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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
Sandra's on the Park Continues to Wow
After three years of satisfied customers, it’s safe to say Sandra’s has delivered on its promise to be a “supper club with a modern twist.” Read more
Boating on Lake Michigan
Off the Cuff with the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center’s Holly Church. Read more
Driving is Safer Than Ever
Many people still seem uncomfortable with the idea of turning over control entirely to the computer in their car, yet once consumers begin to see the benefits, their concerns will likely disappear. Consider that many of the most dangerous d... Read more
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Have Your Wedding Cake (and Eat it Too)
A survey of wedding cake designers in the greater Milwaukee area. Read more
Wall Street Drink Exchange Brings Downtown Style to Elm Grove
Breaking the mold of what many may expect when they think of dining in Elm Grove, the recently opened, Wall Street Drink Exchange, is a pleasant surprise. Mural-covered walls with images of New York streets and modern furnishings lend a cos... Read more
Wauwatosa Huế brings Vietnamese to West North Avenue
Huế Wauwatosa is as good as the Bay View original location, and it has become a welcome addition to the developing East Tosa dining corridor. It’s likely to continue to gain a following as loyal as the Bay View location boasts. Read more
Lanterns Light Up Boerner Botanical Gardens in October
Anyone familiar withthe Boerner Botanical Gardens (9400 Boerner Drive), located in Whitnall Park,knows that it is a beautiful place. But, this October, the gardens have beentransformed into a spectacular evening lantern light show, that .. Read more
Pizza Terms You Should Know
The Shepherd Express’ pizza terminology glossary. Read more
‘Come For a Bottle, Stay For a Glass’
An interesting hybrid of store and lounge, Three Cellars in Franklin (7133 S. 76th St.) has been a popular destination for local beer and wine aficionados for nearly 10 years. Long-time employee, Gino Gaglianello, loved it so much that he a... 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
