An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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SPATIO SEATING AVAILABLE • All phone numbers 414 area code unless otherwise indicated BUCA DI BEPPO 1233 N. Van Buren St. 224-8672. S 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. S California-style specialty pizzas, freshly made pastas, 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. 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 RYAN BRAUN’S GRAFFITO 102 N. Water St. 727-2888S Carrying the name of the Milwaukee Brewers’ all-star out- fielder, this Historic Third Ward restaurant features fresh and innovative Italian cuisine, it provides diners with front- row seats on the serene Milwaukee River, surrounded by a backdrop of city lights.5 p.m.-12 a.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. Umami Moto is a new standard of excellence brought to the time- less tradition of Asian fusion concepts. Elements of an Asian fusion restaurant combined with innovative, cutting edge design, seamless service and the finest in food and beverage products define Umami Moto. Thursdays spe- cial: Insane Sushi Thursday—specialty rolls available at great prices. 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 C E N T R A L / S O U T H A M E R I C A N CHARRO 724 N. Milwaukee St. 431-5557 and 17800 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield 262-782-7253. Central and South American restaurant with two locations – downtown Milwaukee and Brookfield. Modern interior design brings contemporary feel to the menu, even when ordering the classics. Handmade tortillas, Haitian stew, empanadas, and quesadillas. Charro downtown opens at 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 5-11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Brookfield open for lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and Sun., noon-4 p.m. Sat.; dinner 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 4-10 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 59