It’s as important as ever to support the amazing collection of local restaurants that we have in our beautiful city. And there’s no better way to do so than making a commitment to patronize them throughout the year. To guide you on your journey, I’ve composed a list of 52 amazing restaurants. Try just one of these every week and you’ll have visited them all by the end of 2023. View the full list here OR download an abbreviated printable PDF file.
Le Reve Patisserie & Cafe
7610 Harwood Ave., (414) 778-3333
lerevecafe.com
French
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If there’s a place in town that captures the buzz of a casual Parisian bistro in Milwaukee, it’s Le Reve, where French fare is treated with elegance and care. It's the perfect spot for date night or to catch up with friends over a glass of wine and a well-prepared meal.
At lunch, you’ll find highlights like the city’s best croque-monsieur and a stand-out burger, along with expertly prepared mussels scented of Pernod and served alongside ultra crisp frites. As mussels go, they are at the very top of my list!
Head over for dinner and you'll find a feast of choices, from amazing steak frites to seasonal fish dishes and well-executed classics like coq au vin. Le Reve is also among just a few places where I’d consider dessert to be a must-have; their selection of intricate treats, including opera torte and chocolate caramel cake, are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Also – don’t discount their fantastic Saturday brunch service, which includes remarkable housemade croissants, plus some of the most lovely omelettes and eggs benedicts around.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Recommended: Moules frites au Pernod; Parisian gnocchi; confit de canard crepes; opera cake
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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