Food & Drink
Zócalo Food Park Has New Vendors
Plus: More soul food, the return of Grace Coffee and a James Beard finalist.
Apr 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips
Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Korean Restaurant Opens Downtown
Bulgogi, japchae, tteokbokki and more now available in fast-casual format at Soban.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Two Wingstop Restaurants Plan April Openings
The chain will have six Milwaukee restaurants when new locations open.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Pete’s Pops Announces Reopening Date
Seasonal popsicle stands have a reopening date, new flavor.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Third Ward Cafe Cleared to Reopen After Truck Crash
Grace Coffee closed temporarily last Friday after someone drove a truck into cafe.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in March
4 new arrivals include two Mexican restaurants, counter-service cafe and comedy club.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lisa Kaye Bistro Closes, Seeks New Location
Bistro operated for more than a year on the Near West Side.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Sushi Restaurant Is a James Beard Finalist
1033 Omakase is the sole Milwaukee finalist for this year’s awards.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Soul Food Restaurant For Lisbon Avenue
Suite 76, a full-service bar and restaurant, is proposed for the Northwest Side.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Eagle Park Acquires Pre-Mixed Cocktail Brand
Purchasing SoulBoxer Cocktail Co. and its bottled cocktails mixes.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lunch Service Returns to Downtown Restaurant
Plus: Eastside brunch, ballpark eats and the return of Nite Owl drive-in.
Mar 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
