600 EAST Cafe

09/02/2026

It is always the best when I get to start our “Do Good with Food” day supporting Children's Wisconsin with the Fazzari family each year! I even got Vivianna to autograph her card for me. Thank you, I really appreciate it. 😊 Also thank you to my other familiar faces each year- Buddy, Dani, Kristine, Christine and of course, my daughter Valerie Bonesho, who makes all of my signs & is the best Children’s nurse! All of your support means so much! 💙Cannot wait for the total raised reveal party on Thursday!!
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Calderone Club Downtown
Dave Thorpe Leanne Jean
& , thank you for your love too! 💙

08/29/2026

Yesterday was our Do Good with Food event! We donated 100% of our sales to Children's Wisconsin. 💙 It is so rewarding to tell your customers that their purchase will support Children’s. 😊 We had our biggest year yet with 56 restaurants & partners, so hoping for a big $ amount on our check- stay tuned!

Thank you to Brian Kramp and FOX6 News Milwaukee for taking the time to tell our stories and for your support!
Thank you to Milwaukee Downtown for lighting our city in blue! It was a great day! 💙💙

And, thank you all for eating & drinking your way through our city- giving back never taste so delicious! 😋

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Calderone Club Downtown Dave Thorpe Leanne Jean

Milwaukee’s restaurant community is coming together for its biggest Do Good With Food fundraiser yet, with 56 locations supporting Children’s Wisconsin. FOX6's Brian Kramp was at Calderone Club with the personal story that helped inspire seven years of giving back.

08/27/2026

Today is the day!

Dine with us- we will be donating 100% of our sales to Children's Wisconsin!

Visit some of our other 55 restaurant partners as well & then see our city lit up in blue tonight in honor of Children’s!
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Giving back never taste so delicious! 😋

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Calderone Club Downtown Dave Thorpe

08/26/2026

💙 TOMORROW is the day!!!! 💙

Please be our guest for breakfast, lunch, snacks, delicious coffee, tea and whatever else your heart desires!

100 % of our sales will be donated to Children's Wisconsin -supporting the Emergency Department and Trauma center, NICU, and Nourishing Partners Program.

Support the kiddos- they deserve the best!!! 💙💙
Giving back never taste so delicious! 😋

Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Calderone Club Downtown
Dave Thorpe


08/24/2026

Will you be our Guest??

Every dollar we raise on Thursday, August 27, during Do Good With Food supports the Children's Wisconsin NICU, Emergency Department and programs that help families access
nutritious food. Thank you to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and the Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet for organizing
this meaningful event! Together, we can make a difference for Wisconsin’s kids:
support.childrenswi.org/campaign/808629/donate


Children's Wisconsin
Calderone Club Downtown
Dave Thorpe

Support our cause by donating to DGWF 2025.

08/24/2026

I am incredibly honored to be named one of the Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch!
Together with our team, I am truly blessed to follow my passion every day—building genuine connections, strengthening our community, and creating unforgettable experiences for everyone who walks through our doors. To be listed alongside such dynamic and talented women across our industry is a true privilege.
A sincere thank you to Dan Nelson for the nomination, and to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association for this wonderful recognition. 💛
Congratulations to all the amazing women featured in this year’s class—let's continue to do great things together! 🥂

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Hospitality has the power to strengthen communities, and Jill Ruffing lives that mission every day.

Congratulations to Jill, General Manager of 600 EAST Café & Business Center, for being named one of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association's 2026 Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch!

Jill has built a career focused on helping others succeed. Through the Grand Avenue Club Transitional Employment Program, she has mentored individuals living with mental health challenges, helping them gain valuable workplace and life skills. She has also been a dedicated advocate for Wisconsin's hospitality industry through the WRA, the Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet, and legislative advocacy at both the state and national levels.

As her nominator, Dan Nelson Jr., wrote: "Everyone she works with and works for are better people after getting to know Jill Ruffing."

Congratulations, Jill, on this well-earned recognition!

08/21/2026

Less than one week now…
Do Good with Food Day- the day you can make an impact just by dining out!

Giving back never taste so delicious!
🍽️😋💙

Children's Wisconsin
Calderone Club Downtown
Dave Thorpe
Wisconsin Restaurant Association

⏳ ONE WEEK AWAY. Do Good With Food is almost here, and your Thursday night plans just got a whole lot more meaningful. On August 27, 55 Milwaukee-area restaurants open their doors for one day to raise money for Children's Wisconsin's NICU, Emergency Department, and families in need.

One day. One big reason to go out to eat. Make your reservation NOW to lock in your meal. 🍽️ giving.childrenswi.org/events/dgwf

08/21/2026

Next Thursday, one week!!
Please support us to support Children's Wisconsin!
100% of our sales for the day (9/27) will be donated!!
We would love to see you!
💙💙💙💙💙💙

Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Calderone Club Downtown

08/17/2026

We are celebrating Do Good with Food day (8/27) early with Children's Wisconsin drink specials- stop be and try one!!
Vivi’s milkshake, plus some new specials are coming soon- watch for them!
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Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Calderone Club Downtown
Dave Thorpe