Food & Drink
County Provides Aid to Local Food Pantries
Funding approved after government shutdown disrupted federal food aid.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Nightclub Proposed For South Side
Former restaurateur plans Mojito's Night Club on National Avenue.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mary Kastman
Purslane owner talks tahini, tinned fish and alternatives to black pepper.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Food Truck Owners Plan Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
La Parrilla Restaurant Bar is planned for Mitchell Street.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
5 Festive Milwaukee Pop-Ups
Visit these decked-out bars before the holiday season ends.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
El Batey Brings Puerto Rico to National Avenue
New cocktail and tapas bar now open in Walker's Point.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
55 Years Old, Mama Mia’s Still Cooking
And still an Italian classic. Tasty food, huge portions and so much mozzarella.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Glorioso’s Delays Reopening
Plus: Fire leaves food trucks reeling and two more restaurants close.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Former Stack’d Becoming Mexican Restaurant
Restaurateur continuing family tradition on 1st Street.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Kitchen Fire Shutters Two Popular Milwaukee Food Trucks
Base kitchen blaze forces Cocina Filipina and Modern Maki temporarily closed as owners seek new space and community support.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Fat Valdy’s Reopening Scrapped, New Restaurant Planned
Blue Mound building will house second location for southside restaurant.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Buffalo Wild Wings To Reopen After Licensing Mix-Up
Takeout spot has been closed since November while a new franchisee’s license is reviewed by health department.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Harbor District Cafe Will Close
After seven months under new operators, Wantable Cafe will close on Dec. 31.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New French Bistro Named One of Nine ‘Must-Visit’ Restaurants in U.S.
Third Ward restaurant Cassis will make its debut on Jan. 5.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Southside Restaurant Saved From Closure
El Jalapeño will instead serve a 90-day suspension.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Brisa do Mar is Closed
But riverside restaurant could reopen under new ownership.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Outpost Natural Foods Building Far Bigger Commercial Kitchen
Expansion by one of nation's largest co-ops needed to meet customer demand.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Visit Milwaukee Launches Small Business Initiative for Holidays
Shoppers who buy $25 gift cards at participating businesses get $25 bonus gift card.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Woman Crowned ‘Young Cheesemonger of the Year’
2025 world award goes to first American ever, Hanna Lee of Uplands Cheese Co.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Temple Goddess Reports Two Close Calls at Farwell Intersection
Just a year after crash closed former restaurant, cars nearly strike cafe building twice.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
