Thursday from the Stand.
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Tre Rivali · Third Ward
Went for our anniversary. Did not disappoint.
Wood-grilled branzino with pomegranate on the fish, orange sauce on the side, lemon on top.
Cheese board feeds 2-4
Fig Old Fashioned runs sweet
OpenTable · $$$ · https://www.opentable.com/r/tre-rivali-milwaukee-2
Ca’Lucchenzo · East Tosa
Scratch-pasta night for a date or friends on North Avenue.
Goat cheese crostone with bitter greens and Calabrian honey, plus the house focaccia. Start there. Then whatever pasta they're making that night.
Tock · $$$ · https://www.exploretock.com/calucchenzo/
Lake Park Bistro · East Side
French bistro by the lake in early fall. Nothing better.
Steak frites: hanger, fries, butter your way. Classic for a reason. The drive down Lake Drive on the weekend is always great.
OpenTable · $$$$ · https://www.opentable.com/bartolottas-lake-park-bistro
What's New
Pizzeria Di Lusso · Shorewood - 4511 N Oakland, from the Sorella team, aiming early-mid October. Casual sit-down pizza (not a slice counter) bringing two Jersey styles Milwaukee barely has: Trenton tomato pie (cheese first, bright sauce on top) and Grandma-style square pie. Full bar, apps and salads, dine-in first.
Coming Up
Nadi Plates · East Side - Scratch Italian from the food-truck family, first sit-down at 2163 N Farwell (old Pomona). Small plates, cocktails, day and night. Opening soon.
El Impostor · West Allis - Camino owner's new spot at 7413 W Greenfield: global tacos and tequila (Korean beef, butter chicken, the works), early October.
Café Corazón · Bay View - last regular Oct 2; farewell Oct 3. If it's been your easy friend-table, go once more.
Housekeeping
Same places are pinned on the Milwaukee Restaurant Map.
Has anyone played Batchi Ball at the place in front of Lake Park Bistro?
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