Food & Drink

Now Serving: Two New Restaurants Opening Downtown
Now Serving

Two New Restaurants Opening Downtown

New Hibachi grill on Mason and new juice bar and cafe on MLK Dr.

Bar Exam: Woody’s Is a Ramshackle Gay Bar
Bar Exam

Woody’s Is a Ramshackle Gay Bar

Once had tunnel to sneak in booze during Prohibition. It's been crumbling ever since.

Weekly Happy Hour: Comet Still Rocks the House
Weekly Happy Hour

Comet Still Rocks the House

A fun happy hour, good food, and a rock vibe: they promote and love WMSE.

Dining: Tsunami Is Genuinely Mexican
Dining

Tsunami Is Genuinely Mexican

Mostly seafood served, the menu all in Spanish and gringos are rare. But good food.

Bar Exam: Drink Wisconsinbly Is Very Very Local
Bar Exam

Drink Wisconsinbly Is Very Very Local

Wisconsin beer, Wisconsin Culture, Wisconsin jokes -- only Badgers here, buddy.

Weekly Happy Hour: Try Maxie’s for Mardi Gras
Weekly Happy Hour

Try Maxie’s for Mardi Gras

Celebration starts today, peaks tomorrow. On other days, the happy hour is always fun.

Bar Exam: Conway’s Is Last Word in Smoked Meat
Bar Exam

Conway’s Is Last Word in Smoked Meat

Classic colorful Wells St. neighborhood bar also grills meats and plays the blues.

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.