Cast Your Vote
Pitch to Plate
Southeastern Wisconsin — your vote will decide the winner. Three Restaurants. One television feature on WISN 12.
The Final Three
Meet Your Finalists
These three restaurants were chosen from every submission and nomination across Southeastern Wisconsin. Read their stories, watch their videos, then cast your one vote below.
Azteca Restaurant MKE
South Milwaukee, WI
Owned by Rossy Calderon and Nahum Velazco, Azteca Restaurant MKE is approaching 20 years in business as a cornerstone of the community. Known for authentic Mexican cuisine rooted in tradition and bold flavor, the brand has expanded to include five food trucks and a full catering division — bringing its vibrant taste of Mexico to guests across the region.
aztecarestaurantmke.comCavas
Milwaukee, WI
Led by Chef and Owner Ana Docta, Cavas offers a refined take on Spanish and Latin-inspired cuisine, deeply influenced by her parents, her upbringing in Argentina and Brazil, and her travels throughout Europe. Each dish reflects a fusion of culture, technique, and storytelling — bringing a globally inspired dining experience to the heart of Milwaukee.
cavasmke.comCarini's La Conca D'Oro
Milwaukee, WI (East Side)
Owned by Peter and Jan Carini and led in the kitchen by Chef PJ Carini, Carini's La Conca D'Oro has been serving authentic Sicilian cuisine for over 30 years, rooted in generations of family tradition. From housemade pastas to time-honored recipes, this East Side staple delivers a warm, unmistakably Italian experience.
atouchofsicily.comCast Your Vote
One Vote. You Decide.
Submit your name, contact details, and vote for your favorite restaurant for a chance to win a $100 gift card to one of the semifinalists. One entry per person. Voting closes April 22, 2026.
Important: By submitting your vote, you agree to be contacted if selected as the winner of the $100 gift card drawing. Limit one vote per person.
How It Works
Voting Rules
One Vote Per Person
Each person may submit one vote. Duplicate entries will be removed.
Wisconsin Residents Only
Voting is open to residents of Wisconsin only.
Deadline is April 22
All votes must be submitted by 11:59 PM on April 22, 2026.
Gift Card Drawing
Everyone who submits a vote is automatically entered to win a $100 gift card to one of the semifinalist restaurants.
Winner Announcement
The winning restaurant will be revealed on April 24, 2026 across @TheMaderMenu channels.
The Feature
The winning restaurant receives The Feature — a full television segment on WISN 12 ABC News, broadcast across Southeastern Wisconsin.