Food & Drink
Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu
Contemporary Indian restaurant pushes boundaries with creative presentation, global influences.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichThird Ward Poke Spot Quietly Closed
Fresh Fin closes there while continuing several locations in metro area.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Sophie BolichLa Finca Serves More Than Coffee
Good Mexican food and coffee grown on the family's plantation in Oaxaca.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonCity Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District
On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie BolichHistoric Gay Bar This is It! Has Closed
A small shrine is beginning to form at site of former tavern on Wells Street.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie BolichZocalo Hosting St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up
Plus: a new wine bar, Yemeni coffee shop and smoothie spot.
Mar 9th, 2025 by Sophie BolichLost Whale Announces Throwback and TV Show-Themed Events
St. Patrick's Day and Spring Break will bring the party to S. Kinnickinnic Avenue.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNorthside Food Pantry Experiences 40% Surge in Attendance
Organization credits spike primarily to a change in how it offers food.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Sophie BolichProspective Tenant Found For Company Brewing Space
Vanessa Rose hopes to build a LGBTQ+ third space, combining food, art and activism.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Sophie BolichLoaded Baked Potato Restaurant Planned For Downtown
Loaded Spud would bring new lunch option to Water Street.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Sophie BolichL’incontro Hosts Filipino Food Pop-Up
Juneil Cabreza's Bad English menu, featured every Monday, revives his former food truck's offerings.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Sophie BolichAnother Smoothie Cafe For Lower East Side
Tropical Smoothie Cafe would fill a vacant office space just a block from Jamba.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich