Here's where Ebony Magazine went on its trip to Milwaukee. Plus, some ideas for next time.

Ebony Magazine came to Milwaukee for "a quick, but much-needed getaway," then put together a guide from the visit.

In "Here's how we spent 48-hours exploring Milwaukee, Wisconsin," which published earlier this month, DeAnna Taylor, lifestyle editor-at-large, shared her itinerary. Broken into morning, afternoon and evening sections, it features restaurant recommendations (and what to order), things to do, where to stay and more.

And, it was sprinkled with shoutouts to our 2021 world champion Milwaukee Bucks.

Here's a look at where Ebony — which has spotlighted the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide since 1945 — went during the trip. And we have some ideas for next time the publication is in town:

Where Ebony stayed

Taylor stayed at the iconic Pfister Hotel — and totally lived it up, from a "super" relaxing trip to the Well Spa and Salon to the bar and lounge Blu on the 23rd floor.

And bonus, there was no mention of any paranormal encounters.

Ate at popular Black-owned restaurants and also a James Beard Award semifinalist

Arguably the best part of any trip is the food. Taylor got a taste of a couple of the city's well-known Black-owned eateries, including Twisted Plants, Mi Casa Su Cafe and Pat’s Rib Place.

In addition, she did a dinner at Lupi & Iris, by Michael DeMichele and chef Adam Siegel, which focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, in particular, the French and Italian Rivieras. In January, the restaurant was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for best new restaurant in the country. Siegel won the Beard Award for best chef in the Midwest in 2008, for his work at Lake Park Bistro.

For a "hearty" breakfast, Taylor went to Mi Casa Su Cafe, 1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. The restaurant, opened by Daniel Trotter and Paul Whigham in 2015, also serves up lunch and dinner. Offerings include a variety of burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads, pastas, bowls and more, according to its Facebook page.

More: 14 reader-favorite brunch spots in the Milwaukee area

Taylor lunched at Twisted Plants, which offers vegan comfort food, and Pat's Rib Place, which serves up Memphis-style barbecue and has a family tie to Oprah Winfrey.

Brandon and Arielle Hawthorne launched Twisted Plants as a food trailer in 2019. In 2020, they opened the first Twisted Plants brick-and-mortar in Cudahy, 4905 S. Packard Ave. A second location, at 1233 E. Brady St., Milwaukee, followed in 2022.

Pat’s Rib Place opened in the Public Market in 2021 after being in Waukesha for more than a decade. The restaurant, owned and operated by Alisha and Ty Hayes, was named in honor of Alisha's late mother and her Southern cooking style. Alisha is Oprah Winfrey's niece.

Some of the sights Ebony visited

Taylor took in Milwaukee's art scene and visited America’s Black Holocaust Museum "to get a better glimpse of the rich Black history found in Milwaukee."

The museum, 401 W. North Ave., officially reopened in 2022 after a nearly 14-year absence; it had closed in 2008 soon after the death of its founder, James Cameron. Cameron — who survived an attempted lynching in Indiana in 1930 — dedicated his life to raising awareness about the Black experience in this country and beyond through the museum, according to a previous Journal Sentinel report.

Taylor also swung by Honeybee Sage Wellness & Apothecary, a Black woman-owned business, which has locations at 1819 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and 9141 W. Lisbon Ave. This is what she was "blown away" by there.

Be sure to check out Ebony's full report at ebony.com.

5 ideas for Ebony's next Milwaukee trip

Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave.: The entrepreneurial hub and marketplace — which rose from the wreckage of civil unrest following a 2016 fatal police shooting — is home to over two dozen shops and businesses that sell everything from fresh food, clothing and art to hair and beauty services.

Brewery hopping: The beer industry has shaped Brew City's identity since the 19th century. That's when breweries like Pabst Brewing Company and Miller Brewing Company (now part of Molson Coors Beverage Co.) emerged. Beer remains a big part of the city's culture, with more than 30 small breweries opening between 2009 and 2019, and new ones always popping up. May we suggest starting at Lakefront, 1872 N. Commerce St., which is among the city's oldest craft breweries. In addition to beer, it has an iconic tour, a full menu including cheese curds and a Friday fish fry, and a recently updated patio along the RiverWalk.

More: The 5 breweries that made Milwaukee famous: Miller, Schlitz, Pabst, Gettelman and Blatz

Bronzeville Collective MKE, 339 W. North Ave.: This collaborative storefront features more than 30 local creative brands. "Almost everything" in the space is handcrafted, designed and curated by Black and Brown creatives, according to the collective's website. It all started when Lilo Allen was given 30 days of free retail space through Pop-Up MKE, a program designed to support urban entrepreneurs. She set up her "culturally conscious wearable art" in the space, as well as curated work from other local artists. When the program was finished, Allen, her friend Tiffany Miller of FlyBlooms, who also participated in the program, and two other creatives launched Bronzeville Collective and worked with the building's landlord to stay in the commercial space.

Festivals: Called the "City of Festivals," Milwaukee hosts many fests, fairs and events throughout the summer months. They include Summerfest, the largest music festival in the United States; Black Arts Fest MKE; Bronzeville Week; Juneteenth Day, which is one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in the country; Polish Fest; Bastille Days; Festa Italiana; German Fest; Irish Fest; Mexican Fiesta; Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival and many more.

Black Restaurant Week: Milwaukee hosts an annual Black Restaurant Week, which celebrated its eighth installment in April. This year's featured 18 restaurants, eateries, cafes and bakeries, including 1700 Pull Up, Big Daddy's BBQ and Soul Food Restaurant and Coffee Makes You Black. During the event, participating establishments offer specials.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ebony Magazine visited Milwaukee and went to these restaurants, sites