"Since acquiring the Pleasant Valley Inn last fall, Zarko (Zak) Zigich has broadened the already  strong menu and begun adding his personal touches to the popular West Allis supper club.   

Now called Zak's Pleasant Valley Inn, the upscale, but casual restaurant is located just 3 blocks north of W. Oklahoma Ave. at 9801 W. Dakota.  Surrounded by a residential neighborhood on a property that once was a community park, the inn welcomes diners with the friendliness associated with a typical Wisconsin supper club.  Long-time employees continue to provide a high level of service under the new owner.  Improvements to date include the addition of a new bar area and live entertainment by popular Milwaukeeans Paul Vierck and Fran the Piano Man on Fridays and Saturdays.

Chef Obed Figuerora has extended the already strong list of entrees that range from steaks, chops, seafood and roast duck to European specialities like Burek and other dishes  that are popular in Zigich's native country of Croatia.

Now open only for dinner, Zigich plans to begin luncheon service as soon as he completes landscaping projects.  A new entrance is planned, as well as improvements inside the restaurant and in the gardenlike patio."