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Tough times bring new opportunities. And a big one is brewing in the heart of the Deer District as the owners of Turner Hall, 1034 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., push out a call for a new operator to continue the nearly 140-year tradition of Friday night fish fries and local brews in an historic environment.
The Milwaukee Turners, Inc. have announced that they are accepting proposals from food and beverage operators who wish to operate a restaurant and bar business on the first floor and lower level of the historic Turner Hall.
The space, which was most recently operated by Mike Eitel as the Tavern at Turner Hall, includes approximately 8200 square feet and includes a restaurant bar, kitchen, office and storage space, along with a much-coveted asset: a spacious parking lot located just across the street from Fiserv Forum.
“We seek to work with a progressive restaurateur who will recognize the history and mission of the Milwaukee Turners while creating their own successful business plan and menu,” reads the Request for Proposals. “We want them to be honest and good partners with us and our other tenant, the Pabst Theater Group, which operates the Turner Hall Ballroom and hosts concerts, shows, wedding, etc.”
Interested parties can access the full document and details online at milwaukeeturners.org/restaurant The deadline for proposals is Aug. 30, 2021.
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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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