It’s official, Drink Wisconsinbly will launch its bar and restaurant presence – likely later this month – in the former home of Blue Jacket, 135 E. National Ave. in Walker's Point.
The concept is powered by a partnership between Drink Wisconsinbly, Nebi Torbica (formerly of MOCT) and Laura van Heijningen (of Blue Jacket).
Drink Wisconsinbly plans to offer up simple delicious food paired with a healthy dose of Wisconsin idolatry, traditional libations (including Wisconsin old fashioneds) and "no beer from St. Louis."
The menu, created by Chef Kevin Sloan of The Pabst Theater Group and Chef David Sapp – formerly of MOVIDA – will include Wisconsin-inspired fare including an array of sausages, house-ground beef for burgers and paprikash chicken wings.
As Drink Wisconsinbly founder Richard Lorbach notes, "We’re aiming to have an experience somewhere between the County Stadium bleachers, your favorite northwoods supper club and your granddad’s corner tap. We’re excited to open our doors and show everybody what we’ve been working on the past several months."
Watch OnMilwaukee for more details as the opening draws closer.
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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