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We ate all 8 of Wisconsin State Fair’s 2021 Sporkies Finalists
Three words: Wisconsin State Fair. Starting last Thursday and running through August 15, the annual celebration of all things Wisconsin will offer up oodles of entertainment, a variety of animals,...
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Here are some of our favorite West Allis bar names
The Wisconsin State Fair is now in full swing. Every August, the multi-day event brings folks from all over the Midwest to West Allis for oodles of interesting and indulgent foods, live performances,...
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Maranta Plant Shop adds food trailer, Tostada by Maranta
It’s only been a few months since Milwaukee’s first Black- and Brown-owned plant shop, Maranta, opened its doors at 1739 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Now,...
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The 3 sub shops on the corners of Oakland and Locust, ranked
3. Subway Obviously. 2. Cheba Hut The first Milwaukee location of the Fort Collins-based sub chain opened earlier this summer. The subs are “toasted,” i.e. kind of like Quiznos, but much, much better....
View ArticleMekong Cafe needs your help after last week’s power outage
Since opening in 2008, Mekong Cafe (5930 W. North Ave., 414-257-2228) has become a favorite among diners in the Washington Heights neighborhood, in nearby Wauwatosa, and throughout metro Milwaukee. The...
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Odd Duck will migrate north to Walker’s Point in 2022
Beloved Bay View dining staple Odd Duck will soon be flapping its wings and migrating north to Walker’s Point. Odd Duck owners Melissa Buchholz and Ross Bachhuber announced on Thursday that they’ve...
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Chilango Express settles into latest location in West Allis
Chilango (noun) 1. A person who has left their home in provincia (anywhere outside of Mexico City) to live in Mexico City, and has gone back home after some time. 2. Anyone from Mexico City—this is the...
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Shahrazad moving to former Halal Guys on Oakland Avenue
Milwaukee Persian and Middle Eastern restaurant Shahrazad is currently closed. But fear not! The East Side staple is simply leaving its longtime home at 2847 N. Oakland Ave. and moving a few blocks...
View Article20 local ambers that are the color of 311’s energy
On Saturday night, 311 will make its way to Summerfest for a headlining performance at the Generac Power Stage. While the Omaha, Nebraska rock outfit has managed its fair share of hits through the...
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Food truck park planned for long-vacant Humboldt Gardens building on Humboldt...
A food truck park called Humboldt Gardens Gourmet is planned for the long-vacant Humboldt Gardens building at 2249 N. Humboldt Ave. The iconic three-story building was built in 1890, and was originally...
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Brewed Cafe is auctioning off more than 100 items
After 14 years, beloved Brady Street coffee shop Brewed Cafe somewhat abruptly closed its doors for good last month. That’s very unfortunate news, of course. And though we’re saddened to see it go, we...
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Ellas Café delivers coffee and magic, aims to provide safe space for LGBTQ+...
Renee Valdez and Sofia Esmeralda are a microcosm of Milwaukee hospitality, swirled with a starry magic that is bright-eyed and inviting. They are the owners of Ellas Café, a pop-up coffee shop that has...
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410 Friday fish frys and counting: Cozy Inn (Oak Creek)
Caleb Westphal hasn’t missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. This week: Cozy Inn. Most business owners close up shop long before becoming...
View ArticleFoxfire food truck will close for good November 28
After five years in business, popular Milwaukee food truck Foxfire is closing up shop. R.I.P. that incredible chicken sandwich. “This is our fifth, and we have decided, final season,” owners Bryan...
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And the Turner Hall Tiki Takedown winners are…
Yesterday, a couple hundred folks braved the cold and dreary conditions in Milwaukee, put on their finest Hawaiian shirt and most colorful leis, and made their way to the Turner Hall Tiki Takedown. The...
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New event space, The Starling, planned for former SURG On The Water
Popular Downtown/Third Ward event space SURG On The Water closed in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the riverside space at 102 N. Water St. is showing new signs of life. License...
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South Shore Terrace’s winter chalets to return with updated food and drink menus
Last December, South Shore Terrace—in an effort to make up for an abbreviated 2020 summer season and in order to bring much-needed funds to the Milwaukee County Parks system—opened its “winter...
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Brew City Pickles is a shrine to brine
Like it or not, the holidays are coming. In the blink of an eye, Thanksgiving will be over and the stress of the holiday season will be upon us in full force. In addition to trying to find something...
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Behold the immersive D&D-inspired restaurant and amusement center planned for...
Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. This week: The Griffin & Gargoyle! • Pull up a stool, Tanis...
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411 Friday fish frys and counting: Spitfires On State (Milwaukee)
Caleb Westphal hasn’t missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. This week: Spitfires On State. “We have our doors open for Miller employees leaving or...
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