Interior of the DanDan restaurant with people socializing, wooden decor, Asian-inspired wall art, hanging lanterns, and a large blue circle with the text 'DAN DAN' in brown.

DANDAN

60 E Erie Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
dandanmke.com

Jacobs and Van Rite opened DanDan in July 2016, bringing chef-driven Chinese food with a midwestern sensibility to Milwaukee’s dining scene. Shortly after opening DanDan, the duo opened a highly-acclaimed fine dining restaurant and chef’s table concept, EsterEv, inside DanDan. The restaurant, named for Van Rite’s grandmother Evelyn and Jacobs’ great-grandmother Ester, offers a globally influenced 10 course pre-fixe menu that changes weekly.

The restaurant features patterned wallpaper, decorative shelves, blue upholstered chairs, and light wooden tables. Its modern industrial design includes exposed ductwork, hanging lights, and a large orange 'EsterEv' logo overlay.

ESTEREV

2165 S Kinnickinnic Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
esterev.com

Our great-grandmothers, Evelyn and Ester, were women who had a spark of joy about them and a passion for cooking for their loved ones, and we wanted to honor their adventurous spirits. In the tradition of gathering around the table with friends old and new, EsterEv celebrates our past while looking to the future through an ongoing series of special dinners.