Food & Drink
Two New Festivals Coming to Lakefront
Freshwater Food & Wine Festival and Rock and Roll Fest to debut in 2026 and 2027.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Proposed Ordinance Targets Unsanctioned Nightclubs
City leaders say legal loophole allows nightclubs in private event venues.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
National Dinner Series Comes to Milwaukee
Top Wisconsin chefs host benefit dinner for independent restaurant coalition.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance
This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Nightclub Battling The City in Court
Attorney David Halbrooks say he’s confident downtown club will win.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
3rd Street Market Welcomes 3 New Vendors
Recent additions offer coffee, candy and chocolate at downtown dining hub
Nov 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tavern For Silver City
Cultura Ave, with Mexican-inspired food and drinks, planned for National Avenue.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available
Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Brunch Cafe in Bay View
Plus: a pop-up supper club, the latest on FoodShare benefits and farewell to Martino’s.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Saint Bibiana Has Great Burgers
Brady Street bar and restaurant has tasty food and unique atmosphere.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Coffee Shop Chain Expanding to Downtown Hotel
Proposed Aloft location is one of several new Haraz Coffee Houses planned across the state.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites
Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.
Nov 7th, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
