Food & Drink
At Emperor of China, The Leftovers Are Part of The Plan
Heaping plates of beef, broccoli and mu shu pork stretch into days of meals from this long-running Chinese restaurant.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
A Late-Summer Urban Garden Party
Plus: Sports bars, slushies and the Wisconsin State Fair's Sporkies winner.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Kehr’s Equipment Headed to Auction
Kitchen gear, from mixers to melters, is up for bid.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Pub Proposed For Vacant Northwest Side Building
A replacement for the 'world famous' Mitchell's Tavern.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Slush Shack Opens at Sherman Phoenix
New vendor offers four frozen beverage flavors, with expanded menu to come.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judges Select Sporkies and Drinkies Winners
The competition was tough. Birria 'bombs' and smoke-infused spritz will headline 2026 fair.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sports Bar Proposed For Silver Spring Drive
Long-vacant building could soon house Happy Jack's.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Astrology-Themed Bar Coming to East Side
Star Bar announces Aug. 13 grand opening inside former Crossroads Collective space.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Tavern Proposed For Franklin Heights Neighborhood
Former Bar 1000 could reopen as The Mahogany Room.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in July
Nine new establishments include a Caribbean restaurant, an acai cafe and a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Speakeasy Opens Downtown
Plus: More soul food, street food and a strip club.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Thousands of Wisconsinites Have Lost Food Aid in Largest Cut in US History
More people have to document they’re working to receive SNAP; at least 24,000 lose food aid.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
