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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.
1033
1033 S. 1st St., (414) 226-5754
1033mke.com
Shareable plates, seafood
$$$-$$$$
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1033 might be among the smallest restaurants in the city, boasting just 12 seats at the bar and a small table for two tucked back in the corner. But it’s a spot with big personality and a menu that features an ever-changing menu of raw bar items, tinned fish, charcuterie and cheese and a selection of shareable seasonal dishes.
Their current menu features options like prawns, oysters and shrimp, caviar with crème fraîche and mochi pancakes and a very nice selection of charcuterie and cheeses.
You can also indulge in dishes like beef carpaccio; braised rabbit with parsnip pave and Swiss chard; lobster bread pudding with brown butter; mushroom toast or squash brulee. Even better, there is knowledgeable staff who can help you find your perfect wine pairings for every single one.
Just want to dip your toes into the water? Stop in for their late night happy hour from 9-10 p.m. on Friday or Saturday evening. Reservations are recommended for full dinner service. In fact, if you’re contemplating the thought of enjoying a luxurious, intimate Valentine’s Day dinner at 1033, now would be a good time to secure your seats.
Recommended: Raw bar for two; shareable vegetable plates; whatever sounds delicious
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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