It's almost time Southside Dining Week, which is slated to take place Oct. 23 through Oct. 30.
The inaugural event, organized and presented by North Shore Bank, features over 20 restaurants from South Side neighborhoods including Silver City, Burnham Park, Miller Park Way, Walker’s Point, Layton Park, Cesar Chavez, The Gateway to Milwaukee and Jackson Park.
The festivities kicked off on Saturday, Oct. 23 with a special Live Band Brunch event at Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. Sixth St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. But you can still get in on the fun, by enjoying signature dishes from participating restaurants, all priced at $15 or less.
Restaurant offerings
MobCraft Beer
505 S. 5th St., (414) 488-2019
mobcraftbeer.com
The Whitewater: mac & cheese pizza with a nacho alfredo base topped with cavatappi noodles & cheese blend
Screaming Tuna
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 763-1637
screamingtuna.com
Crab chipotle wontons: snow crab, chipotle pepper, scallion, cream cheese, garlic plum sauce
Modern Maki
Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 737-1191
modernmakisushi.com
Hot Flamin’ Sushi Burrito: spicy salmon, spicy crab, eel, avocado, cucumber and spicy hot flamin’ crunch.
Tacos Los Gemelos
1116 W. Historic Mitchell St., (281) 970-7097
facebook.com/Taco-Los-Gemelos
Mole Oaxagueno
Beto's Pizza
1234 S. Cesar E Chavez Dr., (414) 559-1586
betospizzamenu.com
Beto's Platter Special: double cheeseburger, order of wings, cheese fries (with chopped bacon on top) and a side of ranch
Damascus Gate
807 W. Historic Mitchell St., (414) 810-3561
damascusgatemilwaukee.com
Grilled meat or chicken platter: two kebab skewers, grilled vegetables and choice of rice or French fries
Anytime Arepa
Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St.
cashdrop.biz/arepa
Arepas
Fiesta Cafe
1407 S. 1st St., (414) 914-9569
facebook.com/FiestaCafeMKE
Chilaquiles with arrechera steak
Oscar's Winner's Circle
3800 W. Burnham St., (414) 249-5701
facebook.com/oscarswinnerscircle
The Winner's Burger: 8-ounce premium black angus patty topped with ham, bacon, chorizo, peppers, jalapenos, onions, chipotle jack, cilantro, and a side of house guacamole and housemade fries
El Tlaxcalteca
1300 W. Burnham St., (414) 312-8436
facebook.com/El-Tlaxcalteca-Restaurant
El especial del jefe: birria tacos and quesabirria with consomme
Orenda Cafe
3514 W. National Ave., (414) 212-8573
orendacafe.org
Chilaquiles with steak and scrambled eggs
Vientiane Noodle Shop
3422 W. National Ave., (414) 672-8440
facebook.com/Vientiane-Noodle-Shop
Pho combo: noodle soup with beef meatballs and seafood garnished with beansprouts, lettuce and lime
Scratch Ice Cream
Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 395-2140
scratchicecream.com
Salted Caramel Waffle Cone
Foxfire
Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St.
foxfiremke.com
Hot fried chicken sandwich: Nashville inspired hand breaded chicken thigh, brushed with hot oil, "hot dust" blend, mayo and pickles on a toasted bun
Mazorca Tacos
Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 333-4685
mazorcatacos.com
Tacos with hand crafted tortillas
Tres Hermanos
1332 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 384-9050
facebook.com/club3hermanos
Arrachera Plate
El Tsunami Taqueria Y Mariscos
2222 S. 13th St., (414) 255-7791
facebook.com/El-Tsunamy
Shrimp & Fish Ceviche
El Tsunami Taqueria Y Mariscos
2001 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 255-7759
Fajitas de pollo (chicken fajitas)
Participate & win
During the event, North Shore customers who spend $15 or more at participating restaurants with their North Shore Bank Debit Mastercard® will be eligible for a $5 statement credit (restrictions may apply). Guests can also visit southsidediningweek.com to register and enter to win a $500 Mastercard gift card.
Southside Dining Week is made possible with help from multiple local organizations including NEWaukee, the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeast Wisconsin, VIA Community Development Corporation, Walker’s Point Neighborhood Association, The Gateway to Milwaukee, Historic Mitchell Street BID #4, Cesar Chavez Drive BID, Clarke Square Neighborhood, Jackson Park Community Association, Lincoln Village, St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation, Wolf Studios MKE and Visit Milwaukee.
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.