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Wahlburgers in Brookfield, the restaurant's first location in Wisconsin, has closed
The grill at Wahlburgers in the Town of Brookfield is shut down for good. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant at 325 N. Market St. opened through Hy-Vee, Inc. nearly five years ago as the first of the franchise in Wisconsin. ...
The largest vintage festival in Wisconsin returns this summer
You've probably already visited some local vintage and thrift stores in Milwaukee, but the largest vintage shopping market is coming here soon. The Wisconsin Vintage Fest will return Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Deer District, 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. Over 75 vendors will be...
Frolicking group of mink, including an albino, spark social media stir in Port Washington
This month there have been increased sightings and social media posts from Port Washington of what to the untrained eye might look like escaped pet ferrets. They're not. They are mink, wild animals native to Wisconsin. The unusual thing about this group, or company, of mink seen at the Port Washington Marina...
Historic steam engine to leave the Milwaukee County Zoo
Four generations of the Rosinski family filed into three train cars at the Milwaukee County Zoo for a second trip around the track in one morning. One of Kate Rosinski’s sons shouted, “All aboard!” before the train took off. Like many families, the train ride is a...
Inflatable 20-foot rainbow arcs have arrived in downtown Milwaukee
Downtown will be a little more colorful this week with the installation of large inflatable sculptures outside Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center. "Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT" returns to Milwaukee with "Elysian Arcs" ― five massive, 20-foot-high rainbow arcs, perfect for staging your next Instagram post. The arcs were created by Atelier Sisu, the same Australian design...
Greendale Raising Cane's opening July 30; 3rd restaurant in Wisconsin
GREENDALE, Wis. - Raising Cane’s, famous for its chicken finger meals, is celebrating its first restaurant in the Milwaukee area and third in Wisconsin with the grand opening of its Greendale location on Tuesday, July 30. The new restaurant is located at 5250 S 76th Street – near Southridge...
The New Bartolotta Restaurant in Lake Country Opens This Week
This is the week. The Bartolotta Restaurants has announced the grand opening date of The Commodore, their new concept in Lake Country, as Wednesday, July 24. The project – two years in the works – is located in the former Weissgerber’s Seven Seas Restaurant on Lake Nagawicka (1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland).
Best Deli Restaurants in Milwaukee, WI
We will spotlight three of the best Deli restaurants in Milwaukee: Koppa’s Fulbeli Deli, Megawich, and Milwaukee Waterfront Deli. Milwaukee’s deli scene is vibrant and diverse, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and experiences. Each of these establishments is renowned for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches...
Couple Turned Founders Brought Sherman Park Grocery To Wisconsin, The Only Black-Owned, Full-Scale Grocery Store In The State
Maurice and Yashica Spears Wince are bringing healthy food options to a food desert in Milwaukee, WI, Black Business reports. Combining years of experience, the founders have partnered to open Sherman Park Grocery, the first Black-owned, full-scale grocery store in the state of Wisconsin, per Milwaukee Community Journal. It had the support of the Embassy… Continue reading Couple Turned Founders Brought Sherman Park Grocery To Wisconsin, The Only Black-Owned, Full-Scale Grocery Store In The State
Where to Camp with Kids Near Milwaukee
READ MORE FROM OUR SUMMER GUIDE HERE. One of the many amazing things about Wisconsin is that it’s full of beautiful places to have fun in the great outdoors. Here are just a few kid-friendly camping spots to try. 1. Stoney Creek. 50483 OAK GROVE RD., OSSEO. This place...
Wauwatosa Spends $368,000 on Large Park TROLL by Danish Artist [EXCLUSIVE]
The artist describes himself as a “Danish artist / designer specialized in building from trash / recycle materials“. The other day, we received a tip from a concerned citizen who said that the City of Wauwatosa’s Tourism Commission was blowing $368,000 on a large garden gnome. Could this possibly be true?
How to shuttle, bike or ride the bus to the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair is preparing to return to West Allis in August. The fair, which starts on the first of the month and runs through Aug. 11, will be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday. How do you...
Pat’s Rib Place to leave Milwaukee Public Market; new barbecue vendor coming this fall
Last week, Pat’s Rib Place in the Milwaukee Public Market got some extra-special attention when Oprah Winfrey stopped by to visit her niece Alisha Hayes, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Ty. A week later, the barbecue joint has announced it will cease operations at the public market to focus on expanding its retail line of barbecue sauces, which will soon be available in select Milwaukee-area Meijer stores. The sauces have grown in popularity over the...
Meteorologist on ‘Twisters’ movie: “I loved it!”
MILWAUKEE – The summer blockbuster Twisters is storming the box office, following a stellar $80-million opening weekend. “I loved it!” Storm Team 4 chief meteorologist Brian Niznansky told WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News on Tuesday. “I thought it was great. It’s not going to be an Oscar winning movie, but it’s what you’d expect it to be.”
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