Cafe Hollander Unveils New Menu
Plus: New AsiaRican restaurant, Walker's Point cafe and state's first THC cocktail bar. And goodbye Marty's Pizza.
May 23rd, 2022
Great Lakes Distillery Block Party and Bottle Release
Plus, a grilled cheese festival, an Enlightened Brewing anniversary block party, the bubble run at Wisconsin State Fair Park and more.
May 19th, 2022
Sugar Maple Offers a THC Cocktail Menu
Bay View bar is state's first to blend cocktails with Delta-8 THC, a natural cannabinoid compound found in hemp.
May 18th, 2022
Bay View’s High-End Restaurant Reopens
That would be Bellis Bistro & Spirits. Also new: a Japanese pub, Bay View Vietnamese place and fancy downtown restaurant.
May 16th, 2022
Inaugural Maifest at Lakefront Brewery
Plus, a circus performance, annual Walk to End Lupus, a makers market at The Ivy House and more.
May 12th, 2022
Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall
Also new this week: Walker's Point coffee house, Deer District daiquiri bar, Sticky Rice on Brady St.
May 9th, 2022
Kentucky Derby Parties Abound
Plus, a sidewalk-chalk art festival, Cinco de Mayo family festival, Gallery Night at Gathering Place and more.
May 5th, 2022
More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee
Plus: Vendetta Coffee comes to Walker's Point, Bavette reopens, new downtown cocktail bar and more.
May 2nd, 2022
Humane Society Fundraiser At Black Husky Brewing
Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, Milwaukee Zine Fest, Makers Marketosa and more.
Apr 28th, 2022
More Pizza, Donuts, Latin Food for Bay View
Plus: Hello to MilTex Kitchen and Discourse cafe's second location and goodbye HIYA Taco.
Apr 25th, 2022
Milwaukee Film Fest Returns!
Plus, Gallery Night & Day, Vliet Street Art Walk, Rock the Green and more.
Apr 21st, 2022
HotWax Will Mix Music and Meat
At Crossroads Collective. Plus, new Jamaican and Indian restaurants and a Bay View cafe with Finnish bakery.
Apr 18th, 2022
Check Out The Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
Plus, Egg Day at Milwaukee County Zoo, an IPA release party, and Easter-themed family film screening and more.
Apr 14th, 2022
New Bookstore Tailored For Children of Color
Rooted MKE is focused on representation in books and literacy outside of school.
Apr 14th, 2022
A New Downtown Tacqueria
Plus: A new soul food restaurant, East Side Korean place reopens, and entertaining with smoked turkey legs.
Apr 11th, 2022
WMSE’s Annual Chili Cookoff
Plus, an annual Blues festival, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, Milwaukee Comic Con and more.
Apr 7th, 2022
AsianRican Restaurant For South Side
Plus: Downtown gets new vegan place, new pizza place, Odd Duck returns. Nite Owl reopens, new Irish pub planned.
Apr 4th, 2022
Elton John Playing Fiserv Forum
Plus, breweries host Milwaukee River clean up, a craft beer celebration, Titanic: The Musical and more.
Mar 31st, 2022
Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market
Plus: La Dama reopens, Ruta's Indian Cafe adds brunch, Bavette moves and Deer District adds daiquiri bar.
Mar 28th, 2022
Keg Stand Up Returns to Lakefront Brewery
Plus, a vegan chili cookoff, a womxn makers market, a robotics competition, the Easter Bunny visits Southridge and more.
Mar 24th, 2022
East Side Exclusive Company Closing
But two Exclusive employees plan to buy Farwell Ave. shop and inventory, creating Lilliput Records.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Meet The New Kabab Shack
Not just offering hot dogs. Plus: vegan pop-up Maya Ophelias returns, a new hookah bar and a Third Ward brewery.
Mar 21st, 2022
March Madness at Fiserv Forum
Plus, a Lost Whale event inspired by a hit television show, a bar crawl inspired by Harry Potter, a vegan pop-up and a bookstore opening.
Mar 17th, 2022
The Return of Punch Bowl Social
Also new: Bulldog Ale House in West Allis, Latin Gastropub in Bay View, Crafty Cow menu at all locations.
Mar 14th, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns
Plus, a St. Patricks Day block party, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Avalon, a makers market bar crawl and more.
Mar 10th, 2022
New Downtown Pizzeria Opening
Also new: Bay View food truck, Caribbean cocktail bar, expanded Arab bakery and Burger Shop At Zocolo Truck Park.
Mar 7th, 2022
Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Returns
Plus, the Shamrock Shuffle, a Frank Sinatra Musical, a Pretty Woman Musical and more.
Mar 3rd, 2022
Jake’s Deli Has a New Owner
Bud Selig has sold it. Plus: New downtown cafe, new Cudahy breakfast-lunch place and Italian deli returns to Riverwest.
Feb 28th, 2022
Black Holocaust Museum Re-Opening
Plus, an overnight 'Arctic Tailgate,' a documentary screening at Cactus Club, a large flea market and more.
Feb 24th, 2022
Free Brats at Old German Beer Hall
Plus: A new brunch and lunch cafe. Maxie's plans special Mardi Gras menu. And Turner Hall's new restaurant.
Feb 21st, 2022
Public Museum Hosting Tyrannosaur Exhibit
Plus, another Dino event at State Fair Park, live music at Company Brewing, a makers market at Discovery World and more.
Feb 17th, 2022
New Bar For ‘Upper East’ Side
Plus: New downtown hotel and restaurant, new Oak Creek bar. And Pizza Shuttle's new owners.
Feb 14th, 2022
Mitten Fest Returns!
Plus, Disney On Ice at Fiserv Forum, Anime MKE, live music at Anodyne and more.
Feb 10th, 2022
Valentine Coffee Opens in Third Ward
Also coming: a farm-to-table Indian restaurant, an Asian Fusion cafe and a bar with a journalism theme.
Feb 8th, 2022
Winterfest Returns to Washington Park
Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more
Feb 3rd, 2022
New Restaurant Offers Soul Food
Plus: New riverfront restaurant, Bay View coffeehouse and Brookfield bar offering pub food.
Jan 31st, 2022
Barrio Train at Mitchell Park Domes
Plus, Mean Girls the Musical, live music at Anodyne, The Rat Pack is Back, A Lakefront beer release and more.
Jan 27th, 2022
New Mexican-Italian Place For East Side
Plus: Dead Bird Brewing brunch a hit. An experimental coffee shop. And Tosa Egg and Flour Pasta closing.
Jan 24th, 2022
Gallery Night Returns!
Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.
Jan 20th, 2022
Valentine’s Day Cream Puffs Return
Plus: downtown food hall opens, a new Walker's Point restaurant-bar and an immigrant-run Polish market.
Jan 18th, 2022
New Barons Black Bier Release Party
Plus, the opening of a new food hall, a comedic play in South Milwaukee, the annual Yule Ball and West Allis Winter Week.
Jan 13th, 2022
New Vegan Restaurant for Brady Street
Plus: Natural wine shop for Downtown, a South-Side smoothie shop and new place for Latin Asian fare.
Jan 10th, 2022
The Bookseller Reopens At Central Library
Plus, The Rep celebrates Piano Men, monster trucks at Fiserv Forum, free zoo admission and more.
Jan 6th, 2022
Colectivo Reopens Its Last Cafe
Plus: A new theater restaurant, new Mexican food trailer and crazy new Walker's Point bar.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Polar Plunge Kicks Off The New Year
Plus, the Harlem Globetrotters come to Fiserv Forum, a new play at the Milwaukee Rep, a pie ride, a kite festival and free zoo admission.
Dec 30th, 2021
Holiday Show Returns to the Domes
Plus, ice skating, performances by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Bucks v. Celtics, a light show at the BMO Tower and Kwanzaa in Milwaukee.
Dec 23rd, 2021
East Side Gets African, Caribbean Fare
Plus: A south-side Indian restaurant, downtown food hall's pizzeria, and a new fleet of meat.
Dec 20th, 2021
Christmas Block Party in Riverwest
Plus, a Motown Christmas, a record release at Cactus Club, an Ugly Christmas Sweater Battle of the Bands, Santa Camp at Turner's Alley and more.
Dec 16th, 2021
A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood
Opening this week. Plus: A new pizza purveyor, new Mexican restaurant and The Vanguard's new menu.
Dec 13th, 2021
Celebrate The 12 Bars of Christmas
Plus, The Nutcracker, "Clue" at the Avalon Theater, a Flea Market, Christmas Market and a birthday party for a cidery.
Dec 9th, 2021
Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs
Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.
Dec 6th, 2021
Santa Rampage Bike Ride Returns
Plus, a holiday light show at the zoo, Mama Tried Motorcycle Show returns, a holiday craft fair, a Flamenco Nutcracker and Hover Craft MKE.
Dec 2nd, 2021
A New Place For Chocolate Lovers
Plus: New Third Ward event space, Busy Beestro blossoms and Riley's Good Dogs offers curbside pickup.
Nov 29th, 2021
It’s All About Christmas
Holiday events include: Candy Cane Lane, A Christmas Carol, A Crafty Christmas, and the Noel Indoor Light Park
Nov 26th, 2021
New Vegan Restaurant For East Side
Plus: indoor dining returns to Uncle Wolfies. West Allis cafe gets new name. And a downtown bar gets suspended.
Nov 22nd, 2021
Walker’s Point Makers Market & Bar Hop
Plus, two holiday light shows, live local music at the cooperage, music in support of blood drives and a Christmas themed musical.
Nov 18th, 2021
New African Restaurant For East Side
Plus: New downtown lunch and brunch place. A bigger Bavette. And Foxfire Food Truck shuts down
Nov 15th, 2021
Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
Plus, a new record release, Sunstone Studios stages a new take on Shakespeare, Milwaukee Comic Con, cider and cycles, a holiday market and more.
Nov 11th, 2021
A New West Side BBQ Restaurant
Plus: Nomad's new coffeehouse. Yet another Crumbls Cookies. And a historic West Allis restaurant.
Nov 8th, 2021
Return of the Winter Farmer’s Market
Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, a tiny art show, live music at Anodyne Roastery, Riverwest Co-op 20th anniversary and a staging of Steel Magnolias.
Nov 4th, 2021
The Return of Comet Cafe
Plus: Nonfiction Wines gets bigger. Daily Bird grabs Fuel Cafe space. Crumbl Cookies comes to Bay Shore
Nov 1st, 2021
Monster Bash on Brady Street
Plus, a Nightmare on Center Street, a Halloween bike ride, a new multimedia mural at MAM, an album release at Pabst Brewery and more.
Oct 28th, 2021
New BBQ Place For Public Market
Also new: a Radio Milwaukee building cafe, north-side daiquiri bar with New Orleans food, and Brookfield burger joint.
Oct 25th, 2021
Chills on the Hill Puts Spooky Spin on Bay View Event
Plus, Boo at the Zoo, a wine fest at the Mitchell Park Domes, a record release at X-Ray Arcade and Hamilton the musical.
Oct 21st, 2021
3rd Street Market Hall Opening Delayed
Plus: Semolina pasta opening in Bay View and Southside Dining Week.
Oct 18th, 2021
A Pumpkin Patch Pop-up
Plus, a brewery tap takeover, gallery night at the Pfister, the photography of Jan Serr, the WAMI Awards and a Packers halftime performance.
Oct 14th, 2021
Space Time Coffee Opening in Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Plus: a taco and a mac n' cheese restaurant are opening in the same location, and a new Mediterranean restaurant joins the Mayfair Collection.
Oct 11th, 2021
First Ever PridetoberFest
Plus, a Lakefront Brewery release party, a Harvest Festival, the Get Down turns 18, a exhibition of lost trades and an opera at the performing arts center.
Oct 7th, 2021
Taste of Lindsay Heights Opens
Plus: The CurderBurger becomes a reality and Sauce & Spice closes at Sherman Phoenix.
Oct 4th, 2021
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Grand Opening
Plus, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, a tattoo convention, something called Blocktoberfest, a pet parade and a brewery 5k.
Sep 30th, 2021
Big Trouble At Pizza Man
Leaky pipes and staff walkout. Plus: a Lebanese popup, Dino's returns, and goodbye Los Paisa.
Sep 27th, 2021
Dino’s in Riverwest is Reopening
The storied and much loved bar and restaurant is reopening.
Sep 24th, 2021
The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.
Sep 23rd, 2021
Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award
Plus: Dairyland Custard coming to Brewery District, a new chicken wing restaurant, and a free beer pass.
Sep 20th, 2021
It’s The Final Weekend for Summerfest
Plus, Harborfest returns, a boat parade, a theater production in Humboldt Park, an arts event and auction and the return of the Shamrock Shuffle.
Sep 16th, 2021
New Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Coming
Replacing Tusk in Washington Heights. Plus: new Crafty Cow in Tosa and south side soul-food restaurant.
Sep 13th, 2021
The Largest Flea Market in Riverwest
Plus, the second weekend of Summerfest, a birthday party for Dead Bird Brewing, a 5k for charity, a kite festival and SistaStrings at Anodyne.
Sep 9th, 2021
Downtown Will Get CBD Bakery
Plus: Fresh-made pasta place for 3rd Street Market Hall. And Tosa gets a Fiddleheads cafe.
Sep 7th, 2021
Summerfest Returns!
Plus, a Harley rally, a dive bar turns 50, an art festival in the Historic Third Ward, and yoga with cocktails.
Sep 2nd, 2021
New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe
Plus: Mistral closes and Tess chef leaves to start "Mad Mexican' pop-up restaurant.
Aug 30th, 2021
Do The Beerline Shuffle
Plus, a Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest Grounds, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, Milwaukee Fringe Fest and Music on the Beerline.
Aug 27th, 2021
Odd Duck Moving, Tusk Closing
Plus: A new downtown gastropub, Capitol Dr. cocktail lounge, and Mexican food truck on MLK Dr.
Aug 23rd, 2021
Irish Fest Returns to Milwaukee
Plus, a bloody mary festival, a blue grass festival, a Black theater festival, movies in the park and a bike race between breweries
Aug 19th, 2021
Two New Breweries Opening in City
Plus: New bundt cake shop, new glow-in-the-dark restaurant and Deer District bar reopens.
Aug 16th, 2021
Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Begins
Plus, a Metallica themed booze cruise, acrobatics at Southridge Mall and an Eagle Park beer release.
Aug 13th, 2021
Amorphic Beer Coming to Riverwest
Brewery owners plan to make beer that eschews classification.
Aug 9th, 2021
Tandem Owner Giving Away Restaurant For Free
Plus: The Vanguard reopens. And Franklin Heights gets a new pizza place.
Aug 9th, 2021
Wisconsin State Fair Returns
Plus, Bronzeville restaurants doing brunch, Buskerfest downtown, a local punk band releases an album and an art fair in Tosa.
Aug 6th, 2021
Return of the Brown Bottle
Plus!: New Riverwest and East Side taverns, Layton Ave. sports bar, Third Ward coffee-wine bar and two new Downtown coffeehouses.
Aug 2nd, 2021
Enlightened Brewing Throwing Summer Block Party
Plus, an album release at Linneman's, a Frida Kahlo festival, Hank Aaron Trail 5k and a kids-friendly disco party.
Jul 30th, 2021
New Upscale Mexican Restaurant Opens
Plus: The Diplomat on Brady St. reopens. And a new Third Ward wine bar and tasting room.
Jul 26th, 2021
The Riverwest 24 Returns!
Plus, Shakespeare in the Park, East Side Art Market, a day of free hockey and a food truck festival.
Jul 22nd, 2021
State Fair Announces 70 Food Offerings
Plus: new Venezuelan food place at downtown food hall. And new cafe for South Milwaukee.
Jul 19th, 2021
Riverwest Food Truck Rally Returns
Plus, a grand opening on Brady Street, a bike tour, a funk-soul performance at Nō Studios and more.
Jul 15th, 2021
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town
Plus: Public Market's new donut shop. And new south-side cafe partly run by students.
Jul 12th, 2021
The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet
Plus, lots of live music, a lakeside event at MAM, a virtual Shrekfest and an art walk on Brady Street.
Jul 8th, 2021
A New Bay View Pasta Maker
Plus: Nationally known chef opening restaurant here, and unique Door County coffeehouse moving to Milwaukee.
Jul 6th, 2021
Hike for History in Washington Park
Plus, Sprecher Fest, Tosa Makers Market, sunset canoeing and Fourth of July festivities.
Jul 2nd, 2021
Local Filmmakers Shooting Screwball Crime Caper
Milwaukee filmmakers are fundraising to finish their indie flick.
Jul 1st, 2021
New BBQ Restaurant Coming
Plus: A new high-end Mediterranean restaurant. And Bulldog Ale House comes to town.
Jun 28th, 2021
Bike Races, Brewers Games, Comic Con!
And: Celebrate the Halloween you missed during pandemic, or Emo and Alt music of early 2000s.
Jun 24th, 2021
Big Kids’ Sandwich Pop-Up at Milwaukee’s Laughing Taco
Plus: A new downtown food hall and Big Boy returns to the Milwaukee area.
Jun 21st, 2021
Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
Plus, the 50th annual Juneteenth Day parade, a community rummage sale, drag racing and a free poetry event.
Jun 17th, 2021
Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden
Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.
Jun 14th, 2021
Dine Downtown this Weekend
Plus, a walking tour that's also an audio play, Margarita Fest, and an electronic music show at Boone & Crockett.
Jun 11th, 2021
Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining
Plus: New beer garden, new doughnut shop coming. And Culvers adds two custard flavors.
Jun 7th, 2021
Ride Your Bike and Raise Money for the Arts
Plus, the return Harley's Bike Night, a drive-in concert and a traveling beer garden.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Mac Shack Coming to Brady Street
Build your own mac-and-cheese bowl. Or try a Mac flight: three small bowls with different preparations.
Jun 2nd, 2021
Mooby’s Film Fantasy Diner Comes to Town
Director Kevin Smith, known for "Clerks" and other films, opening fast-food pop-up.
May 31st, 2021
Flowers, Music, Bikes and Beer
Not to mention a pre-1975 car show. Lots to do this week.
May 27th, 2021
Saint Bibiana Opening on Brady Street
Plus: Pizza Man has a new menu and Leon's Frozen Custard has a new flavor.
May 24th, 2021
SistaStrings Moving to Nashville
But you can catch their farewell performance. Or choose from lots of other entertainment options.
May 20th, 2021
Bullhorn Films Documents Protests
Local company has made 30 short films and two feature-length documentaries on metro area BLM protests.
May 20th, 2021
Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place
Plus: A new BBQ joint on MLK, Honeypie reopens at new location and more hamburgers, custard, brunches.
May 17th, 2021
Milwaukee Makers Market Returns
Plus, the Milwaukee Film Fest continues, Willy Porter at Rock the Stream and a new exhibition comes to Saint Kate Art's Hotel.
May 13th, 2021
New Pizzeria in Third Ward
Plus: A new BBQ joint. The Original reopens. And the return of Lowlands Group patios.
May 10th, 2021
Public Museum’s U.S. Debut of Nelson Mandela Exhibition
Plus, a writing workshop for kids and a virtual performance by SistaStrings.
May 6th, 2021
New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Opening
Plus: More donuts for Third Ward, new West Allis bakery and No Studios adds rooftop bar with sake menu.
May 3rd, 2021
East Side Art Lot Returns for Summer
East Side BID will pay 10 local artists to paint picnic tables for a unique public space.
Apr 30th, 2021
Go On a Dinosaur Safari at the State Fair Grounds
Plus, stand up at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Jazz festival and MIAD's annual senior exhibition.
Apr 29th, 2021
Brewers Reopening Ballpark Restaurant
Plus: New Bay View smoothie bar, DOC's Smokehouse reopening, Simple Café closing.
Apr 26th, 2021
Join the Return of the Spring River Cleanup
Plus, a virtual dinosaur safari, an international cooking seminar and the return of Rock the Green.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Taco John’s Comes to Town
Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.
Apr 19th, 2021
Screen “Twister” At the Avalon
Plus, The Domes begin its spring show, dog day at Lyndon Sculpture Garden and Ghost Tours return to The Riverside Theater.
Apr 15th, 2021
More Pho, More Burgers, More Coffee
Hue expands in Bay View. East Side gets butter burgers. And Biggby Coffee comes to town.
Apr 12th, 2021
Kat and the Hurricane Performing Virtual Concert
Plus, a lesson in birding, watch a roast of a local celebrity and tune into a virtual visit from author Stephanie Dray.
Apr 8th, 2021
Florentine Opera Returns To The Stage
A production of French love songs, a recital by rising star tenor Eric Ferring, and a fully staged Kurt Weill opera.
Apr 6th, 2021
Cafe Corazon Opens New Location
Plus: a new BBQ joint, Nite Owl burgers returns and Colectivo's Prospect Ave. cafe and concert venue plans to reopen.
Apr 5th, 2021
Keg Stand Up Returns
Plus, a weeklong chili contest, egg day at the zoo and a virtual beer tasting event.
Apr 1st, 2021
New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.
Mar 29th, 2021
Mad Planet Hosting Virtual 80’s Dance Party
Plus, Broken Bat Brewery says farewell to Third Ward, learn how maple syrup is made and tune into a virtual artist showcase.
Mar 25th, 2021
More Indian Food for East Side
Plus: New custom cakes bakery. A second C-Viche comes to Shorewood. And Stone Creek closes Whitefish Bay cafe.
Mar 22nd, 2021
Virtual Concert Spotlights Local Musicians, Businesses
Plus, a craft fair, a virtual artist discussion and an Easter egg hunt.
Mar 18th, 2021
New Third Ward Comfort Food Restaurant
Plus: new downtown coffeehouse, new craft cider tasting room and a rooftop chalet for Cafe Benelux.
Mar 15th, 2021
Meet Milwaukee’s First Cidery
Cache Cider sells single-varietal craft ciders, each made from one kind of apple, each with a unique taste.
Mar 14th, 2021
Prepare for Spring with a Rain Garden Workshop
Plus, Pi Day at Lakefront Brewery, a virtual Northern Lights presentation and a craft fair in Brookfield.
Mar 11th, 2021
Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers
Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.
Mar 8th, 2021
50 Degree Days Coming!
Time to enjoy some socially-distanced events.
Mar 4th, 2021
New BBQ Joint a Success
Plus: a Dubbel Dutch pop-up, new Culvers in Bay Shore, and the downtown SportClub reopens.
Mar 1st, 2021
Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think
February fading, March coming, but what is there to do?
Feb 25th, 2021
New Dog-Friendly Restaurant Opening
Plus: new BBQ place, new Brady St. bar and streetcar-themed outdoor dining on KK.
Feb 22nd, 2021
New Beers, Musicals and Harley History
Plus: the Ice Bar, a wild winter auction and a virtual trip to Mexico.
Feb 18th, 2021
A New Deep Dish Pizzeria
Plus: a new Pete's Pops, Mo's Irish Pub reopens and Bay Shore's Colectivo closes.
Feb 15th, 2021
Explore ‘Constellations of Love’ with Virtual Stargazing
Plus, a chocolatey beer release, Valentine's Day Cream Puffs and an event showcasing the work of Black artists.
Feb 11th, 2021
A Taste of Soul MKE Will Sell Its Atmosphere
Former MCTS operator is opening an internationally influenced soul-food restaurant on W. Fond Du Lac Avenue.
Feb 11th, 2021
Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant
Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.
Feb 8th, 2021
Milwaukee Rep Celebrates Black History
Plus, an annual pet expo, a chance to learn to cook Italian brunch and a behind the scenes look at local performing arts organizations.
Feb 4th, 2021
It’s Phobruary, Try Pho to Go
Plus: South Side Soup opens. Another Mad Chicken. And Jose's Blue Sombrero closes.
Feb 1st, 2021
Begin Black History Month with ABHM
Plus, Groundhog's Day goes online, a virtual night in at the Public Museum and learn the history of Major Goolsby's.
Jan 28th, 2021
Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s
Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.
Jan 25th, 2021
Ice Sculpting and Live Music at Bayshore
Plus, a virtual beer fest, learn to hand-make ravioli and hear what what makes Milwaukee the custard capital.
Jan 21st, 2021
All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore
The Bay View business has a DIY approach and unique selection of merchandise.
Jan 19th, 2021
A New Good City Brewing
Plus: New Puerto Rican restaurant, Snack Boys is transformed, and goodbye Original Pancake House on Downer.
Jan 17th, 2021
Virtual Discussion of MLK Boulevards Around the Country
Plus, an event celebrating the legacy of MLK, a winter beer garden and Florentine Opera performances.
Jan 14th, 2021
New Poke Place, New Shorewood Cafe
Plus: New BBQ place for King Dr. And Dr. Dawg comes to Wauwatosa.
Jan 11th, 2021
Who Is Madam Chino?
Local businesswoman creates chic hand-made clothing from recycled materials.
Jan 9th, 2021
Get Outside With Beer and a Bonfire
Plus, take part in a beer and pie pairing, reserve a winter chalet, or give yoga a try.
Jan 7th, 2021
New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown
Plus: New sports bar coming, East Side pIzzeria opens, Rogues Gallery bar closes.
Jan 3rd, 2021
Take the Polar Plunge!
Plus, if you prefer to stay dry, there's a kite and ice festival, a virtual show by the Florentine Opera and the winter farmers market continues.
Dec 31st, 2020
New Bake Shop for Shorewood
Plus: New pizzeria in Greenfield and another Taco Stop.
Dec 28th, 2020
Local Startup Agricycle Global Wins National Award
Beats 339 other companies, gets $10,000 to grow solutions to global farming food waste.
Dec 23rd, 2020
New Burger Joint, New Hot Dog Truck
Plus: Braise and La Reve extend services with food trucks. And a Giannis-inspired gyro-burger.
Dec 21st, 2020
Christmas Shows Go Online
There are plenty of holiday themed events, sights and shows.
Dec 17th, 2020
New Downtown Seafood Restaurant
Plus: New east side Chinese place, Joey Gerard's reopens, state's last Baker's Square closes.
Dec 14th, 2020
Celebrate International Human Rights Day
Plus, the annual Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol goes virtual, explore African stories and cultural perspectives and check out some holiday installations.
Dec 10th, 2020
Downtown Has New Indian Restaurant
Plus: new pizza places in West Allis and Glendale. And Peruvian food comes to Crossroad Collective
Dec 7th, 2020
Visit Candy Cane Lane
Plus, socially-distanced Santa Cycle Rampage, and UWM's Peck School of the Arts is hosting a virtual gallery.
Dec 3rd, 2020
New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!
Kegel's offers beer garden with yurts. Lake Park Bistro reopens. View MKE closes.
Dec 1st, 2020
Dairyland Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Joins Zócalo
Plus: African food stand gets regular spot and a food truck eyes a brick and mortar location
Nov 24th, 2020
Check Out Milwaukee Holiday Lights
Plus, virtual concerts, a dance series under the Hoan Bridge and a virtual theater performance.
Nov 19th, 2020
Oggie’s Returns to Downtown Hotel Metro
Plus: fire at Hooligan'ts, a new soul food restaurant and Supermoon releases first beers.
Nov 16th, 2020
Free Virtual Charlie Berens Comedy Show
Museum exhibitions and Milwaukee Startup Week have a lot to offer.
Nov 12th, 2020
Third Ward Gets Dumpling Pop-Up
Plus: the cheel suffers devastating fire. Harvest Cafe will become full dinner restaurant.
Nov 9th, 2020
Art Auction Fundraises for Community Meals
Plus, a virtual Flannel Fest, "Sleepy Hollow" at the Domes and a virtual concert from 88Nine.
Nov 5th, 2020
New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe
Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.
Nov 2nd, 2020
Social-Distanced, Virtual Halloween Events
Plus, the last call for farmers markets, a halloween beer release and a Halloween candy and wine tasting.
Oct 29th, 2020
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Oct 28th, 2020
New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Plus: A Guy Fieri pop-up. And Stone Creek's Radio Milwaukee cafe closing.
Oct 26th, 2020
Drink Beer and Bike Through Haunted Riverwest
Plus, plenty of other ghost walks and haunted tours, and a chance to fundraise for Cactus Club.
Oct 22nd, 2020
New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady
Plus: Pasta Tree reopens, a new Gathering Place Brewing location, and Sanford offers Film Fest pairings.
Oct 19th, 2020
Lake Effect Holding Virtual Halloween Event
Plus, a rooftop concert, fall foliage kayaking and another Oktoberfest event.
Oct 15th, 2020
Third Ward Restaurant Dandan Reopens
Plus: downtown coffee shop goes Scandinavian. And Crafty Cow's ghost kitchen.
Oct 12th, 2020
Milwaukee Comedy Festival Goes Virtual
Plus, ghost tours at The Riverside Theater, Unfinished Legacy streetwear pop-up at Sky High, and Kayak and Yoga at Kletzsch Park
Oct 8th, 2020
New Food Truck Serves Mussels, Burrata
Plus: That new Bay View taproom. And a Rice Krispies treat store in West Allis, of course.
Oct 5th, 2020
Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore
Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.
Oct 2nd, 2020
Brewing Cooperative Opens Bay View Taproom
New Barons Brewing co-op opens to the public.
Oct 1st, 2020
New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint
Plus: new Walker's Point Sushi food truck. And Up & Under Closing.
Sep 28th, 2020
Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center
Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.
Sep 25th, 2020
Rare Clothing, Footwear Shop Opens Downtown
Rerocc buys and sells shoes and clothing that are unique, difficult to come by.
Sep 24th, 2020
Ormson Supply Co. Opens in Bay View
The shop formerly known as Brew City Salvage rebrands, leaves Walker's Point
Sep 24th, 2020
Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen
Plus: a new Mexican restaurant. And pumpkin spice cream puffs!
Sep 21st, 2020
Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival
Also, check out a dinosaur drive-thru, buy a burger for mental health and register to vote.
Sep 17th, 2020
New Indian Restaurant for Downtown
Plus: New birria food truck on South Side, Unclie Wolfie's adds dinner and five new teriyaki franchises.
Sep 14th, 2020
Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers
Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.
Sep 10th, 2020
Bay View’s Cafe India Will Expand
Popular restaurant on KK adding 1570-square-foot building, more dining space.
Sep 9th, 2020
Mr. B’s Bartolotta Steakhouse Reopens
Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub closing. Brew City Biscuits extends popular pop-up.
Sep 7th, 2020
Buffalo Wild Wings Closing?
The lease for the chain's Water Street location is up in January.
Sep 4th, 2020
Join the Milwaukee Bike and Brew Tour
Also this weekend, checkout some restaurant pop-ups, celebrate film director Gordon Parks and donate homegrown hops to Company Brewing.
Sep 3rd, 2020
New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants
Plus: New pub-style restaurant in Cudahy, and Fiddlehead's Coffee cafe in Tosa.
Aug 31st, 2020
Local Band Turns Album into 8-Bit Video Game
Space Raft: The Game accompanies the release of their latest record.
Aug 28th, 2020
Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade
Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.
Aug 27th, 2020
Kyric’s Lemonade Is a Sweet Success
Nine-year-old Kyric Burt had the vision and drive to create a boffo business.
Aug 27th, 2020
New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View
New Caribbean restaurant in Walker's Point and Basque-style cuisine on East Side.
Aug 24th, 2020
Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week
Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.
Aug 21st, 2020
Milwaukee Arts and Culture Going Virtual
Google has added a number of Milwaukee institutions to its Arts & Culture page.
Aug 20th, 2020
Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen
Plus: New Italian restaurant for Bay View, new Toss Scandanavian place and Carnevor Steakhouse returns.
Aug 17th, 2020
New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts
Plus a mural unveiling, virtual retail pop-ups and an emmy winning artist live-streaming from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Aug 13th, 2020
Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint
One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.
Aug 8th, 2020
New Bay View Cidery Is All About The Apples
Ethan Keller is basing his new business on single-varietal ciders.
Aug 7th, 2020
Music on the Beerline? Virtually
Also, curbside cream puffs at the State Fair, a virtual dance party and a socially distanced art show.
Aug 6th, 2020
Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings
Fiddleheads and Fuddruckers, Bella, Betty's and Bounce, restaurants try to chart future in turbulent time.
Aug 1st, 2020
WMSE’s Annual Art & Music Festival Goes Virtual
Also, if you miss catching limited-release independent films, Milwaukee Film is streaming them for you.
Jul 30th, 2020
New European Restaurant For Hotel Metro
Plus: New taco restaurant downtown, Latin American restaurant in Greendale.
Jul 25th, 2020
East Side’s Art Lot Will Beautify, Increase Public Space
Local BID hopes the lot will be a place to social distance and enjoy take-out.
Jul 24th, 2020
State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru
Also, drive-in movies continue, and more farmer's markets than you can shake a stick at.
Jul 23rd, 2020
New Mexican Steakhouse Coming
At Random opening ice cream garden. And say goodbye to Fauntleroy and (for now) Comet Cafe.
Jul 18th, 2020
Meet Martha Lund, the Bay View Yarn Bombing Artist
She's taking her exceptional knitting to the streets.
Jul 17th, 2020
Milwaukee Area Events That Are Social-Distancing Friendly
Drive-in theaters, virtual beer tastings, farmers markets and more.
Jul 16th, 2020
The Original Reopens
East Side restaurant offers takeout and outdoor dining only, with brand new menu, craft cocktails.
Jun 30th, 2020
Transfer Pizzeria Has New Outdoor Patio
Restaurant was offering carryout only, now has outdoor, picnic-table, sit-down dining.
Jun 20th, 2020
Crazy Water Being Reinvented as Mexican Restaurant ‘La Dama’
After almost two decades of service, the owner of Crazy Water is taking the restaurant in a new direction.
Jun 19th, 2020
Smax Brings Boxed Lunches to Downtown
New to-go lunch place offers light, healthy food in a box you can eat anywhere.
Jun 13th, 2020
Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View
Owner Pete Cooney started with a push cart, now he has two stores.
Jun 12th, 2020
International Market Coming to South Side
Second location for Monterrey Market Plaza to sell international groceries at 27th and Howard.
Jun 9th, 2020
Brewery Co-op Opening Bay View Taproom
New Barons Brewing Cooperative is the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
May 31st, 2020
Wizard Works Brewing Is Open
The new brewery opened after the economic shutdown and is offering beer-to-go.
May 28th, 2020
Presenting Milwaukee’s First Drive-In Movie Pop-up
Parking Lot Theatre will hold debut film screening 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Menomonee Valley.
May 27th, 2020
Rock the Stream Plays For Nonprofits
Rock the Green and musicians team on new weekly streamed concert to benefit nonprofits.
May 20th, 2020
Company Gives 1 Million Thanks to Key Workers
Milwaukee's Leader Paper Products donating 1 million thank you cards to essential workers during pandemic.
May 18th, 2020
New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear
Milwaukeean Benny Tralongo opens passion-project business during a pandemic.
May 15th, 2020
Lowlands To Reopen Restaurants For Takeout
Cafe Benelux, Centraal Grand Cafe and five Cafe Hollanders will offer carryout and delivery.
May 12th, 2020
UWM Prof Writes Book on History of Soap Operas
Elana Levine's "Her Story" looks into the history and gender politics of soap operas.
May 8th, 2020
Delish MKE! Bringing Take-Out Sandwiches to Washington Park
New food counter will serve breakfast and lunch.
Apr 30th, 2020
New Bar Will Bring Berlin to Brady St.
German-themed food, beer and music planned for new tavern called WurstBar MKE.
Apr 29th, 2020
Rep, Ballet, First Stage Making Masks
A new kind of show business: making nearly 9,000 masks a week donated to hospitals and medical college.
Apr 22nd, 2020
Sookie’s Veggie Burgers to Host “Food Truck Drive Thru”
Food truck will maintain social distancing while serving up veggie burgers and fries.
Apr 16th, 2020
Released Today, the Milverine Bobblehead
He's shirtless, just like the real guy, now immortalized and timed for sale on Milwaukee Day.
Apr 14th, 2020
Sing “Lean on Me” in Support of Health Care Workers
Record or livestream yourself singing 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers, and use the hashtag #MKEsingalong
Apr 10th, 2020
Restaurant Owners Talk About Hardships
Pandemic shutdown hurting employees and government not helping enough, say owners.
Apr 5th, 2020
Milwaukee Film Launches Digital Theater “Sofa Cinema”
Watch movies and support Milwaukee Film from the comfort of your couch.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Sherman Phoenix Needs Help to ‘Rise Again’
To rise again, the Sherman Phoenix and its 27 businesses need your help.
Mar 27th, 2020
Craft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray
Central Standard creates product to help in pandemic, offered free to all who need it.
Mar 23rd, 2020
Milwaukee’s Bars, Restaurants and Venues Call for Help
Businesses seeking to find ways to support their employees.
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Don’s Diner is Now [Temporarily] A Grocery Store
The grocery formerly known as Don's Diner & Cocktails is now selling toilet paper, hand sanitizer, takeout food and spiked milkshakes.
Mar 20th, 2020
Not Every One Is Shut Down
The art museums are closed but some art galleries are still open.
Mar 17th, 2020
Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus
Plus: New restaurants announce plans to open later this year.
Mar 15th, 2020
Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists
Milwaukee's chefs continue to be recognized by the James Beard Awards.
Mar 13th, 2020
Marcela Garcia Seeks Diversity In Art
Walker's Point Center for the Arts leader takes over after years of leadership changes.
Mar 10th, 2020
Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.
Plus: A Lao pop-up will take residence in Crossroads Collective
Mar 6th, 2020
Governor’s Residence Now Exhibiting Art
And the Museum of Wisconsin Art has yet another outpost in the state.
Mar 2nd, 2020
Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront
Plus: Kegel’s Inn reopens just in time for lent
Feb 28th, 2020
Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park
Yes, that's the name. Plus: Shakeup at Mayfair Collection, new candle bar in Walker's Point, 42 Ale House closing.
Feb 22nd, 2020
Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open
Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.
Feb 14th, 2020
Snack Boys Moving to the East Side
Plus: Triciclo Peru introduces new menu items and Red June Cafe closes.
Feb 7th, 2020
New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point
Plus: a coffee shop for Midtown Center and Bay View gets more tacos.
Feb 1st, 2020
Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions Owners Plan Pizza Joint
Also New: Walker’s Point gets a taste of the Caribbean and an upscale restaurant comes to Brady St.
Jan 24th, 2020
Downtown Pasta Restaurant Set to Open
Also new: Insomnia Cookies in the Deer District and Colectivo rolls out lineup of vegan, gluten-free baked goods
Jan 17th, 2020
More Mac and Cheese for Bay View
Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.
Jan 10th, 2020
Two New Pizza Places Opening
Also: Urban Beets new brunch. And the Dogg Haus dies.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Unlocal Beers Coming to Walker’s Point
Also: Goodbye Trio and Café Bavaria, to be replaced by two high-concept bars.
Dec 27th, 2019
Bay View’s White House Returns
Plus: Walker's Point gets new bagel restaurant and DiModa Pizza closes.
Dec 20th, 2019
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups
Pop-up bars and crazy holiday parties abound. And a new West Side Mexican place.
Dec 13th, 2019
Canvassing The City For Votes
At election crunch time, Milwaukee canvassers go door-to-door while we join them.
Nov 5th, 2018
Fight for $15 Protest at Gubernatorial Debate
Protesters demand affordable health care, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 27th, 2018
38 Milwaukee Wine Bars
The city is bursting with great places to sip and learn about wine and wine culture.
Apr 5th, 2018
New Calzone Restaurant For East Side
D.P. Dough is a national chain of "stoney calzoney" restaurants, will be first in state.
Jan 23rd, 2018
Irish Pub Changes Leave Staff Jobless
New owners plan to reopen as upscale bar, and perhaps re-hire some staff.
Jan 12th, 2018
City’s First Cat Cafe on East Side
Will open this summer on Ivanhoe Pl. Concept is all the rage in Japan.
Jan 9th, 2018
New Poke Restaurant For East Side?
Former Hotch Spot on Kenilworth Pl. about to become poke restaurant, lease shows.
Dec 20th, 2017
21 Great Burger Places
The best in town? Maybe, maybe not, but all not to be missed.
Aug 29th, 2017
Guide to Milwaukee Parklets
12 places to enjoy the latest urban fad, like sidewalk dining on the street.
Jul 18th, 2017
Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.
May 8th, 2017
The Other Candidate for County Executive
Joe Klein believes citizens should have access to government records on a 24/7 basis.
Feb 12th, 2016
New Business Seeks to Improve Neighborhood
Classic old tavern building on N. Fond du Lac would reopen as restaurant, with community owners
Dec 15th, 2015
Top Note Tonic Offers Soda For Adults
Say goodbye to sticky-sweet pop. The Milwaukee company offers all-natural bittersweet sodas.
Dec 4th, 2015
Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard
A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Students Plan and Host Veterans Day Event
For 20 years, Wisconsin Lutheran students have organized event honoring area veterans.
Nov 6th, 2015
New Innovation & Wellness Commons Opens
New facility created by Walnut Way on North Ave. seeks to transform neighborhood.
Nov 3rd, 2015
New Marathon Will Bring 4,500 Runners to City Streets
Come cheer them on, but plan ahead if you're taking the bus or parking overnight.
Oct 30th, 2015
The Worst City Flag in America?
Milwaukee's is the absolute worst, experts say. But a new contest could change that.
Oct 28th, 2015
MU Law School Jumps Aboard Water Issue
Newly expanded Water Law and Policy Initiative has an ambitious first director, David Strifling.
Oct 21st, 2015
New App Links Teens to After-School Programs
Beyond the Bell mobile app created by UWM App Brewery and non-profit Center for Youth Engagement.
Oct 12th, 2015
County Wins $10 Million for Fatherhood Program
Federal grant for “Responsible Fatherhood” will help fathers support their children, Abele says.
Oct 9th, 2015
County Transit Unveils New Line of Buses
New vehicles feature many improvements to upgrade the ride and reduce gas use and emissions.
Oct 3rd, 2015
Abele Hails $1.6 Million Development Fund
County and community group will partner, co-funding near West Side community development.
Oct 1st, 2015
MillerCoors Celebrates 160 Years
Event attendees celebrate "Miller Time" with a lager from 1855.
Sep 24th, 2015
