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keymilwaukee.com 55 EAT & DRINK g . GENUINE MILWAUKEE u Bugsy's Back Alley Speakeasy Travel back in time for a 1920's style happy hour with light fare and prohibition-themed craft cocktails. The atmosphere is cozy and alluring, complete with live "Showstopper" dancers and music. bugsysbackalleysaloon.com 218 North Water St. (414) 221-6565 THIRD WARD u Cafe Calatrava Under the museum's Ca- latrava addition, it reflects Calatrava's creativity and quality with its delec- table cuisine. Includes kid-friendly options. mam.org Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. (414) 224-3831 DOWNTOWN u Distil One of Thrillist's 'Best Cocktail Bars in Milwaukee'. Offerings include more than 100 bourbon selections, craft cocktails, a signature burger, and charcuterie and cheese boards high- lighting local ingredients. distilmilwaukee.com 722 N Milwaukee St. (414) 220-9411 DOWNTOWN u Hōm Wood Fired Grill Celebrates simple farm- to-table cuisine and a passion for pairing locally farmed ingredients with dramatic flavors. homwoodfiredgrill.com 5750 N. Port Washington Rd. (Bayshore Town Centre) (414) 312-7043 GLENDALE u Jack's American Pub Half-pound burgers, wraps and sandwiches, often featuring a creative take on classic bar food – best with a cold brew. jacksamericanpub.com 1323 E. Brady St. (414) 763-2830 EASTSIDE u Milwaukee Brat House Serving a Milwau- kee favorite, the bratwurst, all day as well as a menu full of sausages and other entrees, full bar service and specialty beers. milwaukeebrathouse.com 1013 Old World 3rd St. (414) 273-8709 THIRD WARD u Milwaukee Beer Bistro The best in casual beer-infused cooking for lunch and dinner (small plates). Brunch 10am-4pm Sat. & Sun (Sprecher root beer pancakes & more). milwaukeebeerbistro.com 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd. (414) 562-5540 EASTSIDE u Northpoint Custard Visit them year round at Downtown Kitchen located in the US Bank Center. northpointcustard.com DOWNTOWN u Rumpus Room Great flavor and a twist on the conventional bar snacks, soups, salads, appetizers and entrees. House-made charcuterie items, pork belly and per- fectly made Scotch egg with a beer or cocktail for a great evening. rumpusroommke.com 1030 N. Water St. Opposite page. Left: Oeuf Mollet from Lake Park Bistro Right: Saz's Andouille and Beef Brisket Hash, BBQ Eggs Benedict and Bananas Foster French Toast from Saz's State House. Bottom: Turmeric ginger tea, quiche of the day with a garden salad and house-made artisan torte from Baltica Bistro. MORE BRUNCH OPTIONS u Baltica Bistro Monday-Saturday 8am-2pm This airy little bistro specializes in healthy, gourmet breakfasts and has over 60 varieties of tea served hot or cold! It also serves French press coffee and deli- cious artisan tortes and homemade cakes. balticabistro.com u Café Calatrava Sundays 11am-4pm The à la carte brunch menu features contem- porary breakfast and lunch fare, for appetites both hearty and petite. Here is a sampling: Fried Egg and Duck Prosciut- to Sandwich, Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes or Hangar Steak & Eggs. mam.org u Lake Park Bistro Saturdays 11am-2pm Sundays 10am-2pm Award-winning cuisine in a beautiful setting in a park pavilion overlook- ing Lake Michigan bartolottas.com/lake- park-bistro u Mader's Sunday 11am-2pm All-you-can-eat buffet that includes omelets made to order, Bavarian Sauerbraten, Kassler Rippchen, Hungarian Beef Goulash, Spatzel Bratwurst and Knack- wurst, German potato salad, carving sta- tion-chef's choice meat, and two complimentary Mimosas per adult! madersrestaurant.com u Saz's State House Sunday Brunch Buffet Sunday 10am-1:30pm Features Chef-carved and specialty entrée se- lections, eggs benedict and omelets made-to- order, Saz's signature BBQ ribs and tons of decadent desserts. Brunch buffet includes complimentary Mimosa or glass of champagne. sazs.com u Trinity Three Irish Pubs Saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm Irish themed breakfast includes Corned Beef Hash, Ham & White Cheddar Omelet and most importantly Irish Coffee (a blend of Irish Whiskey and hot coffee topped with whipped cream). Remember— Leigheas Na Poite A Hol Aris (The cure for the hangover is to drink again). trinitythreeirishpubs.com u Water Street Brewery Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm Specialties include the WSB Rootbeer Dough- nuts and the Brewmas- ters breakfast. Other options like the Red Vel- vet Waffles or Crab Cake Benedict pair nicely with their Beermosa (WSB Bavarian Weisse with orange juice), or one of their brunch shots like the pancake shot. waterstreetbrewery.com