Downtown business owner hopeful for Milwaukee’s future despite uptick in crime

MILWAUKEE — Downtown Eating Week in Milwaukee means dinners served at pleasant costs.

“My lunch was wonderful. The barbecue was seasoned completely, and the macaroni and cheese was actually good,” exclaims Milwaukee buyer Gwen Lega.

The proprietor of DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse, Brent Brashier, says his official title is “Chief Barbecue Officer.”

“I benefit from folks having a very good time right here,” he states.

Brashier says enterprise has bounced again after pandemic shutdowns.

“It feels actually good proper now. I really feel we’re in an awesome place after all of the trials and tribulations of the final years, I really feel downtown is again,” he shared.

Regardless of an uptick in crime, Brashier believes downtown is secure.

“There have been issues right here and there, however general downtown Milwaukee is a secure place,” he stated. “Everyone ought to come out and revel in this nice metropolis. I’ve lived in locations everywhere in the nation. I like downtown Milwaukee.”

However there’s one other urgent concern for the entrepreneur.

“One of many issues we needed to cope with since Covid are provide chain points. Now we have a tough time getting turkey,” Brashier stated.

Nonetheless, he’s longing for the way forward for Milwaukee.

“That is pretty much as good because it’s ever been. I see it getting higher over the following 5 years,” he stated.

However one factor Brashier doesn’t have to fret about? Buyer satisfaction.

“I shall be again,” buyer Lega laughs. “If you realize me, I am not one to sugar-coat whether or not it is good. I do not play relating to meals!”

DOC’s is positioned at 754 Vel R. Phillips Ave. in downtown Milwaukee.

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