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Some of Bay View's best restaurants for everything from brunch to Italian
One of Milwaukee’s buzziest neighborhoods, Bay View, nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan less than five miles from downtown, is known for its high concentration of shops, bars, parks, beer gardens and some of the city’s best restaurants. Most are located along Kinnickinnic Avenue (or “KK,” as locals call it), Bay View’s...
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
From admission cost to free days, here's what to know about Betty Brinn Children's Museum
At Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., kids are encouraged to touch everything and to learn through play. According to the museum's website, it came about as the result of "a grassroots effort begun by three Milwaukee women determined to create a place where families in southeastern Wisconsin could learn and...
Hamburger Mary's to temporarily close as they seek out new location
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's Hamburger Mary's announced Friday, July 19, they will temporarily close as they look for a new location to re-open. According to a post on social media, for over 13 years Hamburger Mary's has been serving up burgers and hosting drag shows, and they have no intention of stopping.
Best Downtown Dining in Milwaukee
Milwaukee's downtown is a haven for food enthusiasts, boasting a variety of dining options that cater to diverse tastes. If you're in town for a full night of fun, here are three must-visit restaurants that stand out for their exceptional food, unique ambiance, and local charm. Sanford Restaurant. Sanford Restaurant...
West Virginia governor's bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead.The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night.“Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,” museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a statement. “This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!”It will...
Downtown restaurants eager for post-convention business
MILWAUKEE —With the Republican National Convention in the books, the city will slowly return to normal, as will Milwaukee businesses. Allison Moseley is the general manager of Brunch It Up. She said the RNC brought in a lot of foot traffic near her shop. Moseley said she enjoyed serving...
The Bartolotta Restaurants to Open The Commodore in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering organization in the Greater Milwaukee region, has announced a July 24, 2024 grand opening date for The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant; reservations are now open. This historic waterfront property on Nagawicka Lake once served as Hasslinger’s Pleasant View Hotel & Resort when it opened in 1902 and was most recently the Seven Seas for nearly four decades. Developed in partnership with the incredible creative design of Jay Franke, The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant has been reimagined as a fine-dining and events destination that pays great tribute to the past, with contemporary classic touches that will carry the destination decades into the future.
"Elysian Arcs" to Illuminate Marcus Performing Arts Center
On Saturday, July 20, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Outdoor Grounds will be transformed as the much-anticipated "Elysian Arcs" installation takes shape. This immersive public art project, crafted by the award-winning Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu, will make its U.S. debut, promising to captivate audiences with its grandeur and innovative design.
Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing now has a Milwaukee location, shared with Hacienda Beer Co.
Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. now has a Milwaukee location as it moves into a shared space with Hacienda Beer Co. on the east side. Hacienda Beer, launched by the founders of Door County Brewing Co., opened its Milwaukee taproom in 2019 at 2018 E. North Ave. ...
What to do with diseased plant debris; Creating a rock garden
We talk with Diana Alfuth about disposing of diseased plants. And then at 12:30 we look at how to design and care for a rock garden. Finding and identifying plant diseases in your garden is the first step – but what do you do with the plant debris you remove? We talk with an expert about your options.
52 restaurants (week 30): Strange Town
It’s as important as ever to support the amazing collection of local restaurants that we have in our beautiful city. And there’s no better way to do so than committing to patronize them throughout the year. To guide you on your journey, I’ve composed a list of 52 amazing restaurants. Try just one of these every week and you’ll have visited them all by the end of 2024. View the full list OR download an abbreviated printable PDF file for your fridge or wallet.
Bay View Community Center to host 6-course beer dinner featuring Milwaukee-area chefs
According to Bay View Community Center President and CEO Mike Mortell, the center’s emergency food pantry is busier than ever. “Before the pandemic, we were serving about 120 people every month. Then, when the pandemic hit, it went up to around 500 people,” he said. “Now, we’re easily serving 1,000 people per month.” ...
Wisconsin’s ‘Top Chef’ pays it forward, helps young chef follow her dreams
MILWAUKEE — Chef Dan Jacobs has been busy since earning a top-three spot on season 21 of “Top Chef,” which featured many locations across Wisconsin. He said being on the Bravo network cooking show was one of his longtime dreams. Jacobs credited all the people who supported him in his career with helping him fulfill it.
Protest art on climate crisis at RNC
A young man sits in a brightly decorated nursery, sweating profusely as he fiddles with a broken air conditioner. Nearby, an older woman paces in the wreckage of a flooded home, sifting through water-stained insurance statements and broken picture frames. Mannequins with their heads buried in sand represent a literal visual of the common metaphor, depicting the culpability of politicians and businesses in perpetuating climate change.
Life, Death and ‘A Musical Comedy’
Robert Grede had just retired. He was thinking about what awaited him after retirement. Grede’s thoughts moved him to conceive of a simple musical theater story about an isolated moment in the life of a mortuary. That musical is brought to life this month in RIP: A Musical Comedy of Life & Death, a world-premiere production capably directed by Alan Piotrowicz on the intimate studio theater shared by Next Act and Renaissance Theaterworks. It’s an examination of life, death and everything in between.
The Ev-olution of Milwaukee’s EsterEv
Last spring, Wisconsin became famous for a reason that should bring us all pride – our foodways. A fan favorite on “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” Milwaukee’s own Dan Jacobs became a cheerleader for our state and, as a man living with a debilitating neurological disease, a role model for people with physically disabling illnesses.
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