Milwaukee Public Market

Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise

Tower crane only hints at future height of 31-story apartment building.

Walker’s Point Garage Could Become Beer Garden, Tap Truck Showroom

Draft & Vessel plans to open its first Milwaukee business, Giving Tree Garage.

Milwaukee Chef Will Make Appearance on Food Network Show Feb. 28

Following show, Adam Pawlak will be joined by Mary Lou Davis for special meal at Milwaukee Public Market.

Public Market to host dinner with Chefs Mary Lou & Adam Pawlak

Season 19 Hell’s Kitchen alums to prepare 5-course dinner with wine parings from certified sommelier.

Miniature Ice Rink Returns to Milwaukee Public Market

"The Dinky Rink" is back, this year with added ice curling feature.

The Dinky Rink Returns To The Milwaukee Public Market

“Area’s smallest public ice rink” opens February 3 with new ice curling feature

The Spice House Closing King Drive Storefront

Historic downtown building is available for lease starting April 1.

Hustling Chef Building Virtual Empire From Downtown Food Hall

Kamal Shkoukani operates three concepts, and counting, at downtown's Paper Table.

Baking Classes Return to Honeypie

Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.

Aladdin’s City Cafe

Located in the basement of a municipal building, the breakfast and lunch spot is a welcome stop off the beaten path.

Local Celebrities To Ring Bells For The Salvation Army

Grace Coffee Expanding to Milwaukee

Seventh location for Madison-based coffeehouse and cafe planned for Third Ward.

Public Market Announces 2022 Holiday Season Festivities

The Spice House Introduces Spice Bar and Scent Experience

'Sensory journey' will allow customers to sample and smell spices in-store.

Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard

Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.

Curd Fest Comes to Deer District

Plus: Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest, a flee market at Zocalo, a Paranormal conference and more.

North Avenue Market Opens Wednesday

New food hall brings food, drink, gathering space to former bank building on 59th and North.

Bobby Portis Wants You to Visit Milwaukee

Bucks player and fan favorite partnering with VISIT Milwaukee to sell tourism.

31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits

Hines planning fall groundbreaking at 333 N. Water St.

Public Market to host MKE CHEF Collaboration Dinner to benefit 7 charities

All-star list of Wisconsin chefs and culinary experts will cook 7-course dinner to raise money for charities.

Public Market Announces Summer Concert Series

Wicked Hop Is a Crowd Pleaser

Good food, good service, big portions, fun atmosphere.

Public Market to host best-selling cookbook author, Meathead

Public appearance will feature a cookbook signing, Q&A and food sampling

Lakefront Brewery Releases Summer Seasonal: Tropical Nimbus

Tropical Nimbus was inspired by Hawaiian flavors of pineapple, orange, and guava.

AsianRican Restaurant For South Side

Plus: Downtown gets new vegan place, new pizza place, Odd Duck returns. Nite Owl reopens, new Irish pub planned.

JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York

Milwaukee Becomes Airline’s 110th Destination, Further Expanding Low Fares and Award-Winning Service to the Midwest

Third Ward Board Approves New Tower

Design approval for 31-story, 333-unit building with retail space facing river and outdoor patio.

Adam Pawlak & Public Market Announce Cooking Class Collaboration

Public cooking class series will feature dishes as seen on Hell’s Kitchen

Proposed Third Ward Tower Gets Shorter, Wider

Development loses a floor, but plans summer construction start.

Tupelo Honey Cafe Is Scrumptiously Southern

Buttery delicious food, large portions with some surprising touches. All good.

New Organization Formed to Represent Third Ward Interests Announces Public Forum on February 17th at Milwaukee Public Market

A Familiar Face Returns to 3rd St. Market Hall

An iconic piece of Milwaukee history found his way back home

Public Market and Joseph Property Development announce $10,000 matching grant in honor of Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz

Milwaukee Public Market Adds Ice Skating Rink

"The Dinky Rink" is newest Third Ward entertainment offering.

Public Market Announces Plans for Public Ice Rink

“Areas smallest public ice rink”, The Dinky Rink, will open on January 21

Iconic Bear on a Tightrope Returning Home to The Avenue

Key destinations partner to move former Grand Ave Mall “Professor Stein” to the revitalized Avenue Development

Christmas in the Ward returns to the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Friday, December 3, 2021

321 Jefferson Fills Up

New Third Ward apartment building appears to be drawing tenants.

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.

Public Market Announces Annual Harvest Festival Plans

Milwaukee To Go “Claws Up” For The Brewers

City will light up blue and yellow to support baseball team during playoffs.

Developer Credits Streetcar As Factor In Building Tower

32-story tower on Water Street a "prime example" of transit-oriented development.

Plan Commission Okays Third Ward Tower

"Magnificent building,' says one commissioner. Apartments will be among city's most expensive.

Should Milwaukee Have a New Emergency Health Order?

MTEA is asking for more COVID-19 guidelines and private schools pushing back.

Hines Seeks Zoning Change To Allow Third Ward Tower

32-story, luxury apartment tower would be built on landmark site in Third Ward.

Beginning tomorrow, Buskerfest brings music, magic and storytelling to downtown Milwaukee’s streets

WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

$10,000 grants will support businesses that move into vacant commercial spaces

Pete’s Pops Covertly Opens at Milwaukee Public Market

Sneaky Pete's offers alcoholic menu items.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town

Plus: Public Market's new donut shop. And new south-side cafe partly run by students.

Sugar Cube Donuts Joins Outdoor Public Market

Buckle in for a sugar rush with specialty flavors like cotton candy and cinnamon roll.

Pickleball Courts Installed Under I-794

New courts part of strategy to connect Downtown and Historic Third Ward.

Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved

$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.

Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden

Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.

Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Third Ward

Parking lot at Water and St. Paul would be location, but with how big of a building?

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market

Southern barbecue restaurant run by Oprah Winfrey's niece will open this summer.

Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccine in Milwaukee

Here is a list of COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

The American Institute of Architects Elevates Wisconsin Architect Tom Kubala to the College of Fellows

AIA Fellowship Recognizes Significant Contributions to the Profession of Architecture and Society

New Event Venue Planned for Third Ward

Black Swan plans new venue in historic-looking building it would construct.

A New Deep Dish Pizzeria

Plus: a new Pete's Pops, Mo's Irish Pub reopens and Bayshore's Colectivo closes.

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.

The Hop celebrating the spirit of the season with new ‘Holidays with The Hop’ station decoration initiative

Lakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening

Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.

Business Update

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.

Public Market Again Posts Record Numbers, How?

Market director, vendor explain what they think is driving record growth.

Public Market Set New Highs with 2019 Sales and Attendance

The Milwaukee Public Market ended the decade with their strongest year to date.

Milwaukee Public Market and Pike Place Market Wager for Sunday’s Packer Game

The Draft Patio sets open date at Public Market

The temporary offering will be located on the public market’s sidewalk space along St Paul Avenue this summer.

Seasonal beer truck patio coming to Public Market

The patio will feature a 1941 Ford pickup truck that features eight draft lines which will offer local craft beers that are not on tap inside the public market.

Public Market sales and visits set new records in 2018

Recently, the public market was listed third in number of attendees of area attractions.

Public Market extending weekend hours through Labor Day

The Historic Third Ward destination will stay open an hour later on Saturdays and open an hour earlier on Sundays.

St Paul Fish to Open Beach Bar Saturday at Public Market

Roughly 9000 pounds of sand will be laid down to cover the existing floor space around bar.

Flowers for Dreams opens at Public Market

The Flowers for Dreams retail space has been custom designed for the public market location, using reclaimed wood.

Public Market sales, visits reach new highs in 2017

Total vendor sales increased about 5%.

Public Market Announces Annual Harvest Festival Plans

The Annual Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On the Bus now open at Milwaukee Public Market

It will be one of the only exclusively plant-based eateries in the Historic Third Ward.

Public Market Names Executive Director

Paul Schwartz has been named Executive Director of the Milwaukee Public Market.

Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets

24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.

New Downtown Steakhouse

And new vegetarian place at Public Market.

Milwaukee Public Market getting On the Bus

With an anticipated opening of early June, On the Bus plans to meet an increasing demand for vegetarian and vegan options.

The Return of Osteria Del Mondo

Downtown sees classic Italian place reopen and new Scandinavian restaurant.

Historic Third Ward Needs New Leader

Search for successor of longtime executive director Nancy O’Keefe is underway.

Café Benelux Latest Lowlands Group Location to Undergo Renovations

Reopening features updated brunch menu including authentic Belgian Liège waffles

Ice Bar Opens at Public Market

St. Paul Fish Company's outdoor bar has solid ice walls, hot drinks, warm service.

St Paul Fish Gives New Meaning to “Ice Fishing”

The Ice Bar will consist of a block-ice structure that will surround St Paul Fish’s outdoor bar area along Broadway.

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.

Public Market Sets Record for Sales & Visits in 2016

Total vendor sales increased 10%.

The Return of Condos

First condos since 2008 announced for Third Ward by developer Peter Renner.

UWM Dean elected a Royal Institute of British Architects fellow

Bob Greenstreet joins 29 other newly named fellows of RIBA.

Bader Rutter CEO’s Riverside Life

Greg Nickerson will move Bader Rutter downtown, just upriver from his urban penthouse.

Third Ward Board Okays “Atelier” Project

Five-floor warehouse near Public Market will become 31 luxury apartments.

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Winter Shopping & A Show Campaign to Promote Holiday Tourism

The winter campaign is designed to promote leisure and overnight travel to the greater Milwaukee area

Fish Market’s Outdoor Bar

It's a bar... on the street... with barstools!

Black Swan Floats Downstream

The banquet hall on the Milwaukee River will move from Grafton to the Third Ward.

5 Things Milwaukee Should Steal from Detroit

Yes, Detroit has huge problems, but also some creative innovations worth considering.

What’s Next for the Grand Avenue Mall?

"We're going to have to stop calling it a mall," Jeramey Jannene tells WTMJ.

Meet the New Grand Avenue

From dead mall to vibrant city center, see the plan for Grand Avenue Mall

Designing a New Grand Avenue

Downtown mall's new owners select design & management team that hints at its future.

BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development

Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.

13 Ways to Revive Grand Avenue

Experts offer ideas to transform downtown’s long-struggling mall

Aladdin Brings Cafe to City Hall

The Middle Eastern-restaurant is also located at Public Market and Amtrak station.

Benelux Stars Where Speakeasy Stood

Once a dive with bootleg liquor, now a spectacular setting for world class Belgian brews.

Foundation Bar Becomes Cheap Tropical Isle

Tiki Bar has $3 draft beers and rail drinks but you might prefer splurging on tropical cocktails.

More Burgers for Brookfield

Mooyah's comes to the mall. And a new country western bar on Old World Third St.

Marcus Landry

"I see Milwaukee being one of the top destinations in the United States."

Former Mayor John Norquist: ‘Bucks should back off from closing Fourth Street

Restoration Hardware to Third Ward?

Architectural Review Board creates confusion. Plus: New beats for Journal Sentinel reporters.

Briggs & Al’s Run Road Closure & Bus Detour Information

Watch where you park your car on Friday night, it might not be there Saturday.

End of Summer Birthday Bash

The Iron Horse throws a party, Eitel is out at The Brewery and it's officially Cocktail Week

Buckley’s Getting Much Bigger

Cass Street restaurant tripling in size in response to new apartments, condos and Northwestern Mutual tower.

New Apartment Complex for Brady Street

Proposed three-floor structure would offer apartments aimed at millennials plus 2,400 square feel of retail space.

City Goes Crazy for Wine

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

Shanah Kaiser, the Accidental Chef

The executive chef at McBob’s never planned such a career, but loves food, the job, and the fast-paced action.

Downtown’s summer trolley bells will toll again beginning June 4

The service will run Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 4 through Sept. 5.

Supervisor Martin Weddle Says Parks Chess Program Set for Summer

Weddle, a Former State Chess Champion, Says Program Will Engage Inner City Youths

New Outdoor Cafe for Public Market?

Plus, a new parking plan for the Pritzlaff Building and a huge increase in wedding bookings at the Pritzlaff. All were revealed at Third Ward ARB meeting.

Architecture Firm to Create UrbanLab in Support of Downtown Milwaukee Initiatives

UrbanLab to be led by TKWA architect and prominent urban Milwaukee advocate, Chris Socha.

Big Tobacco Discovers the Third Ward

It will be a test market for the nation: new lounge with attractive "spokesmodels" would promote smokeless electronic cigarettes made by R.J. Reynolds.

Ordinary Beauty

Dohmen building’s redesign is a model for how to add value and grace while updating a 1960s creation.

Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!

East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?

Crowd Celebrates City Birthday Party

Politicians, PR people and other notables schmoozed away. The best rumor was that Chief Flynn might be retiring.

Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward

The consulting company relocates to neighborhood where it all began 156 years ago.

Rooftop Dining

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

Gimbel’s Building

The classic retailer is long gone, but the “ASQ Center” lives on.

Times Square Pizzeria Will Move

But will stay in Walker's Point, in new place accommodating 100 diners.

Downtown trolleys begin summer loop Thursday

Milwaukee Trolley Loop – Thursdays through Saturdays, June 5 – September 6, 2014

Rebuilding 794 in the Third Ward

It's a beautiful view, but soon enough it will be obstructed again.

VISIT Milwaukee Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

With “Tour Your Town” Campaign and Annual Meeting

Finally, Transit System Unveils Real-Time Bus Data

Long-awaited service improvement is here, sort of. When finished, you'll be able to check exactly when the bus will arrive.

Downtown’s summer trolleys to ring again June 5

Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will roll out Thursday, June 5.

Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There

If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.

Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns

Landmark advertising sign that long dominated Port Washington harbor now installed at Third Ward's Public Market.

Greater Milwaukee community brings home another win for basic needs

Match Day 2014 raises more than $3 million for food and shelter agencies

Public Weighs In On Lakefront Project

Information meeting at Public Market had a full house. There's still time to add your views to the discussion.

Commission Row 1910

Our new column will capture scenes of the old city, like this bustling strip of wholesale grocers.

Lakefront Gateway Project Public Information Meeting

You are invited to attend a public information meeting to review and provide feedback on the conceptual alternatives being considered.

Rep. Petri’s Daughter is Washington Post Columnist

Alexandra Petri's brilliant column ridicules the concept of "affluenza" but she may inherit the malady from her dad.

Downtown trolleys start engines tomorrow

Milwaukee Trolley Loop to operate Thursdays through Saturdays, May 23 – August 31, 2013

Nehring’s Family Market

Their new place in the Public Market offers fresh produce, wood-fired pizzas and an intimate bar.

Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Third Ward's "Smallest and Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" did its best to prove that small is beautiful.

Every Politician in Town

Well, not quite, but the City's Birthday Party had a big turnout of politicians and insiders.

Historic Third Ward Broadway Streetscape Extension Nears Completion

In 1992 the first portion of the Historic Third Ward's streetscaping plans were completed. That $3.5 million project included the mid-block parks on Broadway, Catalano Square, 285 pedestrian light poles, and two arches that designate the gateways to the Historic Third Ward.

Accents on the Interstate, Lipstick on a Pig

If accent lighting on the interstate isn't the perfect definition of lipstick on a pig, I don't know what is. That said I'm not opposed to it. In fact, I think dressing the Marquette Interchange for the prom was a positive step forward. There is, however, only one thing I wish would have happened differently.

Milwaukee Public Market Manager Resigns

The general manager of the Milwaukee Public Market, Meg Rauschenberger, has resigned, ending the term of the third manager since the market opened in October of 2005.  Instead of giving the fourth a chance, the Third Ward Association has elected not to replace the general manager position.  Looking to trim overhead the market management team will have oversight from Third Ward Association President Ron San Felippo and Executive Director Nancy O’Keefe. I’ve always loved the atmosphere of the market and the friendliness of the vendors, but I wish they had more ready-to-eat food (which they have been working to address).

That’s the Spirit! Milwaukeean Buffett Donates $11 Million in 2004

Buffett Foundation Quietly Disperses Big Bucks -- and it's Just the Beginning

Tech School to Hold Ceremonies in Churhc

The public technical school will hold its events at Brookfield's Elmbrook Church.