Food & Drink
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May
10 new establishments, including two new cafes, a Puerto Rican eatery and an acai bar, opened in Milwaukee last month.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Ruta’s Offers Unique Twist on Indian Staples
California meets India at this Walker's Point restaurant.
Jun 1st, 2025 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonLisa’s Pizza Adding Late-Night Menu
Plus: Two taverns planned, a new-to-Milwaukee brewery and Halal Restaurant Week.
Jun 1st, 2025 by Sophie BolichLombardi Brewing Details Plans For Milwaukee Brewery
New brewery aims to open in late July.
May 30th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMexican Restaurant Planned For Site of Longtime Polish Restaurant
El Tsunami owner plans third Milwaukee restaurant.
May 30th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Downtown Bar Promises ‘Best Sandwiches’ and ‘Dive Bar Prices’
Bar owners share their vision for replacing a downtown mainstay.
May 29th, 2025 by Sophie BolichStalled Tavern Coming to Williamsburg Neighborhood?
Yacks on Richards, first proposed in 2017, applies for license.
May 28th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Plans For City Lights Brewing Space
Lombardi Brewing Company targets complex for microbrewery and taproom.
May 28th, 2025 by Sophie BolichSchools Use Hydroponic Farms Designed in Wisconsin to Feed Students
Made by Green Bay Company Fork Farms, now partnering with Rockwell Automation.
May 28th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Mexican Restaurant For Howell Avenue
Flor de Piña is proposed for the former Hot Dish Pantry.
May 28th, 2025 by Sophie BolichAcai Cafe Opens in Bay View
Oakberry's first Midwestern location now serving acai bowls, smoothies and more.
May 27th, 2025 by Sophie BolichWisconsin Republicans Support ‘Junk Food’ Ban
Legislators target SNAP spending on candy, soda, inspired by RFK Jr.'s campaign.
May 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner