Food & Drink
Dunkin’ Eyes Former Food Hall
Busy franchisee plans coffee and doughnut shop in vacant westside building.
May 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Duke’s On Water Closes After 22 Years
Water Street bar and the co-located, co-owned Varsity shuttered May 15.
May 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Estate Announces Closing
Owner of long-time East Side jazz club explains what led to closure.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Nigerian Restaurant for Milwaukee
'People travel to Chicago' for Nigerian food. Kemola opening soon on Brown Deer Road.
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Northwest Side Tavern-Restaurant
Lush Social Lounge suspended for 'unacceptable' operation, vows to improve.
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rockwell’s Indoor Farm Will Supply Fresh Produce to Feeding America
Clock Tower Farms, housed in company's headquarters, plans to be operational later this year.
May 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sporkies Contest Brings Gator Nuggets, Swamp Juice to State Fair
Plus: A proposed pizzeria, Korean-style pub and a new plan for Wayfinder.
May 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Uncle Wolfie’s Downtown Is Crazily Creative
Lovely interior and a unique brunch menu with delicious, filling dishes.
May 9th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours
Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.
May 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Korean Pub and Restaurant For National Avenue
Soonja's Seoul Pocha would bring Korean pub culture to Milwaukee with traditional food and trendy cocktails.
May 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
USDA, Wisconsin Scale Back Avian Flu Testing On Dairy Herds
Officials cite lower risk, but lab leaders warn surveillance could be undermined by staffing and funding cuts.
May 7th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
