Jennifer Rick

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Now Serving: Brunch Opens on Milwaukee Street
Now Serving

Brunch Opens on Milwaukee Street

Plus: Snack Boys heads to the East Side, Dead Bird Brewing opens in Halyard Park and more.

Now Serving: New Vendors for East-Side Food Hall
Now Serving

New Vendors for East-Side Food Hall

Crossroads Collective adds Small Pie, Pilcrow Coffee. And a new Walker's Point brewery.

Brew City: Indeed Brewing Opens This Weekend
Brew City

Indeed Brewing Opens This Weekend

Minneapolis company's Walker's Point facility will have brewery and taproom.

Dining: RedBrick Pizza Opens in Bay View
Dining

RedBrick Pizza Opens in Bay View

First franchise in the Midwest, 1000-degree ovens and "theater-style" pizza-making.

Now Serving: A New Third Ward Pastry Shop
Now Serving

A New Third Ward Pastry Shop

Plus: A new downtown coffee bar. And Dino's in Riverwest and Kindred in Bay View close.

Dining: Bay View’s Kindred Restaurant Has Closed
Dining

Bay View’s Kindred Restaurant Has Closed

Restaurant on main floor of Kinn Guesthouse on Kinnickinnic Ave. sadly says goodbye.

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.

Taverns: NorthSouth Club Has Opened in Walker’s Point
Taverns

NorthSouth Club Has Opened in Walker’s Point

New bar has axe-throwing, shuffleboard and signature craft cocktails.

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.

Dining: Bacchus Has Closed. Temporarily
Dining

Bacchus Has Closed. Temporarily

After 15 years the interior will be renovated, the menu modified.

Dining: Mad Chicken Coming to East Side
Dining

Mad Chicken Coming to East Side

Chicken tenders, wings and sandwiches with fresh ingredients.

Taverns: New Piano Bar Slated for Downtown
Taverns

New Piano Bar Slated for Downtown

Madison piano bar serving craft beers plans second location on Wisconsin Ave.

Now Serving: The Diplomat on Brady Now Serves Lunch
Now Serving

The Diplomat on Brady Now Serves Lunch

And: That Brady St. burger place. Plus: Uncle Buck's locates near Deer District.

Dining: Sven’s Cafe in Bay View Has Closed
Dining

Sven’s Cafe in Bay View Has Closed

Pioneer in Bay View redevelopment closed after 15 years. Not clear if anyone will reopen it.

Taverns: North Woods-Themed Bar for Third Street
Taverns

North Woods-Themed Bar for Third Street

And above it a separate night club with the biggest fire bar in town on the rooftop.

Dining: New Burger Shop for Brady Street
Dining

New Burger Shop for Brady Street

Serving "Milwaukee fare": Butter burgers, custard, sausages and sandwiches.

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.

Dining: New Pizzeria for Mitchell Street
Dining

New Pizzeria for Mitchell Street

Experienced operator will offer a twist: pizza with Mexican ingredients.

New Event Space Offers Salsa Nights

New Event Space Offers Salsa Nights

Freight 38 in Walker's Point wants to be the go-to place for booking special events.

Dining: Art Bar Creating New Riverwest Eatery
Dining

Art Bar Creating New Riverwest Eatery

Old West Bank Cafe building getting major renovation, creating a new bar and restaurant.

Now Serving: New Restaurant Bar at Bradford Beach
Now Serving

New Restaurant Bar at Bradford Beach

Plus: new Poke place on Brady Street. New Filipino food truck in Harbor District.

Comedy: Comic to Open Fiserv Forum’s New Club
Comedy

Comic to Open Fiserv Forum’s New Club

Comic hypnotist Flip Orley first to perform in intimate theater setting at Bucks arena.

Now Serving: Louisiana Food With A ‘Midwestern Twist’ Coming to Westown
Now Serving

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.

Cousins Subs Delivery-Only Concept Opens in Walker’s Point

Cousins Subs Delivery-Only Concept Opens in Walker’s Point

Will offer full menu and catering.

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.

Dining: Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant
Dining

Iron Horse Hotel Opening New Restaurant

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

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.

Dining: Gourmet Pizza Chain Targets Bay View
Dining

Gourmet Pizza Chain Targets Bay View

RedBrick Pizza's first franchise in Midwest; hand-crafted pies baked in 1000-degree ovens.

Benefit Planned for Sweet Rings

Benefit Planned for Sweet Rings

Benefit by Saucy Swine restaurant to help doughnut shop overcome financial debacle.

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.

Taverns: New Sports Bar For South 8th St.
Taverns

New Sports Bar For South 8th St.

Historic Mitchell St. neighborhood bar will have musicians, performers, karaoke, dancing.

Now Serving: Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar
Now Serving

Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar

Plus: Maurer's opens downtown and financial nightmare for Sweet Rings doughnut shop.

Bay View Doughnut Shop Gets Delayed

Bay View Doughnut Shop Gets Delayed

Sweet Rings planned shop, hired contractor with long list of court cases, money owed.

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.

Taverns: 1983 Arcade Bar to Close This Summer
Taverns

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.

New Wine Shop for Bay View

New Wine Shop for Bay View

Nonfiction Wine Company, to open on E. Potter, will specialize in natural, organic wines.

Dining: New Restaurant-Bar in Walker’s Point
Dining

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.

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.

Batches Bakery Closing May 10

Batches Bakery Closing May 10

Goodbye retail store. Hello to new location for wholesale and special orders business.

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.

Dining: The Mystery of Mr. D’s Pizza
Dining

The Mystery of Mr. D’s Pizza

Pizza place has often changed locations. Now opening place near 27th and Lincoln?

Now Serving: New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Now Serving

New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View

Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.

Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta

Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta

One of city's top restauranteurs passes away, remembered for his kindness and passion.

Now Serving: New Pizza Restaurant in Story Hill
Now Serving

New Pizza Restaurant in Story Hill

Plus: MECCA Sports Bar announces grand opening and last call for Black Restaurant Week.

Dining: Gouda Girls Moving to New Location
Dining

Gouda Girls Moving to New Location

Cheese-oriented mini-restaurant closes at Pabst food court for new location. But where?

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.

Taverns: New Bar Opening in St. Francis
Taverns

New Bar Opening in St. Francis

Former Fly By Saloon now called Neighborhood Bar, but has downtown connections.

Taverns: XO Cocktail Parlor Opens in East Town
Taverns

XO Cocktail Parlor Opens in East Town

An "anti-club" with craft cocktails, small plates and appetizers and comfy seats.

Taverns: New Walker’s Point Bar Coming
Taverns

New Walker’s Point Bar Coming

Called "Night Rider" and "opening soon," sign says. So what happened to "Pub Fiction"?

Now Serving: The Mothership Landing in Bay View
Now Serving

The Mothership Landing in Bay View

Plus: Changes in East Side sushi scene. And an East Town cocktail bar planned.

Taverns: Entertaining Cocktail Bar for East Town
Taverns

Entertaining Cocktail Bar for East Town

Old Catch 22 on Milwaukee St. is new bar booking bands, comedians, DJs, magic shows.

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.

Taverns: New Axe Throwing Bar for Walker’s Point
Taverns

New Axe Throwing Bar for Walker’s Point

City's first AXE MKE is a hit. The second will also feature floor shuffleboard.

Taverns: New Owner, Name for Former Palm Tavern
Taverns

New Owner, Name for Former Palm Tavern

New name: Trailer Park Tavern. New bar's style: "total locals joint."

Now Serving: Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest
Now Serving

Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest

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

Punch Bowl Social Opens This Weekend

Punch Bowl Social Opens This Weekend

Denver "eatertainment" chain opens first Wisconsin location at Bucks Entertainment Block.

City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists

City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists

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

Taverns: Brew City MKE to Close March 3rd
Taverns

Brew City MKE to Close March 3rd

Beer museum may come back in another location.

Now Serving: New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Now Serving

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.

Dining: Tua Pasta Coming to Downtown
Dining

Tua Pasta Coming to Downtown

Fast-casual restaurant will feature customized pasta dishes cooked in front of customers.

Dining: Cocina 1022 Closes
Dining

Cocina 1022 Closes

Walker's Point restaurant closes its doors, owners launch new place in former Jalisco's.

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: Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant
Now Serving

Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant

Plus: New halal restaurant for Mitchell St., new pasta bar at East Side food hall.

Dining: Cafe Centraal Reopens
Dining

Cafe Centraal Reopens

Now called (ahem) Centraal Grand Café & Tappery, with curated selections of rare beers.

Now Serving: City’s First Food Truck Park Coming
Now Serving

City’s First Food Truck Park Coming

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

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.

Good City Brewing Opens At Fiserv Forum

Good City Brewing Opens At Fiserv Forum

Company quietly opens second location in Bucks' entertainment block.

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.

Taverns: Whiskey Bar Will Close
Taverns

Whiskey Bar Will Close

Its building is being redeveloped, so last day of business is February 2.

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.

Bay View Gets a Poke Restaurant

Bay View Gets a Poke Restaurant

Yes, its first one, to be operated by proprietors of the Japanese restaurant Fujiyama.

Bay View Subway Shop Closes

Bay View Subway Shop Closes

Subway sandwich shop at KK and Becher closes, but could have new tenant soon.

Now Serving: The Return of the Ice Bars
Now Serving

The Return of the Ice Bars

Third Ward ice bars hope for cold. Chocolate Factory and Sprecher restaurants closing.

Taverns: Frank’s Power Plant Sold
Taverns

Frank’s Power Plant Sold

New owner looking for vintage memorabilia, could re-open bar, with same name, in February.

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.

Mi-Key’s Has Closed

Mi-Key’s Has Closed

But will hold two last special events. The final event on New Year's Eve.

The Alchemist Theatre Has Closed

The Alchemist Theatre Has Closed

Theater's 12-year run comes to an end.

Now Serving: New Pan-Asian and Taco Places
Now Serving

New Pan-Asian and Taco Places

Lazo's Taco Shack eyes Downtown, Momo Mee opens in Walker's Point, At Random reopens.

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern Now Open

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern Now Open

Brewers Hill brunch place offers beer and eggs seven days a week.

Dining: Mykonos Gyro & Cafe Will Close
Dining

Mykonos Gyro & Cafe Will Close

Greek restaurant on N. Van Buren St. has been in business for 24 years.

Fiserv Forum Adds Drink Wisconsinbly

Fiserv Forum Adds Drink Wisconsinbly

Drink Wisconsinably Pub is third tenant added to Bucks entertainment block.

The Rise of Breadsmith

The Rise of Breadsmith

How the yeasty little business on Downer grew to include 34 stores in 16 states.

Bittercube Bar & Bazaar Opens Uptown

Bittercube Bar & Bazaar Opens Uptown

Artisansal bitters manufacturer moves its plant and bar from Bay View to 48th and Lisbon.

Visual Art: Story of a Prisoner’s Daughter
Visual Art

Story of a Prisoner’s Daughter

Haggerty exhibition, "Ordinary Violence," tallies the toll of prison on family members.

New “Activity” Cafe for Lower East Side

New “Activity” Cafe for Lower East Side

Hangout MKE Cafe on N. Farwell will have coffee, s'mores, and games, games, games.

Dining: Marriott Phasing Out Millioke Restaurant
Dining

Marriott Phasing Out Millioke Restaurant

Downtown hotel's new restaurant will be the "multi-cuisine" East Town Kitchen & Bar.

Taverns: Walker’s Point Music Hall Opening Soon
Taverns

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.

Taverns: Frank’s Power Plant Is Closed. For Now.
Taverns

Frank’s Power Plant Is Closed. For Now.

First it seemed to be closed, then reopened, now closed but seeking buyer to reopen it.

Dining: City Ranks First for Food Entrepreneurs
Dining

City Ranks First for Food Entrepreneurs

Milwaukee has fewer restaurants per capita and higher average revenue for owners.

D14 Brewery & Pub Closing This Month

D14 Brewery & Pub Closing This Month

Bay View brewery closes four year run with one last sour, the Final Hour Sour.

New Bar and Restaurant for East Side

New Bar and Restaurant for East Side

Merge, a new establishment focusing on lighter snack items, plans November opening.

Taverns: He Said, She Said at Frank’s Power Plant
Taverns

He Said, She Said at Frank’s Power Plant

Owner, former manager disagree on what happened, but the bar is still open.

Dining: Brady Street Subway Closes
Dining

Brady Street Subway Closes

That leaves only about 70 others in the metro area.

Dining: Food Hall Announces Vendors
Dining

Food Hall Announces Vendors

Laughing Taco, Pedro's empanadas, Scratch Ice Cream and more.

Brady & Farwell Starbucks Closing

Brady & Farwell Starbucks Closing

"You've become part of our family," the closing announcement reads.

Dining: Third Ward Restaurant Swig Closing
Dining

Third Ward Restaurant Swig Closing

Small plates restaurant in business 15 years, attempted rebranding fails.

Dining: East Side Food Hall Opening in November
Dining

East Side Food Hall Opening in November

October opening for "unique" food hall in former Rosati's on Farwell Ave. moved back.

Dining: Wings Restaurant Opening on East Side
Dining

Wings Restaurant Opening on East Side

Good Land Wing Company, on Oak and Loc, promises healthier, non-greasy chicken wings.

Dining: Bay View Sushi Restaurant Closing
Dining

Bay View Sushi Restaurant Closing

Sushi Go closed, its food truck still going through December, owners off to New Mexico.

Taverns: Will Fritz’s Pub Close? Probably.
Taverns

Will Fritz’s Pub Close? Probably.

South side bar and restaurant has looked to close since 2016. But easier said than done.

Enlightened Brewing Co. Adding Second Location in Bay View

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.

Goodbye, Downtown Cousins Subs

Goodbye, Downtown Cousins Subs

Shop at 324 E. Wisconsin Ave. has closed. City still has 18 others.

New Walker’s Point Music Hall Opening

New Walker’s Point Music Hall Opening

Former Gibraltar space on National Ave will showcase local musicians, open this fall.

Dining: New Taco Place for West Center Street
Dining

New Taco Place for West Center Street

Freddy's Tacos, on 45th and Center, is convenient for Sherman Park and Uptown residents.

Dining: East Town Restaurant Louise’s Closing
Dining

East Town Restaurant Louise’s Closing

Italian restaurant located on Jefferson St. for 28 years will close next week.

Dining: Changes Coming to Jake’s Deli
Dining

Changes Coming to Jake’s Deli

New operating partner plans to bring back table service and catering.

New Escape Room for Brady Street

New Escape Room for Brady Street

To "escape," customers will search "McSnooty's Art Gallery" for clues of fictitious credit card crimes.

Dining: Downtown Freshii Opening in Fall
Dining

Downtown Freshii Opening in Fall

New "health-casual" restaurant will serve up fresh food for people on the go.

Dining: SmallPie Opening Wednesday in Bay View
Dining

SmallPie Opening Wednesday in Bay View

Cafe offers handheld pies, other baked goods and a drink menu that includes Bloody Mary's.

Dining: East Side Gets New Cafe and Bar
Dining

East Side Gets New Cafe and Bar

Interval, associated with Pilcrow Coffee, replaces former Pleasant Kafe on Jackson St.

Taverns: At Random to Open with New Owner
Taverns

At Random to Open with New Owner

Classic old cocktail lounge will be run by owner of classic cocktail bar Bryants.

Taverns: Say Goodbye to Rosie’s on Water
Taverns

Say Goodbye to Rosie’s on Water

After 19 years with same owner, downtown bar to be sold, pending city approval.

Dining: New Wing Restaurant For East Side
Dining

New Wing Restaurant For East Side

New place on Oak and Loc will boast lower-fat chicken wings.

Taverns: New Downtown Cocktail Lounge Opening
Taverns

New Downtown Cocktail Lounge Opening

XO Cocktail Lounge on E. Mason St. will also feature small plates dining and live music.

Dining: Taco Bar Coming to Cathedral Square
Dining

Taco Bar Coming to Cathedral Square

Taco Bar MKE, with indoor and outdoor seating, mixing authentic Mexican with some "crazy twists."

Now Serving: City’s First Cat Cafe Opens
Now Serving

City’s First Cat Cafe Opens

Plus: Good City Brewing lands in the Live Block and three city eateries expand in the burbs.

Now Serving: New Downtown Mexican Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Mexican Restaurant

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

Taverns: Black Rose Irish Pub Will Close
Taverns

Black Rose Irish Pub Will Close

Oak and Loc bar is third place owned by R.C. Schmidt to close since December.

Now Serving: Downtown Gets New Burger, Pizza Places
Now Serving

Downtown Gets New Burger, Pizza Places

And a new brewpub. Plus: The Farwell Ave. food hall.

Dining: Downtown Pizza Place Opening Soon
Dining

Downtown Pizza Place Opening Soon

Chicago-based Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is about as Italian as you can get.

Now Serving: Korean Fusion Place for Third Ward
Now Serving

Korean Fusion Place for Third Ward

Plus: funky spring rolls for Downtown, second Beans & Barley for Mequon.

Now Serving: New Sushi, New Syrian Places
Now Serving

New Sushi, New Syrian Places

Plus: New bar, more cookies for Bay View. And Buckley's expands.

Now Serving: Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House
Now Serving

Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House

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

Now Serving: Who Will Serve the Greek Freak?
Now Serving

Who Will Serve the Greek Freak?

BelAir lost its chance Sunday, but Rare now offers a table. Plus: RC's closes after 40 years.

“Night Club” Upsets Some in Bay View

“Night Club” Upsets Some in Bay View

New bar, El Relajo on 7th and Oklahoma, just west of Bay View, causes controversy.

Now Serving: Black Restaurant Week Offers Deals
Now Serving

Black Restaurant Week Offers Deals

Plus: New Eagle Park Brewing and AXE MKE opening and Buddha Lounge closing.

Now Serving: More Bay View Pizza, Tosa Sushi
Now Serving

More Bay View Pizza, Tosa Sushi

Plus: Stone Creek on Downer, vegan restaurant on Farwell, Blue's Egg in Shorewood.

Now Serving: New Mexican Place for Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Mexican Place for Walker’s Point

Plus: More pizza for Bay View. More salad for Downtown.

Urban Guide: 21 Great Bars for Craft Beers
Urban Guide

21 Great Bars for Craft Beers

Looking for local, national, even international craft beers? These bars bring it on.

Now Serving: Bay View Gets New Restaurant, New Bakery
Now Serving

Bay View Gets New Restaurant, New Bakery

Plus: the return of the Silver Spring House. And Public Table comes to West Allis.

Now Serving: New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?
Now Serving

New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?

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

Now Serving: More Burgers for South Side
Now Serving

More Burgers for South Side

Plus: new Aloha Poke in Third Ward; new Sherman Park cafe; Transfer Pizza expands.

Now Serving: New Bay View Pizzeria
Now Serving

New Bay View Pizzeria

New Latin American restaurant downtown. And bye bye Buca di Beppo.

Now Serving: Downtown Gets New Crab House
Now Serving

Downtown Gets New Crab House

Third Ward gets "craft tacos," Walker's Point gets Toast, and Coquette gets closed.

Now Serving: New Bay View Donut Shop
Now Serving

New Bay View Donut Shop

Plus: Mr. B's Steakhouse is soon to reopen, but it's closing time for the Silver Spring House.

Now Serving: The Return of Von Trier
Now Serving

The Return of Von Trier

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

Now Serving: Two New Downtown Casual Eateries
Now Serving

Two New Downtown Casual Eateries

Gyro MKE is Middle Eastern and Oak Barrel offers comfort food and 15 bourbons.

Now Serving: New Taqueria on Brady Street
Now Serving

New Taqueria on Brady Street

Plus: Siver City Pho-fest. And an ax-throwing bar?

Now Serving: New East Side Vegan Restaurant
Now Serving

New East Side Vegan Restaurant

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

Now Serving: New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point

Neighborhood also has new nighttime brunch bar pop-up. Finally, booze and cereal!

Now Serving: The Ice Bars Cometh
Now Serving

The Ice Bars Cometh

150 blocks of ice weighing 23 tons will create three ice bars in Third Ward.

Now Serving: New Brunch Place in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Brunch Place in Walker’s Point

Plus: New Tosa Diner, new cat cafe. And Hello Falafel says goodbye.

Now Serving: Goodbye Izumi’s, Hello Kanpai 2
Now Serving

Goodbye Izumi’s, Hello Kanpai 2

A Vanguard spinoff? Izumi's closing after 33 years? And goodbye Kneisler's White House.

Now Serving: New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants
Now Serving

New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants

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

Now Serving: Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening

Plus: first Shake Shack and second Freshfin Poke open, Monster Pizza closes.

Now Serving: More Bay View Comfort Food
Now Serving

More Bay View Comfort Food

Plus: new small plates eatery, new Brazilian steakhouse, and original La Fuente closes.

Now Serving: A Big Week for New Restaurants
Now Serving

A Big Week for New Restaurants

Opening in Walkers Point, Third Ward, Downtown, South Side. And Brenner Brewing closes.

Now Serving: New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places
Now Serving

New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places

Plus: new Mexican place, meaty Birch + Butcher opens on Water St. and Rivalry bar dies.

Now Serving: New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places
Now Serving

New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places

Plus a new Third Ward diner. And goodbye to The Eastsider bar?

Now Serving: Von Trier is Saved
Now Serving

Von Trier is Saved

Plus: Insomnia Cookies to open in Bay View, and is a brewery coming to North Avenue?

Now Serving: New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Now Serving

New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants

Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.