The time has come to enjoy your last carry-out meal at The Farmer’s Wife, 6533 W. Mitchell St. in West Allis
The sobering news was shared in a message on Facebook, which noted that the restaurant will be closing its doors beginning May 30.
Owner, Robin Mastera, says that she’ll be releasing a schedule of specials in the coming days for folks who’d like to come and support the restaurant or say farewell in the coming days.
She says she also hopes that she can host guests in the dining room during the last few days before the closing, if she is able.
"I never imagined that we would close due to these uncontrollable circumstances," says Mastera, whose business would have hit the four-year mark on Oct. 1.
"But I’m so thankful to have had such amazing customers. Every day there were at least ten reasons to smile, even amongst all the challenges. And I remain grateful for all of it. But I’m really looking forward to what comes next; it’s not the last that people will see from me."
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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