By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Nov 30, 2023 at 10:01 AM

Snuggle up with some holiday cheer as OnMilwaukee shares stories of everything merry and bright in the spirit of the season.

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Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery, 3216 S. Howell Ave., will ring in the season with very special holiday-themed dinner theatre event on Saturday, Dec. 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

"Stories & Songs of the Season" will feature a three-course meal accompanied by a holiday-themed concert featuring the talents of Milwaukee theatre mainstays Karen Estrada, Allison Hull, Ryan White, and Ruben Piirainen. The evening will feature storytelling and singing, including a musical version of the classic poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." 

Tickets for the festive event are $50 per person and include dinner, the show and special Christmas swag. Guests are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a cocktail cash bar and Christmas-themed jazz piano music followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Reservations are available online (a credit card is needed to secure your reservation).

Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delivery is also available through UberEats.

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.