Bya wi se nek
The Fire Pit
Dream Dance
Potawatami Casino
1721 Canal St.
1-800-PAYSBIG
Mention the name Bartolotta in Milwaukee and it's a good bet that thoughts of fireworks in the sky and on the plate come to mind as this family knows how to show the city a good time. The recent opening of Dream Dance completes the trifecta of the clan's latest venture of bringing three new restaurants to the Potawatomi's stunning new casino, and there's little gamble in finding something good to eat in the Vegas-like venue.
Bwa wi nek Buffet- The Native American name translates to "come and eat" in English and "gorge yourself" in Milwaukeese.
This would be fanfare for the common man. Three huge areas are loaded with chef carved meats such as prime rib, baked ham, roast turkey and whatever else happened to be in the kitchen that day. Toss in fresh fruit, variety of salads, pasta, casserole dishes, fresh vegetables and a multitude of dessert and you will not leave the buffet hungry. Let's say that the quality here is a step above the Old Country and a worthwhile stop if you're looking to trough up before a mega- session of gambling
The Fire Pit- Certainly the most lively of the three restaurants. Located in the corner of the sensory overload of the slot machine madness, the 18 screens will all fight for your attention while you wrap your around some two fisted sandwiches. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the fire pit rocks with almost nonstop action.
While size has nothing to do with performance, no one will complain about the portion size at the Pit. All sandwiches are served in authentic Native American bread baking bowls that are loaded to the brim with French fries. Typical pub fare here with a Native American accent. Appetizers include nachos with three -pepper chili, and frybread tacos. Sandwich choices range from a Blue Moon Burger topped with melted blue cheese bacon and shredded onions, beer and brown sugar bratwurst and a club sandwich with turkey, bacon and avocado. Make sure also to sample a bowl of roasted corn and shrimp chowder.
Dream Dance- Certainly the boldest venture of the three. The cozy little 60 seat upscale restaurant is nestled next to the bingo hall and it is apparent that the Potowatomi have spared no expense to bring a fine dining restaurant to Milwaukee. Champagne service, a knife service that allows your choice of weaponry to carve the huge cuts of meat that come from the American menu.
You'll find wild mushrooms with fried Polenta, Lobster salad with avocado, marinated tomatoes and zucchini, herb crusted rack of lamb, venison rossini with foie gras, oven roasted Guinea hen, pan seared scallops with saffron mussel broth. Portions are huge, and expect to pay about $60 a person for dinner at Dream Dance.
