Food/Drink

Aw yeah, “Pizza Shuttle Slice Shop” is coming to 3rd St. Market Hall

June 10, 2024

When it comes to reliable, long-running, late-night-friendly Milwaukee pizza joints, it doesn't get much more reliable, long-running, and late-night-friendly than Pizza Shuttle. The iconic 'za purveyor has been...

Wiggle Room to open Saturday

Tyler Maas

June 7, 2024

broadstreet.zone(159870); Last summer, we broke the exciting news that Vanguard owners/operators Chris Schulist and Jim McCann—along with partners with connections to Blackbird Bar and Dope Folks Records—would...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Oh! Don’t forget about the fish at Oh Dennis! in Racine

Caleb Westphal

June 7, 2024

broadstreet.zone(156201); Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week, fish fry #544: Oh Dennis! Saloon & Cha...

All things Milwaukee (and blindfold taste test) in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12

Carmella D'Acquisto

June 6, 2024

Welcome back cheftestants! Last time on Top Chef, Chef Laura Ozyilmaz was welcomed back into the fold after winning the final Last Chance Kitchen competition. The chefs participated in a quickfire competition a...

Enlightened Brewing Company’s Summer Block Party returns June 29

Tyler Maas

June 5, 2024

Originally started as an extremely small brewery in a glorified closet in the Lincoln Warehouse back in 2013, Enlightened Brewing Company's reputation and its footprint have both grown considerably in the years...

Lost Valley Cider Co. to close “later this year”

Tyler Maas

June 3, 2024

Over the weekend, Lost Valley Cider Co. (408 W. Florida St.) celebrated its eighth anniversary. While acknowledging the milestone, the owners of Milwaukee's first dedicated cider bar also announced that 2024 wi...

Component Brewing to celebrate 6th anniversary with beer releases, music, butt drawings on June 15

Tyler Maas

June 3, 2024

Do you have any plans on Saturday, June 15? If you're not already going to Summer Soulstice Music Festival or Brady Street Art Walk or Polish Fest or Lakefront Festival Of Art or our Joe Pera Talks With You pop...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: I had a Friday fish fry with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin

Caleb Westphal

May 31, 2024

All things Milwaukee (and 20 Questions) in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 11

Carmella D'Acquisto

May 30, 2024

Welcome back cheftestants! Last time on Top Chef, two Sconnie traditions were transformed into competitions for the remaining six chefs. Their quickfire elimination was a meat raffle cookoff. The judges drew na...

Meet A Brewer: Get to know Jenny Higgins from Wizard Works Brewing

Tyler Maas

May 30, 2024

broadstreet.zone(160166); In Milwaukee Record’s “Meet A Brewer” series, we aim to introduce you to some of the professionals behind the scenes who are responsible for making your favorite local beers. The recu...

Maya Ophelia’s food truck will close at the end of June

Matt Wild

May 29, 2024

After six years in business, beloved Milwaukee food truck Maya Ophelia's will "close the hatch" at the end of June. The owners of the mobile vegan restaurant, Chase and Jack Roldan, made the announcement on soc...

Company Brewing has closed

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

Less than two weeks after celebrating its ninth anniversary, Company Brewing, 735 E. Center St., has closed. Like, closed for good. Like, now. The Riverwest staple posted this message to social media late Tuesd...

Here’s the beer list, food vendors for this weekend’s “Toppling the RAY-borhood” parking lot party

Tyler Maas

May 28, 2024

You can always count on Ray's Wine & Spirits for a good time. Beyond offering an astounding assortment of beverages all year long, the Wauwatosa beer and liquor retailer regularly treats customers to fun ce...

Koppa’s is for sale, so let’s all chip in and buy it

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

Just one year after the much-publicized reopening of its "Fulbeli Deli," longtime East Side grocery store/bodega Koppa's is for sale. A short-and-sweet "Koppas is for sale" message (since deleted) was posted to...

Wegner’s St. Martins Inn will close June 1

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

Popular Franklin fish fry destination Wegner's St. Martins Inn (11318 W. St Martins Rd.) announced Tuesday that its final day of service will be Saturday, June 1. Why the sudden closure? Owners Dennis and Kathi...

VeganMania Milwaukee to bring vegan food, nonprofits, makers to Greenfield Park on June 2

Tyler Maas

May 27, 2024

Milwaukee is currently in the midst of a culinary renaissance. Part of the ongoing evolution and development of local dining is the improved access and quality of vegan food in and around the city. This weekend...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: I built a Friday fish fry dinner using The Hop

Caleb Westphal

May 24, 2024

Busby’s is now open for business

Tyler Maas

May 24, 2024

We have some good news for you as we head into the long holiday weekend! Busby's (3475 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-249-4766) is now open for business. The new bar in Bay View/Fernwood—we'll be corrected no matter...

All things Milwaukee (and fish boil) in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 10

Carmella D'Acquisto

May 23, 2024

Welcome back cheftestants! Last time on Top Chef, the remaining chefs had a cranberry-themed quickfire with more than a few surprises. Judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons announced they would be joining host ...

Living in the city, getting lunch at Gyro Palace

Matt Wild

May 23, 2024

Years ago, I briefly worked for a guy who delivered free weekly newspapers and magazines to Milwaukee businesses. You know, the stuff you'd find scattered on the floor next to racks of The Onion and Shepherd Ex...