Saz's Hospitality Group-40th Anniversary Celebration (throughout March)
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Kristal Kaiser
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February 26, 2016
Saz’s Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality, Growth in Milwaukee
Anniversary of “The Finest” in Food and Service for Local Restaurateur
Milwaukee, WI – Known for stellar barbecue, festival-famous summertime staples, community contributions and a quintessential Milwaukee presence, Saz’s Hospitality Group celebrates 40 years at its flagship Saz’s State House with food and drink specials and live music Thursdays in March.
March 1st marks four decades since Saz’s State House opened in a historic building on 55th and State. A charming tavern-turned-restaurant lauded for serving “Milwaukee’s Best BBQ” for many years, the State House’s inception was just the start of what is known today as Saz’s Hospitality Group.
Throughout the month of March, Saz’s State House will celebrate its anniversary with food and drink specials including 40 cent MillerCoors tappers at the famed “Round Bar,” throwback pricing on its award-winning BBQ Baby Back Ribs at $40 for two full rack dinners (Monday-Thursday, dine-in only) and retro drink specials. In a nod to its heritage as a lively tavern, the State House will also elicit nostalgia with live entertainment including music from the 70s and 80s every Thursday in March, plus giveaways, raffles and a grand buffet from 6-8pm on the final Thursday, 3/31, with $10 donation to benefit the Wisconsin State Fair Foundation and Variety-the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin. Raffle prizes will include items like Brewers Opening Day and season tickets, MillerCoors swag, Summerfest admission tickets and more.
Musical acts include Sigmund Snopek (3/3), Jeff Keller & the Singing Machine (3/10, 3/31), The Havana Ducks (3/17) and Andrea & the Mods (3/24), all of whom have history with Saz’s dating back to the 80s.
“Celebrity” bartenders will bring fond memories to life for those who have held a seat at the Round Bar since the start. Whether longtime customer or someone swinging through for a Saz’s Sampler Combo at Summerfest or the Wisconsin State Fair, this celebration is for fans new and old. For full details, visit http://sazs.com/sazs-is-turning-40.
While consistently recognized for its menu items, Saz’s State House is perhaps best known for its personable founder and well-known namesake, Steve “Saz” Sazama, a community figure welcomed warmly in so many circles throughout Milwaukee and the surrounding areas.
“Forty years, I can’t believe it,” said Sazama of the anniversary. “When I think of how far we’ve come, how much we’ve grown, I couldn’t be more proud or excited for what the next forty will bring. It started as a little tavern; an adventure in my thirties. And now? It’s incredible.”
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Since 1976, Steve Sazama and his team have sought to provide "The Finest" in dining and service. This initial concept met with great success in the Saz's State House restaurant, inspiring a following dedicated to Saz's BBQ and exemplary service. Over time, and to meet its ever-increasing demand, Saz's has expanded both its physical presence and its service line. Celebrating forty years in business in 2016, Saz's Hospitality Group currently consists of two catering facilities (Saz's Catering and Saz's Catering Lake Country at Western Lakes Golf Club), a family of four gluten-free BBQ sauces and other retail favorites, a solid festival presence at the Wisconsin State Fair and world-renowned Summerfest (and many other area festivals), Sazama's Fine Catering at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, the coveted title of "Official Barbecue Partner of the Green Bay Packers," operating from within the Tundra Tailgate Zone at Lambeau Field and, most recently, the addition of exclusive catering services and venue operations management at South Second, the newest event venue in Walker’s Point (opening April 2016). A complete history of Saz’s State House and more information about Saz’s Hospitality Group is available at www.sazs.com.
