Bar Louie celebrated the company's 20th location of the popular Chicago-based chain restaurant and bar, when Bar Louie Milwaukee at 1114 N. Water St. opened this week.

Now, plans for a second Milwaukee-area location have surfaced. Amy Weisenburger, director of marketing and public relations for Restaurant-America (the parent company) says, "Yes, Bar Louie is looking at the Bayshore Town Center in Glendale and we are hoping to open in November of this year."

Other Bar Louie franchises have opened this summer in Cleveland, St. Louis and Grand Rapids, Mich. Currently, most (12) of the Bar Louie franchises are in the Chicago area. Roger Greenfield and Ted Kasemir -- who own Restaurants-America, Inc. -- opened the first Bar Louie in Chicago's River North neighborhood in 1991.

The company has also announced that it will open one of its Red Star Taverns in the first floor of the eight-story River Renaissance condominium development in the Third Ward.

Of late there have been rumors that this project was not moving forward. When asked, Weisenburger said, "As for the Red Star deal, we are moving forward and plan to open in 2007."

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Posted by sprechen6 on June 10, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. (report)

I got severe food poisoning from Bar Loiue in Bayshore. Had to be hospitalized. Talked to the manager after I sent the WI health department in to investigate. This obviously irritated them that I didn't notify the restaurant first, giving them time to clean up for a possible inspection. I then called the manager very politely (keep in mind I'm the one who was wronged) and not only did offer any consilation for the situation or offer to refund for my meal (nevermind the missed days of work for me and hospital bill) but wasn't even apologetic about my situation. If you want to risk your health and get poor customer service, just visit Bar Louie. You know I won't ever again...

Posted by OMCreader on Oct. 7, 2006 at 4:54 p.m. (report)

Frank said: bar louie is to bars what applebees is to restaurants.

Posted by OMCreader on Sept. 18, 2006 at 4:20 p.m. (report)

Reader said: Journal just reported this today (September 18th). Bar Louie is growing and it is a pretty good add to Water St. and should work in burbs too.

Posted by OMCreader on Aug. 31, 2006 at 1:42 p.m. (report)

LA said: No kidding, there hasn't been anywhere to grap a drink in the whole area in years. This is really needed!! THANK YOU!!

Posted by OMCreader on Aug. 30, 2006 at 10:03 p.m. (report)

JT said: Good news for Bayshore.

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