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Buttermint Finer

Dining & Cocktails

Northeast | American Modern Mid-Century cuisine with quality service, cocktails & Happy Hour. 4195 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 488-2587, buttermintrestaurant.com

Cork ‘N Cleaver South (Airport) | American Casual dining, full-service, Friday night fish fry & Sunday brunch. Four Points Milwaukee Airport & Conference Center, A Marriott Hotel, 5311 S. Howell Ave., (414) 481-2400, fourpointsmilwaukee airport.com

The Crooked Crow West | Burgers A cozy bar serving up fantastic bar food & plenty of craft beer options. 1309 S. 60th St., West Allis, (414) 763-2511, thecrookedcrow mke.com

Culver’s of Milwaukee South (Airport) | Burgers

“America’s favorites made fresh” & of course frozen custard. 575 W. Layton Ave., (414) 489-7777, culvers.com

Everyone’s Ice Cream West | Bakery & Desserts

Scooping Up Smiles To Greater MKE. “Made by everyone, for everyone.” 8125 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 662-7921, everyonesice cream.com

Fazio’s Chocolate

Shop West | Bakery & Desserts Handcrafted artisan chocolates & truffles with no artificial preservatives. 13425 Watertown Plank Rd., Ste. 7, Elm Grove, (262) 923-7166, fazioschocolate.com

Flour Girl & Flame

West | Pizza Wood Fired

Pizza with seasonally inspired toppings & good vibes! 8121 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 6627921, flourgirlandflame. com

Fred’s Frozen Custard & Grill West | Bakery & Desserts

Made-to-order burgers & sandwiches alongside creamy frozen custard. 4726 W. Vliet St., (414) 7716270, fredsfrozencustard. com

The Friendship Circle of Wisconsin North | Cafe, Deli & Markets

Relax, & enjoy a cup of coffee with delicious goods from our own Bakery. 8649 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point, (414) 755-5855, fcwi.org

Greens and Things Northwest | American

Serving soul food classics in the Granville neighborhood. 8614 N. 107th St., (414) 716-5295, greensandthings soulfood.com

Happy Joy Candy Floss Various Locations | Bakery & Desserts Home spun cotton candy (aka candy floss) bringing HAPPINESS & JOY! (414) 882-1605

Hot Dish Pantry South (Airport) | American Scratch-made Midwestern comfort food featuring pierogi & cheese curds! 4125 S. Howell Ave., (414) 248-7184, hotdishpantry.com

Joey Gerard’s – a BARTOLOTTA Supper Club Southwest | Steak Comfort food & classic cocktails in a Hollywood style supper club. 5601 Broad St., Greendale, (414) 858-1900, joeygerards.com

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Junior’s Smoked

BBQ North | BBQ A unique restaurant selling made from scratch sides & slow smoked BBQ. Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 699-7482   

Kilwins MilwaukeeBayshore North | Bakery & Desserts Original recipe ice cream, fudge, caramel apples, chocolates & confections. 5756 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale, (414) 967-4803, kilwins.com/milwaukeebayshore    $$

Kopp’s Frozen Custard Multiple locations | Burgers Landmark famous for delicious frozen custard & equally tasty jumbo burgers. 7631 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, (414) 282-4312, 5373 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, (414) 961-3288, kopps. com   $

Kreative Fruitz North | Bakery & Desserts Indulge in the Fruity Experience when YOU Visit MKE! 5215 N. Ironwood Rd., Ste. 200, Glendale, (414) 393-7120, kreativefruitz.com

Lebnani House Restaurant South (Airport) | Middle Eastern This is the place to find authentic but modern Middle Eastern dishes. 5051 S. 27th St., Greenfield, (414) 4888033, lebnanihouse.com

Lush Popcorn North | Bakery & Desserts Small batch, hand-crafted & infused gourmet popcorn & lemonade company. Sherman Phoenix Marketplace, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 215-0052, lushpopcorn. com

Maxie’s West | Cajun Southern food & drinks of all kinds. Oysters,

BBQ, & fresh fish. 6732 W. Fairview Ave., (414) 2923969, maxiesmke.com

Apps: $; Entrees: $$

MOXIE Food + Drink North | American Upscale-casual restaurant & bar, featuring inspired American comfort food. 501 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 2048980, eatatmoxie.com

North Avenue Market West | Food Hall We are a community hub that caters to foodies, travelers, & locals alike. 5900 W. North Ave., (414) 293-1243, northavemkt.com

The Packing House South (Airport) | Steak A MKE favorite for ribs, steaks, seafood, poultry, veal & Prime Rib. 900 E. Layton Ave., (414) 4835054, packinghousemke. com

Pete’s Pops West | Bakery & Desserts A MKE summer tradition! 3809 W. Vilet St., (414) 988-8916, petespops.net

Saz’s State House

Restaurant West | American Casual, familyfriendly dining; an iconic MKE destination since 1976. 5539 W. State St., (414) 453-2410, sazs.com

Story Hill BKC West | American wine shop with upper Midwestinspired brunch, lunch, & sharing-style dinner. 5100 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 539-4424, storyhillbkc.com

Trouble and Sons

Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant North | Italian Homestyle pizza, pasta, & cocktails in a warm & rustic atmosphere. 133 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 800-

5015, troubleandsons pizzeria.com

Uppa Yard North | Caribbean Best Jamaican food, rum punch, drinks.

4925 W. Fond du Lac Ave., (414) 871-7138, uppayard.com 

Drink

The Bavarian Bierhaus North | Beer Gardens & Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

Brewery, bierhall, & two biergartens all in one!

700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, (414) 236-7000, thebavarianbierhaus.com

Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge South (Airport) | Bar Stylish gathering place. Endless menu of vintage & creative cocktails. 1579 S. 9th St., (414) 383-2620, bryantscocktail lounge.com

Camino West Allis West | Bar American craft beer bar & eatery. Creative bar fare & daily specials. 7211 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 810-4838, westallis.caminomke.com

Corvina Wine Company West | Wine Bars Offering a wide variety of vintages from around the world. 6038 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 5463407, corvinawine company.com 

Croatian Park Southwest | Beer Gardens Beer Garden open to the public, Thursday evenings Memorial Day-Labor Day. 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin, (414) 427-5846, milwaukeecroatians.org/ croatian-park

Estabrook Beer Garden North | Beer Gardens A place where you can enjoy great beer, food, people & weather. 4600 N. Estabrook

Dr., (414) 219-9065, estabrookbeer garden.com $-$$

The Explorium Brewpub Southridge Southwest | Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

We are a locally owned brewery & restaurant at Southridge Mall. 5300 S. 76th St., Ste. 1450A, Greendale, (414) 423-1365, exploriumbrew.com

$-$$$

Faklandia Brewing South (Airport) | Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Faklandia is a new brewpub focused on combining fantasy & crafty beverages! 3807 S. Packard Ave., St. Francis, (414) 212-8694, faklandia. com/$web/index.html

Holler House South (Airport) | Bar Old political posters hanging on the walls & bras hanging on the ceiling. 2042 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 6479284, geneandmarcy hollerhouse.com

Hubbard Park Lodge & Beer Garden North | Beer Gardens

A traditional Beer Garden & restaurant featuring German & local beers. 3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, (414) 3324207, hubbardpark lodge.com

Layman Brewing West | Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries A classic, cozy WI corner bar that makes its own beer! 6001 W. Madison St., West Allis, (414) 476-8788, laymanbrewing.com

MOXIE Food + Drink North | Cocktails

Upscale-casual restaurant & bar, featuring inspired American comfort food. 501 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 2048980, eatatmoxie.com

Ope! Brewing Co. West | Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

Craft brewery located in West Allis serving up craft beer & hard seltzers. 6751 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 509-6700, opebrewingco.com

Sprecher Brewery North | Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

MKE’s Original Craft Brewery. Beers, sodas, award-winning root beer, tours. 701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, (414) 9642739, sprecherbrewery. com

Tours: $; Beer & Cheese

Tastings: $$

Trouble and Sons

Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant North |

Cocktails Homestyle pizza, pasta, & cocktails in a warm & rustic atmosphere. 133 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 800-5015, troubleandsons pizzeria.com

Umbrella Bar

Southwest | Sports Bars

Franklin’s best outdoor sports bar & the first of its kind in the Midwest. 7005 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, (414) 529-7676, mke. theumbrellabar.com

Urbal Tea Co. South (Airport) | Co ee & Tea Shop Liquid for Life. Drink your vitamins through high quality herbals. 3060 S. 13th St., (414) 916-5088, urbalhealth.com

Water Street

Brewery South (Airport) | Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

MKE’s first brewpub with multiple locations! 140 W. Town Square Wy., Oak Creek, (414) 301-5288, waterstreetbrewery.com

Whitnall Park Beer Garden Southwest

| Beer Gardens Beer garden featuring 24 tap handles-with a rotation of 12 craft beers. 8831 N. Root River Pkwy., Greendale, (414) 514-9744, whitnallbeergarden.com

Attractions

Basilica of St. Josaphat Foundation

South (Airport) | Religious Institutions Designed after St. Peter’s in Rome. One of over 35 basilicas in the U.S. 620 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 902-3524, thebasilicafoundation.org

Boerner Botanical Gardens Southwest | Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers

A collection of intimate garden spaces & Margie’s Garden for children! 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners, (414) 525-5600, boernerbotanicalgardens. com

Bucyrus Museum South (Airport) | Museums

A unique historical industrial museum with hands on exhibits for all ages. 1919 12th Ave., South Milwaukee, bucyrusmuseum.org

Forest Home Cemetery South (Airport) | Tours An arboretum, sculpture garden & keeper of MKE’s history! Tours available. 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 645-2632, foresthomecemetery.com

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block, Inc. Southwest | Historic Places of Interest

Guided tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s inspiring vision for an American home. 2714 W. Burnham St., (414) 368-0060, wrightinmilwaukee.org

The Hill Has Eyes

Southwest | Classes & Special Events Features multiple haunts, including a “Not So Scary” haunt for families. 7005 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, (414) 367-8847, hillhaseyes.com

Historic Trimborn

Farm Park Southwest | Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers Unique example of a mid-19th century industrial & farming complex. 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale,

(414) 273-8288, trimbornfarm.com

Jeremiah Curtin House Southwest | Historic Places of Interest

The first stone house in MKE County. Built in 1846. Typical Irish cottage. 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, (414) 2738288, milwaukee history.net

Kilbourntown House North | Historic Places of Interest Built in 1844. Originally located in the area known as Kilbourntown. Estabrook Park, 4400 Estabrook Pkwy., Shorewood, (414) 273-8288, milwaukeehistory.net

The Milky Way DriveIn Southwest | Classes & Special Events A classic drive-in movie experience with showtimes May-Sep. 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, (414) 253-3538, milkywaydrivein.com

Milwaukee County

Zoo West | Zoos

Featuring over 2,100 animals on 190 beautiful acres. Open year-round. 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 771-3040, milwaukeezoo.org

Mitchell Gallery of Flight South (Airport) | Museums Home of WI aviation history, Gen. Billy Mitchell, Lawson Airliner & more. 5300 S. Howell Ave., (414) 747-4503, mitchellgallery.org

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center North | Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers Six miles of trails on the shore of Lake Michigan, 10 miles from downtown. 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., (414) 352-2880, schlitzaudubon.org

Timmerman Airport Northwest | Tours Guided by a certified flight instructor, spread your wings & fly! 9305 W. Appleton Ave., (414) 461-3222, timmermanairport.com

Ultimate Farm Collaborative North | Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers Redesigning cities to coexist with nature. 5500 W. Silver Spring Dr., (414) 587-4320, thecollaborativefarm.org

Wehr Nature Center Southwest | Farms, Gardens & Nature Centers A 220-acre preserve with naturalistled activities & accessible exploration. 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, (414) 425-8550, county. milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/ Explore/Wehr-NatureCenter

Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum North | Museums The Museum exhibits the historical heritage of African descent in WI. 2620 W. Center St., (414) 372-7677, wbhsm.org

Wisconsin State Fair West | Classes & Special Events The Annual Wisconsin State Fair. 11 fun-filled days for the whole family. 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, (414) 266-7071, (800) 884-FAIR, wistatefair.com/fair/home

Higher Education

Alverno College

Southwest Undergrad programs for women. Adult & graduate programs for women & men. 3400 S. 43rd St., (414) 382-6000, (800) 933-3401, alverno.edu

Cardinal Stritch University North Catholic, Franciscan university o ering 60+ academic programs. 6801 N. Yates Rd., (414) 4104053, stritch.edu

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