According to multiple reports published today, the East Side location of Red Dot Bar – the restaurant and bar known for its wings and Canadian-style poutine – has officially closed.
Milwaukee Magazine broke the news earlier today, noting that owner Martin Beaudoin is selling both the building and business to concentrate his energy on the Wauwatosa location of the restaurant.
The news follows a July 14 announcement on Facebook stating: "The kitchen will be closed indefinitely. Thank you for your loyal patronage."
Red Dot arrived on the scene in 2005 after Beaudoin, a former semi-professional skateboarder, made the decision to purchase the old Calderone Club Restaurant at 2498 E. Bartlett Ave.
The Wauwatosa location at 6715 W. North Ave., which originally opened in 2012 as The Sherbrooke, took on its identity as the second location for Red Dot in late 2013.
Although it was also closed earlier this month to accommodate renovations, Red Dot Tosa reopened on July 19. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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