You’ve read about the newest coffee roaster in town, Hawthorne Coffee Roasters. Now, starting today, you can get a first-hand glimpse of its operations and free samples of its coffee by attending one of its upcoming open houses at its roastery in West Allis at 1412 S. 72nd St.
The roaster will open its doors to the public on the following dates:
Monday, March 10, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2014, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Each open house will feature roasting demonstrations throughout the day as well as free tastings lessons at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Complimentary samples will be available throughout the day.
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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