Appleton bubble‑tea shop AmberLulu is expanding to Milwaukee’s East Side with a Farwell Avenue storefront and job listings for baristas. The shop brings playful drinks and desserts to a busy corridor.

Unfinished Legacy founder Brema Brema opened Blue Hour Coffee on Milwaukee’s East Side, drawing big crowds and selling out matcha at the soft opening.

A veteran Milwaukee restaurateur plans Fiesta Latina in Story Hill, promising dishes from across South America and a new direction after 30 years in business.

A Philly summer staple is rolling into Lake Country. Wood'r Ice brings vegan, cane-sugar water ice to DelaSpring and a June 6 launch in Pewaukee.

Cocina Filipina is opening a full-service restaurant at 3801 W. Vliet St., bringing lumpia, rice bowls and cocktails to Milwaukee's West Side.

Longtime caterer Mary Akande opens Kemola May 16 on Brown Deer Road, serving jollof, suya, fufu and Saturday ogi breakfasts. Carryout and limited dine-in available.

Lakefront Brewery's Maifest grows into Commerce Street on May 17 with 40+ gluten‑free vendors, a one‑day sparkling mead release, live music and a dachshund parade.

Titletown Brewing is opening a West Bend taproom in The District this summer, taking over the former 1840 Brewing space and betting on higher‑margin on‑site sales.

Twelve29 Lounge opened in South Milwaukee with a county-backed renovation, offering crafted mocktails, cocktails and event space in a woman-owned venue.

BLK Coffee will be the first tenant at Eban, a renovated community hub on Fond du Lac; a soft opening is set for May 15 and a grand opening is planned this summer.

A Milwaukee respiratory therapist is converting the former Brew City Pickles space at 8415 W. Burleigh St. into Meenk Bros Pizza Co., a takeout-first spot aiming to open late summer or early fall 2026.

Cheba Hut will open May 11 at 8871 W. Sura Lane in Greenfield’s 84South, bringing toasted subs, a full bar and late‑night hours to the strip.

After a December blaze, Bass Bay Brewhouse plans a temporary beer garden on the largely intact grounds while the family rebuilds the restaurant.