Another of the restaurants on our "13 to watch" list will be opening this spring.
Madison-based RARE Steakhouse, which plans to open in the new 833 East office tower this May, announced today that Chef Paul Morrison will serve as executive chef for the Milwaukee location, 833 E. Michigan St.
Morrison’s former experience includes work for Chicago’s Miller’s Pub as well as ZED451. He also served as executive sous chef and and chef de cuisine at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse in the Mohegan Sun Casino.
The Milwaukee location will reportedly heavily resemble the library dining room at the Madison Rare location.
"I’ve been involved in the Chicago restaurant scene for the last 10 years, but I could tell RARE Steakhouse was something special," said Morrison. "I look forward to making Milwaukee my home and assisting in contributing to the ‘RARE experience,’ as well as cooking the best steaks in town for our guests."
RARE, a restaurant created by Wisconsinites specifically to serve the preferences and tastes of local diners, will feature USDA Prime steaks from Meats By Linz of Chicago along with an impressive wine list. Like its Madison counterpart, the Milwaukee location will showcase a classic setting with private dining areas and spaces equipped with technology for corporate gatherings and events.
(PHOTO: Bobby Tanzilo)
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.
