Food & Drink
Committee Endorses Third Street Tavern Replacement
Sports bar wins approval with new name, agent and assurance it's not a nightclub.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Urban Farm in Riverwest Adds Event Space
Crops on Top debuts plant-filled venue for year-round events and private bookings.
May 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Appleton-Based Cafe Expands to Milwaukee
AmberLulu offers teas, desserts and creations like Red Dragon and Mermaid Melody.
May 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Food Nonprofit Seeks Higher Profile in Riverwest
With a new sign and public classes, FoodRight helps families advocate for healthy school meals.
May 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dunkin’ Eyes Former Food Hall
Busy franchisee plans coffee and doughnut shop in vacant westside building.
May 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Duke’s On Water Closes After 22 Years
Water Street bar and the co-located, co-owned Varsity shuttered May 15.
May 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Estate Announces Closing
Owner of long-time East Side jazz club explains what led to closure.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Nigerian Restaurant for Milwaukee
'People travel to Chicago' for Nigerian food. Kemola opening soon on Brown Deer Road.
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Northwest Side Tavern-Restaurant
Lush Social Lounge suspended for 'unacceptable' operation, vows to improve.
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rockwell’s Indoor Farm Will Supply Fresh Produce to Feeding America
Clock Tower Farms, housed in company's headquarters, plans to be operational later this year.
May 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sporkies Contest Brings Gator Nuggets, Swamp Juice to State Fair
Plus: A proposed pizzeria, Korean-style pub and a new plan for Wayfinder.
May 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
