The East Side's landscape may evolve around it, but Wisconsin's oldest Middle Eastern restaurant has changed little over time. Sure, they put in a new floor and changed the drapes in recent years, but

The food of Ethiopia can be very fiery. Alem offers a gentler version though their hot pepper sauce still has a richness and depth of flavor. Try the doro wot which is chicken with a hardboiled egg in

Although Ethiopian food isn't new to Milwaukee, the first restaurant completely devoted to this unique fare didn't open un

Can I bring more fish here?" asks the waitress in an expectant tone. More coffee, sure-most restaurants still offer a bottomless cup. But fish? It's been years since the all-you-can-eat fish fry was

Most of the food establishments at Bayshore Town Center are parts of chains, but at least one is local. This would be Alterra, a home-brewed source of coffee and tea. The mall's Alterra has a countrif

Annona Bistro has embraced the multidimensional aspect of European cafe culture with a menu and environment that invite neighbors to enjoy the venue for a variety of occasions, day or night. Stop in f

Live music, art exhibitions and the eclectic DJs are just a few bright spots at this Riverwest mainstay. The vintage cigarette machine and pool table a

Food, atmosphere and service are the three keys to a truly good restaurant. Few places are able to excel at all of them. One that does is Bacchus on the ground floor of the Cud

When traveling in Southeast Asia a few years ago, I encountered a copy of the Bangkok Post with an extensive article lamenting the shorta

The restaurant/lounge/bar is part of a growing chain, mostly found in Chicago and northern Illinois but with locations in six other states as well. Youthful servers are clad in T-shirts of basic blac

The restaurant/lounge/bar is part of a growing chain, mostly found in Chicago and northern Illinois but with locations in six other states as well. Youthful servers are clad in T-shirts of basic black

The name Bayou implies Louisiana, but the music and decor here have none of the trappings; no blaring Zydeco music, no Mardi Gras beads and no unnecessary clutter. The menu does focus on Cajun food, b

When eating in the style of Mongolian barbecue, diners choose their own combination of fresh meats, noodles, vegetables and sauces, and then hand the meal to chefs waiting to cook the ingredients on t

Since 1979, this diner/deli/grocery has catered to the health-conscious. While much of the menu focuses on vegetarian and vegan options, a few lighter meats like poultry, shrimp and salmon also make a

Benji's specializes in Jewish dishes that can be difficult to find anywhere else in Milwaukee. Their corned beef, long hailed as the city's finest, is their biggest claim to fame, but the menu also in

Bjonda sets a new standard for elegant dining in Milwaukee. With its Skylight Room, a bar resembling nothing as much as a lavish nightclub from a classic Hollywood film, and a pair of handsomely appoi

The restaurant focuses on seafood, steak and items discovered at restaurants in Key West, Fla. This is not the Key West of conch chowder and fritters, however. The menu offers Florida gulf grouper, a

Jaime Gonzalez and his wife, Martha, opened Botanas as a modest single dining room. Year one was successful, with customers lining up on the sidewalk on Friday and Saturday nights. In response, Botana

Sandwiches and barbeque are the draws here. Entrees include a variety of salads, pastas, chicken, salmon and steaks. The baby back ribs ($14.95) are delicious, a serving of approximately six ribs that

Wedged between the bustling Third Ward and the Summerfest grounds is a zone that has undergone rapid development over the past decade. Row after row of geometric, multistory apa

  Broadway Bistro has changed its name and scaled back. Now called Broadway Bakery and Café, it remains a popular spot in the Third Ward for coffe

Irish pubs have become a worldwide phenomenon. Milwaukee's newest, Brocach, occupies the former Five and Ten tavern. Aside from the orig