Food & Drink
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
Discourse Rolls Out Mobile Cafe
Plus: Goodbye to Pita Pit, hello to candle bar and welcome back Fixture Pizza.
Jun 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
BaoBao Offers Authentic Vietnamese Food
Large restaurant, long menu, many choices of tea and very good food.
Jun 21st, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Candle Bar Planned For East Town
At Luxe Pour Studio, guests can create custom candles while sipping wine.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
