Food & Drink
Lounge and Restaurant Proposed at Northside Shopping Center
Proposed Teutonia Avenue venue seeks city approval for brunch, live music and a 30-plus crowd.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bar Proposed at Former Sam’s Tap Site
Kelly's Tap would revive the neighborhood tavern that quietly shuttered last fall.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Soul Food Restaurant Planned For Near South Side
Trap Kitchen would open in W. Becher St. building, filling a space formerly used as a destination for illegal, after-hours parties.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Strip Club Proposed For Former Cheetah Club Space
Licenses Committee supports allowing a club to relocate to vacant space.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Polonia Could Get New Corner Tavern
Committee unanimously backs replacement for Nick's Anvil Inn.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Deadlocks on Victor’s Replacement
Fractious committee meeting leaves fate of sports bar and eatery Ava's on Van Buren up to full council.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
$100,000 Grant Will Support Kitchen at MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary
Project would expand nonprofit's efforts to address food insecurity in 53206 area.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Ramen Restaurant for W. Wells St.
Tesshin Ramen plans to open in late 2026, replacing Tangled Noodles.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
County Seeks Operator for Red Arrow Park Building
Following Biggby Coffee closure, county wants long-term tenant for downtown facility.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Beloved Bartender ‘Ger’mama’ Is Retiring
The cheery mama figure at Coffeetails will end her five-decade industry career this week.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Grocery Store Proposed at Former Aldi
Shuttered Northwest Side store could become full service grocery.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
A Tiramisu Takeover at Local Boba Shops
Plus: A new East Side cafe, 80 state fair foods and the return of Easy Tyger.
Jul 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
