Cupid is readying his arrows for Valentine's Day, which means it's time to come up with the perfect place to pitch some woo and wine and dine that special someone. From elegant restaurants to little holes in the wall, you'd be hard-pressed to run out of dining options in Brew City.
In New York, open kitchens were born of necessity - small spaces required means to prevent claustrophobia, and the inches saved by an absent wall often meant extra seating in the restaurant itself. But these days, the open-kitchen concept has evolved from an architectural need into a form of entertainment.
In this two-part feature, we asked a host of Milwaukee area chefs and restaurateurs about their fondest holiday food memories - their favorite dishes, and the traditions they love.
Decadent December delicacies range greatly, but many include chocolate, fruit, gingerbread and sometimes, booze. Here's a list of places for any budget that serve up some of the city's sweetest seasonal treats.