Food & Drink
Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar
One of the owners is police department employee. Will city allow it?
Jan 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Mexican Restaurant Has 5,000 Square Feet
Guelaguetza Restaurante Y Barra is now open on National Avenue.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant Proposed For Bavette Space
Experienced restaurateurs plan new concept in popular Third Ward space.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Lakefront Brewery Adding Riverside Amenities
Will make riverside more pedestrian friendly, more fun for customers.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Couple Seeks National Gourmet Cookie Franchise for Milwaukee
Proposal could revive vacant building north of Marquette campus.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Turning Point For Five Points Tavern
New tavern proposed for nearly century-old building.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Tavern Owner Plans Northwest Side Location
New bar and restaurant, Boss's, would replace Douglas Inn.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events
Plus: New bars and restaurants and what will former Martino's become?
Jan 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Best Chinese Restaurant in Town?
Fortune Chinese Restaurant has been an award-winning favorite since 1994.
Jan 10th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
North Side Grocery Store Sets Closing Date
Area alderwoman calls closure 'disappointing.'
Jan 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sweet Little Waffles Will Replace Szechuan On Busy Street
New venture for tavern owner would serve breakfast and fresh-pressed juice.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Trio of Downtown Bars, Restaurants Have New Owners
Business line-up near Cathedral Square poised for major shakeup.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Zero-Proof, Full Party, MobCraft Hosting NA Fest
MobCraft’s new owners roll out a prohibition-era bash with non-alcoholic flights, beer floats and a password-protected speakeasy.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Community Cheers Glorioso’s Reopening
Italian market, closed since October fire, back in business on Brady Street.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sherman Park Grocery Issues Call for Help
Grocery store located in a food desert asks for community support.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Former Martino’s Could Become Shawarma Spot
Seasoned restaurateurs plan Top Shawarma in the southside space.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mystery Addition Coming to Popular Bay View Restaurant Complex
Award-winning Ground 59 to be expanded.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners For Southside Pakistani Restaurant
Anmol is changing hands after nearly 20 years on Historic Mitchell Street.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
FairWave Acquires Second Milwaukee Coffeehouse Chain
Fiddleheads joins private equity-backed company which also owns Anodyne.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Much Publicized French Bistro Delays Opening
And a full rundown of the week's restaurant and bar news.
Jan 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
