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Third Ward Cafe Damaged in Overnight Crash

Third Ward Cafe Damaged in Overnight Crash

A driver smashed through Grace Coffee Company Friday, forcing the cafe to close indefinitely.

Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public

Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public

At least not for several years.

Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands

Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands

Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.

Long-Vacant Third Ward Building Will Become ‘Ghost Lab’

Long-Vacant Third Ward Building Will Become ‘Ghost Lab’

Art project will highlight history of long-time LGBTQ bar.

A Redesign for Catalano Square

A Redesign for Catalano Square

Can $1.5 million plan reshape Third Ward’s busiest park yet keep its green heart intact?

Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant

Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant

Chicago developer plans to replicate successful Windy City concept in Cream City.

Obituary: The Legacy of Terry Coffman
Obituary

The Legacy of Terry Coffman

Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.

Now Serving: Sushi Restaurant Offers Grand Opening Deal
Now Serving

Sushi Restaurant Offers Grand Opening Deal

Plus: Why the health department closed three downtown restaurants.

‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday

‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday

Families can return to the colorful lakefront play area this Saturday, but one key amenity will stay closed for now.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February

Including two Pakistani restaurants, a coffee shop and all-you-can-eat sushi spot.

See Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue

See Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue

$70 million, 4,500-capacity, downtown venue hosts first event Wednesday evening.

New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown

New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown

Aya promises to offer unique small plates served with showmanship.

My Yo My Closed, Space for Sale

My Yo My Closed, Space for Sale

Opened during fro-yo boom, dessert shop operated over a decade before Jan. 31 closure.

National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store

National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store

Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.

Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception

Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception

Skepticism about viability, quality of report.

New Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings

New Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings

Revived proposal would give new life to Cream City brick buildings.

East Side Poké Restaurant Closing

East Side Poké Restaurant Closing

FreshFin announces second Milwaukee restaurant closure, reveals last day of service.

New Restaurant Proposed For Bavette Space

New Restaurant Proposed For Bavette Space

Experienced restaurateurs plan new concept in popular Third Ward space.

MKE County: Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
MKE County

Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed

15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.

Fred Astaire Moving Its Studio

Fred Astaire Moving Its Studio

Dance studio waltzing over to former Danceworks space on Water St.

Now Serving: Much Publicized French Bistro Delays Opening
Now Serving

Much Publicized French Bistro Delays Opening

And a full rundown of the week's restaurant and bar news.

Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.

117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025

117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025

The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.

New French Bistro Named One of Nine ‘Must-Visit’ Restaurants in U.S.

New French Bistro Named One of Nine ‘Must-Visit’ Restaurants in U.S.

Third Ward restaurant Cassis will make its debut on Jan. 5.

Op Ed: Nobody Will Miss I-794
Op Ed

Nobody Will Miss I-794

Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.

City Hall: Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters
City Hall

Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters

It could also add more areas with variable pricing.

Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe

Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe

Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.

Streetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash

Streetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash

A truck struck overhead wire system that powers system.

Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue

Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue

Area financial institution puts its name on once-controversial venue.

Menswear Retailer Plans Third Ward Store

Menswear Retailer Plans Third Ward Store

National retailer will fill space last occupied by Nicole's.

Last Chance: Join Our Broken Bat Brewing Beer Bash
Last Chance

Join Our Broken Bat Brewing Beer Bash

Join the Urban Milwaukee staff for great beer and gab.

For Members Only: Join Our Broken Bat Brewing Beer Bash
For Members Only

Join Our Broken Bat Brewing Beer Bash

Join the Urban Milwaukee staff for great beer and gab.

Third Ward Hotel Wins Design Review Board Approval

Third Ward Hotel Wins Design Review Board Approval

But historic preservation decision still needed on first floor windows.

Transportation: Downtown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For
Transportation

Downtown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For

Two bridges connecting Downtown to surrounding neighborhoods will be closed for up to two months.

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.

Downtown Dog Park Opens

Downtown Dog Park Opens

23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.

Legendary Dive Bar Owner Dies

Legendary Dive Bar Owner Dies

Art Guenther ran his namesake tavern for 45 years.

41Fork Hospitality Starting ‘New Chapter’

41Fork Hospitality Starting ‘New Chapter’

Company shifting away from restaurant ownership to event-driven services.

New Third Ward Sculpture Invites You To Look Down Broadway

New Third Ward Sculpture Invites You To Look Down Broadway

'Larger-than-life' glasses honor late Third Ward resident.

Former Promises Building For Sale

Former Promises Building For Sale

Historic Walker's Point tavern priced at $895,000.

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.

Now Serving: Highly Anticipated French Bistro Hosting Pop-Up
Now Serving

Highly Anticipated French Bistro Hosting Pop-Up

Plus: A new southside grocery, wine shop debuts bar and big changes at Bavette.

Entertainment: Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee
Entertainment

Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee

But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.

New Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’

New Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’

European brand promises 'sophisticated' hotel for city's most chic neighborhood.

New Operator For River Center Restaurants

New Operator For River Center Restaurants

Downtown hotel to take over River Center Market businesses, seafood bar.

Popular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward

Popular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward

How popular? The 2024 event sold out in 10 minutes.

New Hotel Planned for Third Ward

New Hotel Planned for Third Ward

Two past collaborators appear poised to team up on project.

Changes Coming to Popular Third Ward Restaurant

Changes Coming to Popular Third Ward Restaurant

Award-winning chef Karen Bell shakes up things at Bavette.

Dining: Riley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido
Dining

Riley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido

Dog-friendly business has a clear niche in Third Ward.

MARN Closing Third Ward Cafe

MARN Closing Third Ward Cafe

The nonprofit is moving forward without its coffee shop and wine bar, citing high overhead and management costs.

Benelux Debuts New Rooftop Upgrade

Benelux Debuts New Rooftop Upgrade

Lux Skyhaus, now open to the public, is the good kind of glass ceiling.

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.

Third Ward Wine Store Closes

Third Ward Wine Store Closes

Vino Third Ward has shuttered and its storefront is for lease.

Friday Photos: New Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape
Friday Photos

New Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape

New venue fills portion of former Bradley Center site.

Summerfest Unveils More Than Two Dozen New Food & Drink Options For 2025

Summerfest Unveils More Than Two Dozen New Food & Drink Options For 2025

Plus: Six new small businesses will participate in BMO marketplace.

Enerpac Relocates Downtown, See Its New Headquarters

Enerpac Relocates Downtown, See Its New Headquarters

Industrial tool maker relocates to Milwaukee from Menomonee Falls, plans growth.

Third Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’

Third Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’

Dirt bikes, tricked out cars, drug use at east end of Erie St. But which government has oversight?

Valentine Opens Downer Avenue Cafe

Valentine Opens Downer Avenue Cafe

Coffee roaster's third retail shop is across the street from UWM campus.

Friday Photos: Dog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow
Friday Photos

Dog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow

Brewery and dog park will activate long-vacant site.

UWM Students Design A Future Without I-794

UWM Students Design A Future Without I-794

Students envision two options for developing area around freeway-to-boulevard conversion.

Good City Brewing Replacement Opens on East Side

Good City Brewing Replacement Opens on East Side

Wayfinder offers globally inspired small plates, craft cocktails and beer from both Good City and Explorium.

Entertainment: Watch Out For The Milwaukee Marathon
Entertainment

Watch Out For The Milwaukee Marathon

Plus: Drone racing and Spring Gallery Night.

See New Options To Slim I-794 in Downtown or Make It A Boulevard

See New Options To Slim I-794 in Downtown or Make It A Boulevard

WI Department of Transportation has narrowed study to effectively two options.

Third Ward Restaurant Adding Retractable Roof

Third Ward Restaurant Adding Retractable Roof

Movable glass enclosure first of its kind in Milwaukee.

Sweetly Baked Owner Reflects on Closure

Sweetly Baked Owner Reflects on Closure

‘It’s weird to close down a successful bakery.’

Third Ward Dessert Shop Will Close

Third Ward Dessert Shop Will Close

Food trailer that became a store, Sweetly Baked plans to permanently close April 11.

Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025

Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025

City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.

New Event Venue in Riverside Park

New Event Venue in Riverside Park

Unique venue in natural setting a collaboration between Two Birds Event Group and Urban Ecology Center.

Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu

Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu

Contemporary Indian restaurant pushes boundaries with creative presentation, global influences.

Third Ward Poke Spot Quietly Closed

Third Ward Poke Spot Quietly Closed

Fresh Fin closes there while continuing several locations in metro area.

Milwaukee’s Best Playground Is Now Open

Milwaukee’s Best Playground Is Now Open

'Rainbow Park' reopens on Summerfest grounds along lakefront.

Design Contest Seeks to Save Historic Building

Design Contest Seeks to Save Historic Building

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance plans 'Brick by Brick' event for old Third Ward tavern.

City Hall: Milwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches
City Hall

Milwaukee Must Replace Failing Streetcar Switches

Lakefront line exposes issue buried in concrete since 2018. Likely cost: $200,000.

Explorium Reveals Plans For Good City Taprooms, Including One Closure

Explorium Reveals Plans For Good City Taprooms, Including One Closure

Two rebrands are set to occur in the coming months.

Dog-Friendly Restaurant Plans Bay View Location

Dog-Friendly Restaurant Plans Bay View Location

New bar and burger joint will specialize in wagyu smashburgers, draft beers and cocktails.

Vegan Restaurant Exits Milwaukee Public Market

Vegan Restaurant Exits Milwaukee Public Market

Owner Emily Ware is 'no longer in the restaurant business.'

Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild

Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild

But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.

6 Milwaukee Chefs, 2 Bars Earn James Beard Nominations

6 Milwaukee Chefs, 2 Bars Earn James Beard Nominations

Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Odd Duck and EsterEv all made the 2025 list.

Entertainment: Indoor Events For An Ice Cold Weekend
Entertainment

Indoor Events For An Ice Cold Weekend

Plus: A onesie bar crawl?

No More Promises. It’s Closed

No More Promises. It’s Closed

Part punk bar, part Packers pub -- and now, part of Milwaukee history.

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.

DOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing

DOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing

Property managers for multiple high-end Milwaukee apartments are among defendants.

Growing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building

Growing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building

Umbrella organization for JusticePoint and Sinora Recovery relocating its HQ.

BBQ Restaurant Opens at Public Market

BBQ Restaurant Opens at Public Market

David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon offers barbecued meats, sides and smoked cocktails.

Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup

Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup

Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.

Proposed Downtown Hotel Loses A Floor

Proposed Downtown Hotel Loses A Floor

But what was cut is unusual.

City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward

City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward

Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.

New Third Ward Tower Lands First Restaurant

New Third Ward Tower Lands First Restaurant

French bistro Cassis planned by owners of acclaimed restaurant Birch.

Growing Personal Injury Law Firm Opening New Third Ward Office

Growing Personal Injury Law Firm Opening New Third Ward Office

Nicolet Law, famed for its 'get the beard' ads, is taking over two-story space.

Entertainment: Thousands of Biking Santas To Take Over Milwaukee’s Streets
Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development

Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development

New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.

Now Serving: Smoke Shack Offers Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Meals
Now Serving

Smoke Shack Offers Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Meals

Plus: A new coffee truck, Colombian restaurant and all-you-can-eat sushi.

Johnson Controls’ Former HQ Will Become Modern Offices, Housing

Johnson Controls’ Former HQ Will Become Modern Offices, Housing

A redevelopment called 'The Patent Block' will fill a full downtown block.

City Hall: Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
City Hall

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

Entertainment: Pumpkins To Take Over Bay View
Entertainment

Pumpkins To Take Over Bay View

Plus: Flannel Fest and Gallery Night.

Murphy’s Law: Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?
Murphy’s Law

Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?

Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.

New Event Space For Riverwalk

New Event Space For Riverwalk

Two Birds Event Group is set to open The Rivulet in January.

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.

BESTD Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Service

BESTD Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Drag show, awards ceremony and POP after-party on deck for clinic's golden anniversary.

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