Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners.
Bittercube Bazaar
4828 W. Lisbon Ave.
(414) 367-4477
bittercubebazaar.com
Social media: @BittercubeBar
The Bittercube Bazaar aims to be a one-stop shop for all things cocktail-related. Shoppers will find a selection of high-quality spirits, bar tools and fun cocktail-related finds along with housemade bitters, cocktail kits and more. Shop online and stop by the shop for easy curbside pick-up.
Find unique gifts for: the bartenders, aspiring mixologists and craft cocktail or spirits lovers in your life
Treat yourself to: A bottle of limited edition bitters or a bottled cocktail.
Here are just a few of the items you can find at the Bazaar:
Bitters and cocktail syrups
A variety of spirits, amari and liqueurs (including Heirloom Liqueurs)
Bottled cocktails
Bar tools
One-of-a-kind gift boxes
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.
