By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Nov 17, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Mallards Family Restaurant will host the grand opening of its BAYSHORE restaurant at 5800 N. Bayshore Dr. in Glendale on Monday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 10 p.m. 

During the event, guests are invited to enjoy an evening of food and community with 50% of all proceeds from the evening donated to the St. Francis Children’s Center, which has provided exceptional support and resources to children with special needs for over 50 years. Read more about how they empower children to succeed at home, in school and within the community.

Guests can expect a menu of dishes with Southern and Cajun flare including lobster rolls, jambalaya, Nashville hot chicken, shrimp and grits and more. Mallards also features a curated selection of wines, craft cocktails and local tap brews.  View the full menu online.

Reservations for this special grand opening event can be made by calling the restaurant directly at (414) 509-5555.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

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.