Laissez Faire, the small French bistro-inspired deli and restaurant at 724 N. Old World 3rd St., is closed.
Co-owners Adam Majewski and Tom Schultz opened the eatery in the old Maxie's diner spot late last summer to offer Downtown lunchers an upgrade from the Grand Avenue's food court options.
OnMilwaukee.com's food writer Amy Schubert gave the restaurant a favorable review in February of this year.
Laissez Faire's last day was April 18 and Majewski says theh "tough winter" was a major source of his restaurant's downfall.
There is a for-lease sign on the front windows, though there is no news at this time about future tenants.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Julie Lawrence grew up in Wauwatosa and has lived her whole life in the Milwaukee area.
As any “word nerd” can attest, you never know when inspiration will strike, so from a very early age Julie has rarely been seen sans pen and little notebook. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee it seemed only natural that she major in journalism. When OnMilwaukee.com offered her an avenue to combine her writing and the city she knows and loves in late 2004, she knew it was meant to be. Around the office, she answers to a plethora of nicknames, including “Lar,” (short for “Larry,” which is short for “Lawrence”) as well as the mysteriously-sourced “Bill Murray.”
