Content referencing Scott Johnson
Fuel Cafe is Permanently Closed
The biker-themed bar and restaurant in Walker's Point abruptly closed Sunday.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Pub Planned For Former Balzac Space
Suburban North 48° to bring craft beer and pizza to former wine bar.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Republicans Seek to Ban DEI Statements ‘Once and For All’
But proposed bill could make it harder to hire conservatives at Wisconsin's universities.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System
Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Brady Street’s Balzac Will Close
The final service for wine bar and small plates restaurant will be on Nov. 22.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking
City of Milwaukee could support the bill, but raised questions over regulation.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Republicans Two Seats From Veto-Proof Majorities
Just 2,498 votes assured that GOP legislators can't override Gov. Evers' vetoes.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
BelAir Cantina Shuffles Ownership
Longtime owners stepping back from BelAir Cantina, Finks tavern and Fuel Cafe.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
State School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year
Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
What Happened At Comet Cafe?
Former employees say it was closed because of union organizing effort. Owners say it was simply financial.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
New Mexican Steakhouse Coming
At Random opening ice cream garden. And say goodbye to Fauntleroy and (for now) Comet Cafe.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
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
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Hi-Hat’s History Dates to 1870s
Building moved three times; a veritable history of Polish community.
Jul 1st, 2017 by Michael Horne
Finks Tavern Adds Patio
Backyard patio is not high style, but "high-sensory, high design."
Jun 21st, 2017 by Michael Horne
Could Pabst Brewery Transform Industry?
CEO sees new Milwaukee brewery as place for innovative creations.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
New Italian, Mexican, Ramen Restaurants
Dorsia on Brady St., Yokohama on East Side, new BelAir in Brookfield.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
New French Place, New Fuel Cafe
Plus Crafty Cow comes to Bay View and new Pabst Taproom.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Restaurant Owners Have Lots of Land
Modest Astor St. homes of Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro sit on one-third acre.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
New Middle Eastern and Sushi Restaurants
RuYi Sushi opens, Hello Falafel coming to Bay View, new Fuel Cafe in Walker's Point.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Alex Baker
A City of Beer and Festivals
Beer festivals include Sprecher's 30th anniversary. And Water Street Brewery opens fourth location.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jon Richie
City Goes Crazy for Wine
Wine pairings with meals getting ever so popular in the city that made beer famous.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Jon Richie
The Raunchy Prior Life of Finks
The upscale Humboldt Ave. bar was anything but for its first 100 years or so.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager
Dramatic change means owners of Red Lion also own Trocadero, giving them both bars on "Tannery Row."
Dec 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Wauwatosa Goes Green With Bike Lanes
Wauwatosa turns North Avenue into a bicycle paradise with green lanes and bike boxes.
Sep 27th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Goodbye VIA on Downer
Pizza place will close, to be replaced by Mexican-styled BelAir Cantina.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Mac Writt
Can Wisconsin Avenue Be Saved?
A city task force hopes to revive the street but the obstacles are many.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Space is the Place
How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
The Ever-Changing City
Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Hi Hat’s Educated Cocktails
Built in a former schoolhouse, Hi Hat offers a broad education in mixology.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
A Redesign for Hi Hat Garage
A cooler Garage, more delay on Two Parks proposal, and progress on East Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Scene on the Street
A few items suitable for reading prior to a long weekend.
May 21st, 2009 by Michael Horne
New Home for Lord?
Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.
Mar 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne
