Food & Drink
EE-Sane Reopens With New Look
Thai and Lao restaurant reopens its original space after nearly a year of renovations.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Merriment Social Offers Tasty Brunches
Good food, lots of choices and an urban chic atmosphere.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
The Return of South Water Snacks
Plus: A new downtown sports bar, the end of Ouzo Cafe and the East Side's OG.
Oct 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Brewery Will Replace 1840
Illinois-based Solemn Oath Brewery plans Bay View taproom.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe
Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Ouzo Cafe is Closed
The downtown restaurant closes after a 21-year run.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant Will Replace ‘The Original’ On East Side
'Casualizing the place' is how owners describe the change.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tenant For Third Street Tavern Space
Sports bar with relaxed atmosphere and comfort food menu could join Deer District.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Hunger Task Force Prepares for Lapse in Federal Food Assistance
Food bank stocking up as federal funding halted because of shutdown.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
East Side Pizza Spot Adding Lunch Service
Lisa's Pizza will serve its tavern-style pies during lunch hours starting Nov. 3
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Shutdown Could Halt Foodshare by Nov. 1, Evers Warns
Mothers and kids, 700,000 Wisconsin residents will lose access to food aid.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge
Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
