Being a Good Citizen and Neighbor Feels Great
Being a good neighbor and good citizen is important to me and as the managing partner of a popular, respected restaurant, I am happy to lend a hand to local dedicated, caring and hard-working organizations. That’s why I’ve begun a tradition of donating a portion of...
Check Out Dry January at the Five O’Clock Steakhouse
Dry January seems to becoming an ever-more popular way to kick off the new year and as someone who has been alcohol free for more than 12 years, as a restaurateur, I’m eager to help my customers make the choices that best suit their needs and lifestyles. Five O’Clock...
Five O’Clock Wins Best Steakhouse and Best Supper Club
In January Milwaukee’s alternative magazine the Shepherd Express announced the results of its Best of Milwaukee annual readers poll and I was personally thrilled that my restaurant, Five O’Clock Steakhouse, again earned Milwaukee’s confidence as the city’s Best...
I Love Helping Local Business Bloom
As a local business owner, I love and admire the entrepreneurial spirit that exists in my Near West Side community. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting my neighbor Paula. I learned that her family grows flowers in the neighborhood and I was excited...
Milwaukee’s First Halal Restaurant Week Coming In July
From ramen and birria to bratwurst and cheese curds, Milwaukee’s food scene has something for everyone, but Muslim diners often have to pass on some of the city’s best restaurants due to religious observances. Halal Restaurant Week plans to change that. Milwaukee’s...
“Steak and Beer” A Tasty Talk
The Five O’ Clock Steakhouse team met with the owners of SteelTank Brewing Company to sample their newest brews and taste our legendary steaks. Chef Matt Molli, myself, and our own “Bar Star” Wally Wroblewski sat down with Mike Wengren (Brewery Owner / Drummer for...
DRINK WISCONSIBLY “SUPPERCLUBBIN’ with Mark Tauscher
“Drink Wisconsibly” just premiered their most recent “SUPPERCLUBBIN” episode featuring the Five O’ Clock Steakhouse with host Mark Tauscher (Former Green Bay Packer - Super Bowl Champion). Mark interviewed me about the history of the restaurant...
Sacred featured at Storytellers Concert to Benefit of This Time Tomorrow Foundation
This Time Tomorrow Foundation presents the 20 year anniversary celebration of the foundations song “This Time Tomorrow”. The Storytellers concert features us SACRED, co-founder and writer of TTT, Cory Z Project, Willy Porter Band and special guest Nora Collins. Join...
Stelio Kalkounos has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Stelio Kalkounos has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in...
Commitment to Community 2021 Charitable Initiatives
This year, I wanted to do something special for the 75th anniversary of the Five O’ Clock Steakhouse. This restaurant has made it through so much in the last 75 years, and we’re now hoping to again make it through this epidemic safely and successfully without...
Managing Partner of Five O’ Clock Steakhouse, Stelio Kalkounos, Featured in March 2021 issue of MKE Lifestyle Mgazine
https://www.mkelifestyle.com/artsandculture/retro-mke/article_ac532f72-72c2-11eb-82c0-af499bdb17dd.html MKE Lifestyle features the 5 O'Clock Steakhouse!
Great Story about the Five O’ Clock Steakhouse’s 75th Anniversary onmilwaukee.com
Lori Fredrich, Senior Writer created a great article about our 75th anniversary at Five O'Clock Steakhouse! Check it out here - https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/five-oclock-steakhouse-75th-anniversary Celebrate with Five O'Clock To celebrate customers’ support,...
Milwaukee in-person dining restaurants could jeopardize their license without a COVID-19 safety plan
Read the full article by Cearron Bagenda for CBS 58 Milwaukee here - https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-in-person-dining-restaurants-could-jeopardize-their-license-without-a-covid-19-safety-plan
See who tops the list of Milwaukee-area upscale restaurants: The List
Barb Zaferos – Research Editor, Milwaukee Business Journal pens The List of upscale restaurants! Five O'clock Steakhouse is on the list! https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2020/09/07/upscale-restaurants-scaling-up-slowly-in-pandemic.html
Jason Momoa swings by Harley-Davidson Museum, tests Live Wire
Jason Momoa knows how to make a short stay in the Brew City worthwhile. https://twitter.com/FiveOClockSteak/status/1182004142593757185 https://www.tmj4.com/jason-momoa-swings-by-harley-davidson-museum-tests-live-wire
Milwaukee restaurants end to-go service, three restaurant closures in West Allis: Quick Bites
Milwaukee Business Journal profiles the Five O'Clock Steakhouse in an artcle written by Sari Lesk Five O’Clock Steakhouse, for example, announced on social media Friday that it would temporarily close starting Saturday evening until the city allows dining rooms to...