New restaurant and lounge opening in former Olive Garden in Milwaukee

A new restaurant and lounge is planned to open this summer on Milwaukee's northwest side.

Pure Lounge and Restaurant will open in what used to be an Olive Garden, at 8531 W. Brown Deer Rd.

Owner Antonio Wesley-Carter aims to bring good food and employment opportunities to the neighborhood.

"I want to give people a space where they can dine and not spend a ton of money," he said.

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Wesley-Carter said Pure Lounge will have something for everyone. During the day, it'll be a family-friendly restaurant with vegan options and Mexican dishes, as well as soul food on Sundays.

After 9 p.m., Pure Lounge will be open for guests 21 years old or older.

Wesley-Carter has experience managing restaurants, but this is the first time he's been an owner.

The restaurant will open in July, as long as all applications are approved by the city.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee restaurant and lounge opening in former Olive Garden