Food & Drink
License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee
Tittu Rehmat Food avoids 90-day suspension for now.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mother-Daughter Chefs Showcase Burmese Heritage
NyoNyo Lin and her mother NiNi use distinctive ingredients difficult to source locally.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
Including two Pakistani restaurants, a coffee shop and all-you-can-eat sushi spot.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Legally Embattled Chain Quietly Closes Two Milwaukee Restaurants
Including one that spawned a Milwaukee-based burger empire.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Discourse Workers Have Unionized
74% of those at Discourse's two Milwaukee cafes vote yes, and management quickly agrees.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Curry Cat Debuts in Harbor District
Plus: Three new cafes, flashy new downtown restaurant and a popular comedy club returns.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Fast Food Restaurant Proposed For High-Turnover Building
New business proposed for one-time 'Sandwich God' space.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Cafe With Healthy Options Proposed For Center Street
Proposal calls for renovating vacant, city-owned building.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Laughing Tap Returns in March
After nine-month hiatus, comedy club reopens in Downtown with week-long celebration.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Knickerbocker Hotel Unveils Plans For Bakery and Cafe
La Posada would revive long-vacant space with coffee, pastries and New Mexican food.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown
Aya promises to offer unique small plates served with showmanship.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Dunkin’ Opens New Milwaukee Shop
Southside location with drive-thru will serve commuters along Chase Avenue.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Third Ward Dining Space For Sale
Plus: Frozen yogurt bar closes, WurstBar rebrands and Mexican restaurant opens near downtown.
Feb 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Vientiane Noodle Shop Offers Pho and Much More
Silver City restaurant offers delicious Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai dishes.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
New Operator Will Reopen Wantable Cafe
The business, closed since December, slated to return this spring.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Agency Cocktail Lounge Announces Food Partner
Up-and-coming Filipino pop-up serving snacks and small plates.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
My Yo My Closed, Space for Sale
Opened during fro-yo boom, dessert shop operated over a decade before Jan. 31 closure.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
WurstBar on Brady Gets New Name
German-themed bar to reopen Saturday with new menu and name.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Empanada Vendor Opens at Public Market
Brady Street's La Masa has expanded with a new vendor stand at the market.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
