Tulip - East Ridge

Drove up to Milwaukee to try this place as our old Turkish joints in Chicago are no more. No disappointments at all over here. Drinks and wine were reasonably priced. Took a selection of 4 cold appetizers full portions. Hummus was thick and good; pepper salad sweet and slightly acidic with a tiny afterbite; eggplant and zucchini relish with the fresh tomatoes was not just a copycat of ratatouille; chicken and walnut spread was outstanding. We followed with the Ottoman platter. The kebabs of lamb and chicken were tender and moist and nicely spiced. The lamb chop was OK. The ground meat patty had a ton of flavor but was eclipsed by the adana what I know better as lule kebab ground lamb and beef grilled on a skewer. The spice blend was perfect. We had no room for dessert. The total for both of these combo plates for two was $54. When you take into account the large portions of the white and the spiced rice served with the Ottoman, that platter could conceivably have served three people. Our servers were great attentive and friendly. Parking is easy. Access is easy. The bar was hopping. It's a keeper.

Hilarious costumes on great people! You should come. Dudes & Walters & Maudes.