The snow is flying and that means it’s officially time to embrace our Great Milwaukee Winter. Fortunately, the folks at Lost Whale, 2151 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., have our best interests at heart.
That’s because – for one day only – they’re bringing in a blast of warm San Diego sunshine, plus a menu of tiki-inspired drinks, from the folks at Swan Bar.
This very special West Coast Takeover takes place on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) and will feature four very special cocktails created just for the occasion.
“Swan Bar is a fun cocktail bar in San Diego that mirrors Lost Whale, not only in their silly shenanigans but in their well-balanced, creative cocktails too!,” notes Lost Whale General Manager, Maria Westfall, noting that Beverage Director Pete Shea is the mastermind behind the four tiki-inspired cocktails that will be served during the event.
In addition to Lost Whale’s usual house cocktails, guests can look forward to Swan Bar quaffs like:
- Drugstore Cowboy: Zacapa No. 23 Rum, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Cynar Amaro, Pineapple, and Lime
- Big Iron: George Dickel 8yr Bourbon, Passionfruit, Orgeat, Pineapple, Lemon, Tobacco Bitters, and Orange Bitters
- F*ckin’ wu: Tanqueray, Lustau Fino Sherry, Honeydew, Cantelope, and Lime
- Spaghetti Western: George Dickel 8yr Bourbon and secret “spaghetti syrup” (Don’t worry, no spaghetti was harmed in the making of this spaghetti-free syrup).
But that’s not all. The Packers’ game will be playing (yes, you should cheer them on!) and Lost Whale will be hosting a complimentary chili bar to keep your insides all toasty warm. Bonus: If you get there early, you can enjoy Lost Whale’s half-off happy hour specials until 6 p.m.
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.
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