Hat maker, fitter and perveryor extraordinaire. Off-the-rack and custom has in a picture perfect Bayview shoppe.

Self proclaimed hybrid of Airbnb, traditional hotel and old-school residential hotel. Result is a unique and personal place to stay just south of downtown in the vibrant Bayview neighborhood.

Family owned and operated supper club since 1948. Finest steaks and seafood, accompanied by relish tray, virtually unlimited salad bowl, large loaf of bread with honey+butter and sautéed mushroom buttons.

Hip sausages in hip Bayview; open early until late most everyday; draft cocktails.

Fine independent bookstore in a great neighborhood.

Local coffee roasters, founded as Alterra in 1993. Welcoming coffee cafes located thought the city. Beautiful design and attention to detail; baking by Troubadour. Stunning modern space.

Local coffee roasters, founded as Alterra in 1993. Welcoming coffee cafes located thought the city. Beautiful design and attention to detail; baking by Troubadour. Stunning space.

Interesting farm fresh breakfast, lunch and cocktails in a former fire house, with an international flair.

Imaginative fine dining for dinner on the East side. Interesting decor and live plant wall. Filled with surprises.

Tropical drinks and classic cocktails served in this Fifth Ward/Walker’s Point lounge.

Lovely residential Yankee Hill location steps from the lake and downtown. The classical revival 1929 Knickerbocker features a restaurant, bar and suites. Worth a visit just to view the perfectly preserved terrazzo floors and vaulted ceilings.

Pleasant neighborhood cafe to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, craft beers and cocktails in cafe, at counter or bar.

Serving outstanding pizza since the “hippy-dipppy” 1970s; now in a new comfortable modern setting.

Imaginative sandwiches served in friendly and quirky cafe just north of downtown. Selections change weekly and may include smoked brisket, salmon, bologna, pork belly, capocolla, beer mustard and braised cabbage.

Artisan chocolate creations; each a work of art. Truffles, bars and toffee hand-crafted.

Walker’s Point restaurant committed to teaching and advancing community-based food by being an advocate for sustainability. Menu changes daily based on the freshest ingredients. Culinary school attached.

Small batch products made with old world techniques. Producing rye whiskey, brandy, absinthe, vodka, gin, rum and other unique sprits. Tours available; take the bridge just south of downtown.

Made-to-order mini donuts served from a modernistic glass structure just north of downtown. Wash it down with coffee.

Micro roaster since 1999. Cafes in Walker’s Point and Bay View.

Ever want to eat whitefish in Whitefish Bay? If so, this is your place. Old school German supper club near the shores of Lake Michigan with vintage music playing in the background. Enjoy Wisconsin roast duck, wiener schnitzel, walleye pike, apple pancake, strudel and Friday Fish Fry. Head a few miles north along Lake Drive and enjoy the scenery. Same location and same family ownership since 1918.

Art deco accommodations by the night or extended stay in the fashionable East Side.  Just North of downtown in a quiet residential neighborhood, walk to the Lake and Milwaukee’s attractions. Cafe at the Plaza is downstairs and serves an excellent breakfast and lunch.

Vintage and swanky 1972 era cocktail lounge in a residential neighborhood just to the south and west of downtown. Original cocktails, expertly crafted, with no drink menu in site. Attention to detail is exquisite… shiny stainless cash register, appropriate music, orange mood lighting. Part of the Ignite Curiosities Perfection Collection.

Four mini bowl lanes; often booked for leagues but often available for open bowl; jukebox. Two minutes off 94/43 just south of downtown.

Old-school deli located near the lake in Shorewood, just north of Milwaukee. Enjoy hoppel poppel, fried matzos, challah french toast, nova plate, corned beef and phosphates. All done right.

Meals and snacks inspired by the Great Lakes region.  Regional fare and drink, locally sourced, served in Walker’s Point.

Riverwest community art center, providing cutting edge live music and art.

Community storefront radio at the Riverwest Video Store.

Storefront Italian cafe full of charm. Grab a stool at the front bar and watch the chefs prepare interesting pasta dishes. Stroll the block and you will find excellent expresso, live radio broadcast, DVD emporium and the finest place for a drink in Milwaukee.

If you only have time for one drink in Milwaukee  have it at Foundation. Tiki perfection in a residential Riverwest neighborhood. Mai Tai, Navy Grog, Singapore Sling and if you are lucky enough…. Hot Buttered Rum. Dark, sultry and exquisite.

Flemish Renaissance inspired building completed in 1895 by Edward Koch. Open atrium design; take a walk to the top.

Local coffee roasters, founded as Alterra in 1993. Welcoming coffee cafes located thought the city. Beautiful design and attention to detail; baking by Troubadour.

Spectacularly serious and expansive roasting facility; plenty of space to enjoy the results. Locations all over Milwaukee but visit the roasting factory.

Family business devoted to the craft os sausage making. Wurstnachers produce sausages in the third ward. Made in Milwaukee since 1880.

War Memorail Center designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen, Kahler Building designed in 1975 by David Kahler and the Quadracci Pavillion designed in 2001 by Santiago Calatrava.

Experience this food destination just outside of downtown in the third ward. Artisan and ethnic products and freshly made prepared foods, all sold by independent merchants.

Opened in 1927 as a movie palace, the Oriental design is East Indian. Features “two minaret towers, three stained glass chandeliers, several hand drawn murals, six bigger-than-life buddhas, dozens of original draperies, eight porcelain lions and hundreds of elephants.

Order a grilled ham and cheese on rye and grab a stein of beer (if you are not driving). Extensive selection of cheeses, meats, groceries, candies, beer, wine and souvenirs. Buy a crock of “King of Klubs” cheese, loaf of cheese bread and salami stick for the road.

Family owned and operated for five generations, featuring tabletop, kitchen, home decor and gift emporium. Visit Watts Tea Shop for breakfast, luncheon or cup of tea.

Coffee, tea and booze open late. Comfortable place to hang and foster community.

Chili: mild, medium and hot since 1931. One of the few spots downtown to grab a bite late night.

Made from scratch Italian breads, cookies, cannolis and pastries. Established by Peter C. and Grace Sciortino in 1948; sold to current owners and bakers in 1997.

Milwaukee destination since 1989; featuring cuisine from all of the regions of Italy.

Classic downtown diner. Closed to make room for transformation into a hotel.

Tapas bar in historic Walker’s Point.

Since 1950, fast service custard and burgers served in unique contemporary spaces. Expect a line.

Goose breast, wiener schnitzel a la holstein, spatzle, goulash, usinger’s sausages… get the picture?

Locally sourced foods served three meals daily in a cheerful atmosphere. *Even the pickles and pie crust!

Enjoy locally sourced food and Hinterland Beer produced in Green Bay in a rustic eclectic loft.

24-hour diners located throughout milwaukee. Downtown location is open when everything else is closed. “The kitchen’s always cooking.”

Quality, straight forward food and drink served very late. Stunning contemporary atmosphere in nineteen century building. Convenient to The Pfister.

Cheese, charcuterie and craft cocktails in a warm and inviting atmosphere around the corner from The Pfister.

Refined American fusion cuisine served in a nineteenth century storefront.

Comfortable atmosphere, both indoors and out. Memorable traditional French dining and family specialties in the shadow of the Allen Bradley Clock Tower.

Breakfast and lunch; dine at the cheerful counter. Everything is made from scratch; emphasis on seasonal, organic and local.

Extensive menu that covers many bases; delicious and great selection of cheeses and wine.

Live music, friendly hipsters and changing art exhibits make this a comfortable spot to drink. Very much a sense of community.

1928 art deco hotel convenient to Marquette University but a short trip to the rest of Milwaukee.

Reasonably priced alternative to traditional hotels, Milwaukee Athletic Club often has guestrooms available for non members. Guests can experience all areas of the historic club including Elephant Room, Bali Grill and Macs for dining and drinking. Athletic facilities include aquatics, racquetball, squash, basketball, massage and overall fitness.

One hundred loft-style rooms with vintage, rustic touches. Branded, Smyth and The Yard should all be visited for food and drink whether or not you are an overnight guest.

Book a room in the main 1893 building and be amazed at the architecture, style and history of The Pfister. Even if you are not spending the night, be sure to visit to visit The Pfister and view the spectacular Victorian art collection, walk past the lions guarding the grand stairway all the way up and pay particular attention to the artwork on seven. Dine for fine steaks and seafood for lunch or dinner at Mason Street Grill, eat eggs benedict at Cafe at the Pfister, sip a cocktail and listen to piano music in the lobby, go late-nite at the rooftop Blu.  The rooftop swimming pool and Well Spa are both an oasis in the city. Guido and Charles Pfister were true visionaries. Salve.