Ryan Braun's Graffito opens this weekend

Ryan Braun’s Graffito is having its grand opening Monday, but you can get a sneak peek Friday and Saturday.

After a week of previews for invited guests, the restaurant announced a surprise soft opening. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday before closing Sunday to get ready for its — and the Milwaukee Brewers’ — opening day.

This is the second try at a restaurant named after Brewers slugger Ryan Braun in the space at 102 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Ryan Braun’s Waterfront closed in November after its April 2010 opening. Since then, the restaurant's lease has been bought by SURG Restaurant Group, Oak Creek, and undergone renovations. It also has a new, scratch Italian menu under executive chef Dominic Zumpano.

The restaurant also announced plans Thursday for the Ryan Braun Bash after the Brewers-Cubs game on Sunday, April 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Braun will make an appearance, and the party will feature 2-for-1 Miller products and live music.



(bizjournals.com)