Jack Rabbit Slims, the new West Allis spot we reported on in August, has announced that it will open on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8028 W. National Ave.
The country rock music inspired restaurant will feature southern specialties and cajun fare in the space which once housed the Painted Parrot as well as Monkey’s Caribbean Grill.
The menu will feature starters, soups and salads. Unique offerings will include Memphis style pickle chips ($7.50), chicken and cabbage stuffed Cajun dumplings ($7.50) and Texas Twinkies ($7.50) featuring jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and smoked brisket wrapped with bacon and deep fried.
A variety of specialty sandwiches will include a brisket burger featuring a Black Angus patty topped with four ounces of smoked brisket, muenster cheese, bacon and onion jam with a side of Bourbon gravy ($13.50), a smoked reuben ($11) and the Fatboy with a pound of smoked pork, ham, bacon, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, slaw and a pickle ($14.50).
Entrees will include platters of brisket, pulled pork and smoked corned beef as well as meatloaf, fried chicken and salmon, served up with sides like garlic smashed potatoes and corn bread priced between $12 and $17.
The owner of the restaurant is Christopher Surges, owner of Rumor Upbeat Lounge at 161 W Pittsburgh Ave. Bill Deuberry, formerly of Yield Bar, will act as general manager; and Lisa Keefer, former chef and owner of Puddle Jumpers in West Allis, will head up the kitchen.
Watch OnMilwaukee for additional details and a sneak peek in the coming weeks.
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