Food & Drink
Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Beans & Barley Items Headed to Auction
February sale will follow the restaurant’s Jan. 31 closure.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts
Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lao Restaurant Opens at 3rd Street Market
SapSap's opening is one of several recent changes at food hall.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
State DHS Asks for $70 Million to Cover FoodShare Costs
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill shifted SNAP food assistance costs to the states.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Suspends Northwest Side Bar
Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Do Sales by Home Bakers Need Regulation?
Republican bill creates regulatory system for cottage food industry in Wisconsin.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Nabs 4 James Beard Nominations
Chefs and restaurants in Bay View, Walker's Point, scored semifinalist slots.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Is Sam’s Tap in Bay View Closed For Good?
Nearly century old building, long a tavern, went dark last fall.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Pink Agave
Bay View business accused of skirting health inspections.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Silver Spring Sentry is Closing
Latest in a string of grocery closings in the city, worsening food deserts.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
