Nostalgia was the trend of the year in Milwaukee restaurants in 2019. Whether it was eating biscuits and gravy among kitschy, vintage diner decor or enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants that remodeled or reopened this year, we were in throwback mode. This year also brought our city a wider variety of cuisines, lots of noodles, and still more brunch (you can never have too much brunch). Next time you're in the mood to try something new, head to one of these standouts. These are the best restaurants that opened in Milwaukee in 2019.

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