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Let’s Grab Lunch SIX PLACES TO ENJOY A MIDDAY MEAL IN MKE By EVERETT SULLIVAN
Saint Kate is home to multiple restaurants serving up delicious dishes and drinks – Aria, Giggly Champagne Bar and The Dark Room – but most open later in the day. Proof Pizza, however, opens at 11 a.m. and is an inviting spot for a midday break. Proof serves traditional Neapolitan pizza, alongside Italian snacks, salads and sodas. 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Bottle House 42 The menu at this spot, which opened last year, is full of classic brewpub dishes like smash burgers, stacked sliders, chicken and waffles, and mac 60 milwaukeemag.com
and cheese. If you’re looking for something lighter, there’s a full menu of salads and sandwiches as well. The glass-ceilinged beer hall is located inside a remodeled Pabst Brewing complex building and is an ideal location for an afternoon brew or craft cocktail. 1130 N. Ninth St.
The Brown Bottle This historic Schlitz Park venue dates back to 1938, and the cozy space reflects that vintage charm. It lends itself to a beer and a sandwich, such as the crispy mushroom Reuben or focaccia caprese with fresh mozzarella and tomato. 221 W. Galena St.
Café at the Pfister Located in one of Milwaukee’s most famous hotels, this is the spot where local insiders dine on a regular basis. The menu offers something for everyone, including the ever-popular chopped cobb salad or café club sandwich with house-roasted turkey and applewood bacon. Plus, they serve Starbucks coffee and some very tasty desserts. 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Miller Time Pub and Grill A certified Cicerone (in layman’s terms, a beer expert) is available to suggest the ideal draft beer to pair with each dish on this restaurant’s wide menu of burgers, sandwiches,
salads and more. For an appetizer, try the buttermilk-battered cheese curds or the pub pretzel. 509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Pizza Man Is it pointing out the obvious to say that Pizza Man has good pizza? Yes, but it’s worth repeating. The Margherita or Pesto Pig are sure bets for a lighter lunch, or just throw your cares away and get the Carnivoro with pepperoni, Italian sausage, salami and ham. And be sure to check out the appetizers – the cheese and charcuterie board and salty snacks are great for sharing. 11500 W. Burleigh St., Wauwatosa; 6300 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon ◆
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Proof Pizza at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel