By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Jul 27, 2015 at 10:15 AM

An article published by Eater Las Vegas last week reported that Paul Bartolotta, co-owner of Bartolotta’s Restaurants and two-time James Beard Award winner, is leaving his namesake restaurant, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Bartolotta confirmed his departure in an email early this morning, though he did not provide details or information regarding his future plans, stating "I will be happy to share news at the right time."

Bartolotta, who established the restaurant at the Wynn in 2005, was known for his expert preparation of Mediterranean seafood & Italian pasta.

Watch OnMilwaukee.com for additional details as they develop.

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.