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Adios, Gil's Cafe!
 
By Molly Snyder Edler RSS Feed
OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer

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Published July 15, 2006 at 1:10 p.m.
Tags: gil's cafe, downer

Gil's Cafe, 2608 N. Downer Ave., has closed. According to sources, the cafe, grill and music venue will not reopen, and a few restaurant representatives have already shown interest in moving into the space. The location, which was owned by Katz Properties has been purchased by New Land Development.

Michael "Gil" Rasmussen, the chef, owner and operator of Gil's, says he is closing the restaurant to spend more time with his family.

Gil's opened in 1994 and hosted the annual "Gil Fest" block party every August that featured Texas music and Tex-Mex food.

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OMCreader Magiklaus said: When it was the Bongo Lounge I would sip mug after mug of coffee ...
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