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If you haven’t made it to Vault, the lively raw bar and cocktail lounge on Milwaukee’s scenic Riverwalk, you might just want to set aside time this weekend to check it out.
The party starts on Thursday, May 15 when Vault, located inside the River Center Market at 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., officially opens its gorgeous riverfront patio for the season. The festivities kick off with a performance by local artist Joe Wray at 4 p.m. on Thursday, and continue on Friday, May 16 with high-energy sets from DJ Mixx’Chelle and Saturday, May 17, with beats by DJ Julian Gross.
To make the celebration even sweeter, all weekend long guests can enjoy a variety of specials including $1 oysters, $2 composed oysters and $10 select cocktails.
But, that’s not all.
Brunch!
On Sunday, May 18, Vault will launch its very first brunch service, offering guests the opportunity to soak in the sunshine, enjoy the stunning riverfront views and gather with friends for the most relaxing meal of the weekend.
The brunch menu will include a variety of dishes including a Smoked Salmon Plate with capers, salmon, and fresh accoutrements; a Waffle Board showcasing toppings like fresh berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup, nutella and bacon; Espresso Martinis garnished with mini doughnut holes; and a Bloody Mary Bar with customizable toppings.
Guests can also look forward to live music, pop-ups and more as the summer progresses.
“We’re keeping the energy alive all weekend with unbeatable specials, great vibes, and the perfect spot on the river to welcome summer,” said Kaelyn Cervero, owner of Vault.
For more details, follow Vault on Instagram @vault.mke or visit vaultmke.com.
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.
