Food & Drink
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
Walker’s Point Cafe Closes as Owners Retire
Full of Beans hosted its final service July 25.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Council Kills Controversial Bar Proposal
Ava's on Van Buren will not replace Victor's.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
As Michigan Outbreak Soars, Wisconsin Logs 160 Cyclospora Cases
More than 10,000 infected in Michigan while Wisconsin sees sharp increase but no defined outbreak yet.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Crab Shack Expanding To South Side
Seafood-focused business and cocktail lounge also operates on Farwell Avenue.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Asian Food Festival Coming to Veterans Park
More than 70 vendors selected for Minnesota-based festival, scheduled for Aug. 22-23.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
All-Day Restaurant Proposed Near Airport
Cafe Monarca Chivolin would serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with a side of Mariachi music.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Caribbean Restaurant Opens in Story Hill Neighborhood
Dos Islas offers family recipes from Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisines.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Festival Will Crown Wisconsin’s Best IPA
Third Space Brewing hosts 10th annual event; ticket sales running ahead of last year.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
