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Ca’Lucchenzo
THE CAROLINA
Ca’Lucchenzo ’s riff on a negroni alters the proportions of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari and adds Grand Marnier – only in an “if you know, you know” kind of deal. Order the cocktail with another off-menu item: the classic Roman pasta dish cacio e pepe.
Cloud Red
PORK TACOS
The always-hopping Shorewood bar Cloud Red took their pork taco off the menu, but it’s so popular it couldn’t really go away. These babies come topped with jicama salsa, cabbage and queso fresco.
Braise
SECRET HANDSHAKE MENU ITEMS
Only at Braise Restaurant ’s bar can you get this changing mix of bites that has ranged from a mystery bun to the chef’s street snack. The name refers to the practice of bartenders offering a specific

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