Food & Drink
Sweet Smoke BBQ Announces Plans to Close
'No secret how hard life is in the restaurant business right now,' say the owners.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Seafood Restaurant Shutters
Latest closing is part of dramatic change for Water Street entertainment district.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owner for Nine Milwaukee-Area Popeyes Restaurants
Fast-growing franchisee acquires all of the Milwaukee Popeyes.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Shuttered Grocery Store Sold To Prominent Business Owner
Sale comes as plans emerged to open a new store.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bartolotta’s High Stakes Opening in September
Chef Paul Bartolotta returns to the kitchen with new European steakhouse opening next month.
Aug 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
17 People in Wisconsin, 23 in Minnesota Sickened in E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak
Alfalfa sprouts sold under Everything Sprouts and Calco brands contaminated with both bacteria.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eat Your Way Across Milwaukee’s South Side
Southside Dining Week returning this fall with more specials, more participants.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Brewery Closes Taproom
Supermoon says it's not farewell, but it is a dramatic change.
Aug 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Self-Guided Coffee Crawl Coming To Milwaukee
Plus: Free school supplies, South Indian food and a remodel at Stone Creek.
Aug 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lazo’s Taco Shack is a Hidden Gem
Tacos are worth the trip, but what about that hot dog on the menu?
Aug 15th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
‘South Indian Tradition Meets Bold Hot Chicken’ at East Side Restaurant
Dosa District supplants The Gallery on The East Side.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Business Poised To Replace Omega Restaurant
Greek diner's days appear to be numbered, with demolition planned.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
