Whether you're in the throes of Dry January, sober-curious or living the sober lifestyle full-time, there are an increasing number of bars and restaurants that have upped their games to accommodate. Check out this guide, for instance!
Beyond that, you'll also find a growing number of events that are created specifically for those who’d like to head out for a multi-course dinner, an appetizer extravaganza or an afternoon out with the girls that doesn’t rely on alcohol.
Check out these events coming up this month.
Jan. 14: Mocktail Dinner at Lupi & Iris
Lupi & Iris
777 N Van Buren St., (414) 293-9090
lupiandiris.com
Sunday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
[Purchase tickets]
Join Lupi & Iris for an elevated alcohol free dinner featuring five courses thoughtfully paired with zero-proof cocktails. The menu will include:
- Tart A La Tomate (roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, brise tart)
Pairing: Pomegranate ginger beer, lime, honey, black currant, mint - Mediterranean Tuna Tartare (bluefin tuna, clamansi vinaigrette, romesco sauce, tapenade, arugula, country french bread)
Pairing: Lemon juice, egg white, powdered sugar - Couscous e Poulet Roti (couscous, chickpeas, onions, golden raisins, roasted chicken)
Pairing: Pineapple juice, verjus, cinnamon simple syrup, sparkling soda - Tagine D’Agneau e Panais Mousseline (lamb, prunes, almonds, parsnips, mint)
Pairing: Cold brew, passionfruit, orgeat, lime juice - Palmier cookie
Pairing: French drinking chocolate (hot chocolate, vanilla bean marshmallow)
Jan. 18: Mocktails & Memories Dinner at Onesto
Onesto
221 N. Broadway, (414) 308-1600
onestomke.com
Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person
[Purchase tickets]
Experience an event dedicated to the celebration of Dry January. During the event, guests will indulge in a four-course dinner with expertly crafted non-alcoholic beverages in Onesto’s inviting loft-style private event space. The menu includes:
- Bruleed brie paired with an Italian Spritz
- Endive salad paired with a Cherry Blossom
- Lamb ragu paired with a Natureo Garnacha Syrah
- Apple caramel espresso martini affogato
Jan 21: Seedlip & Succulents at Stolley’s Hogg Alley
Stolley's Hogg Alley
2008 Venice Beach Rd., Delafield, (262) 646-5652
stolleyshoggalley.com
Sunday, Jan. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $65 per person
[Purchase tickets]
Taking part in Dry January or just love succulents? Head to Stolley’s Hogg Alley and unleash your creativity with this workshop led by the owner of The Poppy Girl. Enjoy a complimentary mock-tail featuring Seedlip's non-alcoholic spirits while creating your very own desert-inspired succulent arrangement. Food and other beverages will be available for purchase during the workshop. Tickets include:
- all materials to create succulent arrangement
- hands on instruction
- succulent care education
- one Seedlip mocktail
Jan. 25: Sip & Savor Mocktail Soiree
Artisan 179
179 W. Wisconsin Ave, (262) 691-0200
artisan179.com
Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
Contact Liz@PositivelyPewaukee.com to sign up
Enjoy an evening of delightful mocktails, heavy appetizers, live jazz music and good company at the Sip & Savor Mocktail Soiree at Artisan 179. A portion of proceeds from the event will support Team Phoenix and Addiction Resource Center.
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.
