OF THE BEST PIZZAS MILWAUKEE HAS TO OFFER AS PART OF A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION: THE SHEPHERD EXPRESS’ FIRST-EVER Milwaukee Pizza Week!

Whether you’re a carnivore, vegetarian or vegan, a fan of Margherita or pepperoni, or lover of gluten-free crust or deep dish with everything on it, this is a tasty celebration you won’t want to miss.

Did we mention there will be prizes?

To play in our Milwaukee Pizza Week social media promotion and photo contest, snap a photo of the pizza you are about to devour at a participating Pizza Week restaurant, post the photo on your Instagram or Twitter account, tag @shepherdexpress and use #mkepizzaweek, and your photo will be automatically entered to win prizes—including gift cards from the participating pizzerias listed below. Then, every day, our staff will pick the best pizza picture for prizes. Every customer post will count towards the contest to decide which participating restaurant serves Milwaukee’s best pizza.

Each Pizza Week restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds from slices and pies sold throughout the week to the Hunger Task Force.

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“Here’s to alcohol, the rose colored glasses of life.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald

STOP BY OUR TWO LOCATIONS FOR PIZZA WEEK OCTOBER 16-22

HAPPY HOUR MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 4P-7P thefitzmke.com/gin-rickey GinRickeyMKE

NOW ORDER ONLINE THROUGH THE MEAL MOBILE.

NEAPOLITAN THIN CRUST PIZZA Our traditional Neapolitan thin crust pizza is from the same Old World Third Ward Caradero Club recipe dating back to 1945, making it the oldest, and we think, the best pizza recipe in Wisconsin. When my father, Antonio, bought the Caradero Club in 1969, this recipe was passed down into the family.

FOX POINT LOCATION 8001 N PORT WASHINGTON RD FOX POINT, WI 53217 TUES - FRI 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 - 10 p.m.

SAT 4 - 10 p.m. SUN 4 - 9 p.m.

CLOSED MONDAY (414) 352-9303 WWW.CALDERONECLUBFOXPOINT.COM

Wood-Fired Pizza

Join us for Pizza Week 10/16 to 10/22 Win Prizes!

414.963.9623 atouchofsicily.com • 3468 N. Oakland Ave. Milwaukee 2 Blocks from UWM, Close to Downtown PIZZA WEEK

DOWNTOWN LOCATION 842 N OLD WORLD 3RD ST MILWAUKEE, WI 53203 MON - THURS 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 5 - 11 p.m FRI & SAT 11 a.m. - MIDNIGHT CLOSED SUNDAY (414) 273-3236 WWW.CALDERONECLUB.NET OCTOBER 12, 2017 | 3

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PIZZA WEEK

Calderone Club

Alphonso’s

Carini’s

ALPHONSO’S

1119 S. 108th St. 414-755-0341 alphonsostheoriginal.com

Alphonso’s pumps out some delicious Milwaukee-style pizza. The crust always stays crunchy in the middle slices, even on the monster Heavy Chevy that includes just about every topping on the menu. If you’re not into the cracker-style crust, you can get a New York-style pie, or spice things up with a flavored crust with herbs or scorpion peppers. Toasted sandwiches like meatballs and marinara or the El Diablo with grilled habanero buffalo chicken are also available. Garlic bread fans will love their version. It’s baked until crisp in the pizza oven and injected with garlic butter from a squeeze bottle. (Lacey Muszynski)

CALDERONE CLUB

842 N. Old World Third St. 414-273-3236 calderoneclub.net

selection of toppings carry most of the flavor. Calderone Club’s full bar, large wine selection, snappy service and upscale but not too formal environment make this a smart date destination. (Evan Rytlewski)

CAPRI DI NUOVO

8340 W. Beloit Road 414-543-5510 capridinuovo.com

A restaurant called Capri has sat on the corner of 84th and Beloit for decades.

The restaurant was sold a few years ago and has become one of West Allis’ best places for dinner. Capri di Nuovo has been completely remodeled (though the old sign was kept for history’s sake) and it’s a breath of fresh air for anyone who remembers the old place. Pizzas come in Milwaukee, Chicago or pan styles, with hand-tossed crust in a wide variety of sizes and toppings. You can even pick up a take-and-bake pizza to go. Lasagna is also a house specialty, made with meat sauce and then baked in individual dishes with a blanket of mozzarella on top. The brick-surrounded patio is a nice spot in summer. (Lacey Muszynski)

CARINI’S LA CONCA D’ORO

8001 N. Port Washington Road 414-352-9303 calderoneclubfoxpoint.com

3468 N. Oakland Ave. 414-963-9623 atouchofsicily.com

One of Downtown Milwaukee’s most reliable Italian dining options—and in the running for Milwaukee’s oldest pizza place—the Calderone Club on Old World Third Street serves thoughtfully plated Italian cuisine with keen attention to details.

Recent years have also seen the opening of a second Calderone Club in Fox Point.

The bread served before meals is warm and fragrant, and the red sauce at the heart of most entrées is thin, silky and heavenly. Served on a simple crust that’s not too thick and not too thin, their Neapolitan pizzas let the fresh ingredients and generous

Carini’s prepares Neapolitan pizzas in a wood-fired pizza oven. Diners sitting nearby can watch as the chef inserts their pizza pie into the hot oven on a longhandled implement. The intense heat does the trick quickly. The crust on Carini’s 12-inch pies is slightly crisp at the edges but soft as pastry inside—neither thin nor thick—and the charring on top from the intense fire adds a touch of smoky flavor to the toppings. A dozen varieties are featured, with or without sauce, with many additional toppings available. (David Luhrssen)

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HELP US SUPPORT HUNGER TASK FORCE WITH ONE OF THESE FAMOUS PIZZAS! $1 FROM EVERY SPECIALTY PIZZA ON THE MENU WILL GO TO THE CAUSE. speciality pizzas: Reuben, pesto shrimp, buffalo chicken and Margherita pizzas

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Papa Luigi’s PIZZA WEEK

DINE IN | ORDER ONLINE | PICK-UP | DELIVERIES WWW.PAPALUIGISCUDAHY.COM MON-THURS: 4-10PM • FRI: 4-11PM • SAT: 11AM-11PM • SUN: 11AM-10PM OPEN FOR LUNCH SAT AND SUN

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3475 East Layton Ave /// Cudahy, WI 53110 /// 414-483-6111

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DiModa

CLASSIC SLICE

2797 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. 414-238-2406 classicslice.com

Toppings available at Classic Slice include everything from fresh, locally grown veggies and vegan cheeses to Usinger’s pepperoni and house-made meatballs. Their pizza is also available gluten-free in a 12-inch size with no upcharge. The housemade dough is stretched, rolled and cooled each night to solidify its shape and is available every day. Comprised of sorghum and chickpea flour, the gluten-free crust boasts great flavor, chewiness and a unique moisture content giving it the character of a medium-to-thick-crust pizza rather than the usual thin crust. $1 from every Specialty of the Week slice will be donated to Hunger Task Force. (Selena Milewski)

DiMODA PIZZA AND HOT SPOT

1758 N. Water St. 414-331-0020 dimodapizza.com

The old Trocadero building now houses DiModa Pizza, offering truly excellent Roman-style pizza. At 13-inches, the wood-fired pizzas are ideally made for sharing.

A standout is the Spicy Pep ($15), which features Ghost Pepperoni (dry-cured with ghost peppers) from Madison’s Underground Meats, caramelized cipollini onions, mozzarella and an arrabiata-type tomato sauce. While ghost peppers may conjure up images of red-faced folks gasping for air and begging for milk, the spice is pleasantly manageable—just enough to have kick, but quelled by the salty mozzarella and the sweet onions. The crust is awesome: thick but not overly chewy.

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MULLIGANS IRISH PUB AND GRILL

8933 S. 27th St. 414-304-0300 mulliganson27th.com

The historical dynamic between Italians and the Irish in the United States is often referred to as a love-hate relationship. You wouldn’t be able to tell by the way Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill merges the two cultures on their signature Reuben Pizza—shredded corned beef and cabbage top a thin crust with Thousand Island sauce. Mulligans also serves a classic Margherita pizza with fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and roasted garlic olive oil for the traditionalists out there. All of this, plus a build-your-own option, gives a little something for everyone. $1 from every Specialty Pizza on the menu will go to Hunger Task Force. (Rob Hullum)

PAPA LUIGI’S

3475 E. Layton Ave. 414-483-6111 papaluigiscudahy.com

The star of the show here is pizza; it’s Milwaukee style, meaning a cracker-thin crust cut into squares. Toppings are generously applied. Edge pieces are crunchy, while middles are easily foldable to prevent flopping. You can create your own pizza (including unusual toppings like broccoli, shrimp and pepperoncini), or try a specialty pizza in sizes from eight to 16 inches. Chicken Parmigiana, seafood with crab and shrimp and chicken alfredo are just some of the options. If you can’t decide, stick with the Papa’s Special Pizza, topped with the MKE favorite combo of sausage, mushrooms and onions. (Lacey Muszynski) SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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1119 S 108TH STREET (HWY 100) DELIVERY AND PICK-UP WWW.ALPHONSOSTHEORIGINAL.COM 414-755-0341

October 21 Doors open at 2pm Italian Community Center

EXPERIENCE ART, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

Explore tastes from: Armenian Fest • Ball’N Biscuit Catering The Bavarian Bierhaus • Irish Fest Lost Valley Cider Co. • Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill The Peachtree Restaurant Three Lions Pub • Tralee Irish Imports Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant & Bar Tudo Sabor Brasil • Zoup! • And More!

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SINGLE: $30/person PAIR: $55 (Discount Code: TASTEOFTHEWORLD)

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414-967-8040 2974 NORTH OAKLAND AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53211 SALSPIZZAEASTSIDE.COM

SUN TO WED 11AM TO 11PM THURS 11AM TO 3AM FRI & SAT 11AM TO 3AM

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