Food & Drink

Weekly Happy Hour: It’s All Local at Braise
Weekly Happy Hour

It’s All Local at Braise

The food, beer, even some of the spirits and wine. It’s a tasty happy hour.

Dining: The Sweet Hospitality of Swig
Dining

The Sweet Hospitality of Swig

Third Ward restaurant has moderate prices, yummy desserts.

Plenty of Horne: City Birthday Party All About Dining
Plenty of Horne

City Birthday Party All About Dining

Politicians and candidate hopefuls mix with winners of dining awards.

Weekly Happy Hour: Juniper 61 Offers 17 Small Plates
Weekly Happy Hour

Juniper 61 Offers 17 Small Plates

And all $1 off, as are taps, wine and rail drinks, at Happy Hour six days a week.

Dining: Buddha Lounge Is Quite a Surprise
Dining

Buddha Lounge Is Quite a Surprise

Tasteful decor, tasty food and a delightful collision of Southeast Asian cuisines.

Bar Exam: Fat Daddy’s Is All About Beach Volleyball
Bar Exam

Fat Daddy’s Is All About Beach Volleyball

Once an odd little South Side bar, now very serious about all the games it offers.

Weekly Happy Hour: Three Cheers for Merriment Social
Weekly Happy Hour

Three Cheers for Merriment Social

$2 off taps and wines, plus dim sum food carts (usually) with great snacks. Sweet.

Now Serving: The Resurrection of Karl Ratzsch’s
Now Serving

The Resurrection of Karl Ratzsch’s

German restaurant will have new owner. Plus a new small-plates restaurant coming.

Bar Exam: Klinger’s East Is a Time Warp
Bar Exam

Klinger’s East Is a Time Warp

Still with same owner after 40 years, it's very old Milwaukee -- modest, cozy, quaint.

Weekly Happy Hour: Black Sheep Is For Wine Lovers
Weekly Happy Hour

Black Sheep Is For Wine Lovers

They specialize in boutique, small production wines. Plus beers, ciders, mixed drinks.

Now Serving: Shorewood Dining Comes to Brady Street
Now Serving

Shorewood Dining Comes to Brady Street

Second Harry's opens, Asian Fusion opens on East Side, Bay View brewery expands.

Dining: Chez Jacques, French and Reasonably Priced
Dining

Chez Jacques, French and Reasonably Priced

Since 2001, it’s offered moderately-priced, bistro-style food and wine.