By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Feb 10, 2016 at 1:28 PM

Plans may be in the works for a new East Side restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated chef Justin Carlisle, according to a story posted today by Corinne Hess of BizTimes.

If the plans come to fruition, the restaurant would be part of a mixed-use project planned for 1832 N. Farwell Ave. and 1840 N. Farwell Ave., across the street from Ardent.

A conversation this afternoon with Carlisle confirmed he has an interest in the project and has been involved with discussions related to it; however, he indicated that no plans have been finalized at this time.

The proposal for the Farwell Tower project will go before the Milwaukee Common Council in April.

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.