Pub · Old Market Place
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East Johnson’s cash-only ’Bou Burger is a neighborhood legend—fresh beef from Jenifer Street Market and a seasoned griddle. Profiled by PUNCH and beloved by local regulars for decades.
Fine dining restaurant · First Settlement
Upscale farm-to-table serving French-inspired American fare & cocktails
8 Postcards
American restaurant · Hawthorne
Signature burgers & frozen custard made with Midwest beef
1 Postcard
New American restaurant · Marquette
Produce-forward small plates, creative cocktails, and a lively vibe
10 Postcards
Fine dining restaurant · Dudgeon-Monroe
Creative meat, seafood & pasta plates, plus cocktails & wine
5 Postcards
Public university · South Campus
Lakefront campus with gardens, arboretum, great views, dining, shopping.
Bar · Near West Side
Cash-only bar with tiger decor, jukebox, and classic cocktails
Bistro · The Isthmus
French-inspired bistro with lake views, oysters & creative fare
7 Postcards
Southeast Asian restaurant · The Isthmus
Lao comfort food, noodles, fried chicken, creative desserts
9 Postcards
Sichuan restaurant · Greenbush
Authentic Sichuan, hot pots, seafood, and familiar Chinese dishes
American restaurant · First Settlement
Smash burgers, decadent sandwiches, fries, and Sunday brunch
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