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Downtown Hampton Inn Mysteriously Closes
Signs point to financial issues. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
New Bar For ‘Upper East’ Side
Plus: New downtown hotel and restaurant, new Oak Creek bar. And Pizza Shuttle's new owners.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
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.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
East Side Gets African, Caribbean Fare
Plus: A south-side Indian restaurant, downtown food hall's pizzeria, and a new fleet of meat.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Downtown Food Hall Adds Sushi, Ramen, Hot Dogs
Plus: Radio Milwaukee's new cafe, new downtown restaurant, Redbrick Pizza closes.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
The Return of Comet Cafe
Plus: Nonfiction Wines gets bigger. Daily Bird grabs Fuel Cafe space. Crumbl Cookies comes to Bay Shore
Nov 1st, 2021 by Michael Holloway
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.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Taste of Lindsay Heights Opens
Plus: The CurderBurger becomes a reality and Sauce & Spice closes at Sherman Phoenix.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe
Plus: Mistral closes and Tess chef leaves to start "Mad Mexican' pop-up restaurant.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
State Fair Announces 70 Food Offerings
Plus: new Venezuelan food place at downtown food hall. And new cafe for South Milwaukee.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden
Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Mooby’s Film Fantasy Diner Comes to Town
Director Kevin Smith, known for "Clerks" and other films, opening fast-food pop-up.
May 31st, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Pizzeria in Third Ward
Plus: A new BBQ joint. The Original reopens. And the return of Lowlands Group patios.
May 10th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Orleans Seafood Restaurant Opening
Plus: More donuts for Third Ward, new West Allis bakery and No Studios adds rooftop bar with sake menu.
May 3rd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Taco John’s Comes to Town
Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Cafe Corazon Opens New Location
Plus: a new BBQ joint, Nite Owl burgers returns and Colectivo's Prospect Ave. cafe and concert venue plans to reopen.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Mexican Restaurant Opening
Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers
Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New BBQ Joint a Success
Plus: a Dubbel Dutch pop-up, new Culvers in Bay Shore, and the downtown SportClub reopens.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Dog-Friendly Restaurant Opening
Plus: new BBQ place, new Brady St. bar and streetcar-themed outdoor dining on KK.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
A New Deep Dish Pizzeria
Plus: a new Pete's Pops, Mo's Irish Pub reopens and Bayshore's Colectivo closes.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant
Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
A New Good City Brewing
Plus: New Puerto Rican restaurant, Snack Boys is transformed, and goodbye Original Pancake House on Downer.
Jan 17th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown
Plus: New sports bar coming, East Side pIzzeria opens, Rogues Gallery bar closes.
Jan 3rd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Burger Joint, New Hot Dog Truck
Plus: Braise and La Reve extend services with food trucks. And a Giannis-inspired gyro-burger.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
New Downtown Seafood Restaurant
Plus: New east side Chinese place, Joey Gerard's reopens, state's last Baker's Square closes.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Downtown Has New Indian Restaurant
Plus: new pizza places in West Allis and Glendale. And Peruvian food comes to Crossroad Collective
Dec 7th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Dairyland Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Joins Zócalo
Plus: African food stand gets regular spot and a food truck eyes a brick and mortar location
Nov 24th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
New Indian Restaurant for Downtown
Plus: New birria food truck on South Side, Unclie Wolfie's adds dinner and five new teriyaki franchises.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants
Plus: New pub-style restaurant in Cudahy, and Fiddlehead's Coffee cafe in Tosa.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen
Plus: New Italian restaurant for Bay View, new Toss Scandanavian place and Carnevor Steakhouse returns.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint
One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
New European Restaurant For Hotel Metro
Plus: New taco restaurant downtown, Latin American restaurant in Greendale.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Street-Food Inspired Restaurant Comes to Brady St.
Plus: A Lao pop-up will take residence in Crossroads Collective
Mar 6th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront
Plus: Kegel’s Inn reopens just in time for lent
Feb 28th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments
Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock
Jan 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Pizza Places Opening
Also: Urban Beets new brunch. And the Dogg Haus dies.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
A New Third Ward Pastry Shop
Plus: A new downtown coffee bar. And Dino's in Riverwest and Kindred in Bay View close.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming
Press Au Marché coming to Third Ward, new Ian's Pizza on West Side.
Aug 23rd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
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.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Mac & Cheese Joint on Brady Street
Plus: new Bubble Tea Cafe on Wells St. and Latin-style restaurant in Walker's Point.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
The Return of La Cage
Plus: new-axe throwing bar, Mitchell St. pizzeria and Art Bar restaurant opening.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Restaurant Bar at Bradford Beach
Plus: new Poke place on Brady Street. New Filipino food truck in Harbor District.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
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.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
DNC Emphasizing Security, Inclusivity for 2020 Convention
CEO of next year’s 2020 committee says he wants the world to see Milwaukee as locals do.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Food Truck Park Announces Vendors
Includes tacos, burgers, Asian rice and homemade bagels. Plus: new East Side taproom.
May 30th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Final Vendor Opens at Crossroads Collective
Plus: Von Trier reopens on Farwell, new restaurant and bar concept in Walker's Point, beer graden coming to Tosa, new organic wine shop slated for Bay View.
May 16th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Former Carleton School to Become Housing
Plus: Bradley Foundation moving to Hammes Building.
Apr 21st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
New Pizza Restaurant in Story Hill
Plus: MECCA Sports Bar announces grand opening and last call for Black Restaurant Week.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar
Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
The Mothership Landing in Bay View
Plus: Changes in East Side sushi scene. And an East Town cocktail bar planned.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Love’s On Tap in Walker’s Point
Plus: A Wahlburgers for Third Ward, shuffleboard bar in Walkers Point, Brown Bottle closes.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant
Plus: New halal restaurant for Mitchell St., new pasta bar at East Side food hall.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
City’s First Food Truck Park Coming
Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Cafe for Third Ward
Plue: New Cudahy arcade bar. And actor Mark Wahlberg's burger chain comes to town.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Food Hall Opens Shanghai Speakeasy
Plus: New East Town cocktail parlor. And Buckley's new dining room opens.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Wine and Spirits for the Fiserv Forum
Plus: Umami Moto returns, a new butcher shop is coming to Walker's Point and it's last call for Mi-Key's.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
New Pan-Asian and Taco Places
Lazo's Taco Shack eyes Downtown, Momo Mee opens in Walker's Point, At Random reopens.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Food Hall Opening On December 17
Plus: WhirlyBall and dining! Heated domes at Benelux! And a new Walker's Point pop-up.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.
Plus: Sky Bar comes to Walker's Point. And Mouth and Muscle to chew on three counties
Nov 20th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
New Latin Restaurant on Burnham St.
Plus: a new cafe on Jackson St., new Fifth Ward bar, new Walker's Point brewery.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?
Plus: More Mexican for Bay View, more sausages for West Allis.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Three New Restaurants Coming
In Downtown, Walker's Point, East Side. Plus: new Bay View wine bar.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Brewers, Burgerim, Burger Mania!
Nation learns of Webb's freebies, AJ Bombers' new burger, Burgerim comes to town.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
More Tacos For Downtown
Plus: Pizano's finally opening Downtown, Antigua moves and a Starbucks says goodbye.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
New South Side Taco Restaurant
Plus: New Halyard Park taproom, East Side food hall and Bar Louie in Brookfield.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Zach Komassa
More Pizza, Pasta, Paella, Poke!
Three new restaurants, one new food truck, lots more to eat.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
New Restaurant, New Market for Downtown
Global Fusion restaurant and Maurer supermarket-deli opening.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
New Downtown Beer Hall at The 42
Plus: Two new Mexican places, East Side Korean spot and Walker's Point pizza place.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Sub Sandwich Chain a Cure For Munchies
Colorado-based Cheba Hut has marijuana theme, will open several locations here.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Mexican Spot Opening in East Town
Plus: Snifters introduces brunch and FieriCon is coming to Walker's Point.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
More Asian Food for Walker’s Point
Plus: Another Poke place? A new doughnut purveyor. And goodbye Juniper 61.
Jul 5th, 2018 by Cynthia Crawford
City’s First Cat Cafe Opens
Plus: Good City Brewing lands in the Live Block and three city eateries expand in the burbs.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
More Burgers for South Side
Plus: new Aloha Poke in Third Ward; new Sherman Park cafe; Transfer Pizza expands.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
