BUCKLEY’S RESTAURANT AND BAR

801 N. Cass St., 414-277-1111. American Nouveau The owners trekked the handsome old bar inside this cozy spot all the way from Boston. Known for Meatloaf Monday and for a relentlessly satisfying menu by executive chef Thi Cao, whose creations include a lobster roll to grilled hanger steak. $$-$$$