New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more. By Cari Taylor-Carlson - Feb 10th, 2021 06:12 pm //end headline wrapper ?>Classic Restaurants of Milwaukee
Milwaukee has far exceeded its former bad rap from the days when we were known for beer, brats and bowling, with a dish of custard on the side. The city has an impressive history of memorable restaurants from classic Sicilian dishes at Giovanni’s, to French cuisine in The English Room at the Pfister, to Mr. Perkins, known for soul food and meatloaf.
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Jennifer Billock describes approximately 150 historic restaurants, some still serving their specials, many lost to history. The book is a tasty sampling of those 150, surely pruned from a longer list, but chosen for their backstories, unique menus, or perhaps, longevity. In this eclectic collection, you will read about fine dining at Grenadier’s, their white tablecloths and black-c