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From Motorcycles to Marinara — A Story of Reinvention in Milwaukee

Life sometimes has a way of putting you on a new path—often when you least expect it.

Before opening Trouble and Sons Pizzeria and MOXIE Food + Drink, we were long-time motorcycle riders and employees of Harley-Davidson Motor Company here in Milwaukee. In December 2015, after a collective 30-some years at Harley-Davidson, our corporate jobs were eliminated in a company downsizing that impacted over 500 employees. It was time to reinvent ourselves.

Being immersed in the motorcycling industry for so long and sharing that passion with so many good people was a gift we were given. We witnessed first-hand the positive energy that is created by bringing people from different walks of life together when they share a common passion—no matter what their differences. We still carry that mission in our hearts—to be warm and welcoming places to share a meal and share a moment, over great food and drink, with people you enjoy.

Thank you for joining us on this adventure. Anne Marie and Tamela