The Redstone name is making a comeback in downtown Saukville, with a local couple stepping in to revive a familiar piece of village history. Amin and Edita Juma plan to open Redstone Kitchen in the former Lam’s space at 470 E. Green Bay Ave., a move they say could happen as soon as late April or early May now that village officials have signed off on the concept.
As reported by GM Today, the Jumas intend to debut with a tightly focused lineup featuring corned beef, Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs. If customers bite, they are ready to roll out beef ribs, Polish sausage and chicken as add-ons. The outlet notes the owners want to “gauge customer interest” with a small starter menu before expanding. The new restaurant will carry the Redstone name that once hung above a neighborhood tavern on the same block.
Earlier Jake's Plan For The Same Address
The corner at 470 E. Green Bay Ave. nearly went in a different direction. Last year it was pegged as a future Jake’s Corned Beef outpost, according to the Ozaukee Press. Village planning paperwork filed in July 2025 includes a Jake’s business plan listing the same address and naming Wajeeh Alturkman and David Juma as proposed owners, records in Saukville meeting files show. Redstone Kitchen now represents a fresh concept for the same downtown corner.
Menu And Community Focus
Edita Juma told GM Today that “Redstone Kitchen will be a place for great food, a warm atmosphere and a welcoming space for our local community.” The couple say they want to lean into classic Midwestern sandwich traditions and neighborhood comfort food, then test potential additions as they see what regulars ask for. They also point to community-minded plans like catering and pop-up events as ways to plug into the local scene while the business gets established.
Before any of that happens, the Jumas still have to clear the usual hurdles. They will need building, health and occupancy permits and must pass inspections in line with the village requirements outlined by the Village of Saukville. Renovation work, signage and mechanical upgrades will be reviewed under Saukville’s standard process. With concept approval already in hand, the owners say they are moving quickly on the interior build-out in hopes of hitting their spring opening window.
The address has been a restaurant mainstay for decades. Lam’s operated in the building until 2024, and earlier it was home to Jim & Val’s Redstone Tavern, according to community obituaries. Locals say another independent operator could keep customers circulating through downtown shops and give the Green Bay Avenue stretch some extra energy. Redstone Kitchen’s early emphasis on corned beef and Chicago-style hot dogs suggests the Jumas are betting that comfort classics will draw both loyal regulars and hungry highway travelers.
