Food & Drink
Coffee Shop Chain Expanding to Downtown Hotel
Proposed Aloft location is one of several new Haraz Coffee Houses planned across the state.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites
Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.
Nov 7th, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fast-Casual Restaurant Plans Downtown Location
New tenant found for former Ouzo space.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Supper Club Pop-Up Returns to Barnacle Buds
Gene's Supper Club will continue through February with classic Midwestern fare, seafood and ice cream cocktails.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance
Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mexican Restaurant Opens Near Marquette
Taquero Vaquero serves Monterrey-style dishes in former Conway's.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Restaurant Owners Buys Former Glorioso’s Building
Grocery store turned cooking school could get new use.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Businesses Offering Assistance To FoodShare Recipients
From fine dining to a community cafe, businesses are backing low-income community members.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Motorcycle Bar With Global Following Will Close
Nick's Anvil Inn will roar for the last time on Dec. 29.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive
And even then payments would be reduced, WI Department of Health explains.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Fast-Growing Craft Beer Supplier Acquired By St. Louis Firm
Craft Beverage Warehouse now part of global packaging supply company.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Tenant Coming to Former Balzac
Popular chicken wing restaurant, Legend Larry's, slated to fill the former wine bar.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Say Your Goodbyes to Martino’s
Historic hot dog spot, first opened in 1977, will close in December.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Closes ELMNT Lounge
After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers
Desperation over SNAP cutoff, a 60% increase in those seeking food.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000
Leaders urge continued donations as future funding remains uncertain.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff
Directs state agencies to take all necessary measures to address the emergency.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in October
10 newcomers include a dive bar, smoothie cafe and Mexican restaurants.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Conejito’s Place Still Simply Satisfies
Tasty basic fare, low prices, great mole and, of course, paper plates.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
