When choosing a spot besides Balzac, chef Ronnie Oldham tends to go for convenience and comfort food. He loves La Masa Empanada Bar, Balzac’s neighbor, because “the empanadas are crafted with house-made dough and great fillings (the spicy potato peanut and jamon y queso are my favorites), and they’re served along with perfectly piquant chimichurri,” he says. Sometimes you just need a really good burger, though, and for those times he heads to Oscar’s Pub & Grill. “After a day rummaging at Antiques On Pierce, nothing beats a cold beer and a Big O. Great atmosphere, fun people and an amazing burger.”
La Masa Empanada Bar
1300 E. Brady St.
414-885-1866
Oscar’s Pub & Grill
1712 W. Pierce St.
414-810-1820
