Food & Drink
East Side Cider Taproom Closing
Rotten news for Pomona Cider Company and cider lovers.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Sophie BolichElbow Room Debuts Signature Burger With Hall of Famer Joe Thomas
Plus: Special Hanukkah meals, new life at Riverwest Co-op and bye-bye Beans & Barley.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
First Milwaukee Location For Popular Middle Eastern Restaurant
Fast-casual eatery will open first location in city at East Pointe.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?
Community-focused effort reactivating former Riverwest Co-op space.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Well-Known Restaurant Planning Harbor District Location
R1VER development lands popular Wisconsin chain.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
DoorDash Expanding Its Online-Only Store
DashMart allows company to skip grocery and convenience stores.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie BolichCoffee and Cocktail Bar Would Replace Bar Closed By City
Xhale would fill space on Near West Side main street.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Restaurant For Silver City
La Chinampa will expand its footprint—and menu—in the former Shalom space.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie BolichBeans & Barley is Closing
Longtime restaurant, deli and retail shop to close in early 2026, citing sale of its building.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie BolichAmorphic Beer is Turning Four
Riverwest brewery hosting Dec. 6 celebration with live music, special beer releases and food trucks.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Restaurant For Harbor District
Pizza joint would join two existing restaurants at River One.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Sophie BolichNew Bars and Restaurants That Opened in November
Many new places include a plant-based bakery, Bay View brunch spot and a tea shop.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Sophie BolichCasablanca Is a Milwaukee Success
Founded 37 years ago, serving Middle Eastern fare that's tasty and reasonably-priced.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonLocal Dispensary’s THC Beverages Win National Awards
Plus: A recap of the week's food and beverage news.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Sophie BolichMore Winter Farmers Markets Opening
Markets in Brookfield and Shorewood the latest among many in the state.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioAmilinda Celebrating Hanukkah With Themed Menu
Holiday menu inspired by Sephardic cuisine will be available Dec. 17 through 20.
Nov 28th, 2025 by Sophie BolichIt’s Butter Vs Margarine. Again
140 years after original ban on 'oleo,' legislators propose limits on its use.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Annie Pulley, The Badger ProjectHundred Acre Is a Success Story
Urban farm in Century City growing sales, products, employees while planning second location.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Suspends Downtown Nightclub
Several fights, 500 fake IDs and many underage patrons at 'lucrative' bar.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie BolichFormer Tavern Building For Sale
Washinton Heights building is more than a century old, but in great shape.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich































