Bay View

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.

When Workers Prosper, America Does Too

Workers had to fight for contemporary labor standards, and much work still remains.

New Downtown Hotels Replace Aging Office Buildings

Boutique hotels are replacing struggling office buildings.

Do The Beerline Shuffle

Plus, a Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest Grounds, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, Milwaukee Fringe Fest and Music on the Beerline.

Odd Duck Moving, Tusk Closing

Plus: A new downtown gastropub, Capitol Dr. cocktail lounge, and Mexican food truck on MLK Dr.

Irish Fest Returns to Milwaukee

Plus, a bloody mary festival, a blue grass festival, a Black theater festival, movies in the park and a bike race between breweries

Two New Breweries Opening in City

Plus: New bundt cake shop, new glow-in-the-dark restaurant and Deer District bar reopens.

Supermoon Beer Co. Quietly Taking Root in Bay View

New brewery plans to open taproom in 2022, but is already offering bottles-to-go and a draft patio.

Neil Albrecht Joins Charles Allis / Villa Terrace as Interim Executive Director

Summerfest Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test

Music festival is first major outdoor event in Milwaukee area to implement requirement.

Tandem Owner Giving Away Restaurant For Free

Plus: The Vanguard reopens. And Franklin Heights gets a new pizza place.

City Hiring Designer for Bay View Plan

A new planning process would help guide future of the neighborhood.

Buyer Found for Johnson Controls’ Downtown Complex

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

Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane

Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.

Bay View Addition Nears Completion

Vacant lot on southside main street is no more.

MKE Urban Stables Is First of Its Kind

An opening celebration for lovely new facility on E. Lincoln Ave. with nationally unique equine therapy program.

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.

Health Commissioner Says Lead Crisis is Top Priority

Commissioner Johnson said she can fix department's troubled lead program.

Port Announces Tenant Replacing Sea Scouts

Marek Landscaping will build new warehouse and office complex

Ollie’s Bar Is For Sale

A historic, century-old corner bar on near South Side could be yours.

The Diplomat On Brady To Reopen

Chef Baldwin adds top-tier talent to restaurant.

New Apartment Complex For Bay View?

Plan for four-story complex has long way to go. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

WMSE’s 11th Annual Backyard BBQ returns to Humboldt Park on August 28th with an incredible locally sourced lineup!

Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program

Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.

SmallPie Is Delicious Fun

Small Bay View carryout place offers patio seating and scrumptious savory and sweet pies.

The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet

Plus, lots of live music, a lakeside event at MAM, a virtual Shrekfest and an art walk on Brady Street.

Controversial Bay View Gas Station Can Operate All Night

Speedway installs protective glass, hires security, so council gives it another chance.

Swigs Pub Will Become Clementines

92-year-old Bay View bar on S. Clement Ave. will find new life with lots of amusement machines.

A New Bay View Pasta Maker

Plus: Nationally known chef opening restaurant here, and unique Door County coffeehouse moving to Milwaukee.

Bay View Dog Park Reopened

The barks are back. Last of seven Milwaukee County dog parks to reopen.

East Side Welcomes a Cheesy Addition

City's second Makk'n'Cheese restaurant will open near Oak and Loc.

Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation

Property owners split, area alderwoman unsure, council puts decision on hold.