Food & Drink
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
New arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Conveyor Belt Sushi Arrives Downtown
Kenosha-based Sooshibay has expanded to Milwaukee.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Babe’s Ice Cream in Bay View Reopening
New owner Michael Ludwig praises old owners, will keep ice cream shop as is.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Deep Groove Hums of History
1875 building, oldest on Brady St., lovingly restored as cafe, bar and listening lounge.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Michael Horne
Yuengling Beer Comes to Wisconsin
Plus: Controversial sports bar advances, Sweet Connie's closes and Bay View gets Small Change.
Feb 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market
Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
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 coming to former Money Pit Bar & Grill.
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
