Restaurants

Celebrate the heart and soul of Milwaukee’s culinary scene – the dedicated staff of our restaurants! Mingle with the masterminds behind the magic, or as we like to say, the unsung heroes of our local food scene.

Indulge in exclusive tastings from these participating restaurants and meet the culinary artists behind the gourmet bites.

Paella Valenciana – saffron seasoned rice with bell peppers, onions, chicken and pork

Tuna Tataki Bowl with micro wasabi

Braised Beef Cheek Dumpling with lemon grass beef broth, parsnips, shiso, and smoked peanut gremolata

Red Velvet Cake & Salted Brown Butter Pie

Slow-cooked Heritage Pork Ribs served with spicy Buckatabon BBQ & buttermilk coleslaw

Garden Pita with tomato tofu spread, herb relish, pita, cucumber & watermelon radish

Rock Shrimp Cheesecake with citrus aioli

Shrimp & Winter Citrus Salad

Smoked Trout and Potato Fritters with lemon hickory mayo, bonito flakes, sesame and scallions

Tomato Basil Mozzarella – hand pulled fresh mozzarella, tomato chutney, basil pesto and crispy buckwheat (GF, V)

Chicken empanadas with poblano peppers and cream cheese

Salmon Rilette, a poached and smoked salmon salad with lemon and chives, served with a roasted beet and watercress salad, horseradish vinaigrette & rye crackers (GF – w/o crackers)