Food & Drink

License Issues Close South Side Bars

License Issues Close South Side Bars

35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bucks Live Block Eliminates Performance Space
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bucks Live Block Eliminates Performance Space

Revisions also aim to improve urban feel of area.

The Decline of South Side Taverns

The Decline of South Side Taverns

About 40% of near South Side taverns in two zip codes have closed since 2012.

Dining: Ka-Bobs Is a Bargain Bistro
Dining

Ka-Bobs Is a Bargain Bistro

West Allis eatery has big menu but the juicy kabobs stand out for price and taste.

Now Serving: Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening

Plus: first Shake Shack and second Freshfin Poke open, Monster Pizza closes.

Dining: Guanajuato a Top Choice For Mexican
Dining

Guanajuato a Top Choice For Mexican

And where else can you get chocolate cake flan?

Now Serving: More Bay View Comfort Food
Now Serving

More Bay View Comfort Food

Plus: new small plates eatery, new Brazilian steakhouse, and original La Fuente closes.

Bar Exam: Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar
Bar Exam

Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar

Bar's history goes back to 1909. Was first to serve Lakefront Brewery beer, in 1987.

Now Serving: A Big Week for New Restaurants
Now Serving

A Big Week for New Restaurants

Opening in Walkers Point, Third Ward, Downtown, South Side. And Brenner Brewing closes.

Pastor Brings Healthy Food to Sherman Park

Pastor Brings Healthy Food to Sherman Park

Moravian Church pastor creates pay-what-you-can Tricklebee Cafe.

Now Serving: New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places
Now Serving

New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places

Plus: new Mexican place, meaty Birch + Butcher opens on Water St. and Rivalry bar dies.

Bar Exam: Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History
Bar Exam

Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History

Former Morry's space was once auto dealer and then refrigerator showroom.