D I N I N G O UT FROZEN YOGURT SHOP
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FINALISTS: KITCHEN OPEN AFTER 10 P.M.
Yo Mama!
• Cafe Manna • Electric Lime Taqueria • Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
The best way to approach Yo Mama’s selfserve fro-yo dispensers is to tell yourself that it’s a “healthy” choice. There are always several flavors of yogurt and a full bar of toppings. Cost is determined by the weight of your creation, a fact that may be hard to remember in the face of such delicious options. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
GOURMET RESTAURANT/ ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
• Blackwood Brothers Restaurant & Social Club • Electric Lime Taqueria • Pete's Pub • Real Chili
Lake Park Bistro
HOTEL RESTAURANT
Multiple Locations yomamagoodness.com
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• My Yo My • Smart Cow Yogurt Shop • Yo Factory
GELATO SHOP
Cold Spoons Gelato 5924 W. Vliet St. coldspoonsgelato.com
Cold Spoons Gelato produces 24 rotating classic and custom flavors of gelati and sorbetti on site in small batches. Got a favorite flavor you can’t get enough of? Stop in each Tuesday for Upgrade Day; get a medium serving for the price of a small, or a large serving for the price of a medium. (Sheila Julson)
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• Divino Gelato Cafe Ltd • Golosi Gelato Cafe
GERMAN RESTAURANT
Mader's Restaurant 1041 N. Old World Third St. madersrestaurant.com
Founded in 1902, the majority of Milwaukee’s population then were German immigrants and they drank, what else? Beer. It’s still as popular as ever today, serving traditional German dishes in Bavarian decor with plenty of unique German brews. (Harry Cherkinian)
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• Bavarian Bierhaus • Kegel's Inn • Von Trier
GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Lazy Susan MKE 2378 S. Howell Ave. lazysusanmke.com
Lazy Susan’s culinary team are aces when it comes to creativity in the kitchen. They focus on what’s fresh and available, choosing local ingredients whenever possible to create their menu, which changes monthly. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes are clearly marked on the menu. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
3133 E .Newberry Blvd. bartolottas.com/lake-park-bistro
Mason Street Grill
It’s not hard to understand why so many date nights, engagements, and anniversary dinners happen at Lake Park Bistro. Soft lighting, intimate dining spaces, and pretty views of the lake set the stage for a special evening. The outstanding food, prepared and presented with utmost care will turn it into a spectacularly special evening. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
425 E. Mason St. masonstreetgrill.com
FINALISTS: GOURMET RESTAURANT
FINALISTS:
• Ardent • Coco's Seafood and Steakhouse • Sanford Restaurant
FINALISTS: ROMANTIC RESTAURANT • Onesto • SALA - Modern Sicilian Dining • The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar
GREEK RESTAURANT
Oakland Gyros Multiple locations oaklandgyros.com
The original Oakland Gyros benefited from its location near the UW-Milwaukee campus and on the same block as a popular student bar, Axel's. It’s nothing fancy, but it offers generous portions of tasty Greek food at reasonable prices and served up quickly. The formula was so successful that Oakland Gyros has replicated itself on the South Side with name and menu intact. (David Luhrssen)
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• Apollo Cafe • Cosmos Cafe • Ouzo Cafe
HOT DOG/KITCHEN OPEN AFTER 10 P.M.
The Vanguard
2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. VanguardBar.com
Located in the Pfister Hotel on the main floor, Mason Street Grill is the classic place for steaks and other chophouse fare cooked on wood-fire grills, featuring live jazz music. But there’s plenty of other choices including fish, chicken and barley risotto. Something for every palate. (Harry Cherkinian) • • • • •
ARIA – The Restaurant at Saint Kate Eldr+Rime Kimpton Journeyman Hotel The Iron Horse Hotel Tre Rivali
INDIAN/PAKISTANI RESTAURANT
Cafe India Bay View 2201 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. cafeindiamke.us
Cafe India began as a counter service location in Walker's Point that drew business for its lunch buffet. A few years later, a second location was added down the street in Bay View. It’s larger with seating for up to 90, plus a full bar with a focus on Indian beer and wine. The space was remodeled and includes an outdoor patio. (Morton Shlabotnik)
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• Cafe India Walker’s Point • India Garden • Maharaja
IRISH RESTAURANT
County Clare Irish Inn & Pub 1234 N. Astor St. countyclare-inn.com
While they offer a full menu of scrumptious sausages, The Vanguard in Bay View knows exactly what they’re doing with their all-beef hot dogs. Smoked with paprika and served with mustard, you can also up the ante on your dog by styling it after cities around North America. (Allen Halas)
Yes, they have corned beef and cabbage, and plenty of potato dishes, but County Clare also offers a creative menu of Irish American fare for dinner and Sunday brunch, served in their charming dining room. Shepherd's pie, smoked salmon, Irish pudding, bangers (sausages), and a full Irish breakfast are just a few of the offerings. And hey, where else can you buy the entire kitchen staff a round of pints? (Barry Houlehen)
FINALISTS: HOT DOG
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Dr. Dawg | Glendale Martino's Italian Beef and Hot Dogs Real Chili Riley's Good Dogs
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McBob's Pub & Grill Mo's Irish Pub Wauwatosa Moran’s Pub Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill JANUARY 2022 | 43
