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Shout-out to the old Chancery on Downer, which has been empty for 14 years

April 6, 2021

On March 31, 2007, the Chancery closed its doors on Downer Avenue. The space that the popular restaurant had occupied, 2575 N. Downer Ave., has been empty ever since.Yep, it's been empty for 14 years. Fourt...

Here’s how you can support a bunch of East Side and Downer Avenue businesses

Matt Wild

March 25, 2020

When you're finished perusing our up-to-date list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues, why not explore some ways to support a bunch of East Side and Downer Avenue businesses, too? ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Downer Theatre is a no-frills “neighborhood theater” at its finest

Matt Wild

March 11, 2020

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Shah Jee’s on Downer Avenue is open

Matt Wild

July 25, 2018

For more than a decade, downtown denizens have enjoyed the deliciousness that is Shah Jee's. The Pakistani restaurant is located in the basement of a Jefferson Street office building (770 N. Jefferson St., to b...

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