Content referencing Paul Bartolotta
Bartolotta Group Unveils New Downtown Restaurant
European-inspired steakhouse planned for former Rumpus Room on Water Street.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta’s Celebrates 30 Years of Lake Park Bistro
The popular French bistro opened in 1995.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Lumpia City Sweeps Sporkie Contest
A twist on Philippine favorite was first in food category, while Purple Rain Refresher was best beverage at State Fair competition.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta Group Plans Mystery Restaurant
Water Street space to be 'reconceptualized' in $350,000 construction project.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
30 Chefs Unite For ‘Dim Sum Give Some’ Fundraiser
The event, supporting Kennedy’s Disease research, returns April 13 for its sixth installment.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bacchus Debuts Bar Menu and A La Carte Options
20th anniversary celebration also includes a champagne dinner.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta’s Expanding, Remodeling Lake Park Bistro
Restaurant getting far more than a new coat of paint for its 30th anniversary.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Roundhouse Offering Free Beer For Seasonal Reopening
The beer garden at McKinley Marina begins its third season on May 23.
May 10th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State
The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’
The upcoming season, filmed in Wisconsin, is set to air in March.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta’s First in State to Win Award
For excellent Italian cuisine at Tosa restaurant. Plus: Allie Boy number 2, 'urban diner' for Water Street and a Weiner Window.
Dec 3rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Meet Amanda Langler, New Executive Chef at Lake Park Bistro
Longtime Bartolotta alum will take the helm at high-end French restaurant.
Nov 18th, 2023 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 Roundhouse Kicks Off Second Season
McKinley Marina beer garden and snack stand will host grand opening on May 25.
May 23rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Gouda Girls Retire
Plus: First Chick-fil-A in a city neighborhood, two food trucks slated to launch first restaurants.
Mar 19th, 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
S’Blendid Boba Tea Plans Third Ward Pop-Up
Plus: Brand new spots for N/A cocktails and empanadas. And downtown bar suspended.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee TV Show ‘Good Things Brewing’ Will Air Feb. 18
Tune in to NBC for the first episode of the Milwaukee-centric program.
Feb 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
Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s
Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!
Kegel's offers beer garden with yurts. Lake Park Bistro reopens. View MKE closes.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe
Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists
Milwaukee's chefs continue to be recognized by the James Beard Awards.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
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
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
Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.
Plus: Sky Bar comes to Walker's Point. And Mouth and Muscle to chew on three counties
Nov 20th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
More Poke for East Side
Plus: another Camp Bar. And the return of Bartolotta's.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford
