SapSap, the popular Lao-American pop-up, opens its restaurant soon
SapSap, the popular pop-up that's sold Lao barbecue, egg rolls and more in Racine, Milwaukee and beyond for several years, is about to open its brick-and-mortar home. It’s due to open its doors to the public June 17 at 2343 Mead St. in Mount Pleasant. That had been the home of Totero’s Italian restaurant, which the family closed in June 2014 after 75 years. SapSap owner Alex Hanesakda says the location is meaningful for him. He felt the Totero family operated its restaurant “for the love of it,” he said. “I kind of felt that’s how we were as well. We thought it was perfect for us....