Food & Drink
Small Change Coffee Shop Opening Next Week
Bay View salon expanding with public-facing cafe serving coffee, tea, pastries.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie BolichMexican Seafood Restaurant Proposed for South Side
El Viejon eyes storefront on S. 16th St.; will location be an issue?
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie BolichNew Tenant For Southside Tavern Building
M&M Lounge and Events may includes strippers and exotic dance.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Sophie BolichUncle Wolfie’s Adds Dinner Service
Plus: Lao restaurant opens downtown, another grocery store closes and Milwaukee gets James Beard recognition.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Sophie BolichPhobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Sophie BolichBeans & Barley Items Headed to Auction
February sale will follow the restaurant’s Jan. 31 closure.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Sophie BolichBars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie BolichBarnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts
Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie BolichLao Restaurant Opens at 3rd Street Market
SapSap's opening is one of several recent changes at food hall.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie BolichState DHS Asks for $70 Million to Cover FoodShare Costs
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill shifted SNAP food assistance costs to the states.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Suspends Northwest Side Bar
Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie BolichDo Sales by Home Bakers Need Regulation?
Republican bill creates regulatory system for cottage food industry in Wisconsin.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner






















