By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Sep 04, 2023 at 11:04 AM Photography: Lori Fredrich

I.d. Delafield
415 Genesee St., Delafield, (262) 249-6473
Iddelafield.com
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If you’re looking for a beautiful place to dine, look no further than I.d. in Delafield where the aesthetic in the dining room is just as gorgeous as the food that comes out of the open kitchen.

The menu is a team effort at I.d., so it showcases a wide range of styles; but you can be assured of finding bold flavors, global influences and fresh, local ingredients at every turn.

Currently, you'll find dishes like warm whipped feta with herbs, roasted tomatoes and housemade whole wheat pitas; crab summer rolls wrapped in rice paper with sweet chili vinaigrette radishes and coconut pistachio butter; and seasonal peach tomato and burrata salad.

Heirloom carrots shine when served with poblano green goddess dressing, crispy cocoa nibs and a drizzle of dark chili oil; and birria tacos take a different shape when filled with slow braised beef short rib, oyster mushrooms, Carr valley fontina, Hook's triple play cotija cheese, avocado mousse and pickled onions.

Don’t sleep on their stunning composed desserts, which will stretch your palate with their wild-yet-scrumptious flavor profiles.

I.d. is also a spectacular spot for brunch which takes place on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Also recommended: Creatively topped flatbreads; fish dishes; double cheesy smash burger; desserts

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.