Content referencing Joseph G. Bartolotta
Bartolotta’s Celebrates 30 Years of Lake Park Bistro
The popular French bistro opened in 1995.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Chefs Bartolotta, Kaysen to Host 5-Course Dinner
James Beard award-winners offer stories, gourmet food, wine at Bacchus Oct. 19.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta Headquarters Moving to Walker’s Point
Current office will be razed for new Milwaukee Public Museum.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Bartolotta Restaurants Celebrates 30 years
Restaurant group to mark milestone anniversary with special menu, yearlong celebration.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta Aims to Revitalize Historic Site
The Commodore, a restaurant and catering venue on Nagawicka Lake in Hartland, is planned to open next summer.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Concession Stand at McKinley Marina Now Open
Bartolotta Restaurants has opened Roundhouse, will serve snacks and refreshments with lakefront views.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Lake Park Has 138 Acres
No need to walk them all, though it’s so scenic you might be tempted.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists
Milwaukee's chefs continue to be recognized by the James Beard Awards.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards
Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street
Plus: new Bubble Tea Cafe on Wells St. and Latin-style restaurant in Walker's Point.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Bacchus Has Closed. Temporarily
After 15 years the interior will be renovated, the menu modified.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta
One of city's top restauranteurs passes away, remembered for his kindness and passion.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side
Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists
Four area chefs, two restauranteurs and one bar are Midwest semi-finalists.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
More Poke for East Side
Plus: another Camp Bar. And the return of Bartolotta's.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford
More Burgers, More Steak Coming
Plus: East Side gets new coffee house, new bohemian hangout.
May 11th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Frozen Custard Capital of the World
Why is Milwaukee the leading city for this uniquely rich treat? Excerpt from new book.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by The History Press
Three New Bartolotta Restaurants
Plus, new Thai and Kabob places popping up.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Alex Baker
City Birthday Party All About Dining
Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Gimbel Gets Reappointed to Wisconsin Center Board
Will continue after 3 decades as board chair! Did mayor and governor swap appointments to make this happen?
Jul 16th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Center’s Leadership Adrift?
Many of the board's seats are either vacant or held by legally unqualified individuals.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
