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Baby, it's cold outside. And while a vacation to a warmer clime might be ideal, there's no need to hole up at home when you could be embarking on a culinary adventure to a tropical clime instead!
Here are some of our favorite spots to escape!
Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen
6207 W. National Ave, West Allis, (414) 321-5775
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Doesn't a margarita and some guacamole sound nice? Antigua has your number with dishes like Mexican ceviche; cauliflower and walnut tacos; Encocao de Camaron (shrimp with coconut milk, bell peppers, peanuts, onions and anchiote); and enchiladas topped with rich dark mole sauce.
Chef Paz
9039 W. National Ave., (414) 327-1600
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It's the perfect time for a Pisco Sour from this Peruvian destination. You'll also find delicious Peruvian empanadas, ceviche and dishes like lomo saltado (Peruvian steak) and aji de gallina featuring shredded chicken in Peruvian pepper sauce with potatoes, black olives rice and hard boiled egg.
Cubanitas
728 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 225-1760
7973 S. Main St., Oak Creek, (414) 574-5260
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What beats dirty snow? A delicious mojito with a side of guacamole and plantain chips. You'll find those, plus warming bowls of Cuban black bean soup, Cuban sandwiches and classic dishes like ropa vieja at Cubanitas.
La Cocina del Sur Empanada Bar
701 E. Keefe Ave., (414) 810-0108
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It's a very fine time for a refreshing Brazilian Caipirinha. Pair it up with a plate of delicious Salvadoran papusas; a plate of Baha-style fish tacos or pescado frito (delicately fried red snapper topped with shrimp and lemon cream sauce).
Mobay Cafe
1022 S. 1st St., (414) 988-9196
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A glass of rum punch pairs nicely with a plate of comforting braised oxtails. Spice things up with a platter of Mobay Cafe's Jerk chicken or go Jerk chicken, succulent braised oxtail or go lighter and breezier with their Creole salmon with coconut sauce.
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.
