Food & Drink
New Operator Will Reopen Wantable Cafe
The business, closed since December, slated to return this spring.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Agency Cocktail Lounge Announces Food Partner
Up-and-coming Filipino pop-up serving snacks and small plates.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
My Yo My Closed, Space for Sale
Opened during fro-yo boom, dessert shop operated over a decade before Jan. 31 closure.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
WurstBar on Brady Gets New Name
German-themed bar to reopen Saturday with new menu and name.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Empanada Vendor Opens at Public Market
Brady Street's La Masa has expanded with a new vendor stand at the market.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Bartolotta Group Unveils New Downtown Restaurant
European-inspired steakhouse planned for former Rumpus Room on Water Street.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Opens Downtown
ZX Sushi offerings include the Godzilla roll, Caterpillar roll and Sunny roll.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Tater Tot Company Expands Statewide
Tots on the Street products hitting shelves at all Pick 'n Save and Metro Market stores.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Amilinda Unveils a Sandwich Hour
Plus: Fixture Pizza closes, Chettinadu House opens in Bay View and who's the new Simple Soyman?
Feb 15th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lupi & Iris Was a Special Experience
The lunch is affordable and the food? Wow.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Mexican Restaurant Opens Near Downtown
Allende Cocina Mexicana will end its first week with Valentine's Day service.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mexican Restaurant Proposed For Key East Side Corner
Restaurant industry veteran plans new sit-down restaurant in former Triple Taproom.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets
Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses
Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Indo-Chinese Restaurant Opens in Bay View
Chettinadu House replaces Sabor Tropical on Kinnickinnic Avenue.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Cafe Will Join Some of Milwaukee’s Buzz-Worthy Restaurants
Room Service and Todd I Believe I Can Fry to gain new neighbor.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Demand for Cottage Cheese Rises, Wisconsin Coop Responds
Associated Milk Producers Inc. switching from cheddar to higher protein cottage cheese.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
A New Chapter For The Simple Soyman
Former Beans & Barley co-owner taking over longstanding tofu company.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Cudahy Bakery Abruptly Closes
Vegan wholesale bakery East Side Ovens has shuttered its Cudahy location indefinitely.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
