Food & Drink
New Tenant For Shuttered Riverwest Dollar General
Grocery store and restaurant proposed for boarded-up building.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Karaoke Bar a ‘Total Loss’ After Flood
Downtown bar The High Note closed until further notice after late-July flood.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Big 80s-Themed Bar Opens on King Drive
Wanna dance with somebody? Head to Summer of '85.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August
Nine new additions include a taqueria, 80s-themed bar and halal restaurant.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
American Drinking At a Record Low, What Does That Mean for Wisconsin?
Bars detail changes they're making to accommodate changing consumer tastes, health concerns.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Cuts Hit Senior Meals At Public Housing Sites
Federal funding cuts imperil county meal service at four HACM sites.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Explorium Unveils Final Good City Rebrand
Plus: Tea, taverns and a "top tier" restaurant.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Popular Food Truck Eyes Permanent Location
From vacant storefront to pancake heaven.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Tea House Proposed For Bay View
New cafe coming to Kinnickinnic Avenue with teas, bakery and scratch-made masala chai.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Too Good To Go Launches in Milwaukee
Fast-growing company's new app tackles food waste, offers discounts.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Ramses Alvarez
Brisa Do Mar chef talks blackberries, Aleppo pepper and the power of microorganisms.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
‘Top Tier’ Restaurant Proposed For Capitol Drive
New eatery would serve soul food in former Jamaican restaurant space.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bebe Zito Set to Open at Downtown’s 3rd Street Market
Plus: two other vendors with dessert concepts coming soon to food hall.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Bar Would Replace Shuttered Victor’s
Business with a familiar name planned for legendary nightclub space.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Colorful Coffee Trailer Debuts at Humboldt Park
Plus: Burgers, brunch and a second Brew-Jas cafe.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Bar and Lounge Proposed For Villard Avenue
Taste Lounge Social aims to bring "something different" to the area, with wagyu, craft cocktails, jazz and more.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Biersal Tavern Has Closed
Tavern issued two-word announcement Friday, offering no reason for the decision.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
La Masa Opening New Location
The Brady Street fixture plans second restaurant at the Public Market.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Caribbean Restaurant Proposed For Center Street
Jerkin' Me Crazy would showcase island cuisine with a soul food twist.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Thousands Line Up For Free Burgers at George Webb Diners
Burgers, big smiles, Brewers spirit—and a Cubs fan?
Aug 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
