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Title: Interesting restaurants/bars?
Post by: Mods, Delete me please. 8/26/2020 on November 09, 2017, 07:08:49 PM
Heading up for game tomorrow, any recommendations on food spots?   Done Soblemans, Bombers, Maders, Brat Haus, wanted to see if anyone had something new/different?  Downtown-ish location,  no white tablecloths, not picky on cuisine, just something unique to Milwaukee that might just blow me in the mind.   Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance. 
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Post by: 4everwarriors on November 09, 2017, 07:21:18 PM
Due da Doc’s thang, hey?
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Post by: real chili 83 on November 09, 2017, 07:31:42 PM
I’m kinda partial to this place called Real Chili.
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Post by: Sir Lawrence on November 09, 2017, 07:36:02 PM
Due da Doc’s thang, hey?

Thanks Doc!

https://www.docsbbq.net/
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Post by: 4everwarriors on November 09, 2017, 07:46:34 PM
Hey, I’m down wit it. Taken out a coupla times while watchin’ football. Wings and brisket are solid. Just tell ‘em ta forget my white bread, doe, hey?
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Post by: #UnleashSean on November 09, 2017, 07:50:17 PM
Went to docs commerce smokehouse last week. Place was great eating.
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Post by: wadesworld on November 09, 2017, 09:37:29 PM
If not there, Oscar's Pub on 17th and Pierce is great.  Point's East has the best wings in the city.
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Post by: Eldon on November 09, 2017, 09:51:51 PM
Rock Bottom?
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Post by: rocket surgeon on November 10, 2017, 04:31:28 AM
Hey, I’m down wit it. Taken out a coupla times while watchin’ football. Wings and brisket are solid. Just tell ‘em ta forget my white bread, doe, hey?

that's the way i would go-3 lbs of animal carcass ain't gonna feed 4-6 'round these parts.  i suppose they figure  all that other filler stuff ought to do the job, but i ain't a 'taters guy-too much starch goes right to the hips, and gives me gas 'ey?  i'd stick with what they do-MEAT, it's what's for dinner
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Post by: Hards Alumni on November 10, 2017, 07:02:08 AM
Rock Bottom?

Chain!
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Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 10, 2017, 07:50:30 AM
Can't go wrong with Art's buffet. 
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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on November 10, 2017, 07:54:38 AM
City Lights

http://citylightsbrewing.com/home
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Post by: Spotcheck Billy on November 10, 2017, 08:44:49 AM
^interesting, I didn't know they were now serving food

Loaded Slate on 3rd
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Post by: Galway Eagle on November 10, 2017, 09:09:12 AM
If not there, Oscar's Pub on 17th and Pierce is great.  Point's East has the best wings in the city.

Umm Points East has the best wings in the country...
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Post by: Galway Eagle on November 10, 2017, 09:09:58 AM
Bayview has become pretty legit vanguards makes some interesting sausages
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Post by: Hards Alumni on November 10, 2017, 09:19:17 AM
Bayview has become pretty legit vanguards makes some interesting sausages

Very true!
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Post by: MUBurrow on November 10, 2017, 09:21:36 AM
If not there, Oscar's Pub on 17th and Pierce is great.  Point's East has the best wings in the city.

These are the good recommendations.

Related - has Milwaukee gotten a decent pizza place yet? From my time there, MKE really lacked a solid, independent, understated joint for a couple of good pies when you've got a group of people. Zaffiros usually has my vote, but the thin crust doesn't lend itself to volume...
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Post by: wadesworld on November 10, 2017, 09:37:16 AM
These are the good recommendations.

Related - has Milwaukee gotten a decent pizza place yet? From my time there, MKE really lacked a solid, independent, understated joint for a couple of good pies when you've got a group of people. Zaffiros usually has my vote, but the thin crust doesn't lend itself to volume...

Not really, no. My personal favorite is Lalli’s on 88th and North Ave. but it’s take out and cash only. I also like Barbiere’s on roughly 56th and Bluemound. Otherwise not a ton to get excited about.
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Post by: Galway Eagle on November 10, 2017, 10:48:51 AM
Anybody been to that mini golf bar below beans and barley? I saw some friend doing it on Snapchat and it looked like fun
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Post by: Eldon on November 10, 2017, 11:19:39 AM
These are the good recommendations.

Related - has Milwaukee gotten a decent pizza place yet? From my time there, MKE really lacked a solid, independent, understated joint for a couple of good pies when you've got a group of people. Zaffiros usually has my vote, but the thin crust doesn't lend itself to volume...

Organ Piper?
Title: Re: Interesting restaurants/bars?
Post by: The Lens on November 10, 2017, 01:02:08 PM
Heading up for game tomorrow, any recommendations on food spots?   Done Soblemans, Bombers, Maders, Brat Haus, wanted to see if anyone had something new/different?  Downtown-ish location,  no white tablecloths, not picky on cuisine, just something unique to Milwaukee that might just blow me in the mind.   Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

- Smoke Shack on Milwaukee St in the 3rd Ward is worth it

- Mazorca is a Taco truck on a gravel parking lot in the 5th Ward (1st & Pittsburgh, just over the river from 3rd Ward) that has amazing tacos and just put up heat lamps.  Pick up a 6er of Pacifico and eat the tacos in your car.
- Fixture Pizza on South 2nd serves "Milwaukee Pizza" (think  Zaffiro's style) and it's nice spot with good TVs above the bar and list beer
- FreshFin Poke on North & Oakland (RIP Pizza Man & El Chico Zuma) has fantastic poke

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Post by: mu_hilltopper on November 10, 2017, 01:04:30 PM
I'm down with OPP.  (Organ Piper Pizza.)

Or Pizza Man.
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Post by: Sir Lawrence on November 10, 2017, 01:26:59 PM
- Smoke Shack on Milwaukee St in the 3rd Ward is worth it


Way before my son-in-law got involved with Doc's Commerce Smokehouse I thought the Smoke Shack was sub par.  I wanted to like it, since it is an easy walk from my office, but it's just not very good, imo.  Doc's is waaay better.  The other very good bbq place in town is Double B's around 74th & Greenfield in West Allis. 
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Post by: The Lens on November 10, 2017, 02:16:22 PM
Way before my son-in-law got involved with Doc's Commerce Smokehouse I thought the Smoke Shack was sub par.  I wanted to like it, since it is an easy walk from my office, but it's just not very good, imo.  Doc's is waaay better.  The other very good bbq place in town is Double B's around 74th & Greenfield in West Allis.

I'm no BBQ expert, I just like going to Smoke Shack.  I know it's not the most authentic (and I know it's Marcus $$$) but the food has been solid and i love their sauces which I understand is sort of heresay in the BBQ "community". 

Have heard GREAT things about Doc's, hoping to get there before a game this season.
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Post by: Goose on November 10, 2017, 04:20:44 PM
Sir

I agree on Smoke Shack and will give Doc's a try. Did not know the family connection. Do I get a Scoop special?
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Post by: jficke13 on November 10, 2017, 04:36:31 PM
Umm Points East has the best wings in the country...

Just make sure you leave 2 hours to wait to get your food. They have like 1 fryer and always have a massive backlog of orders.
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Post by: wadesworld on November 10, 2017, 05:01:24 PM
Just make sure you leave 2 hours to wait to get your food. They have like 1 fryer and always have a massive backlog of orders.

They expanded their kitchen like 2 years ago and service is a ton faster.
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Post by: Sir Lawrence on November 10, 2017, 05:14:49 PM
Sir

I agree on Smoke Shack and will give Doc's a try. Did not know the family connection. Do I get a Scoop special?

You certainly do.  Merely mention Sir Lawrence.  Or that Brian's father in law suggested that you check it out.   
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Post by: real chili 83 on November 10, 2017, 06:13:03 PM
Speed Queen.
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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on November 10, 2017, 07:16:29 PM
Speed Queen.

Love speed queen.
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Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2017, 07:19:29 PM
Love speed queen.


Wee ain’t talkin’ wash machines or fast hookers here, dude, hey?
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Post by: real chili 83 on November 10, 2017, 07:29:52 PM
You never been there?
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Post by: 4everwarriors on November 10, 2017, 07:40:50 PM
Go past it all da tyme. Butt, neva had da pleasure, hey?
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Post by: brewcity77 on November 11, 2017, 08:59:26 AM
Speed Queen.

I think Speed Queen is overrated. Open Grate and Milwaukee Smoked BBQ are both very good. I can vouch for Doc's as well, excellent food.
Title: Re: Interesting restaurants/bars?
Post by: Mods, Delete me please. 8/26/2020 on November 11, 2017, 09:25:36 AM
Tried Doc's, was an hour wait.    Ended up at Hofbrauhaus just because there was no wait.   Was decent, prefer Brat Haus.   Thanks for the other suggestions, will give Doc's another go, and definitely want to try The Vanguard.     
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Post by: Goose on November 11, 2017, 10:05:17 AM
Sir

Thanks for the offer, but I will only brag that I know Sir Lawrence for many, many years. No need for discount. Might take Mrs. Goose tonight.
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Post by: muwarrior69 on November 11, 2017, 03:23:10 PM
Umm Points East has the best wings in the country...

...and I thought Marquette has the best wings in the country.
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Post by: rocket surgeon on November 11, 2017, 03:29:17 PM
These are the good recommendations.

Related - has Milwaukee gotten a decent pizza place yet? From my time there, MKE really lacked a solid, independent, understated joint for a couple of good pies when you've got a group of people. Zaffiros usually has my vote, but the thin crust doesn't lend itself to volume...

transfer pizzeria cafe?  101 w. mitchell street-never been there, but i've heard it's good and it has good ratings
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Post by: warriorchick on November 11, 2017, 03:35:40 PM
transfer pizzeria cafe?  101 w. mitchell street-never been there, but i've heard it's good and it has good ratings

Sandy Cohen's and Duane Wilson's favorite.
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Post by: rocket surgeon on November 11, 2017, 05:10:27 PM

Wee ain’t talkin’ wash machines or fast hookers here, dude, hey?

depends on what sides ya order
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Post by: Goose on November 11, 2017, 10:00:32 PM
Sir

Mrs. Goose and I very much enjoyed Doc’s tonight. We will be back and it blows Smoke Shack out of the water!!
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Post by: Sir Lawrence on November 12, 2017, 09:28:59 PM
Sir

Mrs. Goose and I very much enjoyed Doc’s tonight. We will be back and it blows Smoke Shack out of the water!!

Glad you liked it.  Our pal the Commisioner is a fan.
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Post by: BrewCity83 on November 13, 2017, 09:01:00 AM
Not really, no. My personal favorite is Lalli’s on 88th and North Ave. but it’s take out and cash only. I also like Barbiere’s on roughly 56th and Bluemound. Otherwise not a ton to get excited about.

Although Zaffiro's is still my favorite, Lalli's makes a good pizza, and you can order and eat it inside Club Tap next door.
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Post by: Goose on November 13, 2017, 09:49:31 AM
Sir

The Commissioner is a very tough critic and that endorsement should be on every menu. I cannot believe I did not know the family connection before last week. It really was good and loved the atmosphere.