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Foodies rejoice: You can travel the globe by way of your palate without ever leaving Milwaukee. From international cuisines to farm-to-table food to James Beard Award winners, you'll find a way to indulge your passion for amazing flavor, local ingredients and culinary creativity. All who appreciate a good meal will find much to love in Milwaukee's diverse dining scene.
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Cheese Curds
There are few foods that are more Wisconsin than a fresh, squeaky, cheese curd. And…
Bloody Marys
The Bloody Mary is no joke in Milwaukee. A limp stick of celery as a garnish? Not…
Custard
Along with cheese curds, frozen custard is a food that’s classically Milwaukee…
Brew City Trail
Milwaukee is a city built by beer. It's the true Brew City that, at its peak, was…
Flavor at Full Volume
From James Beard Recognized chefs and restaurants, to "Top Chef" showcasing the city during their 21st season, Milwaukee's culinary scene is no longer up and coming - it's arrived! Discover why Milwaukee was ranked as one of the worlds hottest dining cities in 2024 by Eater.
James Beard-Recognized Dining
Word’s steadily spread about Milwaukee’s burgeoning dining scene for the better part of two decades, and the memo has led to some truly delicious rewards. Sometimes, the secret escapes through a James Beard award. Other times, a…
MICHELIN's First American Great Lakes Guide Coming in 2027
For the first time, the MICHELIN Guide will evaluate restaurants across a six-city Great Lakes region, including Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, with the inaugural selection set to be revealed in…
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Location and Date of the Inaugural MICHELIN Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony Announced
Detroit set to host the inaugural 2027 MICHELIN Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony at the iconic Michigan Central MICHELIN Guide Ceremony will be on the evening of April 21…
Mission 60: SafeHouse Milwaukee Celebrates 60 Years
Come in, Agent Blog Reader. Agent Blog Reader, do you read me? The SafeHouse Milwaukee, one of the city’s best-kept secrets that has offered refuge to spies and espionage…
$10 or Less: A Milwaukee College Student's Guide to Eating Well on a Budget
You don't need deep pockets to eat well on a student budget. These spots keep your wallet happy without compromising on flavor. For pizza lovers, Ian's Pizza delivers…
Eight Questions Around the Table with Chef Gregory León, Featured in “Humble Kitchen”
For more than 15 years, Chef Gregory León has made his mark on Milwaukee’s culinary community. His downtown restaurant, Amilinda, has earned him recognition from the…
Girl Dinner Takeover in Milwaukee
If you've spent any time on the internet over the past few years, chances are you've come across the viral phenomenon known as “girl dinner.” At its…
Spoon First, Ask Questions Later: Milwaukee’s Frozen Custard Legacy
Milwaukee doesn’t do soft serve. We do custard. Thick. Eggy. Unapologetically rich. You don’t lick it daintily; you dive in spoon-first like your life depends on…
Milwaukee’s Starting XI: Building the Perfect Lineup of Beers You Have to Try
Ah, the World Cup. An uninterrupted month of the beautiful game on the big stage, where once every four years, the eyes of the world watch with bated breath as underdogs turn…
Fresh Cut: What Your Cheese Says About You
For the answers to the universe's deepest mysteries, visions of the future and the alignment of our fates, some look to the stars, others find their answers in the tea…