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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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Milwaukee Restaurant Weeks
Milwaukee is a foodie paradise. With iconic foods and drinks from cream puffs to…
Patios & Rooftops
There is nothing better than a meal or a few drinks while sitting outside enjoying a…
Waterfront Drinks & Dining
Milwaukee has no shortage of cozy cafes, upscale restaurants and trendy taverns, all…
Milwaukee's Heating Up
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.
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Bikes and Brews: Cycling Beer Garden Itinerary
Cruise for brews this summer! Take a Tour de Milwaukee with our beer garden itinerary, a summertime guide to five (or seven if you’re along for an extended ride)…
Scenic Summer Sips in Milwaukee: Rooftop Bars and Waterfront Drinks
There are good nights out, and then there are those special occasions, those nights that you’ll never forget. Those moments that remind you that you are alive. And living…
Mock Draft: A 7-Round Milwaukee Beer Fantasy Draft
After months of speculation, the top college prospects in the game will hear their names called on draft day as they go from All-Americans to NFL players, ascending the stage in…
7 Great Tosa Restaurant Week Deals
Of the signs that spring is on its way, Tosa Restaurant Week may just be one of our favorites. Each March, this 10-day parade of discounts and deals at Wauwatosa restaurants…
Milwaukee's Friday Fish Fry is a Must Try!
In honor of Governor Tony Evers, County Executive David Crowley and Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proclamation making Friday, March 7 Friday Fish Fry Day throughout the state…
Reliving Milwaukee Flavor Live
A month ago, we embarked on a culinary journey unlike any other as we invited foodies to the Milwaukee Public Market for Milwaukee Flavor Live, a fresh, four-course culinary…
10 Milwaukee Winter Brewing Escapes
A little winter weather won’t stop us from exploring Milwaukee. In fact, it’s the perfect time to embrace the conditions to uncover cozy gems all over town, and…
Milwaukee's Mocktail Makers
In Milwaukee, we are known for many things. Our brats, fish fries and cheese curds are the iconic culinary calling card of the Cream City. The brewing tradition and its…