Amilinda

08/20/2026

Milwaukee took me in, gave me a home, and gave Amilinda a chance to become what it is today.

I sat down with Visit Milwaukee for “Eight Questions Around the Table” to talk about my journey—from Venezuela to Milwaukee, the people who helped shape me, the story behind Amilinda, and what it has been like seeing that story shared through The Humble Kitchen.

Thank you to John Blust and the entire Visit Milwaukee team for giving me the space to tell it.

Give it a read:
https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/blog/posts/post/gregory-leon-qa/

For more than 15 years, Chef Gregory León has made his mark on Milwaukee’s culinary community. His downtown restaurant, Amilinda, has earned him recognition from the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef: Midwest in 2022 and 2023, and Outstanding Chef in 2024 and 2025. We sat down with Chef León ...

08/20/2026

Summer’s flavors, Iberian inspiration. Every week.

This week’s menu stars white fish, seared to perfection and nestled on a rainbow of Wisconsin’s peak veggies. Think sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, green peas, and a golden saffron olive oil and finished with fresh chives and edible blooms.

Curious what’s next? Book your table to taste the season’s best.

08/20/2026

Step inside. The chef’s counter awaits you.

Ever wondered what it’s like to watch your dinner come to life, just steps from your seat? At Amilinda, every evening is a front-row seat to Chef Gregory León’s magic conversation, laughter, and Iberian flavors all in one cozy space.

Pull up a chair, share a toast, and let us welcome you to our table.

Book your spot for an unforgettable night! 🍷✨

08/20/2026

From Iberia, with imagination. Every week, a new adventure.

Chef Gregory León brings the flavors of Spain and Portugal to Milwaukee with a twist only Amilinda can deliver. Tonight’s menu is inspired by tradition, crafted with creativity, and served with a side of joy. ✨

Book your table and taste the story.

08/20/2026

From San Francisco roots to Milwaukee heights.

Chef Gregory León’s journey is the heart of Amilinda. Four-time James Beard nominee, proud Latino and LGBTQ+ owner, and always inspired by the flavors of Spain and Portugal.

Ready to taste what makes us special? Book your table and say hi to Chef León in person! ❤️

08/19/2026

Real teamwork, right at the table tonight.

Ever wonder how a menu gets its final stamp? Sometimes, it takes a whole crew, a little laughter, and a lot of care.

Pull up a chair with us soon there’s always a seat for you at Amilinda. ❤️

08/19/2026

Fresh flavors start with local friends.

Every week, Chef Gregory is out connecting with our favorite Wisconsin growers and Iberian importers. The magic on your plate begins with these partnerships.

Curious what’s new on the menu? Stop by and taste the season’s best.

08/17/2026

Tomorrow, I have the honor of moderating “Q***r All Year: Regions — The Midwest,” a conversation celebrating the q***r voices shaping food, hospitality, and community across our region.

I’ll be joined by Le’Genevieve Squires of Relish, Iliana Regan of Milkweed Inn, and Zoe Schor of Dorothy and Fathom and I promise, this is going to be a conversation worth hearing.

Join us Tuesday, August 18, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. CT. Register and watch using the link below. Registration is free.

A huge thank you to the James Beard Foundation and the Q***r Food Foundation for inviting me to moderate this important conversation. I’m truly honored

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jw6WWTVtQniK6wQVrxyK0Q #/registration

08/15/2026

Some nights, the room does the talking. ✨

A table of four, a few glasses of Spanish and Portuguese wine, and the kind of slow, laughter-filled dinner we built Amilinda for. Moments like this are the whole point.

Thank you to every guest who pulls up a chair, lingers a little longer, and makes this dining room feel like home. We're grateful for you. ❤️

Reserve your table online and join us this weekend. 🥂

08/14/2026

“Your worst moments don’t get the final say in your life.”

Thank you to Harry Cherkinian and the Shepherd Express for this thoughtful piece about *Humble Kitchen*, Amilinda, and the long, complicated road that brought me here.

This story is about food, addiction, recovery, family, community and the people who kept believing in me when I struggled to believe in myself. None of what we’ve built at Amilinda happened alone.

Read the article below, then watch *Humble Kitchen* at www. WatchTODOS.com.

The new four-part documentary series on immigrant kitchens focuses on the immigrant chefs bringing their own multicultural experiences into American restaurants.