By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Oct 04, 2022 at 11:02 AM

’Tis Dining Month, the tastiest time of year! This means we’re dishing up fun and fascinating food content throughout October. Dig in, Milwaukee!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Saz’s State House,  5539 W. State St., is readying the secret sauce in preparation for their annual “Buy a Rack, Save a Rack” campaign.

Throughout the month of October, when customers purchase a full rack of ribs, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to ABCD, an organization that’s working to provide support for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis is a national organization which provides free customized one-on-one emotional support for anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. They do so by pairing diagnosed patients (as well as impacted family and friends) with a carefully matched professionally-trained mentor-survivor who can assist in nurturing hope and building confidence. 

In case ribs just aren't your thing, there are additional ways to support. Look for the Pink Ribbon Pretzel, an 8oz pink ribbon-shaped, salted Milwaukee Pretzel Co. pretzel served with root beer mustard, jalapeño horseradish cheese sauce and raspberry cream cheese.

The bar at Saz’s will also be slinging a very special pink drink called “Raspberry Absolute Limeade” the purchase of which will also support ABCD.

“This is one of our favorite promotions of the year,” says Saz’s general manager Amy Haselow, “We get to have some fun while also giving back to a great cause. We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, so this is something our team really looks forward to putting on.”

Racks of ribs can be purchased for both dine-in or carry-out. 

Saz’s Statehouse is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.,  Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  For more information, visit sazs.com/save-a-rack or call (414) 453-2410.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host

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 each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. 

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, 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.