A professional eating power couple is moving to Milwaukee
The past 15-plus months have been incredibly difficult for restaurant owners. Thankfully, things are starting to improve as the country continues turning the corner on the COVID-19 crisis. And things...
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Let’s all chip in and buy Falcon Bowl for $249,000 and not turn it into...
Hey! Milwaukee! Let’s all chip in, raise about $249,000, buy the iconic Riverwest bar/hall/bowling alley Falcon Bowl, 801 E. Clarke St., and not turn it into something awful like luxury apartments or...
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Mr. Piragua and Island Ice serve shaved ice treats with Caribbean history
The old “piragüero” (shaved ice vendor) pushes his cart down a busy promenade in old San Juan, Puerto Rico. He wears a straw hat, a billowy linen shirt, and sandals. There is a certain level of...
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Semolina MKE to bring handcrafted pasta and deli items to Bay View storefront
Things are about to get even more delicious in Bay View. In addition to the flurry of recent restaurant openings, the neighborhood is on the verge of getting a dedicated pasta shop. The new business,...
View ArticleReminder: Nashville North is opening on Brady Street this fall, will have...
In case you memory-holed the bulk of 2020 and the opening months of 2021, a “honky tonk” bar called Nashville North is set to open on Brady Street this fall. Owned by Charcoal Grill founder Jeff Marsh,...
View ArticleWatch Katina Eats Kilos demolish an 8-patty burger in her first...
Last month, we alerted you to the exciting news that a pair of accomplished eaters and popular YouTube personalities were moving to Milwaukee. The professional eater power couple consisting of Randy...
View ArticleAhead of Weird Fest, MobCraft Beer criticized for calling Asian food “weird”
MobCraft Beer‘s third annual Weird Fest Block Party is set for Saturday, July 17, but the Walker’s Point brewery is currently being criticized for what, exactly, it considers “weird.” Along with live...
View ArticleBoone & Crockett to host Inaugural Milwaukee Seltzer Fest
Festivals are coming back! In addition to the return of time-honored local celebrations that help Milwaukee earn its “City Of Festivals” moniker, there are a number of new area block parties, music...
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Lucha libre-themed Wrestling Taco restaurant to open in West Allis on July 15
West Allis is already home to a dedicated wrestling bar. Later this week, The Drunk Uncle will be joined by another wrestling-focused establishment when a full service bar and restaurant with a “lucha...
View ArticleNew food-focused night market series, Deer District Market, coming to plaza...
If this summer’s sole Milwaukee Night Market (formerly the NEWaukee Night Market) on August 18 isn’t enough to satiate your night market needs, buckle up for Deer District Market. The new food-focused...
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Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s X-Ray Beer Day
In addition to being an outstanding all-ages venue and arcade with the capability of restoring one’s faith in Cudahy (and humanity?), X-Ray Arcade also has a way better beer selection than you might...
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Marijuana-themed Cheba Hut will open July 26 on corner of Oakland and Locust
Three years after it first announced its intentions to open its first Milwaukee location, marijuana-themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut will open on the corner of Oakland and Locust (2907 N. Oakland Ave.)...
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Big Boy and 10 other Midwestern chain restaurants that should come back to...
Less than a week from now, Wisconsin will once again be home to a Big Boy restaurant. The first to return to the state in more than two decades will be located in Germantown in the space that was most...
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Jump back into High Dive when it reopens this Friday
Has it really been six years since High Dive opened in the old Impala Lounge/River Horse space at 701 E. Center St.? And—good lord—has it really been a year and a half since High Dive closed to the...
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Here are some pictures from Wisconsin Big Boy, which opened in Germantown today
Today, as much of the state nursed hangovers and recovered from last night’s Bucks Lust, Wisconsin experienced another historic event: the return of Big Boy. Following a 26-year period of Big Boy...
View ArticleHere’s the outstanding Central Waters beer list for this weekend’s...
Central Waters Brewing is one of the best breweries in Wisconsin. Ray’s Wine & Spirits is one of the best liquor stores with one of the most impressive craft beer selections in Wisconsin. When...
View ArticleWatch pro eater Randy Santel take down 10 Culver’s Double Deluxe Butter...
Last month, we alerted you to the exciting news that a pair of accomplished eaters and popular YouTube personalities were moving to Milwaukee. The professional eater power couple consisting of Randy...
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New hookah bar and dance hall, Tropic, planned for former Fire On Water space
Today in City of Milwaukee License Application Search news… According to license applications filed with the city, a new hookah bar, restaurant, and dance hall called Tropic is expected to open in the...
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The Vanguard is reopening for in-person service
It’s really happening! After more than 16 months of being closed to the public—other than for carryout and delivery service—on account of pandemic-related precautions, The Vanguard will be reopening...
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Don’t be afraid of BBQ: A conversation with Mike Luce of Barbeque Supply Company
Here in the land of the grill, taking the extra steps or time to get into full-blown barbeque (or barbecue, if you prefer) is a journey many leave untraveled. Some might say that it’s not worth all the...
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