Scott Johnson

New Pub Planned For Former Balzac Space

Suburban North 48° to bring craft beer and pizza to former wine bar.

Republicans Seek to Ban DEI Statements ‘Once and For All’

But proposed bill could make it harder to hire conservatives at Wisconsin's universities.

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.

Brady Street’s Balzac Will Close

The final service for wine bar and small plates restaurant will be on Nov. 22.

Bill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking

City of Milwaukee could support the bill, but raised questions over regulation.

Republicans Two Seats From Veto-Proof Majorities

Just 2,498 votes assured that GOP legislators can't override Gov. Evers' vetoes.

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature

GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.

BelAir Cantina Shuffles Ownership

Longtime owners stepping back from BelAir Cantina, Finks tavern and Fuel Cafe.

State School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year

Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.

Speak Up, Speak Out Tip Line Celebrates Countless Successes in Advance of Two-Year Anniversary

August 23, 2022

What Happened At Comet Cafe?

Former employees say it was closed because of union organizing effort. Owners say it was simply financial.

New Mexican Steakhouse Coming

At Random opening ice cream garden. And say goodbye to Fauntleroy and (for now) Comet Cafe.

Creators of BelAir Cantina Bring New Casual Taco Restaurant to Shorewood

HIYA Taco liquor license approved, restaurant to open in early 2020

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.

Council Holds Streetcar Extension

Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $250

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $250

BelAir Cantina to Open First Madison Location Monday, August 28

This will be the sixth restaurant for BelAir Cantina.

Hi-Hat’s History Dates to 1870s

Building moved three times; a veritable history of Polish community.

Finks Tavern Adds Patio

Backyard patio is not high style, but "high-sensory, high design."

BelAir Cantina – Brookfield Raises More Than $15,000 for Local Charity

During the grand opening event held the weekend of April 16 -18, BelAir Cantina served more than 2,500 guests.

Could Pabst Brewery Transform Industry?

CEO sees new Milwaukee brewery as place for innovative creations.

New Italian, Mexican, Ramen Restaurants

Dorsia on Brady St., Yokohama on East Side, new BelAir in Brookfield.

BelAir Cantina to Open April 17 at The Corners of Brookfield

Grand Opening Weekend Celebration to Benefit Local Charity

New French Place, New Fuel Cafe

Plus Crafty Cow comes to Bay View and new Pabst Taproom.

Fuel Café Opens New 5th Street Location

Original Fuel Café owners team with BelAir Cantina partners to expand offerings; Grand opening celebration Thursday 3/9 to benefit BUILD program

BelAir Cantina to Open First Madison Location This Summer

The restaurant will be just east of the Capitol Square at 111 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $150

Restaurant Owners Have Lots of Land

Modest Astor St. homes of Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro sit on one-third acre.

New Middle Eastern and Sushi Restaurants

RuYi Sushi opens, Hello Falafel coming to Bay View, new Fuel Cafe in Walker's Point.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $250

Riverwest’s Iconic Fuel Café to open second location in Walker’s Point

New 5th street location to include full service restaurant, café counter service and outdoor seating

Camino opens next week in Walker’s Point

A City of Beer and Festivals

Beer festivals include Sprecher's 30th anniversary. And Water Street Brewery opens fourth location.

New BelAir Cantina Location Gives Oak Creek Something To Taco About

The restaurant is one of the latest tenants to set up shop in Oak Creek’s Drexel Town Square.

City Goes Crazy for Wine

Wine pairings with meals getting ever so popular in the city that made beer famous.

Ownership changes for Comet, Honeypie and Palomino

The Raunchy Prior Life of Finks

The upscale Humboldt Ave. bar was anything but for its first 100 years or so.

Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager

Dramatic change means owners of Red Lion also own Trocadero, giving them both bars on "Tannery Row."

Wauwatosa Goes Green With Bike Lanes

Wauwatosa turns North Avenue into a bicycle paradise with green lanes and bike boxes.

Goodbye VIA on Downer

Pizza place will close, to be replaced by Mexican-styled BelAir Cantina.

Soprano Alyson Cambridge makes her Florentine Opera Company debut as the tragic Mimi in La Bohème

Puccini’s masterpiece brings the company’s 80th anniversary season to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion, May 9th & 11th at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee, WI

Florentine Opera’s New @ The Center Series

2014 will continue with offerings of @ The Center at the Wayne and Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center.

Can Wisconsin Avenue Be Saved?

A city task force hopes to revive the street but the obstacles are many.

The Space is the Place

How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.

The Ever-Changing City

Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.

Hi Hat’s Educated Cocktails

Built in a former schoolhouse, Hi Hat offers a broad education in mixology.

The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t

A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.

A Redesign for Hi Hat Garage

A cooler Garage, more delay on Two Parks proposal, and progress on East Library redevelopment.

Scene on the Street

A few items suitable for reading prior to a long weekend.

Henningsen Moved

milwaukeeworld.com scoop

New Home for Lord?

Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.