The long wait will soon be over for the opening of Amilinda at 315 E. Wisconsin Ave. According to co-owner Orry Leon, the restaurant is planning on a July 18 opening.
The restaurant, owned by Orry and Chef Gregory Leon, was acquired last January and has undergone numerous renovations, including a revamp of the kitchen as well as multiple cosmetic changes (including bright red chairs!) which make the most of the 1,800 square foot space.
Amilinda will feature a variety of seasonal dishes influenced by the flavors of Spain, Portugal and the southern U.S.
Hours for the restaurant will be Tuesday through Thursday 5-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.
Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee.com for a sneak peek of the space and menu in July
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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