New 'Northwoods' Restaurant To Replace Cafe Bavaria

WAUWATOSA, WI — Café Bavaria in the Wauwatosa Village will transform in early 2020 into a new, Northwoods-inspired restaurant called The Buckatabon, restaurant owners say.

Described as part ‘up north’ tavern, part lakeside lodge, and part classic supper club, The Buckatabon will offer a full menu with lunch and dinner served weekdays, and both brunch and dinner on weekends.

The Buckatabon’s menus will focus on the regional food and beverage traditions of Wisconsin and celebrate the culinary and cultural peculiarities that make the state so unique.

“We find inspiration whenever we travel, whether that’s to Europe or a long weekend up north.” says Dan Herwig, director of brand and marketing at Lowlands Group. “While we’ve been in the ‘import’ business for quite a while, the fact of the matter is that Wisconsin is every bit as unique as any place we’ve ever been. We figured it was time to get into the ‘export’ business a bit, so to speak.”

The new menu is being designed by the group’s culinary director, James Beard-nominated Chef Thomas Hauck. Influenced by recent visits to some of the Northwoods’ most iconic taverns, lodges and supper clubs, Hauck said that their unique, sometimes quirky, and often nostalgic offerings will serve as the stepping-off point for the new menu.

Café Bavaria will continue to operate as normal throughout the summer, closing to the public in November. The café will then remain open for private dining, events, and holiday parties through the end of December. For information about private events call 414.627.2789 or visit cafebavaria.com.

No firm date has been set for the opening of The Buckatabon, but the group is targeting early 2020. For up to date information, visit thebuckatabon.com.