Madison-based Forage Kitchen opened at The Shoppes at The Corridor in Brookfield on March 25, bringing bowls, salads, soups and its kombucha to the Bluemound Road strip.

Cooper's Hawk is moving into Pleasant Prairie with an 11,100‑sq‑ft restaurant and tasting room, bringing roughly 150 jobs to the Highway 50 corridor.

After more than a decade on W. National Ave, Pakeng Palace has closed. Elephant TKB — an alcohol-free Asian‑fusion spot — is lining up city approvals for a spring opening.

Carrie’s Crispies plans to move to a larger West National Avenue storefront with a small commercial kitchen and expanded retail, pending Plan Commission review. The application outlines hours and a summer 2026 renovation timeline.

Café Blue quietly closed its East Tosa North Avenue storefront after about 11 years; owners flagged March 21–22 as the final weekend. The closure comes amid a wave of new neighborhood openings on North Avenue.

7 Brew plans three drive‑thru stands in the Milwaukee area — an approved Glendale site plus two city locations — with openings expected in early 2026 and about 50 jobs tied to each rollout.

Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe is leaving Brady Street after three years; owner Marcia Joy plans to relocate and is seeking a new owner for the 1208 E. Brady St. space.

DanDan in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward was temporarily closed on March 20 by the Milwaukee Health Department pending a re‑inspection. Officials have not yet disclosed a reason.

Deep‑fried kringle, ‘chicken ice cream’ and brisket burgers are headed to American Family Field as the Brewers roll out a State Fair‑meets‑viral menu for 2026. The bold new concessions arrive for Opening Day next Thursday.

The Vig, a Chicago 1950s‑themed sports parlor, is set to open at The Couture this summer; license applications are pending with the Milwaukee Common Council.

The Spread opened March 19 in Milwaukee's Deer District near Fiserv Forum, serving big screens, gameday cocktails and a limited opening menu. A full menu is expected soon.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department ordered Wings Over Milwaukee's Brady Street location to cease operations after finding it operated without a valid license. Reopening depends on meeting city requirements.

Local brewer Nick Guthery plans to open Tree Line Brewing at 7100 W. Center St. in Enderis Park, pitching a neighborhood taproom with a sustainability focus. Details remain limited as he works through plans and a tentative preview is set for Sept. 18.