Got the Monday blues? The Hilton might have an answer.
Beginning today, June 8, the Monarch Lounge, inside Hilton Milwaukee City Center, will offer "Maki Mondays," a sushi-filled event featuring chefs from Izumi's serving up fresh, made-to-order rolls for guests every Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the summer.
Guests can revel in the experience of relaxing in the beautiful art deco lounge while enjoying sashimi, sushi and more from the special menu, with prices ranging from $5 to $11 per roll. There will also be happy hour drink specials, including $5 wines, $5 mixed rail drinks and $2.50 tap beers.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
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.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, 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.
