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Tues., July 28
6 pm to 9 pm
State Street between Harmonee and Wauwatosa avenues
TICKETS FOR THE 2026 VILLAGE AL FRESCO WILL GO ON SALE ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, AT 10 AM
Village al Fresco, presented by Gracious Events—a dining experience like no other! Enjoy an elegant evening and a true taste of Village fine dining, all outside in the streets of our historic core.
Check back here soon for more information about how to purchase tickets for the 2026 Village al Fresco.
2025 RESTAURANT PARTNERS
The Village al Fresco 2025 menu featured contributions from the following Village restaurants:
• Gracious Events
• Ristorante Bartlotta dal 1993
• Le Reve Cafe
• Cafe Hollander
• Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club
• The Village Cheese Shop
• The Ruby Tap
• Breadsmith
• Tabal Chocolate
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10 am. Check back here closer to that date for the ticket sale link. Space is limited and tickets sell quickly.
Is this a plated dinner?
Courses will be served family-style at long farm tables set up in the streets of our beautiful historic core.
Can I be seated near friends who also purchased tickets?
There will be no assigned seating at this event, so you should be able to sit near friends that evening.
Can you accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?
No, we're very sorry, but due to the nature of the event we are not able to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions.
What happens if it rains that night?
In the event of rain, the dinner will move inside to the second floor of Café Hollander.
2025 VILLAGE AL FRESCO MENU
Appetizer course: Passed Hors D'oeuvres from Gracious Events
• Goat Cheese Croquettes with Black Pepper Truffle Honey
• Chicken Adobo Empanadas with Cilantro Chutney
• Balsamic Roasted Cherry Crostini with whipped ricotta and fresh basil
• Crispy Tuna Wonton Tacos with ponzu, sesame, pickled cucumber and radish slaw
• Beer/cider from Café Hollander or a Hugo Spritz from Village Cheese Shop
Salad course
• Belgian Endive Salad with spinach, roasted beets, apples, candied walnuts, and goat cheese with sweet balsamic dressing from Café Hollander
• Bread from Breadsmith
• Wine pairing from The Ruby Tap or beer/cider from Café Hollander
Main courses
• Pan fried trout with Door County cherry salsa, pecan brown rice, and carrot apple slaw from Buckatabon
• Beef Ragu from Ristorante Bartolotta
• Vegetarian Risotto from Ristorante Bartolotta
• Bread from Breadsmith
• Wine pairing from The Ruby Tap or beer/cider from Café Hollander
Dessert course
• Cheese selection from Village Cheese Shop
• Chocolate from Tabal Chocolate
• Macarons from Le Reve
• Wine pairing from The Ruby Tap
