Food & Drink
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
Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold
Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures
Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Axolotl Café Is a Mexican Star
New Bay View restaurant offers inspired versions of standard fare.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Farmers Market Coming to Deer District
Plus: A pączki partnership, rotary sushi and the new face of Babe's Ice Cream.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Fixture Pizza is Closed Indefinitely
Company connected to pizzeria has more than $100,000 in unpaid taxes, owner incarcerated.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History
Governor’s office highlights sweeping DWD findings against Burger King operator Cave Enterprises.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Bakery and Central Standard Partner for Pączki Day
Brandy old fashioned version of Polish filled doughnuts will be available Feb. 17.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
New arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Conveyor Belt Sushi Arrives Downtown
Kenosha-based Sooshibay has expanded to Milwaukee.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
