by peter n. long

Bartolotta’s
the lake park bistro
3133 E. Newberry Blvd. | 414-962-6300

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, situated adjacent to the Frederick Law Olmstead-designed Lake Park region of Milwaukee, boasts Wisconsin’s only true French Rotisol (rotisserie), housed in a historic building overlooking Lake Michigan. With a menu besplended with the finest French cuisine in the Midwest, and an unpronounceable wine list as long as your arm, Bartolotta’s provides a unique dining experience with that certain je ne sais quoi your palette needs.

Bartolotta’s authentic French vibe, coupled with its rich architectural beauty, makes it perfect for special occasions and weddings…or simply a Sunday champagne brunch.

The Safe House
your license to thrill
779 N. Front St. | 414-271-2007

The Safe House is a Wisconsin hidden gem because, well, it’s so hidden! With an entrance disguised as an international exports company, this spy-themed bar seeks to entice patrons in the style of 007 himself. Requiring a “top-secret” password for admittance—and boasting multiple levels of hidden rooms and interactive features—The Safe House provides a fun night out for any group of “covert” young professionals.

One part espionage, two parts fun, there is nothing like The Safe House in Milwaukee…or anywhere. According to James Bond, you only live twice, but just to be safe, check out this Mil-town hotspot the first time around.