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    Rod-N-Makk

    4.6 (10 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Hot Rod Mozzarella Stick with spicy garlic Parmesan sauce
    Jeff M.

    First... these are the same giant mozzarella sticks from Alphonso's The Original in West Allis (same owner). This is a collaboration he did with a friend who runs the Mac-n-cheese portion of the business. I can only speak to the Lightning Rod experience - I ordered the Hot Rod (spicy mozz stick) and it had a noticeable difference for being spicier than the original. It's a lot of cheese... while I 'can' finish it in one sitting, I'm not sure it 'should' be done in one. Haha. My friend took half of hers home. The decor of their vendor space is filled with nostalgia, plenty to look at while you wait for your order. If you haven't had a footlong mozzarella stick yet, then you should try this... at least onc

    Lighting rod, Makk Daddy and BBB Pork Makk
    Lisa N.

    You haven't lived until you have one of their giant mozzarella sticks the Lighting Rod. It's a full pound of mozzarella.** These are the original Alphonso's sticks but at the 3rd Street Public Market. They are huge and I can't imagine finishing one alone. Makk Daddy five cheese macaroni and cheese is good but the BBQ Pork Makk is amazing. Place your order and the counter and they text you when your order is ready so you can grab your seat and any other goodies you might need from around the market. If cheese is your first love this is the place for you. And a great place to take an out of town guest for something they aren't likely to see anywhere else.

    What I ate and OMG!!!

    This was the very 1st time I ever ate from there and OMG!!!! It was so incredible there Mak and Cheese is beyond anything I ever ate in my entire life. It was incredible, it's even good cold. I had some leftover and ate it the next morning. I think the most amazing thing is me showing a photo of what I ate and everyone who sees it wishes they could eat there. I live out of town and will be coming back

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    It was such a fun place to go I got the hot rod giant mozzarella stick and it was amazing and so big and so fun loved this

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Carrots and Grilled Beets!! Delicious

    Swingin' Door Exchange

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown, East Town
    $$

    We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

    I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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    Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

    Oak Barrel Public House - Whiskey Battered Cheese Curds

    Oak Barrel Public House

    3.9(366 reviews)
    0.4 miWestown, Bronzeville
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    Our night at Oak Barrel was wonderful. Our food was delicious. The music was spot on. More than…read moreanything though, the service was so wonderful. The manager was so kind and so attentive. The servers were checking in on us and made sure me and my daughter had a great night. Great staff!

    Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for dinner, there were three of us, one child. The street…read morewas busy, full of older adults, drinking so we thought it would be hard to get a table, but it was very easy. They have a catcher machine in here, I got one, didn't win. They start you with free bacon grease popcorn, it was tasty, you can for sure taste the bacon! The staff were efficient, quick, nice. I got a German beer, and a soda water, my partner did as well. My kiddo got a lemonade. For appetizers we got the pretzel sticks, and the curds with marinara and ranch. So good! Both were well seasoned and delicious. For meals, I got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, with fries. It was good, creamy, and I had crispy chicken replace the grilled. The fries were good. My partner got the Cajun Mac and cheese with chicken and the waitress suggested a side of fries, he said it was very good. My child got the pepperoni pizza, they have a 12inch pizza and it was enjoyed! Definitely recommend for dinner when you're about to go to a show or if you're in the area!

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    Cheese pizza

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    The Packing House - 16 oz. Boneless Ribeye with broiled shrimp

    The Packing House

    3.9(470 reviews)
    5.5 miMitchell Field
    $$$

    I am giving them 5 stars just for the wait staff!! I had…read morereservations for 3 for Christmas night. Our party expected to wait but not over an hour after our reservation time... there were parties of 10-15 there that took up not only the wait staff time but time for smaller tables to be seated at or around Our reservation time. I do not blame the restaurant staff! This was a clear problem of Customers who thought this was their Home and could take 3hrs to leave. You people not only had other waiting over an hr to be seated but a restaurant staff that was working on A Holiday!!! My 5 stars go out to the Restaurant Staff, front house, back house and Wait staff for be on point!!

    Food- the chicken Parmesan is desc on the menu as "hand breaded with Italian seasoned bread crumb…read more I was raised on frozen breaded chicken and thats exactly what I was serve. Very disappointed given the price and the fact that both the chicken and the pasta were served cold- after an hour wait. Chicken Marsala is listed in the menu as "seared and basted in a rich mushroom sauce with imported Marsala wine. Imagine our disappointment when the dish came out with one chicken breast & two mushrooms- no sign of any sauce, along side a dish of cold plain linguine. Service was slow, slower and just plain ridiculous. We arrived at 3:50pm and finally received our entrees at 5:30. Overall based on the value, quality, ambiance, service, food and experience I have absolutely nothing to recommend this restaurant

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    Chicken Caesar Salad with Anchovies

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    Inside the perfectly cooked cod

    Pilot Project Brewing - Milwaukee - Sunday Brunch

    Pilot Project Brewing - Milwaukee

    4.2(136 reviews)
    0.6 miWestown, Bronzeville
    $$

    Stopped for a drink before a game and was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful inside. It was a…read more10-minute walk to Baird Center and the center of downtown. But parking is paid parking on the street, with spots hard to find. Once the parking situation is resolved, things are great. The vibes inside was awesome - very open, with lots of seating. There seems to be tons of seating options, and outdoor seating as well for when the days are warmer. And for a brewery, the most important thing? The beer, of course! And it was good. We've had their beer before and have always like them. It was great getting some more on draft. Agro pop IPA Yummy!! Panther pale ale OK, but not my fave. I wouldn't get it again. Cheese curds $14 These were delicious, but it did get salty after munching through the plate. We were limiting ourselves to just one drink, and needed more drinks or another food item to mediate our tastebuds. I'd order again with a proper meal or with more booze. Service was super nice, though not quite polished, which I don't mind at all. Points for a nice smilze!

    Solid food, great vibes. If you are ever in the area looking for some bar food and cool atmosphere,…read morecheck out Pilot Project! My chicken pesto melt was super flavorful and felt light since the chicken was grilled and the focaccia bun was nice and soft. Fries were average bar fries. David's chicken sandwich was huge! He didn't like the pickles that were on it, or the garlic aioli but chicken and bun were good. I wasn't a fan of my sour (Punch Kissed Parasol) but David enjoyed his beer (Falk Bock). Service was great!

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    Pilot Project Brewing - Milwaukee - Rooftop Cocktails Happy Hour

    Rooftop Cocktails Happy Hour

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    Stouts!

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