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 committing 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 2024. View the full list OR download an abbreviated printable PDF file for your fridge or wallet.
Seven Swans Creperie
808 E. Chambers St.
sevenswanscreperie.com
Breakfast, Lunch
$-$$
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This quaint creperie tucked away in the Riverwest neighborhood is among the coziest spots I can think of for a conversational breakfast or brunch with friends. Even better, the food is delicious.
Crepes span both sweet and savory with options like Cinnamon Toast with butter, cinnamon sugar and whipped cream; The Paris (Nutella, strawberries, bananas, roasted honey almonds, whipped cream); Vermonter (filled with rosemary sausage, sharp cheddar, caramelized apples, pictured above); the Frenchie (filled with caramelized and Gruyere); and a Three Cheese crepe served with a side of tomato basil soup for dipping! There are also seasonal specials to keep things interesting.
Recommended: Vermonter; Three Cheese; specials
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
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 every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, 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.
