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.

Summer of '85 turns King Drive into a neon‑soaked '80s time capsule, pairing retro arcade games with themed cocktails, a playful menu and family hours before late‑night DJs. The two‑level spot aims to be both kid‑friendly and a late‑night draw.

A new family-run brunch spot opened in Somers Market, mixing classic breakfast plates with global flavors. Early menu highlights include smoked-salmon benedict and shakshuka.

Taqueria El Toro filed to convert the former Fifty Seven Bar at 5632 W. Burnham St. into a sit-down restaurant with a bar; West Allis officials will review the plan this week.

Owner Ruta Kahate says unaffordable rent is forcing Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare to close its Walker's Point storefront on April 30. The business will keep catering and farmers‑market sales.