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Mad Chicken Coming to Northwest Side

Mad Chicken Coming to Northwest Side

A previous plan for restaurant on W. Capitol Dr. was scrapped. New location opening nearby.

Diederich College of Communication announces 2022-23 O’Brien Fellows in Public Service Journalism
Now Serving: New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Opening

Plus: More donuts for Third Ward, new West Allis bakery and No Studios adds rooftop bar with sake menu.

Diederich College of Communication announces 2021-22 O’Brien Fellows
Now Serving: New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming
Now Serving

New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming

Press Au Marché coming to Third Ward, new Ian's Pizza on West Side.

Now Serving: Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.
Now Serving

Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.

Plus: new calzone place comes to the East Side and two new restaurant concepts are planned for the burbs.

Now Serving: New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street
Now Serving

New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street

Plus: new Bubble Tea Cafe on Wells St. and Latin-style restaurant in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: The Return of La Cage
Now Serving

The Return of La Cage

Plus: new-axe throwing bar, Mitchell St. pizzeria and Art Bar restaurant opening.

Now Serving: Hottest New Restaurant Ever?
Now Serving

Hottest New Restaurant Ever?

Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.

Now Serving: New Humboldt Park Wine Garden Opens
Now Serving

New Humboldt Park Wine Garden Opens

Plus: a third Cubanitas, new Milwaukee Brewing rooftop patio, Osteria's return delayed.

Now Serving: Food Truck Park Announces Vendors
Now Serving

Food Truck Park Announces Vendors

Includes tacos, burgers, Asian rice and homemade bagels. Plus: new East Side taproom.

Now Serving: Final Vendor Opens at Crossroads Collective
Now Serving

Final Vendor Opens at Crossroads Collective

Plus: Von Trier reopens on Farwell, new restaurant and bar concept in Walker's Point, beer graden coming to Tosa, new organic wine shop slated for Bay View.

Now Serving: Bagel Restaurant for Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Bagel Restaurant for Walker’s Point

Plus: Enlightened Brewery expands in Bay View, and new clash over food truck ban.

Now Serving: New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point

Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.

Now Serving: Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar
Now Serving

Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar

Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.

Now Serving: New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side
Now Serving

New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side

Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.

Now Serving: Love’s On Tap in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Love’s On Tap in Walker’s Point

Plus: A Wahlburgers for Third Ward, shuffleboard bar in Walkers Point, Brown Bottle closes.

Now Serving: New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Now Serving

New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown

Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?

Now Serving: New Cafe for Third Ward
Now Serving

New Cafe for Third Ward

Plue: New Cudahy arcade bar. And actor Mark Wahlberg's burger chain comes to town.

Now Serving: Two New Brunch Options Coming
Now Serving

Two New Brunch Options Coming

Plus: New Good City Brewing opens and downtown bar This Is It! expands.

Now Serving: New Downtown Coffee Bar Coming
Now Serving

New Downtown Coffee Bar Coming

Plus: new Mexican restaurant-banquet hall. And Glorioso's Appetito has unique approach.

Now Serving: Food Hall Opens Shanghai Speakeasy
Now Serving

Food Hall Opens Shanghai Speakeasy

Plus: New East Town cocktail parlor. And Buckley's new dining room opens.

Now Serving: New Wine and Spirits for the Fiserv Forum
Now Serving

New Wine and Spirits for the Fiserv Forum

Plus: Umami Moto returns, a new butcher shop is coming to Walker's Point and it's last call for Mi-Key's.

Now Serving: 3rd Street Market Hall Coming Downtown
Now Serving

3rd Street Market Hall Coming Downtown

Plus: new Brewer's Hill breakfast tavern, west side catfish restaurant and Drink Wisconsibly pub.

Now Serving: Food Hall Opening On December 17
Now Serving

Food Hall Opening On December 17

Plus: WhirlyBall and dining! Heated domes at Benelux! And a new Walker's Point pop-up.

Now Serving: Korean, Caribbean, and Campfires!
Now Serving

Korean, Caribbean, and Campfires!

Plus: new taproom for East Side and new McBobb's spins off, Tusk, on West Side.

Now Serving: Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.
Now Serving

Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.

Plus: Sky Bar comes to Walker's Point. And Mouth and Muscle to chew on three counties

Now Serving: More Mexican, Menus, Margaritas
Now Serving

More Mexican, Menus, Margaritas

Plus: new pulled chicken place, Art Museum's new top chef, new Cafe Hollander brunch.

Now Serving: Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?
Now Serving

Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?

Plus: More Mexican for Bay View, more sausages for West Allis.

Now Serving: Three New Restaurants Coming
Now Serving

Three New Restaurants Coming

In Downtown, Walker's Point, East Side. Plus: new Bay View wine bar.

Now Serving: Brewers, Burgerim, Burger Mania!
Now Serving

Brewers, Burgerim, Burger Mania!

Nation learns of Webb's freebies, AJ Bombers' new burger, Burgerim comes to town.

Now Serving: New South Side Taco Restaurant
Now Serving

New South Side Taco Restaurant

Plus: New Halyard Park taproom, East Side food hall and Bar Louie in Brookfield.

Now Serving: More Pizza, Pasta, Paella, Poke!
Now Serving

More Pizza, Pasta, Paella, Poke!

Three new restaurants, one new food truck, lots more to eat.

Now Serving: New Restaurant, New Market for Downtown
Now Serving

New Restaurant, New Market for Downtown

Global Fusion restaurant and Maurer supermarket-deli opening.

Now Serving: Food Network Discovers Milwaukee Food
Now Serving

Food Network Discovers Milwaukee Food

Five Milwaukee chefs featured in upcoming episode of network's new show "Bite Club".

Now Serving: New Downtown Beer Hall at The 42
Now Serving

New Downtown Beer Hall at The 42

Plus: Two new Mexican places, East Side Korean spot and Walker's Point pizza place.

Now Serving: Sub Sandwich Chain a Cure For Munchies
Now Serving

Sub Sandwich Chain a Cure For Munchies

Colorado-based Cheba Hut has marijuana theme, will open several locations here.

Now Serving: New Vegan Bakery For Bay View
Now Serving

New Vegan Bakery For Bay View

Plus: new health food restaurant for Downtown, new diner in Walker's Point.