Food & Drink
Downtown Taco Restaurant Announces Closure
Vagabond to host final service later this month after nearly 12 years in business.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
‘Fancy’ Bar Planned For Washington Heights
Fancy's is proposed to replace Biersal Tavern on Vliet, aiming to revive the space as a casual neighborhood hangout.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Late-Night Coffeehouse Planned for Harbor View Neighborhood
VNLA cafe plans to serve specialty lattes, pastries and mini pancakes in former My Yo My.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Jordanian Cafe, Snack Shop Opens on Layton Avenue
140 craft drink options, chocolate, pickles, nuts and more at new family-friendly business.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Strip Club Near Airport Closes
After 42 years in business the Airport Lounge celebrated its final night with a party.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Tootsie’s Tea Opens on Near West Side
Company's first retail store offers signature tea blends, packaged drinks and locally made art.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Food and Wine Festival Announces Headlining Chefs
Plus: A string of bar and restaurant closures hits Bay View neighborhood.
Jun 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties
Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Than 130 Sites Offer Summer Meals For Youth
Milwaukee Summer Meals Collaborative provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner to kids countywide.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Bay View’s Chettinadu House Closes
Five months after opening, promising Indo-Chinese restaurant faces eviction.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Closes Bay View Sports Bar
Brown & Gibbs is closed after Milwaukee Common Council blocks its license renewal.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mother’s Closes in Bay View
Small plates restaurant led by James Beard-nominated chef calls it quits after just one year.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
