Three Brothers Serbian Restaurant
Three Brothers Serbian Restaurant was opened in 1954[1] (other sources say 1955[2]) by Milun Radicevic in the Bay View section neighborhood of Milwaukee. He named the restaurant after his three sons who were still living in Yugoslavia.[3]
History
[edit]Branko Radicevic came to the U.S. a few years after his father and in 1972 joined the family business.[3]
The restaurant "is housed in a historic Schlitz tavern, a location Milun selected 60 years ago" and was "an award-winning restaurant known for its Serbian fare and homey ambience."[3]
Originally called Big Mike's because Milun's name was Americanized to Mike, Milun had owned two restaurants in Yugoslavia as well as other food industry businesses.[2] Three Bros. continues its award-winning food and service in the capable hands of Branko and Patricia's children, Milunka and Branko Jr.
Honors
[edit]Carol Deptolla named the restaurant several times in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top 30. They have "been featured in Bon Appétit magazine, now-defunct Gourmet magazine, and on the Food Network."[2] In 2002 they won a James Beard Foundation Award as an American Classic,[4] a prestigious list of “eateries that have carved out a special place on the American culinary landscape”[2] "which recognizes regional, often family-owned establishments that exemplify quality food, local character and lasting appeal."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Best Milwaukee Restaurants
- ^ a b c d Maher, Jill Rothenbueler (April 1, 2010). "Branko Radicevic—Restaurateur knows hardship, brings smiles". Bay View Compass.
- ^ a b c d Gabler, Ellen (January 4, 2015). "Branko Radicevic, 91, was Bay View fixture at Three Brothers Restaurant". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ James Beard Awards