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In case you missed it, Soup Bros. is closed

August 11, 2022

We're not sure how we missed this, but the big "FOR LEASE" sign in the window ain't lying: longtime Walker's Point soup hotspot Soup Bros. (209 W. Florida St.) is permanently closed. The friendly folks around t...

Enlightened Brewing Company to host a Summer Block Party this weekend

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2022

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 recent ye...

Malört Fest returns to Ray’s Growler Gallery on August 27

Tyler Maas

August 9, 2022

People typically feel one of two ways about Jeppson’s Malört. They either hate it, or they absolutely love it…as something to buy for someone who’s never tried it before. Despite being the textbook definition o...

We ate all 8 of Wisconsin State Fair’s 2022 Sporkies finalists

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 5, 2022

Three words: Wisconsin State Fair. Starting yesterday and running through August 14, the annual celebration of all things Wisconsin is offering up oodles of entertainment, a variety of animals, stands to buy no...

Check out The Vanguard’s new styled sausages and sides

Tyler Maas

July 27, 2022

On Monday, we announced The Vanguard would be saying goodbye to 12 of its menu items. Even though some popular fare and other longer-tenured items—most notably the delicious likes of the Hungarian, Salazar, and...

Culver’s will serve free cheese curds and custard from a food truck in the Deer District on August 3 and you just KNOW the line will stretch to Bay View

Matt Wild

July 27, 2022

We're sure every red-blooded American enjoys free stuff, but Milwaukee really enjoys free stuff. Seriously, walk past any tent handing out free brats at Summerfest and tell us we're wrong. Or, head to the Deer ...

The Vanguard will say goodbye to 12 menu items this week

Tyler Maas

July 25, 2022

Since opening in 2014, The Vanguard has established itself as the pinnacle of tubed meat delicacies in Milwaukee. Though their winning mix of specialty sausages, “tube-less” options, exceptional appetizers, and...

Take a look inside Promises before it opens July 28

Tyler Maas

July 24, 2022

Last month, we told you about Promises, a new live music venue and neighborhood tavern opening at the corner of 6th Street and National Avenue. The new Walker's Point bar (located at 538 W. National Ave.) that'...

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel will host a Grateful Dead-inspired “dining experience” on August 5

Matt Wild

July 14, 2022

When you think of legendary band The Grateful Dead, do you think of five-course food-and-drink "dining experiences"? If not, you will now. Yep, on Friday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m., Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel (...

Palomino temporarily closed, hopes to reopen next year

Matt Wild

July 11, 2022

According to a message on its website, long-running Bay View bar and restaurant Palomino (2491 S. Superior St.) is "temporarily closed for regular service." Why? Ye olde "severe staffing shortages brought abou...

Urbal Tea Co. is 13th Street’s friendly neighborhood tea joint

Juan Miguel Martinez

June 29, 2022

I consider myself a semi-regular tea drinker, and the things a mind like mine ponders when it comes to tea are "What kind of monkeys picked the oolong? Did they wear little bellhop hats?" and other such nonsens...

State Fair’s 2022 Sporkies: Fried Pickle Cheese Curd Tacos, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken On-a-Stick, more

Matt Wild

June 28, 2022

It's almost time for the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair (it runs August 4-14), which means it's time to unveil, ponder, and drool over and/or worry about this year's Sporkies finalists. You know, the Sporkies! The S...

We tried 8 new food and drink items at Summerfest

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 24, 2022

Summerfest is back! One day is officially in the books, and there are still eight more chances to enjoy loads of live entertainment, heaps of tasty treats, and all sorts of refreshments. As the 54th installment...

New and open now at 3rd St. Market Hall: Kompali Tacos y Tortas

Matt Wild

June 17, 2022

It's Friday, so you know what that means: downtown food hall 3rd St. Market Hall has added 17 new vendors! (Seriously, we think we missed a few in the past week alone.) Today, 3rd St. has added Kompali Tacos...

I asked my mom to review the new Leinenkugel’s “Lodge Pack”

Tyler Maas

June 16, 2022

With all due respect to Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company—the seventh oldest brewery in the country, which single-handedly carried Chippewa Falls to national consciousness—and its storied history, the western W...

Promises to bring live music and neighborhood tavern feel to Walker’s Point

Tyler Maas

June 2, 2022

Walker's Point will soon be home to a new live music venue and neighborhood tavern. Promises is expected to open at the corner of 6th Street and National Avenue this summer. The new business (located at 538 ...

“This is my pride and joy”: Chef Tizzy Tazz helms Gotcha Foods truck on city’s north side

Juan Miguel Martinez

June 1, 2022

My visit to the Sherman Park neighborhood on Memorial Day was a memorable one. I finally got an interview with Chef Tizzy Tazz, who I had been trying to track down for a couple of years. During the course of ou...

Nice Times—a.k.a. the old Snack Boys, Hotel Foster, Globe East—is closed

Matt Wild

May 31, 2022

Approximately six months after opening, plant-based eatery and bar Nice Times—a.k.a. the old Snack Boys/Hotel Foster/Globe East space at 2028 E. North Ave.—has closed. Why the sudden closure? Well... ...

Pueblo Foods (and its hot deli) reigns supreme on Holton Street

Juan Miguel Martinez

May 26, 2022

The long stretch of Holton between Brady and Capitol is the main vein that bridges downtown, the north side, and Riverwest. It is a storied drag, and one that has a rich Boricua history. All the people who grew...

The Vine Humboldt beer garden’s season begins May 26

Tyler Maas

May 25, 2022

We have some good news for fans of beer, the outdoors, and drinking beer outdoors! Yesterday, Milwaukee County Parks announced The Vine Humboldt—a wine and beer garden at Humboldt Park in Bay View—will kick off...