where's the beef?

Dennis Getto of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is out again with his top 30 restaurants. My favorite review is Barossa. Not that you would ever catch me eating there.

BAROSSA
235 S. 2nd St.
(414) 272-8466

Why it's on this list: Excellent vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes served in a casual setting with well-selected wines.
What to order: Chicken EOS, shrimp, fish.
Outdoor seating: The remodeled patio will open June 24.
Dress code: Just washed your jeans? They'll be fine as long as there aren't holes in them.
What's fun: Having meatloaf made out of buffalo.
What's new: Lunch returns in mid-June, with a new summer menu featuring lots of organic produce.
Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (starting June 20). Dinner: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday; 5-11 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Late-night dining menu available 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Brunch served 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Prices: Lunch $6-$11; dinner $11-$28; brunch $7-$12. Credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Reservations: Recommended, particularly on weekends and for Sunday brunch.

"Excellent vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes" and Getto recommends the chicken or buffalo meatloaf. It's the animal lover in him.