Bay View

Comet Cafe Reopening

Plus: Twisted Plants opening on Brady, a restaurant serving African, Caribbean and American dishes opens and a cafe is planned for Bay View.

Celebrate At PrideFest

Plus, the Riverwest Flea Market, Bay View Gallery Night and Jazz Fest, the Pride Parade and more.

Sisu Cafe Opening In Bay View

Coffee house, cafe and bakery with breakfast and lunch items, soups, salads.

Indian Restaurant Opening in Third Ward

Also new: a Mexican restaurant in Walkers Point, West Allis brewpub and Bay View Cheba Hut.

Bay View Gallery Night & Jazz Fest

Friday June 3rd 2022

Genke Plans New Bay View Development

Initially listed as 6 duplexes, but plans are changing for 10,320-square-foot site on E. Oklahoma Ave.

Funeral Home Becoming Apartments

Kinnickinnic Ave. building proposed for apartment conversion.

The World Naked Bike Ride Returns

Milwaukee's second annual 'bare as you dare' event takes place June 25.

City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites

Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.

1,000 Cruise Passengers Visited City On Weekend

Record tourism weekend for Milwaukee, with three cruise ships visiting city.

Cheba Hut Coming to Bay View

Milwaukee's second location of national chain offering sub sandwiches, cocktails and marijuana lingo.

Cafe Hollander Unveils New Menu

Plus: New AsiaRican restaurant, Walker's Point cafe and state's first THC cocktail bar. And goodbye Marty's Pizza.

Bay View Restaurant Would Have Two Buildings, Multiple Patios

$2.5 million restaurant complex planned. Plus: A big week of real estate news.

100,000 Parts Store Closed, Auction Underway

Owner Dan Wiken passed away in 2021 at the age of 92.

Lakefront Brewery is Back Celebrating Local Music with Extravabandza III

Lakefront employee bands take the stage at the Cactus Club.

Bay View’s High-End Restaurant Reopens

That would be Bellis Bistro & Spirits. Also new: a Japanese pub, Bay View Vietnamese place and fancy downtown restaurant.

Hue Opens New Bay View Location

Restaurant constructed a new building in front of former Sven's Cafe to create new space.

Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street

Site divides Harbor District and Bay View from Lincoln Village, has homeless encampment.

2022 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

25 projects cover entire city, range from big to small.

HKS Holdings, LLC, and City of West Bend Welcome 1840 Brewing Company to The District

New Taproom to Continue Craft Brewing Legacy in Downtown West Bend

Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit

See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.

Tulum Latin Gastro Pub Opens in Bay View

Dishes influenced by the food of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Peru and the Caribbean

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

New Event Space In Walker’s Point

New venue called Vieux will replace Points View Boite bar at 1619 S. 1st St.

How Will City Plan Change Bay View?

DCD is at halfway point in process, planning three development sites for neighborhood.

City Has Few Streets Named After Women

Vast majority honor men. Here are some ways to begin changing that.

More Pizza, Donuts, Latin Food for Bay View

Plus: Hello to MilTex Kitchen and Discourse cafe's second location and goodbye HIYA Taco.

Chill on the Hill 2022

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.

HotWax Will Mix Music and Meat

At Crossroads Collective. Plus, new Jamaican and Indian restaurants and a Bay View cafe with Finnish bakery.

Milwaukee Entrepreneurs Continue To Grow MagneTag

MagneTag uses magnetized foam swords, arrows and other projectiles to enable high-tech fun.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Sprecher Brewery Becomes Official Craft Soda of Tour of America’s Dairyland

Award-winning root beer will be the podium drink for Wisconsin bike race’s junior champions for summer 2022  

AsianRican Restaurant For South Side

Plus: Downtown gets new vegan place, new pizza place, Odd Duck returns. Nite Owl reopens, new Irish pub planned.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

HUD Sues East Side Landlord For Discrimination

Resident allegedly subjected to harassment based on sexual orientation and disability, much of it captured in text messages.

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

Meet The New Kabab Shack

Not just offering hot dogs. Plus: vegan pop-up Maya Ophelias returns, a new hookah bar and a Third Ward brewery.

The Return of Punch Bowl Social

Also new: Bulldog Ale House in West Allis, Latin Gastropub in Bay View, Crafty Cow menu at all locations.

It’s Back After a 2-Year Absence Caused by COVID!

20th Annual Humboldt Park Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 2

Feedback Sought On Bay View Park’s Design

Plan to overhaul Zillman Park at north end of neighborhood seeks citizen input.

Latin Gastropub Planned for Bay View

Tulum Latin Gastropub would serve Latin American and Caribbean dishes in former Odd Duck space.

New Downtown Pizzeria Opening

Also new: Bay View food truck, Caribbean cocktail bar, expanded Arab bakery and Burger Shop At Zocolo Truck Park.

Performance Art Project Examines Pregnancy During Pandemic

Milwaukee Repertory Theater gathers stories from mothers around the country.

Crafty Cow Is All About Comfort Food

Tiny Bay View restaurant has big menu with 13 different burgers, 6 kinds of chicken sandwiches.

The Sugar Maple Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with Avril Fête: A Saison Challenge Among Local Breweries

Port Milwaukee Wind Turbine Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.

Bike Racing Series Returns To Milwaukee

13th annual Tour of America's Dairyland will roll through town in late June.

New Bar For ‘Upper East’ Side

Plus: New downtown hotel and restaurant, new Oak Creek bar. And Pizza Shuttle's new owners.

Mitten Fest Returns!

Plus, Disney On Ice at Fiserv Forum, Anime MKE, live music at Anodyne and more.

The Wolf On Broadway Restaurant Will Anchor Kinn Guesthouse

Downtown restaurant planned by Uncle Wolfie's owners.

Optometry Clinic Opening At KinetiK

First commercial tenant in six-story Bay View building. Plus: News on Flour and Feed food hall coming 'soon.'

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Mayoral Primary Candidate Survey Responses

Candidates share views on favorite historic places, historic preservation, economic development, and more

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing

But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.

Winterfest Returns to Washington Park

Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more

People’s Action Proudly Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for Mayor of Milwaukee

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Lots of options to vote early for Feb. 15 spring primary, but the hours are limited.

New Restaurant Offers Soul Food

Plus: New riverfront restaurant, Bay View coffeehouse and Brookfield bar offering pub food.

Milwaukee Company Launching CBD Seltzer

Goodland Extracts targets growing non-alcoholic drink space.

New Riverfront Restaurant Planned for Harbor District

Benson's Restaurant Group plans new concept at River One.

Benson’s Restaurant Group Announces Joint Venture Restaurant Development at R1VER Campus

Recently renamed hospitality group inks venture on one of first new builds in city since pandemic, set to open summer 2022

Interval Coffee Will Open In Bay View

Cafe will replace recently vacated Stone Creek Cafe on southside main street.

New Mexican-Italian Place For East Side

Plus: Dead Bird Brewing brunch a hit. An experimental coffee shop. And Tosa Egg and Flour Pasta closing.

Deal Would Fix Leaning Stone Creek Wall

New tenant could replace Stone Creek Coffee at busy Bay View intersection.

Milwaukee Starts Over On Redistricting, Only To Adopt Same Map Again

Effort to expand Latino influence won't stand up to legal challenges says City Attorney. Alderwoman says council "hoodwinked" and "railroaded."

New Vegan Restaurant for Brady Street

Plus: Natural wine shop for Downtown, a South-Side smoothie shop and new place for Latin Asian fare.

Crossroads Collective Adds Latin Asian Food

Dia Bom Latin Asian Fusion opening soon at food hall on Farwell and North.

Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward

The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

The Curly Fry Credit Union

UW Credit Union replacing fast-food restaurant.

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

BC Modern Store Moving To Bay View

Mid-Century Modern resale shop finds a Mid-Century Modern home.

Bay View Homes Lose Historic Protection

Temporary designation has expired for seven puddlers' cottages. No plans to raze any of them.

Milwaukee Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof

Two restaurants recently announced strict vaccine requirements.

Colectivo Reopens Its Last Cafe

Plus: A new theater restaurant, new Mexican food trailer and crazy new Walker's Point bar.

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19

Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.

Bay View Wine Store Moving Into BV+ Building

Nonfiction Natural Wines moving a couple blocks north on Kinnickinnic.

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

Sabrosa Now Runs Skylight’s Restaurant

Sabrosa offering pre-show food service and catering for events at Broadway Theatre Center.

Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor

He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.

UW Credit Union Introduces Patrick Baldwin Sr. and Patrick Baldwin Jr. as Its Newest Brand Ambassadors

New endorsement deal celebrates the credit union’s strong student ties and financial literacy platform

Council Halts Redistricting After Latino Pushback

After approving a map in November, council rejects it, to allow more community feedback.

A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood

Opening this week. Plus: A new pizza purveyor, new Mexican restaurant and The Vanguard's new menu.

Barrett Vetoes Redistricting Map

Voces de la Frontera lobbied for a veto to push council to create third Hispanic district.

Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs

Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.

RedBrick Pizza Closed, Equipment Listed For Sale

Items listed for auction include commercial pizza ovens and soda machines

Santa Rampage Bike Ride Returns

Plus, a holiday light show at the zoo, Mama Tried Motorcycle Show returns, a holiday craft fair, a Flamenco Nutcracker and Hover Craft MKE.

Santa Cycle Rampage – The Return of the Rampage – Saturday, December 4, 2021

A New Place For Chocolate Lovers

Plus: New Third Ward event space, Busy Beestro blossoms and Riley's Good Dogs offers curbside pickup.

Bay View Apartment Project Advances

Plus: Recapping a big week of real estate news.

Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting

City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.

Busy Beestro Opening in Bay View

Delivering 'healthy, high-end meals' to customers too busy to cook or shop for food.