Brunch Opens on Milwaukee Street
Plus: Snack Boys heads to the East Side, Dead Bird Brewing opens in Halyard Park and more.
Sep 28th, 2019
New Vendors for East-Side Food Hall
Crossroads Collective adds Small Pie, Pilcrow Coffee. And a new Walker's Point brewery.
Sep 6th, 2019
Indeed Brewing Opens This Weekend
Minneapolis company's Walker's Point facility will have brewery and taproom.
Sep 5th, 2019
RedBrick Pizza Opens in Bay View
First franchise in the Midwest, 1000-degree ovens and "theater-style" pizza-making.
Sep 4th, 2019
A New Third Ward Pastry Shop
Plus: A new downtown coffee bar. And Dino's in Riverwest and Kindred in Bay View close.
Aug 29th, 2019
Bay View’s Kindred Restaurant Has Closed
Restaurant on main floor of Kinn Guesthouse on Kinnickinnic Ave. sadly says goodbye.
Aug 27th, 2019
New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming
Press Au Marché coming to Third Ward, new Ian's Pizza on West Side.
Aug 23rd, 2019
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.
Aug 8th, 2019
NorthSouth Club Has Opened in Walker’s Point
New bar has axe-throwing, shuffleboard and signature craft cocktails.
Aug 5th, 2019
New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street
Plus: new Bubble Tea Cafe on Wells St. and Latin-style restaurant in Walker's Point.
Jul 25th, 2019
Bacchus Has Closed. Temporarily
After 15 years the interior will be renovated, the menu modified.
Jul 25th, 2019
Mad Chicken Coming to East Side
Chicken tenders, wings and sandwiches with fresh ingredients.
Jul 25th, 2019
New Piano Bar Slated for Downtown
Madison piano bar serving craft beers plans second location on Wisconsin Ave.
Jul 20th, 2019
The Diplomat on Brady Now Serves Lunch
And: That Brady St. burger place. Plus: Uncle Buck's locates near Deer District.
Jul 18th, 2019
Sven’s Cafe in Bay View Has Closed
Pioneer in Bay View redevelopment closed after 15 years. Not clear if anyone will reopen it.
Jul 18th, 2019
North Woods-Themed Bar for Third Street
And above it a separate night club with the biggest fire bar in town on the rooftop.
Jul 10th, 2019
New Burger Shop for Brady Street
Serving "Milwaukee fare": Butter burgers, custard, sausages and sandwiches.
Jul 10th, 2019
The Return of La Cage
Plus: new-axe throwing bar, Mitchell St. pizzeria and Art Bar restaurant opening.
Jul 5th, 2019
New Pizzeria for Mitchell Street
Experienced operator will offer a twist: pizza with Mexican ingredients.
Jul 5th, 2019
New Event Space Offers Salsa Nights
Freight 38 in Walker's Point wants to be the go-to place for booking special events.
Jul 1st, 2019
Art Bar Creating New Riverwest Eatery
Old West Bank Cafe building getting major renovation, creating a new bar and restaurant.
Jun 28th, 2019
New Restaurant Bar at Bradford Beach
Plus: new Poke place on Brady Street. New Filipino food truck in Harbor District.
Jun 27th, 2019
Comic to Open Fiserv Forum’s New Club
Comic hypnotist Flip Orley first to perform in intimate theater setting at Bucks arena.
Jun 25th, 2019
Louisiana Food With A ‘Midwestern Twist’ Coming to Westown
Crab It Your Way brings the Bayou. Charles E. Fromage styles itself after 17th century France. Draft & Vessel brings beer patio to Public Market.
Jun 20th, 2019
Cousins Subs Delivery-Only Concept Opens in Walker’s Point
Will offer full menu and catering.
Jun 20th, 2019
Hottest New Restaurant Ever?
Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.
Jun 13th, 2019
Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant
Former Smythe restaurant will become Ash, with preparations using "fire and smoke."
Jun 13th, 2019
New Humboldt Park Wine Garden Opens
Plus: a third Cubanitas, new Milwaukee Brewing rooftop patio, Osteria's return delayed.
Jun 6th, 2019
Gourmet Pizza Chain Targets Bay View
RedBrick Pizza's first franchise in Midwest; hand-crafted pies baked in 1000-degree ovens.
Jun 3rd, 2019
Benefit Planned for Sweet Rings
Benefit by Saucy Swine restaurant to help doughnut shop overcome financial debacle.
May 31st, 2019
Food Truck Park Announces Vendors
Includes tacos, burgers, Asian rice and homemade bagels. Plus: new East Side taproom.
May 30th, 2019
New Sports Bar For South 8th St.
Historic Mitchell St. neighborhood bar will have musicians, performers, karaoke, dancing.
May 30th, 2019
Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar
Plus: Maurer's opens downtown and financial nightmare for Sweet Rings doughnut shop.
May 23rd, 2019
Bay View Doughnut Shop Gets Delayed
Sweet Rings planned shop, hired contractor with long list of court cases, money owed.
May 23rd, 2019
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.
May 16th, 2019
1983 Arcade Bar to Close This Summer
New owner Edward DeShazer plans to revamp the bar's concept once the current owner closes the doors at the conclusion of the Bucks season.
May 16th, 2019
New Wine Shop for Bay View
Nonfiction Wine Company, to open on E. Potter, will specialize in natural, organic wines.
May 15th, 2019
New Restaurant-Bar in Walker’s Point
Walker's Lounge and Events, opening on S. 5th St., with small plates dining, event space, live music.
May 14th, 2019
Bagel Restaurant for Walker’s Point
Plus: Enlightened Brewery expands in Bay View, and new clash over food truck ban.
May 9th, 2019
Batches Bakery Closing May 10
Goodbye retail store. Hello to new location for wholesale and special orders business.
May 7th, 2019
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019
The Mystery of Mr. D’s Pizza
Pizza place has often changed locations. Now opening place near 27th and Lincoln?
Apr 26th, 2019
New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.
Apr 25th, 2019
Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta
One of city's top restauranteurs passes away, remembered for his kindness and passion.
Apr 24th, 2019
New Pizza Restaurant in Story Hill
Plus: MECCA Sports Bar announces grand opening and last call for Black Restaurant Week.
Apr 18th, 2019
Gouda Girls Moving to New Location
Cheese-oriented mini-restaurant closes at Pabst food court for new location. But where?
Apr 17th, 2019
Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar
Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.
Apr 11th, 2019
New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side
Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.
Mar 28th, 2019
New Bar Opening in St. Francis
Former Fly By Saloon now called Neighborhood Bar, but has downtown connections.
Mar 28th, 2019
XO Cocktail Parlor Opens in East Town
An "anti-club" with craft cocktails, small plates and appetizers and comfy seats.
Mar 27th, 2019
New Walker’s Point Bar Coming
Called "Night Rider" and "opening soon," sign says. So what happened to "Pub Fiction"?
Mar 25th, 2019
The Mothership Landing in Bay View
Plus: Changes in East Side sushi scene. And an East Town cocktail bar planned.
Mar 21st, 2019
Entertaining Cocktail Bar for East Town
Old Catch 22 on Milwaukee St. is new bar booking bands, comedians, DJs, magic shows.
Mar 15th, 2019
Love’s On Tap in Walker’s Point
Plus: A Wahlburgers for Third Ward, shuffleboard bar in Walkers Point, Brown Bottle closes.
Mar 14th, 2019
New Axe Throwing Bar for Walker’s Point
City's first AXE MKE is a hit. The second will also feature floor shuffleboard.
Mar 14th, 2019
New Owner, Name for Former Palm Tavern
New name: Trailer Park Tavern. New bar's style: "total locals joint."
Mar 14th, 2019
Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest
Plus: Crossroads Collective adds raw bar. And state's first Punch Bowl Social opens.
Mar 7th, 2019
Punch Bowl Social Opens This Weekend
Denver "eatertainment" chain opens first Wisconsin location at Bucks Entertainment Block.
Mar 7th, 2019
City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists
Four area chefs, two restauranteurs and one bar are Midwest semi-finalists.
Mar 4th, 2019
Brew City MKE to Close March 3rd
Beer museum may come back in another location.
Mar 1st, 2019
New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.
Feb 28th, 2019
Tua Pasta Coming to Downtown
Fast-casual restaurant will feature customized pasta dishes cooked in front of customers.
Feb 28th, 2019
Cocina 1022 Closes
Walker's Point restaurant closes its doors, owners launch new place in former Jalisco's.
Feb 28th, 2019
New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?
Feb 21st, 2019
Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant
Plus: New halal restaurant for Mitchell St., new pasta bar at East Side food hall.
Feb 13th, 2019
Cafe Centraal Reopens
Now called (ahem) Centraal Grand Café & Tappery, with curated selections of rare beers.
Feb 13th, 2019
City’s First Food Truck Park Coming
Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.
Feb 6th, 2019
New Cafe for Third Ward
Plue: New Cudahy arcade bar. And actor Mark Wahlberg's burger chain comes to town.
Jan 31st, 2019
Two New Brunch Options Coming
Plus: New Good City Brewing opens and downtown bar This Is It! expands.
Jan 23rd, 2019
Good City Brewing Opens At Fiserv Forum
Company quietly opens second location in Bucks' entertainment block.
Jan 22nd, 2019
New Downtown Coffee Bar Coming
Plus: new Mexican restaurant-banquet hall. And Glorioso's Appetito has unique approach.
Jan 16th, 2019
Whiskey Bar Will Close
Its building is being redeveloped, so last day of business is February 2.
Jan 15th, 2019
Food Hall Opens Shanghai Speakeasy
Plus: New East Town cocktail parlor. And Buckley's new dining room opens.
Jan 9th, 2019
Bay View Gets a Poke Restaurant
Yes, its first one, to be operated by proprietors of the Japanese restaurant Fujiyama.
Jan 9th, 2019
Bay View Subway Shop Closes
Subway sandwich shop at KK and Becher closes, but could have new tenant soon.
Jan 9th, 2019
The Return of the Ice Bars
Third Ward ice bars hope for cold. Chocolate Factory and Sprecher restaurants closing.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Frank’s Power Plant Sold
New owner looking for vintage memorabilia, could re-open bar, with same name, in February.
Jan 3rd, 2019
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.
Dec 26th, 2018
Mi-Key’s Has Closed
But will hold two last special events. The final event on New Year's Eve.
Dec 24th, 2018
New Pan-Asian and Taco Places
Lazo's Taco Shack eyes Downtown, Momo Mee opens in Walker's Point, At Random reopens.
Dec 19th, 2018
Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern Now Open
Brewers Hill brunch place offers beer and eggs seven days a week.
Dec 17th, 2018
Mykonos Gyro & Cafe Will Close
Greek restaurant on N. Van Buren St. has been in business for 24 years.
Dec 17th, 2018
Fiserv Forum Adds Drink Wisconsinbly
Drink Wisconsinably Pub is third tenant added to Bucks entertainment block.
Dec 8th, 2018
The Rise of Breadsmith
How the yeasty little business on Downer grew to include 34 stores in 16 states.
Dec 7th, 2018
Bittercube Bar & Bazaar Opens Uptown
Artisansal bitters manufacturer moves its plant and bar from Bay View to 48th and Lisbon.
Nov 27th, 2018
Story of a Prisoner’s Daughter
Haggerty exhibition, "Ordinary Violence," tallies the toll of prison on family members.
Nov 20th, 2018
New “Activity” Cafe for Lower East Side
Hangout MKE Cafe on N. Farwell will have coffee, s'mores, and games, games, games.
Nov 14th, 2018
Marriott Phasing Out Millioke Restaurant
Downtown hotel's new restaurant will be the "multi-cuisine" East Town Kitchen & Bar.
Nov 12th, 2018
Walker’s Point Music Hall Opening Soon
New place for local music opens Nov. 17 with DJ Avets, The Atomic Spins and Blood Red Boots.
Nov 9th, 2018
Frank’s Power Plant Is Closed. For Now.
First it seemed to be closed, then reopened, now closed but seeking buyer to reopen it.
Nov 9th, 2018
City Ranks First for Food Entrepreneurs
Milwaukee has fewer restaurants per capita and higher average revenue for owners.
Nov 6th, 2018
D14 Brewery & Pub Closing This Month
Bay View brewery closes four year run with one last sour, the Final Hour Sour.
Oct 20th, 2018
New Bar and Restaurant for East Side
Merge, a new establishment focusing on lighter snack items, plans November opening.
Oct 19th, 2018
He Said, She Said at Frank’s Power Plant
Owner, former manager disagree on what happened, but the bar is still open.
Oct 18th, 2018
Brady Street Subway Closes
That leaves only about 70 others in the metro area.
Oct 15th, 2018
Food Hall Announces Vendors
Laughing Taco, Pedro's empanadas, Scratch Ice Cream and more.
Oct 5th, 2018
Brady & Farwell Starbucks Closing
"You've become part of our family," the closing announcement reads.
Oct 3rd, 2018
Third Ward Restaurant Swig Closing
Small plates restaurant in business 15 years, attempted rebranding fails.
Oct 1st, 2018
East Side Food Hall Opening in November
October opening for "unique" food hall in former Rosati's on Farwell Ave. moved back.
Sep 28th, 2018
Wings Restaurant Opening on East Side
Good Land Wing Company, on Oak and Loc, promises healthier, non-greasy chicken wings.
Sep 18th, 2018
Bay View Sushi Restaurant Closing
Sushi Go closed, its food truck still going through December, owners off to New Mexico.
Sep 17th, 2018
Will Fritz’s Pub Close? Probably.
South side bar and restaurant has looked to close since 2016. But easier said than done.
Sep 12th, 2018
Enlightened Brewing Co. Adding Second Location in Bay View
The 14,000 square-foot facility has room for a new brewery and 3,000-square foot taproom.
Sep 7th, 2018
Goodbye, Downtown Cousins Subs
Shop at 324 E. Wisconsin Ave. has closed. City still has 18 others.
Aug 27th, 2018
New Walker’s Point Music Hall Opening
Former Gibraltar space on National Ave will showcase local musicians, open this fall.
Aug 27th, 2018
New Taco Place for West Center Street
Freddy's Tacos, on 45th and Center, is convenient for Sherman Park and Uptown residents.
Aug 23rd, 2018
East Town Restaurant Louise’s Closing
Italian restaurant located on Jefferson St. for 28 years will close next week.
Aug 18th, 2018
Changes Coming to Jake’s Deli
New operating partner plans to bring back table service and catering.
Aug 10th, 2018
New Escape Room for Brady Street
To "escape," customers will search "McSnooty's Art Gallery" for clues of fictitious credit card crimes.
Aug 9th, 2018
Downtown Freshii Opening in Fall
New "health-casual" restaurant will serve up fresh food for people on the go.
Aug 9th, 2018
SmallPie Opening Wednesday in Bay View
Cafe offers handheld pies, other baked goods and a drink menu that includes Bloody Mary's.
Aug 7th, 2018
East Side Gets New Cafe and Bar
Interval, associated with Pilcrow Coffee, replaces former Pleasant Kafe on Jackson St.
Jul 26th, 2018
At Random to Open with New Owner
Classic old cocktail lounge will be run by owner of classic cocktail bar Bryants.
Jul 20th, 2018
Say Goodbye to Rosie’s on Water
After 19 years with same owner, downtown bar to be sold, pending city approval.
Jul 13th, 2018
New Wing Restaurant For East Side
New place on Oak and Loc will boast lower-fat chicken wings.
Jul 8th, 2018
New Downtown Cocktail Lounge Opening
XO Cocktail Lounge on E. Mason St. will also feature small plates dining and live music.
Jun 30th, 2018
Taco Bar Coming to Cathedral Square
Taco Bar MKE, with indoor and outdoor seating, mixing authentic Mexican with some "crazy twists."
Jun 17th, 2018
City’s First Cat Cafe Opens
Plus: Good City Brewing lands in the Live Block and three city eateries expand in the burbs.
Jun 6th, 2018
New Downtown Mexican Restaurant
Plus: French restaurant for the Third Ward, second Blue's Egg for Shorewood
May 30th, 2018
Black Rose Irish Pub Will Close
Oak and Loc bar is third place owned by R.C. Schmidt to close since December.
May 25th, 2018
Downtown Gets New Burger, Pizza Places
And a new brewpub. Plus: The Farwell Ave. food hall.
May 23rd, 2018
Downtown Pizza Place Opening Soon
Chicago-based Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is about as Italian as you can get.
May 19th, 2018
Korean Fusion Place for Third Ward
Plus: funky spring rolls for Downtown, second Beans & Barley for Mequon.
May 16th, 2018
New Sushi, New Syrian Places
Plus: New bar, more cookies for Bay View. And Buckley's expands.
May 9th, 2018
Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House
Plus: two new Third War bars and McBob's plans a second place, Tusk.
May 2nd, 2018
Who Will Serve the Greek Freak?
BelAir lost its chance Sunday, but Rare now offers a table. Plus: RC's closes after 40 years.
Apr 25th, 2018
“Night Club” Upsets Some in Bay View
New bar, El Relajo on 7th and Oklahoma, just west of Bay View, causes controversy.
Apr 25th, 2018
Black Restaurant Week Offers Deals
Plus: New Eagle Park Brewing and AXE MKE opening and Buddha Lounge closing.
Apr 18th, 2018
More Bay View Pizza, Tosa Sushi
Plus: Stone Creek on Downer, vegan restaurant on Farwell, Blue's Egg in Shorewood.
Apr 11th, 2018
New Mexican Place for Walker’s Point
Plus: More pizza for Bay View. More salad for Downtown.
Apr 4th, 2018
21 Great Bars for Craft Beers
Looking for local, national, even international craft beers? These bars bring it on.
Apr 3rd, 2018
Bay View Gets New Restaurant, New Bakery
Plus: the return of the Silver Spring House. And Public Table comes to West Allis.
Mar 28th, 2018
New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?
Plus: a new West Side Mexican place. And C. 1880 closing.
Mar 21st, 2018
More Burgers for South Side
Plus: new Aloha Poke in Third Ward; new Sherman Park cafe; Transfer Pizza expands.
Mar 14th, 2018
New Bay View Pizzeria
New Latin American restaurant downtown. And bye bye Buca di Beppo.
Mar 7th, 2018
Downtown Gets New Crab House
Third Ward gets "craft tacos," Walker's Point gets Toast, and Coquette gets closed.
Feb 28th, 2018
New Bay View Donut Shop
Plus: Mr. B's Steakhouse is soon to reopen, but it's closing time for the Silver Spring House.
Feb 21st, 2018
The Return of Von Trier
Plus: More Poke for East Side, more pies for Bay View, more beer for Tosa.
Feb 14th, 2018
Two New Downtown Casual Eateries
Gyro MKE is Middle Eastern and Oak Barrel offers comfort food and 15 bourbons.
Feb 7th, 2018
New Taqueria on Brady Street
Plus: Siver City Pho-fest. And an ax-throwing bar?
Jan 31st, 2018
New East Side Vegan Restaurant
And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.
Jan 24th, 2018
New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point
Neighborhood also has new nighttime brunch bar pop-up. Finally, booze and cereal!
Jan 17th, 2018
The Ice Bars Cometh
150 blocks of ice weighing 23 tons will create three ice bars in Third Ward.
Jan 10th, 2018
New Brunch Place in Walker’s Point
Plus: New Tosa Diner, new cat cafe. And Hello Falafel says goodbye.
Jan 3rd, 2018
Goodbye Izumi’s, Hello Kanpai 2
A Vanguard spinoff? Izumi's closing after 33 years? And goodbye Kneisler's White House.
Dec 20th, 2017
New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants
Plus: new Third Ward bakery, Walker's Point coffeehouse.
Dec 13th, 2017
Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening
Plus: first Shake Shack and second Freshfin Poke open, Monster Pizza closes.
Dec 6th, 2017
More Bay View Comfort Food
Plus: new small plates eatery, new Brazilian steakhouse, and original La Fuente closes.
Nov 29th, 2017
A Big Week for New Restaurants
Opening in Walkers Point, Third Ward, Downtown, South Side. And Brenner Brewing closes.
Nov 22nd, 2017
New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places
Plus: new Mexican place, meaty Birch + Butcher opens on Water St. and Rivalry bar dies.
Nov 15th, 2017
New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places
Plus a new Third Ward diner. And goodbye to The Eastsider bar?
Nov 8th, 2017
Von Trier is Saved
Plus: Insomnia Cookies to open in Bay View, and is a brewery coming to North Avenue?
Nov 1st, 2017
New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.
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