Bay View

Bridgewater Modern Grill Opening Soon

Benson's Group plans October grand opening for the 'longest riverfront patio in the area.'

Palomino Hints at Reopening

In a social media post, restaurant said it may reopen 'very soon.'

Bay View Bash set to return Saturday, September 17

‘100,000 Parts’ Complex Listed For Sale

Former Bay View store includes 4 properties. Another 3-property site available across the street.

Ventura’s Tacos Is The Real Thing

Bay View restaurant has consistently good, genuinely Mexican fare.

10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System

Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.

2nd District Common Council Race

Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.

Developers Turn Corner Lot Into Five Apartments

Bay View bungalow gets new neighbors.

New Pop-Up Serves Texas-Style BBQ

A taste of nationally-acclaimed brisket stirred Adam Beilke to turn a casual hobby into a full-time gig.

Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers

MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.

Zoning Changes Could Grow City Population

City looks to update zoning code, in line with Mayor Johnson's vision for growth.

Sports Bar and Restaurant Planned for South Side

The new bar would serve drinks and traditional Puerto Rican dishes in the Polonia neighborhood.

Near West Side Partners Announces 5th Rev-Up MKE

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

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

Blind Tiger Speakeasy Opens In Bay View

New cocktail and hookah lounge seeks to evoke the Prohibition era.

Bay View Sushi Restaurant To Open Soon?

Sushi Yuki restaurant, expected for 2020, appears to be close to opening.

UW Credit Union Will Anchor East Side Building

Developer completes purchase of site for car-lite building on E. North Ave.

The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard

Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.

Sisu Cafe Now Open in Bay View

The partners behind Sabrosa Cafe and Gallery open a Finnish-inspired cafe.

Bay View’s Palomino Restaurant Closes

The restaurant and bar closed Saturday, but will be open for special events.

Want To Join Gathering Place’s Exclusive Beer Society?

Beer society membership offers access to new one-off, experimental beers every month.

Gordo Burger Will Become Dessert Shop

The restaurant will transform into a late-night dessert shop featuring bubble waffles, pancakes, milkshakes and more.

Bublr Bash 2022 Announced!

The Return of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Parades

Community groups, candy and candidates fill Milwaukee's streets

Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates

Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.

UW Credit Union to Open Its 30th Branch on June 21 in Bay View

New downtown location supports self-service trend, community celebration scheduled for July

Bike Racing Series Rolls Into Milwaukee

Races in Bay View and the East Side this week promise to draw crowds, high-level cycling.

Kompali Tacos Opens At 3rd Street Market Hall

The restaurant serves Mexican and Pervuvian-inspired dishes, from owners of C-viche.

Hotel Metro Adding Rooftop Tiki Bar

Also new: Meat & Co. coming to Walker's Point, a Downtown pizza pub and West Allis ice cream shop.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Advisory

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

Lowlands Group Renews Support for 2022 Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland

Beloved Centraal Bay View Classic and Lowlands Lion Prime Jersey are Back!!

Chill on the Hill Opens Tonight, June 7, 2022

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.