John Koethe

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Dining: Carinis Boasts Real Neapolitan Pizza
Dining

Carinis Boasts Real Neapolitan Pizza

Forgot the Milwaukee-style cracker crusts. Carini’s La Conca d’Oro offers true Neapolitan pizzas with a crust that’s perfection.

Dining: Hom, Home on the Range
Dining

Hom, Home on the Range

The Bayshore restaurant Hom has wood-fire grilled food and a North Woods atmosphere. It’s a very comforting place.

Dining: Goodkind One of Best New Restaurants
Dining

Goodkind One of Best New Restaurants

Charming atmosphere, imaginative, well-prepared food and a fine drink menu. All very satisfying.

Dining: The Subtle Elegance of Ardent
Dining

The Subtle Elegance of Ardent

Featuring the “best chef in the Midwest,” its food is exquisite yet reasonably priced.

Dining: The Best Cheese Steak, Submarine & Italian Beef Sandwiches
Dining

The Best Cheese Steak, Submarine & Italian Beef Sandwiches

Which Milwaukee places do the best version of these Philly, New York and Chicago specialties? Read on.

Dining: Bavette Has Wonderful Food
Dining

Bavette Has Wonderful Food

Butcher shop also has small restaurant with flavorful meats, soups and sausages.

Dining: If Plato Dreamed of Steak
Dining

If Plato Dreamed of Steak

Butch’s serves some of the best steak in town, but also offers other secret delights.

Dining: Lazy Susan Adds Class to Bay View
Dining

Lazy Susan Adds Class to Bay View

Opened by former Cafe Centro chef, it offers homey, international fare.

Dining: Cafe Vocar’s European Charm
Dining

Cafe Vocar’s European Charm

The Riverwest restaurant features Eastern European comfort food that’s terrific.

Dining: Where to Get A Great Burger and Martini
Dining

Where to Get A Great Burger and Martini

Great fries, too. Here are my six favorite places. What are yours?