Food & Drink
Sweet Connie’s Cafe is Closed
King Drive cafe operated for less than a year.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval
After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Small Change Coffee Shop Opening Next Week
Bay View salon expanding with public-facing cafe serving coffee, tea, pastries.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mexican Seafood Restaurant Proposed for South Side
El Viejon eyes storefront on S. 16th St.; will location be an issue?
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Tenant For Southside Tavern Building
M&M Lounge and Events may includes strippers and exotic dance.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Uncle Wolfie’s Adds Dinner Service
Plus: Lao restaurant opens downtown, another grocery store closes and Milwaukee gets James Beard recognition.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Beans & Barley Items Headed to Auction
February sale will follow the restaurant’s Jan. 31 closure.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts
Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lao Restaurant Opens at 3rd Street Market
SapSap's opening is one of several recent changes at food hall.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
State DHS Asks for $70 Million to Cover FoodShare Costs
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill shifted SNAP food assistance costs to the states.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Suspends Northwest Side Bar
Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Do Sales by Home Bakers Need Regulation?
Republican bill creates regulatory system for cottage food industry in Wisconsin.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Nabs 4 James Beard Nominations
Chefs and restaurants in Bay View, Walker's Point, scored semifinalist slots.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Is Sam’s Tap in Bay View Closed For Good?
Nearly century old building, long a tavern, went dark last fall.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Pink Agave
Bay View business accused of skirting health inspections.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Silver Spring Sentry is Closing
Latest in a string of grocery closings in the city, worsening food deserts.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Pabst Venues Go All In on Hemp Candies
Plus: Aldi closes, FreshFin exiting East Side and a new community cafe.
Jan 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse Is a BBQ Blast
Southern, hickory smoked, dry rubbed ribs, pork and brisket with special sauces.
Jan 18th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
