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Bartolotta Restaurants October 2020 Listings
In July, The Bartolotta Restaurants flagship restaurant and Milwaukee original, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, reopened its doors.
Press release from the Bartolotta Restaurants:
October 23 2020
MILWAUKEE, WI – In July, The Bartolotta Restaurants flagship restaurant and Milwaukee original, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, reopened its doors, marking the first reopening for the company following temporary closures that went into effect in March. Additionally, two of Milwaukee’s most popular dining destinations – Harbor House on Lake Michigan and Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse in Brookfield – reopened in August with elevated dining experiences and with The Bartolotta Restaurant’s commitment and focus on the health and safety of guests and team members as a top priority. Throughout the next few months, The Bartolotta Restaurants will be featuring new regional menus highlighting the start of White Truffle season at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, the High Steaks Dinner at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant, Oysterfest at Harbor House and Dessert Affair at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro to name a few.
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THE BARTOLOTTA RESTAURANTS
The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally acclaimed restaurant and catering organization co-founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta.
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Hiring
With guests returning to its newly reopened restaurants, and more re-opening dates on the horizon, The Bartolotta Restaurants has announced it is hiring nearly 80 employees to fill front- and back-of-house positions at its Bacchus, Lake Park Bistro, Mr. B’s Brookfield, Harbor House, and Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 locations. Open positions include full and part-time positions for bussers, hosts, servers, line cooks, pastry cooks, dishwashers, bartenders, and more. All open positions will be posted online and those interested must apply online at bartolottas.com/careers.
Ongoing
Half Price Wine
Guests with reservations after 8:30 p.m. can order any bottle of wine at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 and Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse in Brookfield.
Bartolotta Rewards
Guests can become a member of Bartolotta Rewards, where they can earn one point for every dollar spent on food and beverage at any of the participating, award-winning Bartolotta venues, which translates to 10% back on all food and beverage purchases when dining, hosting a private function, or attending a special event at participating locations. As a Bartolotta Rewards member, guests are also eligible to receive various rewards throughout the year and are notified about special promotions like the opportunity to buy advance tickets to Bartolotta events and select shows at the Pabst and Riverside Theaters throughout the year. Guests can sign up on The Bartolotta Restaurants website or by downloading the Bartolotta Rewards app to their smartphone.
RISTORANTE BARTOLOTTA dal 1993
Nestled in a historic brewery building in downtown Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is the flagship restaurant in The Bartolotta Restaurants portfolio.
October 21 through November 17 – New Menu – Emilia-Romagna, Italy Menu
Two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta and Executive Chef Juan Urbieta are taking guests on a “tasting tour” of Italy, featuring Emilia-Romagna, from October 21 until November 17, with the option to include White Truffles from Italy for an additional $40 per person. Traditional dishes include Crespella di spinaci al forno ripieno di Mortadella di Bologna IGP (Oven baked spinach crepe with creamy Mortadella filling), Insalata di campo con Prosciutto di Parma glassato all’aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio-Emilia (Field greens with sauteed Parma prosciutto glazed with traditional balsamic vinegar from Reggio-Emilia), Garganelli Imolese al pettine con panna, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, peperoni rossi e piselli (“Imolese-style” hand-rolled pasta quills with Parma prosciutto, red bell peppers and peas in a creamy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese sauce), Capretto Piacentino con tortino di patate (Oven braised milk fed goat “Piacenza-style” white wine, garlic, sage, bay leaf and juniper and roasted potatoes), and more. Guests can view the full menu online at ristorantebartolotta.com.
Additional Upcoming Menus
- November 18 through December 15 – Piedmont, Italy Menu (Part 1)
- December 16 through December 31 – Piedmont, Italy Menu (Part 2)
HARBOR HOUSE
Milwaukee’s premier lakefront dining destination, Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant on the shore of Lake Michigan, offering the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts.
October 21 through November 1 – Oysterfest
Harbor House will be hosting its annual Oysterfest, where guests can enjoy up to 15 different varieties of oysters throughout the week. Additionally, Happy Hour Oysters will be extended to lunch and dinner hours. A variety of oyster dish specials will be available throughout the week as well, and reservations can be made by calling (414) 395 – 4900 or online at https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/events/oysterfest.
MR. B’S – A BARTOLOTTA STEAKHOUSE BROOKFIELD
Located in the idyllic Milwaukee suburb of Brookfield, Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse is home to one of the region’s most extensive selection of prime steaks. Recognized as “One of America’s Top 20 Steakhouses” by The Daily Meal and a Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) winner, Mr. B’s delights in a versatile setting that features a lively bar with a daily happy hour, a seasonal outdoor patio, and three event-sized rooms – Breezeway, Red Room, and Green Room.
BACCHUS – A BARTOLOTTA RESTAURANT – Opening Soon
Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant is located within the Cudahy Tower in Downtown Milwaukee, offering modern cooking in a newly-renovated, vibrant setting, with a menu emphasizing seasonal ingredients and a wine list that is consistently praised as one of the most extensive in the city.
December 3 – High Steaks Dinner
Bacchus is hosting its third annual High Steaks Dinner, where Corporate Executive Sous Chef Aaron Bickham has partnered with the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Co-op to create a full head-to-tail menu highlighting 100% grass-fed naturally raised Wisconsin beef. The evening will include five courses, and tickets will be available for purchase on the Bacchus website at a later date for $175 per person, plus service charge and tax.
December 17 – Annual Holiday Champagne Dinner
Guests can toast the holiday season with celebrated champagne and dazzling dishes at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant. The evening will include five courses with five pairings with a menu created by Executive Chef Nick Wirth where each dish is specifically suited to the Champagne selections. Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date on the Bacchus website for $175 per person, plus service charge and tax.
BARTOLOTTA’S LAKE PARK BISTRO – Opening Soon
Since 1995, Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro has served as Milwaukee’s premier dining and special event destination, offering pristine views of Lake Michigan in a historic park pavilion setting and a menu of traditional and modern French cuisine.
Dessert Affair: Holiday Edition – December 12
Guests can enjoy a sweet Saturday afternoon overlooking Milwaukee's lakefront. Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro hosts a “Dessert Affair”, featuring a four-course lunch created by Pastry Chef Courtney Beyer and Chef de Cuisine John Raymond. Imagine stunning views of Lake Michigan on a spring day while course after course of delectable dishes are served to your table with Champagne pairings selected by a sommelier. Tickets are $55 (plus service charge and tax) for the four-course lunch with champagne pairings; and $45 (plus service charge and tax) for the four-course lunch without pairings. Tickets can be purchased at the Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro’s website.
ABOUT THE BARTOLOTTA RESTAURANTS
The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by late restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants group has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 17 one-of-a-kind restaurants and catering facilities, including fine dining, upscale casual, upscale food hall, pizzeria, and quick-casual concepts. Additionally, its presence as a forward thinking, respected, and community minded company has produced a charitable arm, Care-a-lotta, which supports numerous nonprofit organizations throughout Milwaukee. More information can be found at bartolottas.com.
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