Food & Drink
Food Nonprofit Seeks Higher Profile in Riverwest
With a new sign and public classes, FoodRight helps families advocate for healthy school meals.
May 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dunkin’ Eyes Former Food Hall
Busy franchisee plans coffee and doughnut shop in vacant westside building.
May 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Duke’s On Water Closes After 22 Years
Water Street bar and the co-located, co-owned Varsity shuttered May 15.
May 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Estate Announces Closing
Owner of long-time East Side jazz club explains what led to closure.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Nigerian Restaurant for Milwaukee
'People travel to Chicago' for Nigerian food. Kemola opening soon on Brown Deer Road.
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Northwest Side Tavern-Restaurant
Lush Social Lounge suspended for 'unacceptable' operation, vows to improve.
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rockwell’s Indoor Farm Will Supply Fresh Produce to Feeding America
Clock Tower Farms, housed in company's headquarters, plans to be operational later this year.
May 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sporkies Contest Brings Gator Nuggets, Swamp Juice to State Fair
Plus: A proposed pizzeria, Korean-style pub and a new plan for Wayfinder.
May 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Uncle Wolfie’s Downtown Is Crazily Creative
Lovely interior and a unique brunch menu with delicious, filling dishes.
May 9th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours
Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.
May 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Korean Pub and Restaurant For National Avenue
Soonja's Seoul Pocha would bring Korean pub culture to Milwaukee with traditional food and trendy cocktails.
May 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
USDA, Wisconsin Scale Back Avian Flu Testing On Dairy Herds
Officials cite lower risk, but lab leaders warn surveillance could be undermined by staffing and funding cuts.
May 7th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Food Truck Curfew
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty argues city's food truck curfew is unconstitutional.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Pizzeria Planned For Burleigh Street
Meenk Bros Pizza Co. plans to serve New York-style pies in former Brew City Pickles space.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Florida Educator Would Take Over Historic Trimborn Farm
County plans to lease farm to private operator, who will create programs, pay for upkeep.
May 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Could AI Be a Lifeline For Milwaukee Grocers?
Northwest side Sentry pivots to new system to monitor pricing, inventory and sales.
May 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Introducing the City’s Largest Flautas
Flautas y Chilaquiles Los Villa serves them and plans to join Zocalo food park.
May 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Walgreens Closing Yet Another Milwaukee Store
Retailer has now closed 8 of 28 Milwaukee stores as part of nationwide downsizing.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Infections in Wisconsin
34 cases in 13 states, including Wisconsin, are part of outbreak.
May 5th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
