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.
Heaven’s Table BBQ
5507 W. North Ave., (414) 732-7109
heavenstablebbqmke.com
BBQ, carry-out
$$
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Milwaukee’s BBQ game has gotten stronger over the past few years. Among the newest spots to tackle the art of smoked meats is Heaven’s Table BBQ, which established a brick-and-mortar location at the end of 2021.
Meats are hickory smoked and served up sans sauce with sides including house baked beans, macaroni and cheese, delicious greens (weekends only) and some of the best cornbread I’ve had in the North. Highlights include the Texas-inspired smoke brisket, juicy smoked chicken and pastrami (buy it by the pound for sandwiches).
Be sure to place your order early; like all good BBQ joints, when Heaven's Table is sold out, they're sold out. Also note: if you're unable to place your order online, give them a call!
Recommended: Cheddar jalapeno cornbread, greens (weekends only), smoked chicken, brisket
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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