Bay View

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.

Light the Hoan Celebrates One Year of Lighting Up Milwaukee

Iconic landmark advances its bright future with new initiatives

New African Restaurant For East Side

Plus: New downtown lunch and brunch place. A bigger Bavette. And Foxfire Food Truck shuts down

The Bindery Glues Together Milwaukee Creatives

Business and co-working hub located in redeveloped factory.

Bay View Trades One Road Closure For Another

Kinnickinnic Avenue will be closed for bridge repair. KK Can Opener has damaged at least 10 trucks since August 1.

Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year

Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.

Stone Creek Closing Bay View Cafe

UPDATE: DNS confirms wall is not at "imminent risk" of collapse, is rescinding order.

Bay View Funeral Home Sold As Development Opportunity

Niemann/Suminski funeral home now owned by investment group led by Tim Olson.

The Return of Comet Cafe

Plus: Nonfiction Wines gets bigger. Daily Bird grabs Fuel Cafe space. Crumbl Cookies comes to Bay Shore

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Harbor District Project Moving Forward

Developer turning two industrial buildings at north edge of Bay View into apartment complex with up to 300 units.

Bay View Homes Go All Out For Halloween

Add these spooky stops to your Halloween celebrations.

Chills on the Hill Puts Spooky Spin on Bay View Event

Plus, Boo at the Zoo, a wine fest at the Mitchell Park Domes, a record release at X-Ray Arcade and Hamilton the musical.

Supervisor Haas Will End Decade-Long Tenure on Milwaukee County Board in April

3rd Street Market Hall Opening Delayed

Plus: Semolina pasta opening in Bay View and Southside Dining Week.

Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor

Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.

Space Time Coffee Opening in Dubbel Dutch Hotel

Plus: a taco and a mac n' cheese restaurant are opening in the same location, and a new Mediterranean restaurant joins the Mayfair Collection.

Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe

Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.

Community input sought for Emigh Playfield enhancement

2022 Assessment Process Could Be Chaotic

Top staffers departing, number of 2020 appeals still pending, hot real estate market, no assessments in 2021.

Johnson Controls Complex Sold, Redevelopment Planned

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Bay View Development Subtly Increases Density Of Area

Two new buildings are more in line with historic neighborhood development pattern than most new construction.

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Demolition Underway For East Town Apartments

Contractor making quick work of former restaurant.

Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting

State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.

Mental Health Resources for Students in Milwaukee

With the pandemic ongoing, and school resuming, students may need mental health support.

Harley-Davidson Founder’s Home For Sale

Washington Heights home of William S. Harley on market for first time in 45 years

Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan

The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.

New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe

Plus: Mistral closes and Tess chef leaves to start "Mad Mexican' pop-up restaurant.