A long-vacant Milwaukee tavern could return as Happy Jack’s, a new bar with pool tables, dancing, darts and frozen pizza. City approval is still pending.

Uppa Yard is bringing Jamaican staples, live music, and a full dine-in experience to Milwaukee's Water Street later this month.

Walker’s Point’s Full of Beans Café has closed after nearly a decade, with owners Rob and JoAnn Hausknecht retiring from the cafe business.

A new Asian street food festival is bringing more than 70 vendors, cultural performances and family activities to Milwaukee’s lakefront.

Buona Beef and The Original Rainbow Cone are bringing their Chicago-born double act to Oak Creek with a community benefit night, grand-opening giveaways and a menu built for beef-and-dessert fans.

Acez Lounge wants to open a live‑music lounge and brunch spot at Silver Mill Shopping Center; owner Timothy Milton has renovated the space but city permits are pending.

Cafe Zagora is set to open in September at the former Riverwest Co‑op site on Clarke Street, bringing a new cafe to 733 E. Clarke St. and tapping local history in its name.

The Chancery’s Mequon outpost — open since 1991 — has closed, leaving no Chancery restaurants in southeast Wisconsin and prompting local nostalgia.

A local grocer has applied to open Hopkins Grocery at the former Aldi site on Milwaukee's North Side, promising produce, meat and everyday staples to a neighborhood hit by recent closures.

Milkee Donuts opens July 18 at Mayfair in Wauwatosa with California-style flavors and a free doughnut with purchase.

Longtime Harambee cafe Rise & Grind has closed its King Drive storefront; owners cite health and family but say community programs and a nearby redevelopment could open a path back.

Tesshin Ramen has applied to take over the former Tangled Noodles storefront at 1404 W. Wells St., aiming for a Dec. 21 opening with seasonal ramen and snacks.

Brick Pizzeria & Ristorante has closed its Ballpark Commons restaurant in Franklin and said an "entertainment experience" will replace the space. The post gave no timeline or operator.