Sam Leaf, owner of The Backyard.
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The Foods That Fuel The Riverwest 24
Plus: A new Northwest Side grocery store, Ger'mama retires and The Soup Market says goodbye.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bar Proposed at Former Sam’s Tap Site
Kelly's Tap would revive the neighborhood tavern that quietly shuttered last fall.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Is Sam’s Tap in Bay View Closed For Good?
Nearly century old building, long a tavern, went dark last fall.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rice N Roll Owner Building Bay View Complex
Unusual design for mystery restaurant. Now under construction.
Jan 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DOJ Suing Milwaukee Landlord, Property Manager
Federal government alleges East Side property owner and his manager violated Fair Housing Act.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Department Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Rental Property
The lawsuit seeks an order requiring the defendants to pay monetary damages to the tenant and cease discrimination against any tenant based on sex and disability.
Sep 9th, 2022 by U.S. Department of Justice
The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard
Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Restaurant Would Have Two Buildings, Multiple Patios
$2.5 million restaurant complex planned. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
May 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
HUD Sues East Side Landlord For Discrimination
Resident allegedly subjected to harassment based on sexual orientation and disability, much of it captured in text messages.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar
A tavern here since 1909, and where else can you grill your own steaks outdoors?
Oct 20th, 2017 by Michael Horne
