The Chef Event

presented by Milwaukee Magazine and The Bartolotta Restaurants

Join us for an unforgettable night on Wednesday, April 29, as Milwaukee Magazine and the Bartolotta Restaurants bring together the most innovative and noteworthy chefs in the area, offering guests an opportunity to enjoy dishes from a variety of Milwaukee's finest restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, hand-crafted cocktails alongside tastings of signature dishes, and a chance to meet some of Milwaukee's most renowned chefs. Plus, hear what’s on the minds of these chefs in a live panel discussion.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit a local charity.  

2026 Chef Lineup

Brent Davis Bacchus | A Bartolotta Restaurant
Dane Baldwin The Diplomat
Kyle Knall and Miles Thomas CASSIS
Mary Kastman Purslane
Adam Siegel Lupi & Iris
Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite EsterEv
Zak Baker Ca’Lucchenzo
Abhishek Patil āya
Annelise Linton The Commodore | A Bartolotta Restaurant