MILWAUKEE –The Bridgewater Modern Grill, 2011 South 1st Street, is hosting an unforgettable four course dining experience, crafted by Executive Chef Steve Gustafson and Sous Chef Stephen Kozak, with elevated dishes expertly paired with award winning wines from Meeker Wine on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Special guest Molly Meeker, founder and president of Sonoma County’s Meeker Wine, will be hosting the event and sharing her expertise. Since 1984, their wines have consistently won wine competition medals, awards, and have been included in the “100 Best Wines of the World.”
“We’re very excited to host Molly Meeker and Meeker Wine at The Bridgewater for our first wine pairing dinner,” says Rik Acken, general manager at The Bridgewater. “Molly’s expertise and storytelling really brings the wines to life during a tasting, and I know our guests will enjoy this experience. It has been a priority of mine to showcase Meeker Wines on our menu since opening in October and this is an exclusive opportunity to explore four unique wines paired with our talented chef teams’ tasting menu.”
Guests can expect an intimate evening in The Bridgewater Modern Grill’s private dining room overlooking the Kinnickinnic River. Throughout the evening, Molly Meeker and the executive chef team will guide guests through the menu choices and wine pairings as well as share the rich history of Meeker Wine.
The Bridgewater Modern Grill opened its doors to the public in October, serving a variety of fare centered around the custom oak-fed Jade grill, exploring the essence of fire in food, at the center of the open-kitchen concept. The riverside patio opened for the season on April 15 with over 145-feet of full-service dining, lounge seating, and an indoor/outdoor bar along the Kinnickinnic River.
Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite. Individual tickets include four courses and four wine pairings. Tickets are $150, including service charge. A sample of the menu can be found below and on Eventbrite.
The Menu
Welcome Reception
POACHED PEAR with gorgonzola, candied pecans, serrano MEEKER “Gamboge, Chardonnay 2021 Suisun Valley, California
First Course
PRAWN AGNOLOTTI with camembert, lemongrass, micro chervil, caviar beurre blanc MEEKER “Fossil Blend”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, 2016 Dry Creek Valley, California
Second Course
WAGYU SHORT RIB with morel mushroom, wild ramps, natural jus
MEEKER Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah 2018 Sonoma County, California
Dessert
FIG AND BLUEBERRY TART with crème fraiche, white chocolate, citrus
MEEKER FroZin, Zinfandel, 2021, Sonoma County, California
ABOUT THE BRIDGEWATER
The Bridgewater Modern Grill, open 7 days a week, is the newest restaurant addition to Milwaukee’s Harbor District. The riverside restaurant features over 11,000 total sq. ft. with 165 interior dining seats, including a 30-person private dining room and multiple booths offering open kitchen visibility to the
oak-fed Jade grill. The 80-seat exterior dining space features the indoor/outdoor bar, social patio with soft seating, fire tables and cocktail service, a 100-person outdoor lawn for activation and private events, and ten boat slips in the Kinnickinnic River with direct restaurant service. Weekend brunch is hosted on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM – 2 PM. Learn more at w ww.BridgewaterMKE.com.
ABOUT BENSON’S RESTAURANT GROUP
Benson’s Restaurant Group is a family-owned hospitality company based in Milwaukee that conceptualizes, develops and operates a portfolio of restaurants. Benson’s Restaurant Group, a division of Marcus Investments, currently operates and manages five different casual dining restaurant concepts: Onesto, Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Smoke Shack, AJ Bombers and The Bridgewater Modern Grill. The newest addition to the Benson’s portfolio, The Edison, will open summer 2023.
The group is also the franchisor of Zaffiro’s pizza brand. Learn more at
