If you hear the words “food” and “Wisconsin” and all your brain comes up with is cheese, well, no one would blame you. But despite the nickname, America’s Dairyland state has much more culinary variety to offer. To find out firsthand, make your way to the adorable village of Hartland, just 20 miles from Milwaukee, where you’ll discover an array of delicious restaurants. From Italian food to Mexican cuisine to steak and beyond, this charming hidden-gem town of under 10,000 residents punches well above its weight class when it comes to quality eats.

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HARTLAND — After three decades of working in kitchens in London and Los Angeles, chef Matt Armistead was ready to open his own restaurant with wife, Maddie, — and what that looks like is a miso-glazed salmon served with brown rice, kimchi and a romesco sauce in a bowl; duck leg confit with braised cabbage and potato rosti; and a wood-fired blueberry pound cake with whipped cream and berries…

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Thanksgiving Day is Nov. 27, and area restaurants, resorts and caterers will be open for dine-in, or offering bakery, pies, sides, and full meals to go. Use this list to make a reservation, or pre-order something special to complement your holiday dining…

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner! This year, leave the cooking to the pros at one of Milwaukee’s outstanding restaurants. Enjoy the best turkey day feast you’ve ever had in the warm ambiance and hospitality of a restaurant or savor delectable dishes with your loved ones at home (maybe even pass those mashed potatoes as your own – we won’t tell!). Save yourself the mess and stress this Thanksgiving at one of these local businesses offering dine-in and carry-out service around Milwaukee and get to gobblin’…

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Maybe more than ever, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to take a look back on the year and count your blessings. It’s also the perfect time to consider leaving all the work to someone else and supporting the work of local restaurants and bakeries…

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While the pace of openings has slowed considerably, over 45 restaurants and cafes opened in Milwaukee during the very end of 2024 and in 2025. Some occupy spaces vacated by other restaurants; others have emerged in food halls or unexpected locations. All have added something unique to the plucky local food scene…

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It was late January when The Inn opened its doors at 110 Cottonwood Ave. in Hartland, introducing the area to a fresh, modern menu that’s influenced by seasonal Mediterranean cuisine while also hearkening back to the ancient culinary tradition of wood-fired cooking…

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After being struck by a fire in 2019, Max Meier’s Hartland Inn had remained closed. In 2022, the longtime restaurant at 100 Cottonwood Ave. was sold. Now, it has reopened with the name The Inn and has an all-new interior. Dishes include steak and pasta….

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