Lori Fredrich, Senior Writer at OnMilwaukee.com

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Milwaukee Public Market Celebrates 19th Anniversary at Harvest Festival
Eat For Empowerment at International Women’s Day Dinner

Eat For Empowerment at International Women’s Day Dinner

Live Out Loud Dinner will offer food and drink from more than 20 woman-owned businesses.

Now Serving: Scratch Ice Cream Opens Brookfield Location
Now Serving

Scratch Ice Cream Opens Brookfield Location

Plus: Maria's Pizza and The Loaded Slate close, a new smoothie place opens on Layton Avenue.

Now Serving: Hotel Metro Adding Rooftop Tiki Bar
Now Serving

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.

Now Serving: Comet Cafe Reopening
Now Serving

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.

Now Serving: Cafe Hollander Unveils New Menu
Now Serving

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.

Now Serving: Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall
Now Serving

Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall

Also new this week: Walker's Point coffee house, Deer District daiquiri bar, Sticky Rice on Brady St.

Now Serving: More Pizza, Donuts, Latin Food for Bay View
Now Serving

More Pizza, Donuts, Latin Food for Bay View

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

Now Serving: A New Downtown Tacqueria
Now Serving

A New Downtown Tacqueria

Plus: A new soul food restaurant, East Side Korean place reopens, and entertaining with smoked turkey legs.

Now Serving: Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market
Now Serving

Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market

Plus: La Dama reopens, Ruta's Indian Cafe adds brunch, Bavette moves and Deer District adds daiquiri bar.

Now Serving: The Return of Punch Bowl Social
Now Serving

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.

Now Serving: Free Brats at Old German Beer Hall
Now Serving

Free Brats at Old German Beer Hall

Plus: A new brunch and lunch cafe. Maxie's plans special Mardi Gras menu. And Turner Hall's new restaurant.

Now Serving: New Restaurant Offers Soul Food
Now Serving

New Restaurant Offers Soul Food

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

Now Serving: New Mexican-Italian Place For East Side
Now Serving

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.

Now Serving: Colectivo Reopens Its Last Cafe
Now Serving

Colectivo Reopens Its Last Cafe

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

Bay View Wine Store Moving Into BV+ Building

Bay View Wine Store Moving Into BV+ Building

Nonfiction Natural Wines moving a couple blocks north on Kinnickinnic.

Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side

Indian Restaurant Opening on South Side

Indian Bar and Grill opening on S. 76th St. in the former Shah Jee's location.

Now Serving: A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood
Now Serving

A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood

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

Now Serving: A New Place For Chocolate Lovers
Now Serving

A New Place For Chocolate Lovers

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

Now Serving: New Vegan Restaurant For East Side
Now Serving

New Vegan Restaurant For East Side

Plus: indoor dining returns to Uncle Wolfies. West Allis cafe gets new name. And a downtown bar gets suspended.

Now Serving: A New West Side BBQ Restaurant
Now Serving

A New West Side BBQ Restaurant

Plus: Nomad's new coffeehouse. Yet another Crumbls Cookies. And a historic West Allis restaurant.

Now Serving: Space Time Coffee Opening in Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Now Serving

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.

Now Serving: Big Trouble At Pizza Man
Now Serving

Big Trouble At Pizza Man

Leaky pipes and staff walkout. Plus: a Lebanese popup, Dino's returns, and goodbye Los Paisa.

Now Serving: New Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Coming
Now Serving

New Whiskey and Bourbon Bar Coming

Replacing Tusk in Washington Heights. Plus: new Crafty Cow in Tosa and south side soul-food restaurant.

Now Serving: Downtown Will Get CBD Bakery
Now Serving

Downtown Will Get CBD Bakery

Plus: Fresh-made pasta place for 3rd Street Market Hall. And Tosa gets a Fiddleheads cafe.

Now Serving: New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe
Now Serving

New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe

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

Now Serving: Return of the Brown Bottle
Now Serving

Return of the Brown Bottle

Plus!: New Riverwest and East Side taverns, Layton Ave. sports bar, Third Ward coffee-wine bar and two new Downtown coffeehouses.

Now Serving: New Upscale Mexican Restaurant Opens
Now Serving

New Upscale Mexican Restaurant Opens

Plus: The Diplomat on Brady St. reopens. And a new Third Ward wine bar and tasting room.

Now Serving: State Fair Announces 70 Food Offerings
Now Serving

State Fair Announces 70 Food Offerings

Plus: new Venezuelan food place at downtown food hall. And new cafe for South Milwaukee.

Now Serving: Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town
Now Serving

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town

Plus: Public Market's new donut shop. And new south-side cafe partly run by students.

Now Serving: A New Bay View Pasta Maker
Now Serving

A New Bay View Pasta Maker

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

Now Serving: Saint Bibiana Opening on Brady Street
Now Serving

Saint Bibiana Opening on Brady Street

Plus: Pizza Man has a new menu and Leon's Frozen Custard has a new flavor.

Now Serving: Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place
Now Serving

Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place

Plus: A new BBQ joint on MLK, Honeypie reopens at new location and more hamburgers, custard, brunches.

Now Serving: New Pizzeria in Third Ward
Now Serving

New Pizzeria in Third Ward

Plus: A new BBQ joint. The Original reopens. And the return of Lowlands Group patios.

Now Serving: Taco John’s Comes to Town
Now Serving

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Now Serving: New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.

Now Serving: More Indian Food for East Side
Now Serving

More Indian Food for East Side

Plus: New custom cakes bakery. A second C-Viche comes to Shorewood. And Stone Creek closes Whitefish Bay cafe.

Now Serving: Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers
Now Serving

Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers

Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.

Now Serving: New BBQ Joint a Success
Now Serving

New BBQ Joint a Success

Plus: a Dubbel Dutch pop-up, new Culvers in Bay Shore, and the downtown SportClub reopens.

Now Serving: Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant
Now Serving

Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant

Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.

Now Serving: A New Good City Brewing
Now Serving

A New Good City Brewing

Plus: New Puerto Rican restaurant, Snack Boys is transformed, and goodbye Original Pancake House on Downer.

Now Serving: New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown
Now Serving

New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: New sports bar coming, East Side pIzzeria opens, Rogues Gallery bar closes.

Now Serving: New Bake Shop for Shorewood
Now Serving

New Bake Shop for Shorewood

Plus: New pizzeria in Greenfield and another Taco Stop.

Now Serving: New Downtown Seafood Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Seafood Restaurant

Plus: New east side Chinese place, Joey Gerard's reopens, state's last Baker's Square closes.

Now Serving: New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe
Now Serving

New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe

Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.

Now Serving: New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: A Guy Fieri pop-up. And Stone Creek's Radio Milwaukee cafe closing.

Now Serving: New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady
Now Serving

New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady

Plus: Pasta Tree reopens, a new Gathering Place Brewing location, and Sanford offers Film Fest pairings.

Now Serving: Third Ward Restaurant Dandan Reopens
Now Serving

Third Ward Restaurant Dandan Reopens

Plus: downtown coffee shop goes Scandinavian. And Crafty Cow's ghost kitchen.

Now Serving: New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint
Now Serving

New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint

Plus: new Walker's Point Sushi food truck. And Up & Under Closing.

Now Serving: Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen
Now Serving

Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen

Plus: a new Mexican restaurant. And pumpkin spice cream puffs!

Now Serving: New Indian Restaurant for Downtown
Now Serving

New Indian Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: New birria food truck on South Side, Unclie Wolfie's adds dinner and five new teriyaki franchises.

Now Serving: Mr. B’s Bartolotta Steakhouse Reopens
Now Serving

Mr. B’s Bartolotta Steakhouse Reopens

Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub closing. Brew City Biscuits extends popular pop-up.

Now Serving: New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants
Now Serving

New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants

Plus: New pub-style restaurant in Cudahy, and Fiddlehead's Coffee cafe in Tosa.

Now Serving: New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View
Now Serving

New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View

New Caribbean restaurant in Walker's Point and Basque-style cuisine on East Side.

Now Serving: Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen
Now Serving

Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen

Plus: New Italian restaurant for Bay View, new Toss Scandanavian place and Carnevor Steakhouse returns.

Now Serving: Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint
Now Serving

Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint

One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.

Now Serving: Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings
Now Serving

Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings

Fiddleheads and Fuddruckers, Bella, Betty's and Bounce, restaurants try to chart future in turbulent time.

Now Serving: New European Restaurant For Hotel Metro
Now Serving

New European Restaurant For Hotel Metro

Plus: New taco restaurant downtown, Latin American restaurant in Greendale.

Now Serving: New Mexican Steakhouse Coming
Now Serving

New Mexican Steakhouse Coming

At Random opening ice cream garden. And say goodbye to Fauntleroy and (for now) Comet Cafe.

Now Serving: Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus
Now Serving

Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus

Plus: New restaurants announce plans to open later this year.

Now Serving: Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.
Now Serving

Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.

Plus: A Lao pop-up will take residence in Crossroads Collective

Now Serving: Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront
Now Serving

Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront

Plus: Kegel’s Inn reopens just in time for lent

Now Serving: Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park
Now Serving

Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park

Yes, that's the name. Plus: Shakeup at Mayfair Collection, new candle bar in Walker's Point, 42 Ale House closing.

Now Serving: Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open
Now Serving

Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open

Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.

Now Serving: Snack Boys Moving to the East Side
Now Serving

Snack Boys Moving to the East Side

Plus: Triciclo Peru introduces new menu items and Red June Cafe closes.

Dining: Red June Cafe Has Closed
Dining

Red June Cafe Has Closed

After three years, Cathedral Square cafe modeled after one in Chicago closes.

Now Serving: New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point

Plus: a coffee shop for Midtown Center and Bay View gets more tacos.

Now Serving: Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions Owners Plan Pizza Joint
Now Serving

Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions Owners Plan Pizza Joint

Also New: Walker’s Point gets a taste of the Caribbean and an upscale restaurant comes to Brady St.

Now Serving: Downtown Pasta Restaurant Set to Open
Now Serving

Downtown Pasta Restaurant Set to Open

Also new: Insomnia Cookies in the Deer District and Colectivo rolls out lineup of vegan, gluten-free baked goods

Now Serving: More Mac and Cheese for Bay View
Now Serving

More Mac and Cheese for Bay View

Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.

Now Serving: Two New Pizza Places Opening
Now Serving

Two New Pizza Places Opening

Also: Urban Beets new brunch. And the Dogg Haus dies.

Now Serving: Unlocal Beers Coming to Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Unlocal Beers Coming to Walker’s Point

Also: Goodbye Trio and Café Bavaria, to be replaced by two high-concept bars.

Now Serving: Bay View’s White House Returns
Now Serving

Bay View’s White House Returns

Plus: Walker's Point gets new bagel restaurant and DiModa Pizza closes.

Now Serving: ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups
Now Serving

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups

Pop-up bars and crazy holiday parties abound. And a new West Side Mexican place.

Now Serving: New Downtown Italian Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Italian Restaurant

Plus: New Puerto Rican cafe. And Ash Restaurant opens with smoky fare by the two Dans.

Now Serving: Brunch Opens on Milwaukee Street
Now Serving

Brunch Opens on Milwaukee Street

Plus: Snack Boys heads to the East Side, Dead Bird Brewing opens in Halyard Park and more.

Now Serving: New Vendors for East-Side Food Hall
Now Serving

New Vendors for East-Side Food Hall

Crossroads Collective adds Small Pie, Pilcrow Coffee. And a new Walker's Point brewery.

Now Serving: A New Third Ward Pastry Shop
Now Serving

A New Third Ward Pastry Shop

Plus: A new downtown coffee bar. And Dino's in Riverwest and Kindred in Bay View close.

Now Serving: New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming
Now Serving

New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming

Press Au Marché coming to Third Ward, new Ian's Pizza on West Side.

Now Serving: Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.
Now Serving

Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.

Plus: new calzone place comes to the East Side and two new restaurant concepts are planned for the burbs.

Now Serving: New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street
Now Serving

New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street

Plus: new Bubble Tea Cafe on Wells St. and Latin-style restaurant in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: New Restaurant Bar at Bradford Beach
Now Serving

New Restaurant Bar at Bradford Beach

Plus: new Poke place on Brady Street. New Filipino food truck in Harbor District.

Now Serving: Louisiana Food With A ‘Midwestern Twist’ Coming to Westown
Now Serving

Louisiana Food With A ‘Midwestern Twist’ Coming to Westown

Crab It Your Way brings the Bayou. Charles E. Fromage styles itself after 17th century France. Draft & Vessel brings beer patio to Public Market.

Now Serving: Hottest New Restaurant Ever?
Now Serving

Hottest New Restaurant Ever?

Ash offers fire and smoke, Merge expands Korean Chicken menu, Sheridan's Cafe closes.

Now Serving: New Humboldt Park Wine Garden Opens
Now Serving

New Humboldt Park Wine Garden Opens

Plus: a third Cubanitas, new Milwaukee Brewing rooftop patio, Osteria's return delayed.

Now Serving: Food Truck Park Announces Vendors
Now Serving

Food Truck Park Announces Vendors

Includes tacos, burgers, Asian rice and homemade bagels. Plus: new East Side taproom.

Now Serving: Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar
Now Serving

Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar

Plus: Maurer's opens downtown and financial nightmare for Sweet Rings doughnut shop.

Now Serving: New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Now Serving

New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View

Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.

Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta

Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta

One of city's top restauranteurs passes away, remembered for his kindness and passion.

Now Serving: Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar
Now Serving

Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar

Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.

Now Serving: New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side
Now Serving

New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side

Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.

Now Serving: The Mothership Landing in Bay View
Now Serving

The Mothership Landing in Bay View

Plus: Changes in East Side sushi scene. And an East Town cocktail bar planned.

Now Serving: Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest
Now Serving

Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest

Plus: Crossroads Collective adds raw bar. And state's first Punch Bowl Social opens.

Now Serving: New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Now Serving

New Cafe Opening in Silver City

Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.

Now Serving: New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Now Serving

New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown

Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?

Now Serving: Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant
Now Serving

Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant

Plus: New halal restaurant for Mitchell St., new pasta bar at East Side food hall.

Now Serving: City’s First Food Truck Park Coming
Now Serving

City’s First Food Truck Park Coming

Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.

Now Serving: New Cafe for Third Ward
Now Serving

New Cafe for Third Ward

Plue: New Cudahy arcade bar. And actor Mark Wahlberg's burger chain comes to town.

Now Serving: Two New Brunch Options Coming
Now Serving

Two New Brunch Options Coming

Plus: New Good City Brewing opens and downtown bar This Is It! expands.

Now Serving: New Downtown Coffee Bar Coming
Now Serving

New Downtown Coffee Bar Coming

Plus: new Mexican restaurant-banquet hall. And Glorioso's Appetito has unique approach.

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