Food & Drink
Council Pushes 60-Day Notice For Grocery Store Closings
Ordinance would require food retailers to warn city leaders. Is it enforceable?
Apr 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lakefront Colectivo Closes Temporarily
Cafe expected to reopen Saturday morning.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Caribbean Restaurant For Story Hill
Dos Islas would serve dishes from Puerto Rico, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Zócalo Food Park Has New Vendors
Plus: More soul food, the return of Grace Coffee and a James Beard finalist.
Apr 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips
Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Korean Restaurant Opens Downtown
Bulgogi, japchae, tteokbokki and more now available in fast-casual format at Soban.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Two Wingstop Restaurants Plan April Openings
The chain will have six Milwaukee restaurants when new locations open.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Pete’s Pops Announces Reopening Date
Seasonal popsicle stands have a reopening date, new flavor.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Third Ward Cafe Cleared to Reopen After Truck Crash
Grace Coffee closed temporarily last Friday after someone drove a truck into cafe.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in March
4 new arrivals include two Mexican restaurants, counter-service cafe and comedy club.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lisa Kaye Bistro Closes, Seeks New Location
Bistro operated for more than a year on the Near West Side.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Sushi Restaurant Is a James Beard Finalist
1033 Omakase is the sole Milwaukee finalist for this year’s awards.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
