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Follow local honey's journey from a rooftop beehive to the Milwaukee ChopHouse

Jovanny Hernandez
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Beekeeper Robert McKinney, owner of MJD Apiary, inspects the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28 in Milwaukee. Honey from the hive is used in restaurants such as the Milwaukee ChopHouse, located in the Hilton.
Beekeeper Robert McKinney, owner of MJD Apiary, inspects the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28 in Milwaukee. Honey from the hive is used in restaurants such as the Milwaukee ChopHouse, located in the Hilton.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Beekeeper Robert McKinney, owner of MJD Apiary, prepares to inspect the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28.
Beekeeper Robert McKinney, owner of MJD Apiary, prepares to inspect the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The beehive atop the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure is a busy place. Honey from the hive doesn't travel far - it's used in nearby restaurants.
The beehive atop the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure is a busy place. Honey from the hive doesn't travel far - it's used in nearby restaurants.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Beekeeper Robert McKinney, owner of MJD Apiary, manages the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28.
Beekeeper Robert McKinney, owner of MJD Apiary, manages the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Beekeeper Robert McKinney holds a piece of beekeeping equipment while denizens of the hive check on his work.
Beekeeper Robert McKinney holds a piece of beekeeping equipment while denizens of the hive check on his work.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Beekeeper Robert McKinney checks on the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28.
Beekeeper Robert McKinney checks on the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure on April 28.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure is shown April 28. Even in the heart of the city, the bees find enough nectar and pollen.
The beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure is shown April 28. Even in the heart of the city, the bees find enough nectar and pollen.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Executive Sous Chef Eric Zangara pours a cocktail drink made with honey on April 28 at Milwaukee ChopHouse in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Honey for the drink came from the beehive on top of the Hilton's parking structure.
Executive Sous Chef Eric Zangara pours a cocktail drink made with honey on April 28 at Milwaukee ChopHouse in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Honey for the drink came from the beehive on top of the Hilton's parking structure.
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A cocktail made from beehive honey is shown at the Milwaukee ChopHouse.
A cocktail made from beehive honey is shown at the Milwaukee ChopHouse.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The brussels sprouts plate at Milwaukee ChopHouse uses honey from the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure.
The brussels sprouts plate at Milwaukee ChopHouse uses honey from the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Executive Sous Chef Eric Zangara pours honey on the house-made chocolate cake at Milwaukee ChopHouse on April 28. The honey came from the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure.
Executive Sous Chef Eric Zangara pours honey on the house-made chocolate cake at Milwaukee ChopHouse on April 28. The honey came from the beehive on top of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center parking structure.
Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel