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.

Several customers reported worms in drive‑thru drinks at the Paddock Lake McDonald’s; county inspectors pulled the soda machine pending repairs and reinspection.

Centro Cafe, a Riverwest mainstay since 2009, quietly closed on Tuesday after 17 years. Owners posted a notice on the door and said they had decided to shutter the spot.

Wayfinder MKE will end regular restaurant service May 3 and pivot to an events‑only model; the rooftop bar will return for the summer season. The owners say the change will let the space focus on private bookings, from weddings to corporate gatherings.

Estabrook and the Third Ward beer gardens open this weekend with ceremonial keg tappings and limited free pours. Times, menus and what to know before you go.

Oakberry has filed to take a Wells Street retail slot near Marquette University. No opening date has been announced for the planned Milwaukee store.

A new taco spot opened April 24 in a former 1960s drive‑in on W. St. Paul Avenue. Owner Gerardo Hernandez brings his catering recipes to a compact dining room.

Taqueria La Guelaguetza was ordered off Milwaukee streets for more than a week after inspectors cited the truck for lacking running water. The Health Department says repairs must be made before it returns.

The Garcia family is planning a shawarma restaurant in Milwaukee and is targeting a May opening, expanding their local restaurant portfolio.