By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Apr 05, 2022 at 1:02 PM Photography: Kames Photography

It was last April when Bottle House 42 made its debut in the Brewery District at 1130 N. 9th St.

So, on Friday, April 15, the F Street Hospitality venue – which encompasses a beer hall, restaurant, events venue, beer garden, ground floor patio and rooftop bar – is throwing itself a birthday bash.

The special birthday celebration, which will take place on Friday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., is free and open to the public. But guests will be able to take advantage of food and drink specials all day long and enjoy live entertainment from local party band Superfly from 7 to 11 p.m.

Drink specials will include $5 margaritas, $4 canned cocktails, and $3 Jack Daniel’s shots.

“It has been a unique year in the restaurant industry,” said Kaelyn Cervero, CPCE, Vice President of F Street Hospitality. “We want to thank our restaurant and special event guests for their continued support and patronage. We are going all out for Bottle House 42's 1st Anniversary, and we hope to see you all there!”

You can view the venue’s full menu at ​​bottlehouse42.com and keep up with events and specials on Instagram and Facebook.

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. 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 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.