Food & Drink
The Next Bar Pours Into East Side Nightlife
New tavern replaces Upper East Bar at the corner of North and Oakland avenues.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Grocery Store Opens in Former Walgreens
Southside building now home to Supermercado La Hacienda.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Popular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward
How popular? The 2024 event sold out in 10 minutes.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Another East Side Restaurant Closes
The Original was both upscale and off the beaten path. Now, it's closed.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Rooftop Bar Unveils New Menu
Plus: New Sherman Phoenix vendor, East Side restaurant closes and Carbon Steak shakes things up.
Jul 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Changes Coming to Popular Third Ward Restaurant
Award-winning chef Karen Bell shakes up things at Bavette.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Alcohol-Related Liver Failure Deaths Spike in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's spike is nearly quadruple that of nationwide growth rate.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Tenant For East Side George Webb
Wingstop is setting up shop near UW-Milwaukee.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
East Side Italian Restaurant Announces Closure
L'Incontro closed Monday, citing financial issues.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Downtown Steakhouse Becoming Cocktail Lounge
Carbon Steak will become The Conroy, offering small plates and craft cocktails.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Pizza Restaurant Joining Sherman Phoenix
Do you believe in Love at First Slice?
Jul 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Sports Bar Near Kosciuszko Park Planned
Martinez Sport Bar is raring to go but still needs a city license.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Why Siam Thai Is a Local Favorite
Authentic Thai food, reasonable prices and good service. It's a find.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
The Return of Heirloom Food Truck
After 2023 fire destroyed it, a new food truck will return to business July 9.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Beef Prices Rising in Wisconsin
Annual survey of Wisconsin grocery store prices finds prices up by 4%.
Jul 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Merriment Social Launches Patio Pop-Up
Plus: More coffee, a new grocery store and a big win for Pali Park
Jul 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Riley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido
Dog-friendly business has a clear niche in Third Ward.
Jul 5th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Fruition MKE Hosting Anniversary Shindig
Night market, DJ and 'surprise foodie guests' on deck for Concordia 27 anchor.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Business Proposed For Allure MKE Space
Mosaic International Bistro + Social would replace Jefferson St. nightclub.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Proposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval
After a year in limbo, Pali Park is progressing. It's a big change for Water Street.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
