Dan Jacobs

Joy to the World!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol returns to the Historic Pabst Theater with Matt Daniels as Scrooge and a Full Ensemble including 19 Young Performers from across Milwaukee, November 26 – December 24, 2024.

Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol Welcomes Special VIP Walk-On Guests

Milwaukee Chef Joins Nationwide Call For Climate Solutions

EsterEv's Dan Jacobs joins more than 500 chefs in signing letter to Congress, demanding climate action.

RNC Will Build on Milwaukee’s Growing Visibility, Tourism Leader Says

Visit Milwaukee’s CEO Peggy Williams-Smith salutes city's 'swagger,' rising tourism.

Where Did Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs Finish On Top Chef?

Visit Milwaukee says the show gave Milwaukee a visibility boost.

See The 5 New Food Vendors Coming to Summerfest

Dozens of new eats for this year's festival, including birria bao, yakisoba noodles and boba tea.

DanDan Sauces Hit Shelves at Sendik’s

Plus: Three new restaurants for Bay View, Ruby's Bagels goes brick-and-mortar and goodbye Kwench Juice Cafe.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in April

The list of 15 include a boba cafe, sandwich shop and Thai restaurant.

Take a Bite Out of Bay View

Plus: New bakery, barbecue and brunch.

EsterEv Opening Soon in Bay View

The upscale tasting-menu restaurant will begin serving diners on April 17.

Dining Pop-Ups Present National, Local Talent

Five restaurant pop-ups this spring showcase diverse range of chefs.

Two Milwaukee Chefs Advance as James Beard Finalists

Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs are finalists for Best Chef: Midwest.

‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State

The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.

The Rise of Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs

A Milwaukeean since 2011, he will compete on upcoming season of ‘Top Chef.’

Milwaukee Dining Scene Wins High Praise

With months of accolades and awards. Plus: Who will replace Tonic Tavern, Riverfront Pizza and Kehr's downtown candy store?

Chefs Raising Funds For Kennedy’s Disease Research

Enjoy small plates from chefs at DanDan, Sanford, Odd Duck and support a good cause.

Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’

The upcoming season, filmed in Wisconsin, is set to air in March.

6 Milwaukee Chefs Earn James Beard Nominations

Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Odd Duck and EsterEv all made the 2024 list.

DanDan Hosting Regional Chinese Dinners

Specialty tasting menus will highlight cuisine from seven different provinces.

EsterEv Opening Standalone Restaurant In Bay View

Fine-dining concept currently located inside DanDan will get bigger on KK avenue.

New Korean-Chinese Restaurant For Third Ward

Industry veteran Jongsoo Kim planning new restaurant for former Fool's Errand space.

Lupi & Iris, Chef Gregory León Are James Beard Finalists

Milwaukee restaurant and chef advance to finals in two categories of 2023 awards.

Milwaukee Scores Four James Beard Semifinalist Nominations

Several Milwaukee chefs becoming regulars on the annual awards list.

Fool’s Errand Restaurant Will Close

Third Ward establishment, successor to Fauntleroy, will serve its French-inspired fare through July 31.

Johnson Chided For Opposing Restaurant Aid

Senator’s opposition helps kill federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Three Milwaukee Chefs Advance To Best Chef Midwest Finals

Driving forces behind The Diplomat, Bavette and Amilinda could be named best in Midwest.

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.

‘You Left Us’ Restaurants Lament

Government relief helped but isn't enough, local restaurants say. "We've lost so much."

New Downtown Italian Restaurant

Plus: New Puerto Rican cafe. And Ash Restaurant opens with smoky fare by the two Dans.

Hottest New Restaurant Ever?

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

Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant

Former Smythe restaurant will become Ash, with preparations using "fire and smoke."

Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar

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

New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side

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

Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest

Plus: Crossroads Collective adds raw bar. And state's first Punch Bowl Social opens.

City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists

Four area chefs, two restauranteurs and one bar are Midwest semi-finalists.

City’s First Food Truck Park Coming

Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.

New Third Ward French Restaurant

Plus: new East Side Pakistani restaurant, saving At Random and Crawdaddy's closes.

New Downtown Mexican Restaurant

Plus: French restaurant for the Third Ward, second Blue's Egg for Shorewood

Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House

Plus: two new Third War bars and McBob's plans a second place, Tusk.

New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?

Plus: a new West Side Mexican place. And C. 1880 closing.

Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing

Wolf Peach investor says its operator is "almost delusional" and OMC story is "fictional."

The Return of Von Trier

Plus: More Poke for East Side, more pies for Bay View, more beer for Tosa.

New East Side Vegan Restaurant

And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.

New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants

Plus: new Third Ward bakery, Walker's Point coffeehouse.

New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek

And Third Ward's Hinterland closes after 10 years in business.

Top Milwaukee chefs and 88Nine DJs at SoundBites event blend gourmet creations with the perfect songs

Newest Milwaukee restaurants included in 88Nine Radio Milwaukee SoundBites fundraiser Feb. 9 at the Iron Horse Hotel

New Farm-To-Table Restaurant

And Hibachi Boy's short run in downtown Milwaukee comes to a close.

New Chinese, New Hamburger Mary’s

Plus: new microbrewery and Kasana pop-up dinners.

Two Mystery Restaurants Opening

One in Third Ward, one in Delafield, but the names are yet to be revealed.

Top Milwaukee Chefs Raising Funds for Homeless Vets at May 23 Benefit With Original Gourmet Dishes Inspired by “Waffle House” Menu

Participating Chefs Include Vets and Military Family Who Hope To Inspire Other Vets, Encourage Community Involvement

Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel

And Horny Goat bar will close after six years in business.

Rooftop Dining

The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.

The Weekly Nibble: New coffee roaster launches in Milwaukee