probably once a month I eat here, never am I let down. as someone who's mother was born in Sicily I…read moretend to be skeptical eating out for Italian. never have to worry about that here, and the service is excellent every time. the bar always has friendly faces and music that meshes perfectly with the ambiance. perfect for family or a date!

I've been here a few times and it's always great. The last time we got the eggplant chips and…read morepiccante pasta. I absolutely love the fact that you can order a half potion of any pasta dish! The service was great-the staff was super friendly and accommodating. The inside was very nice and has an elegant vibe. The eggplant chips tasted great, super thin and well seasoned. I wanted to taste and feel a little more eggplant, but they were chips and followed through with the assignment! The piccante pasta is one of my favorites, and not just because chicken is included vs. an add on. The shape of the pasta is super fun and holds the sauce perfectly. The sauce is phenomenal, I normally ask for all the salt, Parmesan, red pepper, etc. up front because I'm so used to things being under-seasoned but not with this dish! It had the perfect amount of salt and spice in addition to the pasta having the ideal al dente cook to it. I highly recommend and cannot wait to go back for more!

Woah! The Shawarma Philly Cheese has no business being this good and, to be completely honest, I…read morethought I was going to be half the size. FOR $11 is crazy work. 10/10. Chicken Tawook was very well seasoned and juicy. Basically a 5 or 6 piece grilled boneless for $5...10/10. It's great that they sell individual items as "extras" so the cost to try something new isn't so steep. The Kubbeh was something new for me but I wish I had ordered more 10/10. As someone who just moved to the neighborhood I'm glad I found a go to spot so quickly. I would have taken photos but I didn't have a chance between bites. Didn't interact much with the two guys working the kitchen but the service was polite, fast, and professional. They even hit me with a sir which caught me off guard haha. 10/10

I got the mixed wrap (because there was a picture of it and it looked good) and it lived up to my…read moreexpectation! So good! The person I was with got the mixed bowl, which was also delicious. I will definitely be going back. The food was made to order, which was very nice. They are open late, which is a perk!

La Masa Empanada Bar - Brady Street Jerk chicken empanada…read more+ chimichurri sauce Garlic aioli fries = so good First blood orange marg = a win 5/5The empanada was good, but next time I definitely want to try a different flavor! I also got to steal some of my friend's fries with the garlic aioli and those were sooo good First time trying a blood orange margarita too and I was a fan! Check out the full review on Instagram: @ratedbyaleena

Great place to sit and sip some wine, sangrias, cocktails along with beers. Along with the drinks,…read moreyou can can bite on the stumptous empanadas of various flavors. The shrimp is awesome. Chicken tinga, mushrom truffle are tasty. The jicama slaw is fantastic amd try with aiji amerillo aioli, its tangy and has a kick. You can have trio plate. You can eat at the bar or take them upstairs for more room. Look out for the letters on the empanadas to get which is what. The service is impeccable.

This is a very cool place to go. There are lots of food options, a wall of beer, lots of different…read moregames to play. It really had something for everyone. Our son didn't want to come in here, but he was happy looking around at everything. This is a great place to come and hang out and eat and drink in for people of all ages.

A happy, vibey spot that is versatile and could work for multiple purposes! They have a WIDE ARRAY…read moreof food vendors, so there's something for everyone. It's fun to get a few things for everyone to share. I would say the prices aren't cheap, but are reasonable for the city. There are tables everywhere from high tops to bar seating to regular tables. We went on a weekend and had no issue finding a table. They have fun music playing and everyone is having a good time. They have cornhole, large shuffleboard, and video golfing. I believe there are a few TVs with sports on. It's a bit loud, but it feels just like a fun spot to be. Great for ladies night, family game night, a date, and birthdays. If you have nothing to do on a weekend, I'd highly recommend coming here to get out!

A quiet fine dining experience tucked in the Bay View neighborhood…read more Our visit to Sage to celebrate an anniversary dinner was delightful. It's located in the historic White House. And the restaurant embraces that history and weaves it into the dining experience with the decor, heirlooms and anecdotes. The menu changes seasonally. Both seasons that I have seen were small but well-balanced with something to please most palates. We enjoyed the stuffed dates, the carrot curry soup, the salmon and the beef tenderloin. All of them were amazing. Seasoning was subtle to let the flavors of the ingredients shine through. And the cooking and execution was fantastic. Their cocktails are complex and delicious. And the creme brulee dessert was one of the best I've had in the city. The service was good, but this isn't a place you come for a quick bite and run. It's a place to converse, to sip, and enjoy some decadent bites.

I enjoyed my time at Sage. It's a really cute space with tasty cocktails, mocktails, and a solid…read morefood menu. Our friends were seated first and were in full sun for about an hour and a half, which wasn't ideal, but they also didn't want to complain. Maybe some shades could be installed? Our server was great and service all around was attentive and prompt. My highlights were the rosemary mocktail and the pistachio blondie.

I feel like this place needs some recognition. We had a blast! First off, the bar and patio are…read moreperfect. Who ever designed this layout, kudos to you. It felt like a fancier bar, more than just the classic tavern style every Milwaukee bar is serving up. Fully loaded beer/drink menu. We sat outside since it was beautiful out. Our server was very attentive, and knew everything about the menu. The burger was delicious, with perfectly melted cheese. You can taste the quality in the meat and cheese. My wife had the house chicken sandwich. The chicken was thin, with a good amount of crunch. Exactly what you want for the perfect sandwich. Id love to come back for their pizza special on Monday nights. And for trivia! It looks like they have a shuttle so I hope to use that soon as well.

Food was good, no doubt. Prices are pretty decent for the location. But the service was not so…read moregreat. It started out fantastic, but after we received our food, we were never checked on again and actually had to literally chase down our server to get the bill. Outside there were three tables of people, one large group who was waiting for the baseball shuttle and just drinking. Two larger tables were set up as reserved inside. They slowly filled as we ate our meal. And one other table of two came in after us. There were maybe 4 people at the bar. All this to say, it wasn't crazy busy by any stretch. We started with one server (who was really good) who took our order then we were handed off to another (who wasn't bad). When we arrived we were one of two tables inside. There were three servers on the floor and two behind the bar which was adequate for the number of people dining. Our initial server apparently was working the reserved seating, but even still, the second server never checked on us after we received our food. Also, we didn't receive our entire order. We weren't charged for the food we didn't get, but had anyone stopped by to refill water or see if we wanted more drinks, we could have asked about the missing food. So, all in all, not the worst dining experience ever, but not the best. Being ignored is never fun.

Food so good I forgot to take a picture first. A great spot for an evening patio meal in MKE. The…read moreWednesday wing deal is worth making a special trip for and the salads and fried brussel sprouts are equally as tasty!

Typically MKE bar with upgraded bar food. But…read moreThe food is very good and the Monday $5 burger special is worth a trip from burbs for sure. It's a half pound of perfectly seasoned and prepared ( med rare for me). The service is friendly and appropriately responsive. You will catch me there at least twice a month.

I'm visiting from Durham, NC, and I wish I could put Twisted Plants in my pocket and take it home…read morewith me! The flavor and variety were amazing. It's rare to find a place where both me and my son can eat from the same menu, especially since he's a picky eater, but he finished his entire plate. Our DoorDash delivery arrived hot, fresh, and exactly as ordered. We'll definitely order again multiple times while here!

Friendly vegan spot (5/5 Green Stars) If you're visiting…read moreMilwaukee then a visit to E Brady St. is probably worth your while - a few interesting spots here, including Twisted Plants. I wanted to support my vegan brothers and sisters and, having being on the road (actually on Amtrak, so rails, really) for a while, I was craving some protein. Following the advice of the friendly staff members, I opted for an order of "Drummies" (Dazed & Confused) to maximize my protein intake. I ended up eating it in the restaurant and thought the vegan drumsticks were delicious with the two homemade sauces provided (ranch and chili). This dish is pricier than most of the others ($15, compared to a more reasonable $4 for fries or $10 for vegan mozzarella sticks) but memorable. The place could do with a few tweaks in terms of décor/atmosphere but the friendly staff helped make it a nice experience. I'm also rating the Twisted Plants 4.5 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, based on the following: * Everything on the menu - savory food and pastries - is vegan. * Most of the food packaging is compostable. * Staff members are happy to tell you what's in your food. The drummies that I ordered are from Lily's Vegan Pantry - made in Taiwan from soy and seasoning (no palm oil). * Cookies are from local vegan entrepreneur, Bunny's Bite. * It fills a useful niche of craveable vegan (elevated) fast food. Next time I want to try the Crispy Chik'n Salad (made with organic greens) as it's one of those dishes I never tried before I went veggie.