Milwaukee-based Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. and the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. are giving out $95,000 in grants to help local restaurants recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a news release, 19 restaurants in 14 communities across the state have been selected to receive a $5,000 grant; 13 of those businesses are located in southeastern Wisconsin. They include:
- Ca’Lucchenzo at 6030 W. North Ave., Milwaukee
- Chit Chaat at 550 State St., Racine
- Gus’ Deli at 813 S. 60th St., West Allis
- Hue Vietnamese Restaurant at 2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee
- Kawa Japanese Restaurant at 325 W. Silver Spring Drive, Glendale
- Layman Brewing at 6001 W. Madison St., West Allis
- Luna’s Mexican Restaurant at 4048 S. Packard Ave., St Francis
- Pizzeria Scotty at 9022 W. Oklahoma Ave., West Allis
- Rice N Roll Bistro at 1952 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee
- Taqwa’s Bakery & Restaurant at 4651 S. 27th St., Greenfield
- Trouble and Sons Pizzeria at 133 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay
- Whisk Bakery & Coffee at 633 N. 8th St., Sheboygan
- Wild Roots Restaurant at 6807 W. Becher St., West Allis
Kawa Japanese Restaurant was the first to receive funding.
The grant program is funded by sales of The Wisconsin Restaurant Cookbook and a $20,000 match from Roundy’s, which is a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. Its two grocery store brands Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market partnered with WWBIC and OnMilwaukee to produce and sell the cookbooks, which feature recipes from chefs at more than 40 restaurants in Wisconsin.
“Local restaurants are a vital part of our community,” said James Hyland, vice president of communications and public affairs. “Throughout the pandemic they dealt with many trials and challenges to keep their doors open and provide a safe dining experience for both customers and associates. We are elated to help make a difference for these 19 Wisconsin restaurants through grant funds.”
The Wisconsin Restaurant Cookbook is still available to purchase for $9.99 at all 106 Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores, while supplies last. One hundred percent of the proceeds goes toward grants to support local restaurants.
