And “Milwaukee’s Best Bloody” of 2026 is…

Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered at 3rd Street Market Hall to partake in a beloved celebration of a tomato-based local delicacy. Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation's 14th annual “MKE’s Best Bloody” ...

MKE Music Rewind: John The Savage, s/t (2012)

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. In this installment: John The Savage's self-titled 2012 ...

Let’s remember some former Milwaukee breweries

Milwaukee is often referred to as "Brew City" for good reason. The city boasts a rich brewing history that's virtually unmatched anywhere else in the nation (or on the planet, for that matter). The city continu...

Milwaukee Record is up for a WAMI award!

It’s that time of year again! Last week, the folks behind the Wisconsin Area Music Industry unveiled the field nominees for their 2026 awards show shindig, which is set to take place Sunday, May 17 at Atwood Mu...

Al-Hamawi to open in former Kim’s Thai location

Milwaukee's Middle Eastern coffee shop expansion continues! This spring, Al-Hamawi—a Jordanian-based cafe chain that specializes in coffee, "Arabian sweets" and chocolate, nuts, olive oils, dried fruits, and mo...

Milwaukee Record’s guide to Mama Tried events

This week, throngs of riders and motorcycle enthusiasts who have been cooped up since fall and whose choppers have been in storage for months will enjoy a brief escape from the cold, dark, dull bikelessness of ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Paczki Day

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some days centered around pastries come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Paczki Day! Today is the day. Tuesday, February 17, ...