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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.

Now Serving: Food Hall Opens Shanghai Speakeasy
Now Serving

Food Hall Opens Shanghai Speakeasy

Plus: New East Town cocktail parlor. And Buckley's new dining room opens.

Now Serving: The Return of the Ice Bars
Now Serving

The Return of the Ice Bars

Third Ward ice bars hope for cold. Chocolate Factory and Sprecher restaurants closing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Top 10 Stories of 2018
Eyes on Milwaukee

Top 10 Stories of 2018

Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?

Now Serving: New Pan-Asian and Taco Places
Now Serving

New Pan-Asian and Taco Places

Lazo's Taco Shack eyes Downtown, Momo Mee opens in Walker's Point, At Random reopens.

Now Serving: 3rd Street Market Hall Coming Downtown
Now Serving

3rd Street Market Hall Coming Downtown

Plus: new Brewer's Hill breakfast tavern, west side catfish restaurant and Drink Wisconsibly pub.

Now Serving: Korean, Caribbean, and Campfires!
Now Serving

Korean, Caribbean, and Campfires!

Plus: new taproom for East Side and new McBobb's spins off, Tusk, on West Side.

Now Serving: Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.
Now Serving

Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.

Plus: Sky Bar comes to Walker's Point. And Mouth and Muscle to chew on three counties

Now Serving: New Latin Restaurant on Burnham St.
Now Serving

New Latin Restaurant on Burnham St.

Plus: a new cafe on Jackson St., new Fifth Ward bar, new Walker's Point brewery.

Now Serving: More Mexican, Menus, Margaritas
Now Serving

More Mexican, Menus, Margaritas

Plus: new pulled chicken place, Art Museum's new top chef, new Cafe Hollander brunch.

Now Serving: Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?
Now Serving

Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?

Plus: More Mexican for Bay View, more sausages for West Allis.

Now Serving: Brewers, Burgerim, Burger Mania!
Now Serving

Brewers, Burgerim, Burger Mania!

Nation learns of Webb's freebies, AJ Bombers' new burger, Burgerim comes to town.

Now Serving: More Tacos For Downtown
Now Serving

More Tacos For Downtown

Plus: Pizano's finally opening Downtown, Antigua moves and a Starbucks says goodbye.

Now Serving: More Pizza, Pasta, Paella, Poke!
Now Serving

More Pizza, Pasta, Paella, Poke!

Three new restaurants, one new food truck, lots more to eat.

Now Serving: Cheap Cheeseburgers All Week!
Now Serving

Cheap Cheeseburgers All Week!

Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day. Plus: more BBQ. And two new Crawdaddy's!

Now Serving: New Restaurant, New Market for Downtown
Now Serving

New Restaurant, New Market for Downtown

Global Fusion restaurant and Maurer supermarket-deli opening.

Now Serving: Food Network Discovers Milwaukee Food
Now Serving

Food Network Discovers Milwaukee Food

Five Milwaukee chefs featured in upcoming episode of network's new show "Bite Club".

Now Serving: New Downtown Beer Hall at The 42
Now Serving

New Downtown Beer Hall at The 42

Plus: Two new Mexican places, East Side Korean spot and Walker's Point pizza place.

Now Serving: Sub Sandwich Chain a Cure For Munchies
Now Serving

Sub Sandwich Chain a Cure For Munchies

Colorado-based Cheba Hut has marijuana theme, will open several locations here.

Now Serving: New Vegan Bakery For Bay View
Now Serving

New Vegan Bakery For Bay View

Plus: new health food restaurant for Downtown, new diner in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: Mexican Spot Opening in East Town
Now Serving

Mexican Spot Opening in East Town

Plus: Snifters introduces brunch and FieriCon is coming to Walker's Point.

Now Serving: More Asian Food for Walker’s Point
Now Serving

More Asian Food for Walker’s Point

Plus: Another Poke place? A new doughnut purveyor. And goodbye Juniper 61.

Now Serving: More Poke for East Side
Now Serving

More Poke for East Side

Plus: another Camp Bar. And the return of Bartolotta's.

Now Serving: Bay View’s New Eco-Friendly Bar
Now Serving

Bay View’s New Eco-Friendly Bar

Plus: View MKE replaces Wolf Peach in Brewers Hill. And more Mexican fare at Westown Farmers Market.

Now Serving: More Sweets for Bay View, Walker’s Point
Now Serving

More Sweets for Bay View, Walker’s Point

Small Pie and Greige Patisserie coming. Plus: Kegel's Octoberfest.

Now Serving: New Downtown Mexican Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Mexican Restaurant

Plus: French restaurant for the Third Ward, second Blue's Egg for Shorewood

Now Serving: Downtown Gets New Burger, Pizza Places
Now Serving

Downtown Gets New Burger, Pizza Places

And a new brewpub. Plus: The Farwell Ave. food hall.

Now Serving: Korean Fusion Place for Third Ward
Now Serving

Korean Fusion Place for Third Ward

Plus: funky spring rolls for Downtown, second Beans & Barley for Mequon.

Now Serving: New Sushi, New Syrian Places
Now Serving

New Sushi, New Syrian Places

Plus: New bar, more cookies for Bay View. And Buckley's expands.

Now Serving: Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House
Now Serving

Return of Coquette and Silver Spring House

Plus: two new Third War bars and McBob's plans a second place, Tusk.

Now Serving: Who Will Serve the Greek Freak?
Now Serving

Who Will Serve the Greek Freak?

BelAir lost its chance Sunday, but Rare now offers a table. Plus: RC's closes after 40 years.

Now Serving: More Bay View Pizza, Tosa Sushi
Now Serving

More Bay View Pizza, Tosa Sushi

Plus: Stone Creek on Downer, vegan restaurant on Farwell, Blue's Egg in Shorewood.

Now Serving: New Mexican Place for Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Mexican Place for Walker’s Point

Plus: More pizza for Bay View. More salad for Downtown.

Now Serving: Bay View Gets New Restaurant, New Bakery
Now Serving

Bay View Gets New Restaurant, New Bakery

Plus: the return of the Silver Spring House. And Public Table comes to West Allis.

Plats and Parcels: New Hotel on Van Buren?
Plats and Parcels

New Hotel on Van Buren?

Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.

Now Serving: New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?
Now Serving

New Downtown Mini-Bowling Bar?

Plus: a new West Side Mexican place. And C. 1880 closing.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing
Eyes on Milwaukee

Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing

Wolf Peach investor says its operator is "almost delusional" and OMC story is "fictional."

Now Serving: New Bay View Pizzeria
Now Serving

New Bay View Pizzeria

New Latin American restaurant downtown. And bye bye Buca di Beppo.

Now Serving: Downtown Gets New Crab House
Now Serving

Downtown Gets New Crab House

Third Ward gets "craft tacos," Walker's Point gets Toast, and Coquette gets closed.

Now Serving: New Bay View Donut Shop
Now Serving

New Bay View Donut Shop

Plus: Mr. B's Steakhouse is soon to reopen, but it's closing time for the Silver Spring House.

Now Serving: The Return of Von Trier
Now Serving

The Return of Von Trier

Plus: More Poke for East Side, more pies for Bay View, more beer for Tosa.

Now Serving: Two New Downtown Casual Eateries
Now Serving

Two New Downtown Casual Eateries

Gyro MKE is Middle Eastern and Oak Barrel offers comfort food and 15 bourbons.

Now Serving: New Taqueria on Brady Street
Now Serving

New Taqueria on Brady Street

Plus: Siver City Pho-fest. And an ax-throwing bar?

Now Serving: New East Side Vegan Restaurant
Now Serving

New East Side Vegan Restaurant

And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.

Now Serving: New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point

Neighborhood also has new nighttime brunch bar pop-up. Finally, booze and cereal!

Now Serving: The Ice Bars Cometh
Now Serving

The Ice Bars Cometh

150 blocks of ice weighing 23 tons will create three ice bars in Third Ward.

Now Serving: New Brunch Place in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Brunch Place in Walker’s Point

Plus: New Tosa Diner, new cat cafe. And Hello Falafel says goodbye.

Now Serving: Goodbye Izumi’s, Hello Kanpai 2
Now Serving

Goodbye Izumi’s, Hello Kanpai 2

A Vanguard spinoff? Izumi's closing after 33 years? And goodbye Kneisler's White House.

Now Serving: New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants
Now Serving

New Pizza and Chinese Restaurants

Plus: new Third Ward bakery, Walker's Point coffeehouse.

Now Serving: Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening
Now Serving

Avalon Theater’s New Restaurant Opening

Plus: first Shake Shack and second Freshfin Poke open, Monster Pizza closes.

Now Serving: More Bay View Comfort Food
Now Serving

More Bay View Comfort Food

Plus: new small plates eatery, new Brazilian steakhouse, and original La Fuente closes.

Now Serving: A Big Week for New Restaurants
Now Serving

A Big Week for New Restaurants

Opening in Walkers Point, Third Ward, Downtown, South Side. And Brenner Brewing closes.

Now Serving: New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places
Now Serving

New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places

Plus: new Mexican place, meaty Birch + Butcher opens on Water St. and Rivalry bar dies.

Now Serving: New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places
Now Serving

New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places

Plus a new Third Ward diner. And goodbye to The Eastsider bar?

Now Serving: New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Now Serving

New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants

Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.

Now Serving: Pop-Up Pasta, Beer & Burgers, Coffee Crawl
Now Serving

Pop-Up Pasta, Beer & Burgers, Coffee Crawl

Plus a new bar with more than 40 arcade games. Is this a great city or what?

Now Serving: New Poke, New Small Plates Places
Now Serving

New Poke, New Small Plates Places

East Side, Third Ward, Walker's Point, Brady Street all get new restaurants.

Now Serving: New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek
Now Serving

New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek

And Third Ward's Hinterland closes after 10 years in business.

Now Serving: New Restaurant Comes to The North End
Now Serving

New Restaurant Comes to The North End

Plus: a taqueria comes to Brady Street and Big Boy returns, for just one night.

Now Serving: New Honduran and Fried Chicken Places
Now Serving

New Honduran and Fried Chicken Places

Plus: A place where adults can be adults -- and nibble on fromage.

Now Serving: New Downtown BBQ, East Side Pizza
Now Serving

New Downtown BBQ, East Side Pizza

Plus: new pastry shop on W. Center St. and new Nomad in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: New Pizza, New Mexican Restaurants
Now Serving

New Pizza, New Mexican Restaurants

And a major upgrade for Italian Community Center.

Now Serving: New Restaurant on Brady
Now Serving

New Restaurant on Brady

Plus: Cermak gives Walker's Point residents access to more groceries.

Now Serving: More Ramen for Milwaukee
Now Serving

More Ramen for Milwaukee

Plus: nitro coffee on three wheels and a PB & J place.

Now Serving: New Taco, Brat and Sushi Places
Now Serving

New Taco, Brat and Sushi Places

And a new martini bar in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: A New Zealand Food Truck?
Now Serving

A New Zealand Food Truck?

Finally, some Vegemite on toast. Plus: two new East Side restaurants.

Now Serving: Award Winning Brewer Comes to Town
Now Serving

Award Winning Brewer Comes to Town

Corey Blodgett joins Gathering Place Brewing Co.

Now Serving: New Downtown Steakhouse
Now Serving

New Downtown Steakhouse

And new vegetarian place at Public Market.

Now Serving: New Italian, Mexican, Ramen Restaurants
Now Serving

New Italian, Mexican, Ramen Restaurants

Dorsia on Brady St., Yokohama on East Side, new BelAir in Brookfield.

Now Serving: New Brazilian Steakhouse, New Pizzeria
Now Serving

New Brazilian Steakhouse, New Pizzeria

And good bye Karl Ratzsch, Wine Maniacs.

Now Serving: The Return of Osteria Del Mondo
Now Serving

The Return of Osteria Del Mondo

Downtown sees classic Italian place reopen and new Scandinavian restaurant.

Now Serving: New Thai Place in Riverwest
Now Serving

New Thai Place in Riverwest

Plus: Downtown gets new cafe and new tavern with beer garden.

Now Serving: New Tapas Place in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Tapas Place in Walker’s Point

And new Potbelly. Plus: Ashley’s Bar-B-Que and Benelux reopen.

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

New Pizza Place, New Burger Joint

Both on Water St. And The Diplomat will serve small plates on Brady St.

Now Serving: New French Place, New Fuel Cafe
Now Serving

New French Place, New Fuel Cafe

Plus Crafty Cow comes to Bay View and new Pabst Taproom.

Now Serving: Two New Downtown Restaurants
Now Serving

Two New Downtown Restaurants

BBQ smokehouse and neapolitan pizzeria coming.

Now Serving: New Amazon Restaurant Deliveries?
Now Serving

New Amazon Restaurant Deliveries?

Plus, openings by new Poke restaurant, wine cellar and brewery.

Now Serving: East Side Gets Monster Pizza
Now Serving

East Side Gets Monster Pizza

Plus: New Blue Water Grill in Bronzeville. And Buckley's will expand.

Now Serving: The Return of Hamburger Mary’s
Now Serving

The Return of Hamburger Mary’s

Moxie's opens in Whitefish Bay. And Downtown loses Bruegger's bagels.

Now Serving: New Downtown Seafood Restaurant
Now Serving

New Downtown Seafood Restaurant

Plus: another Bay View sushi place and a third Pizza Man, this time in Oak Creek.

Now Serving: The Brewery Opens Food Court
Now Serving

The Brewery Opens Food Court

Former bottling house boasts six mini-restaurants. And Sushi Go opens Bay View place.

Now Serving: Three New Burger Places Coming
Now Serving

Three New Burger Places Coming

For Shorewood, Pewaukee and Wauwatosa. Plus a new Walker's Point jazz club.

Now Serving: More Mexican, New Bay View Brewer
Now Serving

More Mexican, New Bay View Brewer

Matador Taco will be near Bucks' arena; 1840 Brewing Company is farmhouse brewery.

Now Serving: New Bay View American Restaurant
Now Serving

New Bay View American Restaurant

Plus: Comfort food in new Whitefish Bay place and DanDan opens second restaurant.

Now Serving: New Brewery Opens, John Hawks Closes
Now Serving

New Brewery Opens, John Hawks Closes

Opening on S. 1st: Enlightened Brewing. Also closing: Chez Jacques.

Now Serving: Rock & Roll Dinners at Rumpus Room
Now Serving

Rock & Roll Dinners at Rumpus Room

Plus: new soul food, new Five Guys and Potbelly restaurants.

Now Serving: Downtown Gets Two New Bars
Now Serving

Downtown Gets Two New Bars

New sports bar, new cocktail bar. And Valentine takes over airport coffee houses.

Now Serving: Eat, Drink and Sleep in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Eat, Drink and Sleep in Walker’s Point

All of which can be accommodated at the soon to open Spanish themed Hotel Madrid.

Now Serving: New Food Truck For Bay View
Now Serving

New Food Truck For Bay View

Fox Fire Food Truck serves up international street food. Plus: Silver City International Food and Art Walk is this weekend.

Now Serving: New Farm-To-Table Restaurant
Now Serving

New Farm-To-Table Restaurant

And Hibachi Boy's short run in downtown Milwaukee comes to a close.

Now Serving: Finally, City Gets a… Poke Restaurant
Now Serving

Finally, City Gets a… Poke Restaurant

Plus: new Walkers Point jazz lounge and Caribbean bar on Van Buren.

Now Serving: Pastiche’s French Fare Now Downtown
Now Serving

Pastiche’s French Fare Now Downtown

Plus: C-Viche now serves sushi, new Iron Horse chef, new brewery on St. Paul Ave.

Now Serving: New Brewery and New Bakery Coming
Now Serving

New Brewery and New Bakery Coming

A Shorewood bakery, a Third Ward brewery. Plus Red Dot in Tosa adds live music.

Now Serving: More Sushi, More Shawarma Coming
Now Serving

More Sushi, More Shawarma Coming

And a Jamaican restaurant, yet to be named, will open in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: Black Husky Brewing Moves to Milwaukee
Now Serving

Black Husky Brewing Moves to Milwaukee

And three popular area establishments close.

Now Serving: New Chinese, New Hamburger Mary’s
Now Serving

New Chinese, New Hamburger Mary’s

Plus: new microbrewery and Kasana pop-up dinners.

Now Serving: The Return of Fried Chicken
Now Serving

The Return of Fried Chicken

The Tandem will offer three kinds. And Meritage gives customers three weeks of the bird.

Now Serving: More Comfort Food for Milwaukee
Now Serving

More Comfort Food for Milwaukee

Potawatomi's new restaurant and Farmer's Wife in West Allis are all about comfort food.

Now Serving: New Seafood Restaurant for Downtown
Now Serving

New Seafood Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: new pizza place in Walker's Point, new coffeehouse in Bay View.

Now Serving: More Brunch and Ramen, Less Pizza
Now Serving

More Brunch and Ramen, Less Pizza

New restaurants Brunch and Red Light Ramen open, Rustico will close.

Now Serving: More Mexican for Milwaukee
Now Serving

More Mexican for Milwaukee

New Gypsy Taco in Bay View and Taqueria El Jefe in Tosa.

Now Serving: New Ramen, Brunch and Burger Places
Now Serving

New Ramen, Brunch and Burger Places

Ramen restaurant on East Side, Brunch opens Downtown, burger place in Grant Park.

Now Serving: More Breweries Coming
Now Serving

More Breweries Coming

East Side's first urban brewery, city's first hard cider bar and Pabst Brewery plans.

Now Serving: New Downtown Steakhouse Opening
Now Serving

New Downtown Steakhouse Opening

Plus: new brewery, Bay View falafel place and Washington Heights bakery & cafe.

Now Serving: More Beer, More Sangria, More Cookies
Now Serving

More Beer, More Sangria, More Cookies

Good City Brewing, Sangria Bar, home delivered Treat Bake Shop cookies all coming.

Now Serving: More Pizza, More Bakery Coming
Now Serving

More Pizza, More Bakery Coming

Wy’east and Redbar will offer pizza, a new downtown Grebes and new Hollander for bikers.

Now Serving: Coffee Coffee, More Coffee
Now Serving

Coffee Coffee, More Coffee

Valentine Coffee will have second location. And Milwaukee Coffee Peddlers opens.

Now Serving: Two New Breweries Announced
Now Serving

Two New Breweries Announced

Plus a third Pizza Man. And the menu at the new Karl Ratzsch's.

Now Serving: New Thai, Sushi & Burger Restaurants
Now Serving

New Thai, Sushi & Burger Restaurants

Plus new Tiki and Northwoods-themed bars opening.

Now Serving: Three New Bartolotta Restaurants
Now Serving

Three New Bartolotta Restaurants

Plus, new Thai and Kabob places popping up.

Now Serving: New Steakhouse Opening Downtown
Now Serving

New Steakhouse Opening Downtown

And new Third Ward restaurant atop Kimpton Hotel features Top Chef contestant.

Now Serving: New Seafood Restaurant for Downtown
Now Serving

New Seafood Restaurant for Downtown

And new Middle Eastern restaurant for the East Side.

Now Serving: New Middle Eastern and Sushi Restaurants
Now Serving

New Middle Eastern and Sushi Restaurants

RuYi Sushi opens, Hello Falafel coming to Bay View, new Fuel Cafe in Walker's Point.

Now Serving: Two New Restaurants Opening Downtown
Now Serving

Two New Restaurants Opening Downtown

New Hibachi grill on Mason and new juice bar and cafe on MLK Dr.

Now Serving: Oakland Avenue Pizza War?
Now Serving

Oakland Avenue Pizza War?

New Sal's pizzeria will compete with Lisa's and Carini's Conca D'Or.

Now Serving: Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel
Now Serving

Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel

And Horny Goat bar will close after six years in business.

Now Serving: Bay View Loses Pizza, Gains Ceviche
Now Serving

Bay View Loses Pizza, Gains Ceviche

Pepi's Pizza will move from Howell Ave. to Brady Street and C-Viche will open on KK.

Now Serving: Rare Steakhouse Coming Soon
Now Serving

Rare Steakhouse Coming Soon

Milwaukee also adds City Lights Brewery and Ian's Pizza is on the move.

Now Serving: New Restaurant, New Bar in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Restaurant, New Bar in Walker’s Point

Merriment Social and Camino will add still more food and drink to a hot neighborhood.

Now Serving: The Return of River Horse?
Now Serving

The Return of River Horse?

New bar coming to Riverwest. New empanadas place opens on Brady.

Now Serving: Buckley’s Getting Much Bigger
Now Serving

Buckley’s Getting Much Bigger

Cass Street restaurant tripling in size in response to new apartments, condos and Northwestern Mutual tower.

Now Serving: 10 Changes in Restaurants and Bars
Now Serving

10 Changes in Restaurants and Bars

Safe House, Wisconsin Pizza Works and Indulgence Chocolatiers lead the list.