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We’ve been eagerly following the progress of the proposed Riverwest food truck park in the former Zak's / Humboldt Gardens building at 2249 N. Humboldt Ave. (a.k.a. 1025 E. North Ave.) over the past three years.
Not only does the project preserve an historical building, but it has the potential to transform a long-vacant establishment into a vibrant community gathering place. It also promises to provide delicious food and a launchpad for burgeoning culinary talent in our city.
Invest in the project
The good news is that Dark Horse Development and Brew City Contractors are well on their way to bringing the project to fruition. But they are hoping to boost the project with a little help from local people.
Clarence Morse, who is spearheading the project, will be presenting his pitch for the project to Fund Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Amorphic Beer, 3700 N. Fratney St. RSVPs are required and membership is required (see information below).
Morse’s goal is to raise $100,000 in loans from local investors to get the project across the finish line.
What's Fund Milwaukee?
Fund Milwaukee is a local social network that allows its members to learn about new businesses and projects in Milwaukee and offers them an opportunity to invest in those projects. Recent projects funded through the network have included Purple Door Ice Cream, Mushroom Mike and Strong Blocks, among others. Membership is required for investors. Read more about joining Fund Milwaukee here.
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.
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