Category: Food/Drink

Celebrate six years of Station No. 06 with live music, rare beer, award-winning cocktails, BBQ

July 18, 2025

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again (and again): West Allis rules. The Milwaukee suburb has always had its charms and enjoyable amenities, but the city really seems to be hitting its stride in recent ye...

The Wurst is among Milwaukee Public Market’s best tenants

Tyler Maas

July 17, 2025

There are lots of great reasons to visit Milwaukee Public Market. Beyond being an award-winning marketplace and tourist attraction situated in the heart of the Historic Third Ward, the Public Market is the home...

Milwaukee Oktoberfest set for October 3-5 at Henry Maier Festival Park

Matt Wild

July 17, 2025

After several years downtown, Milwaukee Oktoberfest will make a big move to Henry Maier Festival Park for its 15th installment, October 3-5, 2025. The fest is produced by Kegel's Inn and Swarmm Events. "This...

This weekend’s “Sugar Camp” at Sugar Maple will have a Hot Dog Sucking Contest. We have questions.

Matt Wild

July 15, 2025

Bay View bar and venue Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave., is known for many things: serving great beer, hosting great shows, dreaming up delightful pop-ups, and inspiring Milwaukeeans to come together in the fac...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Mamie’s is difficult to define and easy to love

Tyler Maas

July 10, 2025

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Mamie's. These days, bars are quick to tell prospective customers...

East Side Italian restaurant L’Incontro is closed

Matt Wild

July 10, 2025

After 15 months in business, East Side Italian restaurant L'Incontro, 2315 N. Murray Ave., has closed. The restaurant made the announcement Wednesday on social media. It's last day of service was Monday, Jul...

Food/Drink Roundup: Koppa’s is back! Again!

Matt Wild

July 9, 2025

Looking for a roundup of Milwaukee food and drink news? Then take a bite of our cleverly titled, bi-weekly Food/Drink Roundup! This week: the latest return of Koppa's! • It's been eight years since we kicked...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Michael’s On The Lake in Kansasville has lake views, all-you-can-eat haddock

Caleb Westphal

July 4, 2025

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 #600, at Michael's On The Lake in...

From biking to baking: The Bread Pedalers bring flour power to West Allis

Tyler Maas

July 3, 2025

For years, West Allis existed as a regional punching bag that was primarily known for being the birthplace of Liberace, home to Wisconsin State Fair, and a misunderstood suburb that many loved to judge but few ...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club in Port Washington takes artisanal approach to fish fry

Caleb Westphal

June 27, 2025

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 #599, at Moonlight Tavern & S...

Wisconsin Taste Test: Miller-branded Pringles, Miller-branded bar nut mix

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 26, 2025

In Wisconsin Taste Test, two Milwaukee Record folks share their thoughts on two new-to-them "Wisconsin-y" food or drink items. Think raw beef sandwiches, Old-Fashioneds, and those giant bags of generic candy th...

AJ Bombers will close later this year

Matt Wild

June 26, 2025

After 16 years in business, Water Street stalwart AJ Bombers will close its doors for good later this year. Benson's Restaurant Group, the owner and operator of AJ Bombers, made the announcement on Thursday....

Food/Drink Roundup: Lupi & Iris owners will open Italian restaurant, Il Ponte, next year

Matt Wild

June 25, 2025

Looking for a roundup of Milwaukee food and drink news? Then take a bite of our cleverly titled, bi-weekly Food/Drink Roundup! This week: Il Ponte! • Two weeks ago, Milwaukee learned that Lupi & Iris own...

Transfer Pizzeria Café is adding a 1950s city bus to its patio

Tyler Maas

June 24, 2025

It's been over a month since the Milwaukee Boat was cruelly taken from us. Though those of us who loved it will never get it back (unless someone buys it at auction), we're pleased to report there's now a new i...

1840 Brewing Company will close June 29

Matt Wild

June 22, 2025

After nearly eight years in business, Bay View brewery 1840 Brewing Company, 342 E. Ward St., will close its doors next week. Its final taproom service will be Sunday, June 29. "You may already be aware of t...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: I had a Big Mac and a fish fry with Don Gorske, who holds the record for most Big Macs eaten in a lifetime

Caleb Westphal

June 20, 2025

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 #598, at Wendt's On The Lake in V...

We tried 10 new food/drink items at Summerfest (2025 edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 20, 2025

Summerfest is back! One day is officially in the books, and there are eight more chances to enjoy loads of live entertainment, heaps of tasty treats, and all sorts of refreshments. As the 57th installment of th...

VeganMania Milwaukee to return to Greenfield Park on June 22

Tyler Maas

June 17, 2025

Milwaukee's food scene is currently in a great place. A significant part of the ongoing evolution and development of local dining is the improved access and quality of vegan food being both made and served in a...

We couldn’t wait to try Riley’s Bar + Burger (and you shouldn’t either)

Tyler Maas

June 13, 2025

Back in February, Milwaukee learned the folks behind the wildly successful and downright delicious Riley's Social House bar and sandwich joint in the Third Ward would be opening another restaurant at the edge o...

Wisconsin State Fair’s 2025 Sporkies and Drinkies: Blueberry Breakfast Bratwurst, Dirty Pancakes, more

Matt Wild

June 12, 2025

It's almost time for the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair! (It runs July 31 - August 10.) And that means it's time to unveil, ponder, drool over, and/or worry about this year's Sporkies and Drinkies finalists! You kno...