Food & Drink
Cudahy Bakery Abruptly Closes
Vegan wholesale bakery East Side Ovens has shuttered its Cudahy location indefinitely.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold
Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures
Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Axolotl Café Is a Mexican Star
New Bay View restaurant offers inspired versions of standard fare.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Farmers Market Coming to Deer District
Plus: A pączki partnership, rotary sushi and the new face of Babe's Ice Cream.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Fixture Pizza is Closed Indefinitely
Company connected to pizzeria has more than $100,000 in unpaid taxes, owner incarcerated.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History
Governor’s office highlights sweeping DWD findings against Burger King operator Cave Enterprises.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Bakery and Central Standard Partner for Pączki Day
Brandy old fashioned version of Polish filled doughnuts will be available Feb. 17.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
New arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Conveyor Belt Sushi Arrives Downtown
Kenosha-based Sooshibay has expanded to Milwaukee.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Babe’s Ice Cream in Bay View Reopening
New owner Michael Ludwig praises old owners, will keep ice cream shop as is.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Deep Groove Hums of History
1875 building, oldest on Brady St., lovingly restored as cafe, bar and listening lounge.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Michael Horne
Yuengling Beer Comes to Wisconsin
Plus: Controversial sports bar advances, Sweet Connie's closes and Bay View gets Small Change.
Feb 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market
Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sweet Connie’s Cafe is Closed
King Drive cafe operated for less than a year.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval
After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Small Change Coffee Shop Opening Next Week
Bay View salon expanding with public-facing cafe serving coffee, tea, pastries.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mexican Seafood Restaurant Proposed for South Side
El Viejon eyes storefront on S. 16th St.; will location be an issue?
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Tenant For Southside Tavern Building
M&M Lounge and Events coming to former Money Pit Bar & Grill.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
