Especially when the world has gone topsy-turvy, it’s comforting to know that some things haven’t changed. Take Pizza Man, which has maintained its rustic barn-wood decor since opening in the early ’70s. The pizza has always been good, but the wine list remains a pleasant surprise, with hundreds of California wines available, along with a good beer selection and an eclectic menu of Italian dishes. With its strategic location at the corner of Oakland and North, Pizza Man will never go out of style—as long as he keeps the quality high.

Pizza Man
1800 E. North Ave.
414-272-1745

http://www.pizzaman.org/pizzaman.html

Runners-up: Balzac, Nessun Dorma