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.
Wy’East Pizza
5601 W Vliet St., (414) 943-3278
wyeastpizza.com
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Looking for a pizza spot that does things a bit differently? Look no further than Wy’East, a cozy west side spot where you’ll find pies made with a chewy slow-fermented crust and just enough prerequisite leoparding. The toppings are of great quality, with flavor combinations that show true attention to detail.
Head to the menu and you'll have a choice of "red" or "white" pies, plus excellent seasonal specials. Currently, you'll find Goat Rocks, showcasing fresh asparagus, goat cheese, mozzarella, pecorino romano, chili flakes, lemon zest and herbs.
You'll also find a menu of sides featuring mixed olives for snacking, seasonal salads and housemade focaccia (plus accompanying sauces for dipping). Don't miss grabbing a Purple Door Ice Cream espresso/molasses cookie ice cream sandwich for dessert.
Recommended: The Hot Marmot (red), Cloud Cap (white) seasonal specials
Pro tip: The dining room is small, so you’re likely to encounter a wait during peak hours. Nonetheless, Wy’East pizza tastes best when eaten at the restaurant; if you must carry out, ask them not to pre-cut the pizza (cutting it yourself ensures a warmer pie with a better crust).
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.
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