The grief was palpable when Marty’s Pizza, 16680 W. Bluemound Rd., announced in May that it would be closing its doors permanently.
Like so many other restaurants in the market and beyond, the longtime pizzeria faced a very real struggle. Despite maintaining a core of longtime employees, some of which have been with the restaurant for as many as 40 years, they’ve been unable to hire and maintain the staff needed for full operations.
But there’s good news on the horizon. Thanks to support from the community and an influx of new employees, the pizzeria has made the decision to reopen.
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 16, Marty’s Pizza on Bluemound will be reopening its doors. Their hours will be limited while they train new staff. So – at least for a while – they will be offering carry-out and delivery only Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
According to their post on Facebook, limited items from their catering menu will also be available with 24 hours notice.
The hope is that they will be able to expand their hours and offerings in the future.
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.
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