By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Aug 20, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Tusk, the Uptown Crossing restaurant at 5513 W. North Ave., has closed.

The news was posted earlier today on the brand's Facebook page with a message that may bode well for the future.

"Tusk would like to thank all of our loyal customers over the past 3 years," the message read. "We are closing our doors. Keep watching though something awesome may be coming our way."

The eclectic restaurant operated by McBob's owner Christine McRoberts opened in November of 2018.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host

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 each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. 

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, 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.