A walk past 1000 E. Locust St. in Riverwest this evening revealed that Tuk’s Thai Kitchen, which opened in July 2014, has closed.
Although there’s no indication of when the closure took effect, a sign posted on the door verifies that the restaurant is no longer in business. An additional check on Facebook shows that the restaurant’s page has also been removed.
The building itself has seen a stream of tenants, most recently Antonio’s Pizza, but also Milano Pizza, Luna Pizza, 4 To 4 Pizza And Wings and JAX Pizza among others.
We'll certainly be watching with interest to see what crops up in the space. Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee for details as they develop.
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.
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