Trocadero to Close Jan. 15; New Concept to Come

Trocadero to Close Jan. 15; New Concept to Come

Details about the new restaurant should be announced in February.

Remembering when patio weather (yes, that thing we won’t know about for a long time) meant the terrace, splashy water fountain and portable heaters at Trocadero (1758 N. Water St.). And a Nutella crepe. You have until Jan. 15 to relive the memories (not the patio), as the 16-year-old restaurant is calling it quits in mid-January.

The restaurant had been sold by Lowlands Group (which runs the Cafe Hollander restaurants, among others) to Wild Planet Hospitality Group (which also operates The Brass Alley, The Red Lion Pub and others) in 2014.  Wild Planet is expected to announce the replacement concept in February. Meanwhile, if you want your Trocadero fix ­– and Cempazuchi, for that matter; the nearby Mexican place announced yesterday its plans to close in the coming weeks ­– you can hit farewell weekend (Jan. 13-15) for brunch items, cocktails and bloody marys. 

Man, the Brady Street area is changing. 

Ann Christenson has covered dining for Milwaukee Magazine since 1997. She was raised on a diet of casseroles that started with a pound of ground beef and a can of Campbell's soup. Feel free to share any casserole recipes with her.