Wake Up! Waukesha
Jay, who has lived in the Waukesha area for over 20 years, is an active volunteer who has served on numerous local boards and committees. He's married to Colleen with three kids having gone through the Waukesha schools. He is the VP of a local distribution company.
Albanese's Roadhouse - A Family Dining Tradition
Summer's arrival drives different behavior patterns in all of us. Many more outdoor activities beckon including the Brewers, Summerfest and many other lakefront festivals, fishing, backyard barbeques, Downtown Friday Nights in Waukesha and countless others.
The multitude of Summer opportunities also changes our dining-out habits. Culver's, Kopps, Murph's, Mack's and more get a real workout serving cool, smooth custard treats. Stop at John's and get a creamy, chilled root beer. Divino Gelato's unique lower-in-butterfat Italian frozen custard draws people to downtown Waukesha with good cause. Great treats from local mainstays, and many serving-up memories to go along with relief from the heat of Summer.
Push on and you will also discover another locally-owned hidden Waukesha gem awaiting - Albanese's Roadhouse. Located on Bluemound Road, Albanese's serves up authentic Italian hospitality, a wide array of menu offerings, an Italian deli, catering, and Summer bocce ball leagues. It's not the only Italian Restaurant in town (think Michael's, Matteo's and more), but it's the one my wife and I think of first.
Maybe it's the firm handshake and hug from Joey when you enter the restaurant. Or it's quite possibly the easy affability and Italian charm from Dominic in the Deli (Honestly, we purchase deli items we didn't plan on just to engage Dom at the register...). It could be the olive salad, the "Dago Red" house wine, the pizza, the fabulous "Saturday Night Pork Chop Special" (ask for a side of sauce), the too-generous Mostaccioli Sorrentina pasta, or a multitude of other menu offerings. Let's not forget the personalized service from Judy and Mary who are both legendary in their remembering your past choices and filling-in-the-blanks as you order. Over the years, my much-younger kids always were made to feel "extra-special" as Judy or Mary would address them and just say "The usual?".
Why single out Albanese's among the many family-owned, quality restaurants in Waukesha? I asked my son Jordan and he replied "Good bread, good pizza". Colleen responded "They will personalize and make it the way I like it". My daughter Kelly: "I love Albanese's - Great food, great wine, warm atmosphere".
My reflections included all of the above, but I would need to add "My personal thanks for the many, many memories my family and friends carry forward from this quaint third-generation family restaurant. Wonderful food - Value priced - Great times!"
Summer and Albanese's: A great The best combo!
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