The construction on North Avenue has made it rough on many of the businesses in the area, limiting parking, causing traffic back-ups and causing folks to avoid the area altogether.
Among the locally owned spots whose business has suffered is Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave. They posted an announcement for their guests on social media yesterday noting changes to their operational hours, based on the impact of the construction to their business.
Be sure to read their message and take note of their new hours. But also consider that the construction impacts numerous other businesses in the area.
Yes, we need our roads to be in good condition, so construction is unavoidable. But we also want our local businesses to stay afloat.
So if you can make it a point to patronize the restaurants and bars in the area – even while it’s tough to get around – you’ll be making a huge difference for them and their employees.
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.
