R.I.P. Louie’s Char Dogs & Butter Burgers?

Matt Wild
Two and a half years after opening in an East Side strip mall at 2336 N. Farwell Ave., sausage and burger joint Louie's Char Dogs & Butter Burgers appears to be closed. A sign informing customers that "we a...

Flamingos…in Wisconsin?

Kyle Arpke
There are Flamingos in Wisconsin! Yes, you read that right: Flamingos. In. Port Washington. Wisconsin.Earlier today I got an out-of-the-blue text message (shout-out to Smitty Smith from Fire Ridge Golf Club...

Here’s the Flannel Fest lineup

Tyler Maas
Back in 2019, Boone & Crockett—in partnership with The Cooperage, Taco Moto, and Pedal Tavern—hosted a celebration of music, food, and seasonal attire known as “Flannel Fest.” That iteration brought hundred...

Downer Theatre has closed (for now?)

Matt Wild
UPDATE (9/20/23): In a press release, President of the Downer Avenue Business Improvement District Michael DeMichele says, "We have high hopes in finding a solution that continues to respect the tradition and h...