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.
Lebnani House
5051 S. 27th St., (414) 488-8033
lebnanihouseinc.com
Serving: Levantine cuisine (Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian)
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Lebnani House is a beautiful restaurant, with a plush, bright dining room and comfortable seating. But it’s the feast of flavors that you’ll find on the menu that makes it among the most compelling openings of 2022.
Plates remain true to the traditions of Levantine cuisine while highlighting the evolution of the cuisines in a fresh, modern way. Yes, you can find classics like hummus (get the trio), shawarma and kafta (it’s excellent). But you’ll definitely want to explore dishes you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.
For instance, you can feast on fatteh (layers of toasted pita bread tossed with tahini, tangy yogurt and a choice of protein) or indulge in eggplant and beef sajiyyeh prepared with olive oil and kashkaval cheese. If you love shrimp, try the chargrilled marinated tiger prawns; they're served with vegetables in a buttery sauce that begs to be sopped up with flatbread. The grilled meats and kebabs are also worth exploring.
My earnest advice: dine with multiple friends and get a variety of dishes to share. You’ll quickly find favorites you want to eat again and again.
Recommended: hummus, eggplant and beef sajiyyeh, telar kebab
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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