Food & Drink
Lombardi Brewing to Begin Soft Opening
New microbrewery and taproom plans to welcome guests by late next week.
Sep 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Speakeasy-Style Jazz Lounge Proposed For Water Street
The Back Door would fill a lower-level space beneath Jimmy Johns.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Potawatomi Hosting Farm-to-Table Pop-Up
Two-day Gather & Grow experience showcases Milwaukee area farmers and producers.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tenant Proposed For Company Brewing Space
New bar and restaurant aims to "fill a void" left by former brewpub.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds
Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Discourse Founder Plans Bay View Roastery, Taproom
'Game-changing project' is still unnamed, won't be part of Discourse brand.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Summer of ’85 to Host Community Suicide Prevention Event
Event on Sept. 10, National Suicide Awareness Day, is first of weekly series.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Catrina Cafe Will Expand In Bay View
Bar and restaurant opened its flagship last year in Walker's Point.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Hoancoming Adds Madison Twist For 2025
Pop-up version of the Memorial Union Terrace will be featured at Sept. 18 event.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Food Safety Experts Warn Staff Cuts Could Lead to Preventable Outbreaks
Increased workloads, less protection may mean food inspectors don't flag safety violations.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blue’s Egg Is The Bomb
Brunch or lunch here is simply scrumptious.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Wine Bar Offers Unique Bordeaux Festival
A low point for High Note, an 80s throwback and 9 new bars and restaurants.
Sep 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tenant For Shuttered Riverwest Dollar General
Grocery store and restaurant proposed for boarded-up building.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Karaoke Bar a ‘Total Loss’ After Flood
Downtown bar The High Note closed until further notice after late-July flood.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Big 80s-Themed Bar Opens on King Drive
Wanna dance with somebody? Head to Summer of '85.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August
Nine new additions include a taqueria, 80s-themed bar and halal restaurant.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
American Drinking At a Record Low, What Does That Mean for Wisconsin?
Bars detail changes they're making to accommodate changing consumer tastes, health concerns.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Cuts Hit Senior Meals At Public Housing Sites
Federal funding cuts imperil county meal service at four HACM sites.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Explorium Unveils Final Good City Rebrand
Plus: Tea, taverns and a "top tier" restaurant.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Popular Food Truck Eyes Permanent Location
From vacant storefront to pancake heaven.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
