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Milwaukee’s first Vegan Restaurant Week kicks off in November, with discounts and specials from dozens of local restaurants

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · 9d

Twenty-nine restaurants celebrating plant-based deliciousness

More than 25 local restaurants are shining a light on Milwaukee's vegan dining scene during the inaugural citywide event.

Solly’s Grille owner calls his time there 'one heck of a ride' as he plans to sell

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · 20d

He started at Solly's in 1965 as a dishwasher. Now, owner Glenn Fieber is selling his 89-year-old diner known for its iconic butter burger. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Solly's Grille has been serving butter burgers to fans old and new since 1936. Now owner Glenn Fieber is ready to pass on his spatula.

Vegan restaurant Twisted Plants to close in Cudahy

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · 23d

Milwaukee’s second omakase restaurant could be open by the end of the year! Here are the details on Nakama. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · 27d

Cudahy is losing a real one with this restaurant closure. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

After five years, vegan restaurant Twisted Plants will close its original location.

Bay View restaurant Mother’s is creative, quirky and fabulous from first sip to final bite

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · 27d

Dining review: In Bay View, Mother's knows best. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Mother's food is as artful as it is playful, served in a space that fosters community, fun and a fresh approach to dining.

After 24 years, Riverwest Co-op to close Sept. 21

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Sep 12

Sad news in Riverwest www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

After years of financial struggles, the member-owned natural grocery store and cafe will close its doors for good.

'A complete disaster’: Cafe Hollander Wauwatosa will be closed for six weeks after flooding

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Aug 29

Catrina’s Cafe will open its second location in Bay View, open from breakfast to bar close.

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Aug 13

"That's when we started to realize that it was going to be more of a construction project than just the cleaning project.” www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Water rose four feet high in the restaurant's lower-level kitchen, which is considered a near complete loss.

First Bites: Poppy Bakery is the sweetest addition to Milwaukee's east side

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Aug 4

I've been so impressed with each visit to this new bakery on Milwaukee's east side. Charming, exceptional food and welcoming service. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

After 15 years, Chilango Express Mexican restaurant in West Allis is closing

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Aug 1

You have two more days to squeeze in one last trip to some of the best Mexican food in the Milwaukee area. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

From a food cart to a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Chilango Express built a loyal fanbase during its 15 years in business.

Our dining critic reviews the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Sporkies and Drinkies winners

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Wisconsin State Fair is here! Yesterday, I tried all of the 2025 Sporkies and Drinkies winners (plus a bonus finalist, which I loved!). Here are my honest takes on the top-rated fair fare. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Dining critic Rachel Bernhard shares her honest thoughts about this year's crop of fair food winners.

Rachel Bernhard welcomes you into her view of Milwaukee's food scene in revamped Dish newsletter

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 31

We're revamping our dining newsletter, the Dish! Now, along with the top dining headlines sent to your inbox each week, I'll be sharing some exclusive, behind-the-scenes stories, photos and more insights into Milwaukee's culinary scene. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

With a revamped version of the weekly Dish newsletter, our dining critic gives readers an insider peek into our city's culinary scene.

Koppa’s Fulbeli Deli adds lineup of authentic Indian dishes to its deli offerings

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 30

Earlier this week, I celebrated the return of Koppa's iconic deli counter. Now, the east side corner market has added a full menu of authentic housemade Indian dishes. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

The corner grocery store on Milwaukee's east side now serves house-made entrees, sides, sweets and more traditional Indian cuisine.

Nostalgia, unwrapped: Welcome back to the simple sandwich magic of Koppa’s Fulbeli Deli

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 28

Welcome back, old friend. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Under new management, the delightfully kitschy east-side Milwaukee grocery store is thriving again ... with its legendary deli at the center.

7 new Milwaukee-area restaurants to try now

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 24

A mid-year spotlight on some of the Milwaukee area's most promising restaurant openings of 2025. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

From the city's first omakase-style sushi spot to an upscale Mexican restaurant, these are some new Milwaukee-area restaurants that are worth a visit.

The Chipotle of Korean food: Soban Korean Eatery serves authentic Korean cuisine at fast-casual prices

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 21

Soban Korean Eatery, which opened in Hales Corners in April, is one of my new favorite lunch spots in the Milwaukee area.

Soban Korean Eatery owners Solki Lee and Hyelim Song package authentic Korean cooking in a familiar fast-casual concept. Their new restaurant is already creating big fans in Hales Corners.

Downtown Milwaukee’s Carbon Steak to close, transition to upscale cocktail lounge

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 10

And ... another closure. This time in East Town. And this time, the business will remain, but focus and name will change. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Opened in December 2023, Carbon Steak will close July 19 and reopen three days later as The Conroy, an upscale cocktail lounge serving small plates.

After 15 months in business, east side Italian restaurant L’Incontro has closed

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 10

I never like reporting on closures. It's tough to see so many businesses struggle in this section of the east side. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

L'Incontro opened in April 2024, offering traditional Italian dishes with global twists.

Two years after burning in a fire, the Heirloom MKE food truck is set to return

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 3

From the ashes, Heirloom MKE's massively popular food truck will return next week.

An electrical fire destroyed the popular Heirloom MKE food truck in 2023. Now it's set for its long-awaited return.

Tickets on sale now for 2025 Fondy Farm Feast, an outdoor dining event with top local chefs

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 1

Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Flour Girl & Flame, Purslane and more will serve a five-course dinner at this year's Fondy Farm Feast. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

The outdoor dining event features food from top local chefs while raising money for increased access to local, healthy food.

Best Bites: 5 of the best dishes our dining critic ate around Milwaukee in June

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jul 1

An elote Danish, first bites at a hot new restaurant and one of my favorite new burgers ... these and more were some of the best things I ate last month. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

From standout dishes at newly opened spots to a mammoth sandwich at a local deli, these are some of the best dishes Rachel Bernhard ate in June.

5 Milwaukee spots to find an Italian beef sandwich while binging ‘The Bear’

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Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jun 25

"The Bear" is back on FX tonight! (Are we still watching "The Bear"?) The fine-dining restaurant looks nice, but sign me up for its Italian beef-slinging side window any day.

Anyway, here's a throwback article with some spots to get a good Italian beef in Milwaukee. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

We've rounded up five of the best places in Milwaukee to find an Italian beef sandwich, inspired by the second season of FX's "The Bear."

10 Milwaukee-area restaurants with secret-garden-like patios

Rachel Bernhard @rachelbernhard.bsky.social · Jun 23

The unbearably hot weather is going to break soon. When it does, sneak off to one of these lovely, enchanting patios around Milwaukee. www.jsonline.com/story/entert...

Tucked away and surrounded by lush plantlife, these Milwaukee-area patios are the scene setters for an enchanting evening.