An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I T A L I A N CARINI’S LA CONCA D’ORO 3468 N. Oakland Ave. 963-9623. Specializing in the freshest seafood, La Conca d’Oro (“conch of gold”) features dishes individually prepared using the finest ingredients. Or choose from 14 antipastos, five kinds of spiedini, 21 pasta dishes, veal, steak or chicken, and homemade cannolis and cassata. Banquet facilities are available. Located close to UW–Milwaukee. Lunch: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Dinner: 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4-9 p.m. Sun. BUCA DI BEPPO 1233 N. Van Buren St. 224-8672. Buca serves up Southern Italian immigrant specialties. Red sauce is “king.” Red-checked tablecloths, offbeat family and celebrity photographs, and Frank Sinatra crooning in the background are among the atmospheric delights. 11 a.m. –10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. (Lunch menu those days 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) On Sunday, the dinner menu is served 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Reservations rec. LOUISE’S 801 N. Jefferson St. in Milwaukee, 273-4224 and 190th & Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield, 262-784- 4175. California-style specialty pizzas, freshly made pas- tas, and foccacia breads, all baked on premises. Takeout and delivery available. Located on picturesque Cathedral Square in Milwaukee and just off popular Bluemound Road in Brookfield. Opens Mon.-Fri. at 11 a.m. Brunch 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. RISTORANTE BARTOLOTTA 7616 W. State St. 771-7910. Ristorante Bartolotta celebrates the traditional tastes of Italy. Dinner 5:30-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m. Fri. & 5-10 p.m. Sat. RYAN BRAUN’S GRAFFITO 102 N. Water St. 727-2888 Reopening April 4 under new owners, Milwaukee’s SURG Restaurant Group, this Historic Third Ward restaurant car- ries the name of the Milwaukee Brewer’s All-Star outfield- er. In addition to featuring fresh and innovative Italian cui- sine, it provides diners with front-row seats on the serene Milwaukee River, surrounded by a backdrop of city lights. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. www.ryanbraunsgraffito.com J A P A N E S E KIKU JAPANESE CUISINE 200 W. Wisconsin Ave. 270- 1988. Choose from noodles, special seafood dishes, teriyaki and tempura, as well as a full menu of expertly made sushi and sashimi. The closest Japanese restaurant to all downtown hotels also offers special house rolls. Happy Hour specials 2-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Carry-out . UMAMI MOTO 718 N. Milwaukee St. 727-9333. Living up to its name (“the fifth element of food - deliciousness”), this delightful Milwaukee Street original provides Far East elegance infused with modern French nuances. Choose from an extensive menu ranging from unique house rolls to entrees like Japanese Sunfish, Diver Scallops, Tofu Hot Pot and Umami Noodles. Serving food 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.- Wed., 5-11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. www.umamimoto.com WASABI SUSHI LOUNGE 15455 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield. 262-780-0011. Located by Brookfield Square Shopping Center. Executive Chef Brian Park creates a variety of Wasabi signature rolls.11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 4:30-11 p.m. Fri., 1-11 p.m. Sat. and 3-9 p.m. Sun. Take-out and group space available. Text Wasabi To 84444 for specials. www.wasabisakelounge.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 59 57 Quality Indian Food Reigns 1550 N. Farwell Ave. Milwaukee 414-276-2250 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. daily www.restaurantmaharaja.com