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Mayor: Restaurants’ Business Monday Dampened by Trump Announcement
Downtown restaurants, bars and other businesses experienced a slowdown in business – at dramatic levels in some cases – on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. In one illustration of that dip, Journal Sentinel dining critic Rachel Seis posted a photo on X of an almost...
Haunted Places In Milwaukee: Are You Brave Enough To Visit These Spine-Chilling Hotspots?
MILWAUKEE, WI – Ever wondered if Milwaukee, Wisconsin‘s rich history has left behind more than just old buildings and vintage charm? From luxurious mansions to quaint cafes, our city is teeming with eerie tales of restless spirits and mysterious happenings. If you’re brave enough to explore, Milwaukee offers...
Get Ready for the 2024 Harley-Davidson® Homecoming™ Festival
The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival, a four-day celebration of music and moto culture, is set to take place from July 25-28 in the Milwaukee region. With a mix of free and ticketed events, the festival promises a fantastic experience for all attendees. Headliners include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll and HARDY, with advance tickets available now at HDHomecoming.com. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for this exciting event.
‘A culmination of experiences’: King Drive Trolley offers free Tours of Business District
MILWAUKEE — Welcome to Milwaukee! Today, I had the opportunity to take a tour of King Drive by trolley. “The goal, of course, is to get people moving around!” says Ray Hill, the Executive Director of Historic King Drive. If you hear a bell ringing on King Drive,...
These downtown Milwaukee restaurants are expanding hours, offerings during the RNC
Though many downtown restaurants, bars and businesses outside of the security zone of the Republican National Convention are disappointed by the lack of official bookings from the event’s estimated 50,000 visitors, they’re holding out hope that expanded hours and offerings will attract patrons throughout the course of the four-day convention. “People need to eat,” said Gregory Leon, chef-owner of downtown Spanish-Portuguese restaurant Amilinda, 315 E. Wisconsin Ave. “We’re right by the hotels, and if there’s going to...
Edelweiss Cruises to offer boat tours in Port Washington during RNC
MILWAUKEE — Edelweiss Cruises is taking one of its boats up to Port Washington during the week of the Republican National Convention. That’s because no one will have access to the Milwaukee River downtown during convention week. A week before the convention, Cyndi Kramer enjoyed the view of...
Feeding the RNC: Catering company preps for big parties
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Ten miles south of the action of the RNC, the kitchen at Skyline Catering feels as busy as Fiserv Forum itself. Company co-owner Ernie Wunsch is keeping close watch as his staff prepares to cater several enormous events over the next few days. One event will serve more than 500 people.
'Unbelievable, delicious': RNC visitors are discovering Spotted Cow beer
As thousands of out-of-state visitors descended on Milwaukee for the start of the Republican National Convention on Monday, many seemed pleasantly surprised by a local delicacy: Spotted Cow beer. Spotted Cow is the best-selling beer made by the Wisconsin brewery New Glarus Brewing Company. The company brewed about 230,000 barrels of beer last year, 30% of which will be Spotted Cow, according to a report from the Wisconsin State Journal. ...
'Underrated' food scene or 'off' energy? Social media users weigh in on Milwaukee as RNC begins
As the national spotlight turned to Milwaukee on the first day of the Republican National Convention this week, visitors took to their keyboards to let their opinions on the city be known. Some called Milwaukee's food scene 'underrated'. CW26 Chicago TV host Brandon Pope posted a tweet on X, the...
The internet can't handle Dorsia serving pasta flights on wooden boards
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter blew up Monday evening in response to a tweet from Emmy-award winning TV anchor Brian Pope. Dorsia, the modern Italian restaurant at 1307 E. Brady St., sells anywhere between 400-500 pounds of its housemade pasta every weekend. But it seems there are...
Dozens of Wisconsin bars allowed to stay open late during RNC
As thousands of people descend on Milwaukee and surrounding southeast Wisconsin cities for the Republican National Convention, dozens of Wisconsin bars have been given the green light to stay open later than usual. Members of the media, delegates, and politicians alike can immerse themselves in an integral part of Wisconsin’s culture: enjoying a beer at […]
RNC Milwaukee 2024; 1-on-1 with Bartolotta Restaurants owner Paul Bartolotta
MILWAUKEE - As Milwaukee prepares for its moment in the international spotlight, there is a lot of pressure on the city's hospitality partners. With 17 restaurants and catering facilities within Milwaukee, Paul Bartolotta, the owner of The Bartolotta Restaurants, goes one-on-one with Stephanie Grady to share his excitement ahead of a big week.
Reality star Savannah Chrisley will speak tonight, likely about her incarcerated parents
For more updates from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. One of tonight's scheduled speakers is Savannah Chrisley, who comes not from the world of politics but reality television. Chrisley, 26, has appeared on the teen pageant circuit, season 11 of...
Bill Maher reschedules Milwaukee show originally booked for eve of GOP convention
Comedian Bill Maher backed out of plans to perform stand-up at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater Sunday on the eve of the Republican National Convention in the city because of mechanical issues with his plane. But Maher will be back in Milwaukee. Riverside operator Pabst Theater Group announced Monday that a new...
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