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R&R Poke Adds Freshness to Downtown Tosa
Try a Tuna Volcano or build your own poke meal in Wauwatosa’s busy downtown. Read more
Milwaukee's Spring 2020 Classical Music Calendar
Here's a comprehensive list of all of the classical music performances scheduled for Spring 2020 in Milwaukee. Read more
Milwaukee's Spring 2020 Theater Calendar
Here's a comprehensive list of all of the theater performances scheduled for Spring 2020 in Milwaukee. Read more
Photo credit: West Allis Farmers Market
Best of Milwaukee 2019 Winners: Retail Food & Drink
Winners in the Retail Food and Drink category for Best of Milwaukee 2019 including subcategories like Best Liquor Store, Best Farmers Market, Best Grocery Store and more. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2019 Winners: Dining Out
Winners in the Dining Out category for Best of Milwaukee 2019 including subcategories like Best New Restaurant, Best Burger, Best Restaurant with a View and more. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2019 Winners: City Confidential
Winners in the City Confidential category for Best of Milwaukee 2019 including subcategories like Best Milwaukee Alderperson, Best Local Entrepreneur, Best Local Activist and more. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2019 Winners: Milwaukee-Made Food and Beverages
Winners in the Milwaukee-Made Food and Beverages category for Best of Milwaukee 2019 including subcategories like Best Artisanal Cheese, Best Craft Beer, Best Cupcakes and more. Read more
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Best of Milwaukee 2019 Winners: Arts & Entertainment
Winners in the Arts and Entertainment category for Best of Milwaukee 2019 including subcategories like Best Art Gallery, Best Movie Theater, Best Theater Company and more. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2019 Winners: Out & About
Winners in the Out and About category for Best of Milwaukee 2019 including subcategories like Best Attraction for Out-of-Town Guests, Best Beer Garden, Best Sports Bar and more. Read more
Photo credit: Julia Kozerski
Il Mito Serves Upscale Yet Unpretentious Italian Meals
Chef Michael Feker’s famous Wauwatosa eatery is a tried and true local favorite for delicious Italian food. Read more
PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Zylstra
Milwaukee Favorite Mekong Café Stays on Top
The food served at Mekong Café celebrates the countries the beautiful Mekong River flows through: Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Read more
Milwaukee's Fall 2019 Visual Arts Calendar
Here's a comprehensive list of all of the visual arts exhibits scheduled for Fall 2019 in Milwaukee. Read more
Milwaukee's Fall 2019 Theater Calendar
Here's a comprehensive list of all of the theater performances scheduled for Fall 2019 in Milwaukee. Read more
Milwaukee—A City of Festivals, Parks, Beer and Much More
So many things to see and do in and around Brew City throughout the year Read more
Milwaukee for the Kids
In addition to the sparkling Lakefront, neighborhood parks and seasonal festivals, there are lots of other places in the city that are geared for the entertainment of Milwaukee’s small fry. Read more
Tour Milwaukee: The Many Ways to Explore the City
By foot, boat, bus, bike or streetcar, there are many ways to explore the city. Tours with focuses on food, architecture, history or just an overview of the city can all be found in Milwaukee. Read more
A Guide to Milwaukee's Museums
A great way to discover more about any city is to visit its museums to learn about its history, culture and commerce. Read more
Milwaukee's Lighter, Quirkier Side
Getting to know any new area is always more enjoyable if you can discover what the locals do for some fun. Thankfully, Milwaukee has plenty to offer those looking for fun, games and laughter. Read more
Exploring the Greater Milwaukee Area
In the counties surrounding Milwaukee, there are many interesting cities and towns well worth a day trip. Read more
Illustration by: Melissa Lee Johnson
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2018 in Milwaukee
In and around Milwaukee, there are several opportunities to experience the fun of a traditional German Oktoberfest celebration, so brush up on your German drinking songs and enjoy a frosty mug at one of the many multi-day fests near you. Read more
The Ever-Changing Menu at Triskele’s
Tucked away on the corner of South 3rd and Maple Streets, Triskele’s has been building a steady, loyal following among local diners over the past nine years. Chef-owned and operated by JoLinda Klopp and Lynn Winter, it has a very comfortabl... Read more
Key Westconsin
Visit Waukesha’s Key Westconsin for a Florida-style feast with many gluten-free options. Read more
Photo by Dave Zylstra
Walker’s Point
Over the past several years there have been a lot of changes in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood. New restaurants and businesses are replacing many of the vacant, rundown buildings. The Walker’s Point Association and residents are wo... Read more
Milwaukee's Top 10 Bloody Marys
The Shepherd Express’ Spring Drink Guide 2015 explores 10 of Milwaukee’s best establishments for Bloody Marys. Read more
Simmer Truck Opens Brick-and-Mortar Cafe
Simmer Truck opens Simmer Café in Downtown Milwaukee Read more
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So You Want To Be an Urban Farmer?
Milwaukee’s best-known urban farm, Growing Power (5500 W. Silver Spring Drive), will offer a course in Commercial Urban Agriculture (CUA) running from February through June of next year. Read more
Comfort Food at Clifford’s Supper Club
As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, comfort foods become a priority for most of us. Read more
What’s New at Sprecher?
Since 1985 Sprecher Brewing Company has been one of the local breweries that have been leading the way in creativity and innovation. This year was no different. This past summer, Sprecher rolled out their own Read more
Lionheart Spices
After years of being bored by the bland barbecue spice blends available at their local grocery store, brothers Luke and Peter Leonhardt began experimenting to create their own signature blend. The results were so popular with friends and f... Read more
The New Sausage in Town
In a region so well known for a love of bratwurst, it may be hard for a newcomer to carve out a place of recognition. Peruse the aisle of local grocery stores, and you’ll Read more
Bunzel’s Family Tradition
If shopping at big-box grocery stores depresses you and makes you long for a more personal, less utilitarian experience, maybe it’s time for you to visit a West Side Read more
Milwaukee Urban Discovery Farm
The local food movement is changing not only what we eat, but where that food is grown. Most of us live in cities or towns, and we purchase our fruits and veggies from a neighborhood grocery store. Idealistic and health-conscious shoppers ... Read more
Sendik’s Food Markets, UW-Milwaukee Bring Nutrition Information to the Public
When in the grocery store, nutrition-conscious shoppers tend to read labels and will often make purchasing decisions based on how much salt, calories or fat a particular product may have. That works pretty well Read more
Central Standard Craft Distillery
Evan Hughes, Pat McQuillan and Brandt Foster share a passion for craft spirits and beers. A night of bourbon-fueled brainstorming late in 2012 led to these friends co-founding Milwaukee’s newest craft distillery, Central Standard (613 S. Se... Read more
Come to Armenian Fest for Shish-kabob and More
It’s almost time for one of the longest-running ethnic celebrations in the area—Armenian Fest (7825 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield). Although it may not garner as much attention as some of the lakefront ethnic festivals, Armenian fest Read more
Bonjour Bastille Days
There are many street festivals in Milwaukee, but Bastille Days may be the biggest and brightest of all. From July 10-13, more than 250,000 visitors will come to Cathedral Square and several streets around it, to celebrate all Read more
New Menu at Smyth
Over the past several years Milwaukee has been blessed to see an ever-increasing number of “casual fine dining” establishments, places where the food is elevated and the service is top notch, yet the environment is relaxed Read more
The City Lounge
The building that currently houses the City Lounge (3455 E. Layton Ave.) has had a long and storied history. Originally opened in 1925 as the Esgandarian Hotel, the building was built by brothers of that name. By the 1980s the space had bee... Read more
Wayne’s Classic Drive-in Experience
If you’re out for a summer cruise and looking for a memorable food spot, drive out to Cedarburg for some tasty treats at Wayne’s Drive-In (1331 Covered Bridge Road). This ’50s-style drive-in serves up classic butter burgers, crispy fries an... Read more
The Family that Brews Together
Starting a business with family members can be fraught with all sorts of challenges caused by mixing personal with professional. Or, as others find, it may bring them closer together, like the Gohsman brothers, who have banded together to c... Read more
