Lupi & Iris
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Lupi & Iris to celebrate 3rd anniversary on May 17

 

By - May 12th, 2025 01:00 pm

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (May 12, 2025) – On May 17, Chef Adam Siegel and his wife/business partner Daria Aitken-Siegel will celebrate the third anniversary of their renowned Lupi & Iris restaurant.

Lupi & Iris has been one of Milwaukee’s top dining spots since it burst onto the city’s culinary scene three years ago. Bucking the odds in an industry where 60% of startups fail within a year, Lupi & Iris has steadily gained customers – and critical acclaim – since its launch. Among its accolades are Top 10 recognition in the 2023 James Beard “Best New Restaurants” list; placing #15 in Yelp’s “Best New Restaurants of 2023” survey; being featured on Eater’s “Where to Eat 2024” list; and making virtually every “Milwaukee’s Top Restaurants” list since its opening. Additionally, the restaurant served as a filming location for last year’s Top Chef competition, with Chef Siegel as one of the show’s judges.

Food operations at Lupi & Iris are overseen by owner Adam Siegel. A 2008 James Beard Award winner, Chef Siegel is considered one of Milwaukee’s preeminent chefs and has mentored scores of other leading chefs in the area. Prior to Lupi & Iris, Siegel held leadership roles at more than a dozen venues in the Milwaukee area.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our third anniversary and are very thankful for the dedicated staff and loyal customers who have helped us reach it,” said Daria Aitken-Siegel. “Beyond that, we are thrilled to be a part of the rebirth of downtown Milwaukee – that has been a huge part of our success, as well.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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