A random trip to Bay View this evening led to a sight for sore eyes. The long-darkened "Open" sign at At Random, the classic cocktail bar at 2501 S. Delaware Ave. that's been shuttered for months, was bright as day.
A trip inside revealed that the bar was indeed open, with at least a dozen happy patrons sitting around the dimly lit bar.
According to staff, owner Ron Zeller has reopened the bar, at least for the time being. The property is still for sale, but until an owner is found, there's still random enjoyment to be found at this Milwaukee classic.
So go while you can, belly up to the bar and enjoy a classic ice cream drink like a Pink Squirrel or Golden Cadillac. Or order up one of the famous romantic rum-loaded Tiki Love Bowls.
For now, At Random will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight.
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.
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