Bay View

Knights Gourmet Popcorn Adding Cafe Space

The Jackson Park popcorn store and micro-roastery will soon expand with a new coffee bar.

Taco Bandito Bringing Mexican Eats to Walker’s Point

New food truck serving fish tacos and street corn is set to open next week.

A Look At Milwaukee Home Sales In Second Quarter of 2023

Private-equity firms remain quiet as number of home sales tanks. Prices are still rising.

Lost Whale Cocktail Specials Raise Money for MPS

Plus: New State Fair drink offerings, Paloma's 2nd location and Paper Table's troubles.

City Will Contribute $9 Million To Huge Bay View Development

Plus: Atid Properties sells portfolio and a recap of week's real estate news.

Ice Cream Shop Proposed For Lincoln Village

Chu-Chi's Ice Cream Shop would open at 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue, selling frozen treats, soda and snacks.

Paloma Opening Second Location, This Time in Bay View

Washington Heights restaurant will open second location at north end of southside neighborhood.

South Shore Farmers’ Market Turns 25!

Fire Destroys Heirloom MKE Food Truck

Owners accepting donations via GoFundMe and selling to-go orders from new restaurant space.

City Seeks Developer For Land at 16th and Forest Home

Deal will even include part of the street. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.

Maya Ophelia’s Reopens in Bay View

Plus: New tavern for Vliet Street, Rock & Brews sets opening date and farewell to The Counter.

Chinese Seafood Buffet to Replace Former Applebee’s

Madison restaurateur will open Hong Kong Seafood Buffet at southern edge of Bay View.

Giant Mozzarella Sticks Concept Coming to 3rd Street Market Hall

Rod & Makk, a combination of Makk'n'Cheese and Alphonso's, will offer mac and cheese, other comfort foods.

Bay View’s The Blind Tiger To Close

A new tavern, Pink Agave, is slated to replace the speakeasy-style bar.

S’Blendid To Open Bay View Cafe This Fall

It will be the first standalone location for the fast-growing boba shop.

Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee

No shortage of smiles, nor candy, as community groups host Fourth of July events.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June

12 new places to check out for coffee, lunch or an upscale dinner.

Near West Side Partners Announces 6th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs

Tour of America’s Dairyland Rolls Into Milwaukee

Plus: A typewriter festival and the first weekend of Summerfest.

Sugar Maple Plans Avatar TV Series Pop-Up

Bay View bar's weekend-long event based on animated series, 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.'

Interval’s Bay View Cafe Opens June 24

Long-awaited cafe in old Stone Creek space on KK set to welcome its first guests.

Tots on the Street Finds Permanent Spot

Gourmet tater tot truck will begin long-term stay at Bad Moon Saloon in Tippecanoe, while doing pop ups at local events.

Anodyne Sold to Midwest-Based Coffee Collective

Cafe ownership will be shared between FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective and a local ownership group.

A Plan To Save Third Ward Swing Bridge

Proposal calls for it to become a national model, 'the coolest nightlife spot in the city.'

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

Lowlands Group Returns to Tour of America’s Dairyland with Title Sponsorship of Three Races and Increases the Stakes in its Lion Prime ‘Race Within the Race’

$10,000 and coveted Lowlands Lion Prime Jersey to be awarded during Granfinale Weekend in Milwaukee

S’Blendid Boba Tea Coming to Bay View

Plus: Potawatomi to close briefly, fire shuts down Kawa and farewell (for now) to Tua Pasta.

QWERTYFEST MKE is Milwaukee’s type of festival

Celebrating the 150-year anniversary of the typewriter/s invention in Milwaukee, June 23-25

Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake

City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.

Are These Houses Historic? Milwaukee Never Got To The Point Of Deciding

Clock runs out on Bay View historic designation debate. A new house is likely coming.

Red Cross: Blood supply facing stress, donors needed

Help celebrate World Blood Donor Day June 14

Barnacle Bud’s Is Nautical and Nice

Good chow, especially seafood, a funky riverside atmosphere and lovely sunsets.

Chill on the Hill begins June 6, 2023

Milwaukee Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May

Nine places to check out when you're out and about.

Milwaukee Kicks Off Three-Cruise-Ship Weekend

The two biggest cruise ships on the Great Lakes were both in Milwaukee simultaneously Friday.

Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets

National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.

Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets

Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.

PrideFest Kicks Off Festival Season

Plus: A southside gallery night and an interesting twist on chamber music.

Outdoor Patio Opening at RSVR

Bay View's virtual reality arcade adds backyard beer garden.

Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown

Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.

2023 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee

All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.

Potato-Focused Restaurant Planned For Historic Schlitz Tavern

Potato Heads will open at 27th and Lisbon.

Back-to-School Resource Fair Returns to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Milwaukee County’s Four Different Population Trajectories

Milwaukee does not have a single narrative of growth or shrinkage, but instead wildly divergent neighborhoods.

Palomino To Resume Food Service

Bay View bar bringing back burgers, sandwiches and more starting Thursday.

Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing

Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.

The Sugar Maple Hosting Anime-Themed Artistic Anarchy Event

Event will showcase local artists, support new Radio Milwaukee channel HYFIN.

Common Council approves additional funding for Zillman Park redesign

See The Future of Bay View

New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.

New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park

Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.

Riverwest Center Aims To Create Peace

Peace Learning Center works to bring students together.

A Circus, A Commemoration and Cinco de Mayo

The first weekend in May has something for everyone.

Skate Park Planned for Bay View

Bay View Neighborhood Association closing in on fundraising goal for new wheel park.

Lulu Cafe Hosts Fundraiser Brunch

The Bay View eatery is raising funds for an employee following his cancer diagnosis.

Cruise Season Kicks Off in Milwaukee

Milwaukee could set another record as Viking adds second ship to Great Lakes roster. But when will new dock be ready?

Jazz At The Vine Music Series Expands To 6 Concerts This Summer Beginning May 25

Egg & Flour Exits The East Side, Focuses on Bay View

The pasta bar will close its Crossroads Collective stall May 4.

Chill on the Hill Announces 2023 Lineup

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

Lee’s Luxury Lounge Will Close In May

Bay View dive bar will call it a day on May 20.

Pomona Cider Expands Menu, Hours

Plus: Goodbye Klement's Sausage outlet; and city suspends two bars, closes convenience store.

Klement’s Sausage Outlet Closing

Last chance to stock up: Bay View store will remain open through April 27 with limited hours.

Pete’s Pops Reopens All Locations April 15

Popsicle business returns for 10th season with limited spring hours.

Millennial Homeownership in Milwaukee Up 157% in Five Years

Third-fastest growth in U.S., behind only Richmond, Virginia, and Las Vegas.

Sugar Maple Celebrates Its 15 Year Anniversary with a Throwback 2008-era Quincañera Party featuring beer, food and live music

Hi-Fi Cafe Seeks Community Support

Still reeling from the pandemic, long-standing Bay View hangout faces new challenges.

American Estates Antique Store Closing

Bay View shop closing after 50 years in business. Final sale set for April 1.

Sisu Cafe Is Closed

The Bay View cafe and sometimes-steakhouse quietly closed after eight months in service.

Hot Box Pizza Adding Bay View Location

Owners to launch restaurant, Doh'p, but will continue to operate food truck at Zocalo.

More than $500,000 in grants awarded to food pantries citywide

The Gouda Girls Retire

Plus: First Chick-fil-A in a city neighborhood, two food trucks slated to launch first restaurants.

Girls Rock Gala Celebrates Ten Years of Summer Music Camps in Milwaukee

Fundraiser benefit to be held at Enlightened Brewing Company in May

Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February

New businesses brought soul food, sandwiches, sushi and more to the city.

Heirloom Food Truck Will Replace Lazy Susan in Bay View

First brick-and-mortar location for farm-to-truck business.

GoGeddit Marketing Moves To Walker’s Point

Firm getting new name and enhanced focus on podcasts to go with new home.

Interval Leaving MARN Art + Culture Hub

Cafe will leave Third Ward space in preparation for launch of new Bay View location.

Milwaukee TV Reporter Self-Publishes First Book “On the Other Side of Everything”

Book encourages readers to embrace life and to control their own destiny

Port Milwaukee Temporarily Expands Public Access Hours for Residents to Enjoy Local Smelting Tradition

Food & Froth Gala Returns to Public Museum

After two-year hiatus, fundraiser returns, featuring beer, food and live music.

South Shore Breakwater Could Be Partially Repaired This Year

County looking for a contractor to repair 2020 storm damage. Feds rejected FEMA aid.

Tomeka Reid: Cello, Anjelina Niswer: Alto Saxophone and Mike Reed: Percussion- Trio

Milwaukee Businesses Receive Funding from Commercial Revitalization Grant Program

In 2022, more than $1.5 million in grant funding was awarded to 50 local businesses for property renovations and improvements

New Walker’s Point Bar Opens This Weekend

Japanese culture-inspired Red Maple MKE features handcrafted decor and craft cocktails. A restaurant is coming later.

Milwaukee Chef Will Make Appearance on Food Network Show Feb. 28

Following show, Adam Pawlak will be joined by Mary Lou Davis for special meal at Milwaukee Public Market.

City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000

Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.

Crabby’s Will Be Renamed Francisco’s

South Side Italian spot returns to its original name, reflecting menu changes.

Cheba Hut Opens In Bay View

26 varieties of toasted sandwiches at second Milwaukee location of marijuana-themed restaurant.

S’Blendid Boba Tea Plans Third Ward Pop-Up

Plus: Brand new spots for N/A cocktails and empanadas. And downtown bar suspended.

New Tavern For Former Baby Boomers in Bay View

Satchmo's would expand food menu, offer place for neighbors "to come and hang out"

Sisu Cafe Offers Nordic, Finnish Fare

And on some nights becomes a steakhouse. It's all a tasty addition to Bay View's dining scene.

Residents Invited To 14th District Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 11

Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is inviting area residents to attend the first District 14 town hall meeting of 2023 on Saturday, February 11 beginning at 10 a.m.

World Naked Bike Ride Returns In June

Third annual, clothing-optional event streaks through Milwaukee on June 24.

New Fitness and Lifestyle Studio, Afterglow MKE, Opens in Bay View

Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward

Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.

Rice N Roll Owner Building Bay View Complex

Unusual design for mystery restaurant. Now under construction.