#MustTryMKE: Milwaukee Public Market

Since 2010, Chef Kevin Sloan worked as the Executive Chef for the Pabst Theater Group. Now, he's moving on to new projects.

On Wednesday, officials from Frank Productions, Deer District and the City of Milwaukee announced the new name of the FPC Live concert venue, as well as its expected opening timeline.

Bryson - the former managing editor of Whiskey Advocate magazine, author of numerous books on whiskey, including 'Tasting Whiskey' and 'Whiskey Master Class,' and a former drinks writer for The Daily Beast - comes to Milwaukee this week for a book release event.

Kohler's The Blind Horse Winery & Restaurant will open a second location in Cedarburg on Wednesday. The owners say it could serve as a blueprint for more locations in other Badger State tourist hotspots.

Whether this winter will be brutal or relatively mild, there are some things you should definitely take care of around the house to get ready, and here are a few of them.

There's an art to a great bowl of ramen. Here are five local spots that deliver, including one that's newer to the scene. #MustTryMKE: Ramen

Tickets are now on sale for Gabrielle Cavassa, Joshua Redman and Emmet Cohen.

7 Delicious Things to Try at Waking Daisy in Brookfield ... plus the launch of their new Daisy to Go program for days when you need a quick breakfast fix.

Hard as it may be to believe, Maxie's is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary in a little more than a year. That's a drop in the bucket compared to the grocery store that preceded it at 6732 W. Fairview Ave.

Hustling Sideways Podcast with Julia Graybill of Pitch A Friend Milwaukee:

Step away from the crab rangoon and egg foo yung for a moment and explore the "secret" Chinese menus and traditional fare at these remarkable spots. #MustTryMKE: Traditional & regional Chinese fare

You can take the Brewers Express to Chicago this week for game three of the NLDS:

It's the 24th year for Sharp Literacy's "A Novel Event" fundraiser, and Donald Driver will be the keynote speaker.

Get ready for #CheeseCurdDay at @Lakefront Brewery on Oct. 15! It's a day unlike any other day in Wisconsin & you won't want to miss it.

Sweet potatoes and avocado oil are big right now and the brand that makes the best non-GMO sweet potato chips fried in avocado oil is located in an unassuming business park building in the Milwaukee area.

Cottage bakery grows into a café with croissants, cinnamon rolls and more.

Is the Santa Cycle Rampage celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year? Or is it next year? Or is it the 25th annivesary? Either way, registration is now open.

Love seafood? Here are five local restaurants that take care to deliver some of the best of the sea. #MustTryMKE: Great Seafood

Bitch Creek is a Milwaukee band with a lot on the horizon, including a free, day show this Sunday at Falcon Bowl. Find out more in this interview with vocalist and guitarist, Liv Weiss.

Get all the details here about this family-friendly, free Halloween event. #giftofwings

Big change is underway in West Allis, and because of that you can own a piece of history. Last spring, after spending hours walking through the entire former St. Aloysius Catholic Church and school campus in West Allis, I shared this deep dive into its history. The architecturally important 1957 church and its associated buildings – which closed after the parish merged with two others – are being replaced by a residential complex, developed by F Street. At the moment, says F Street’s E. J. Herr, “all of the former St. Al's buildings are down and we’re targeting new construction to start on the South end of the campus in mid-November.” Before that work begins, The MRD Group, which is F Street’s abatement and demolition contractor, is holding a sale of items they were able to save during the razing of the Brust & Brust-designed church, rectory and school (which was also designed in part by Herbst & Kuenzli) at 92nd and Greenfield. The items include stained glass, architectural details, stone carvings and more. (NOTE: The photos accompanying this article are intended to show the kinds of details in the building. The specific items shown are not necessarily part of the sale.) The sale will be held at the south end of the property, where the school parking lot was located, at 1405 S. 92nd St., on Friday, Oct. 3, from noon until 4 p.m. Items are sold on a first-come first-serve basis and in as-is condition. Prices range from $20 to more than $100 and the sale is cash only. Folks from The MRD Group will be able to help load heavy items into vehicles, but please note that some items, like stone carvings, are extremely heavy and require a trailer or pick-up truck for transport. To read an in-depth history of the parish and these buildings, and learn about the plan for the future, read this heavily illustrated Urban Spelunking story.

It’s been quite the journey. But Midwest Sad is finally ready to welcome the public to its new Walker’s Point location this weekend, offering fans a first taste of the bakery and cafe’s beloved treats and a cozy evening bar space. Founded by Samantha Sandrin in May 2024 at 770 N. Jefferson St., Midwest Sad quickly became known for baked goods that lift spirits. After building a small wholesale business and delighting locals with cookies, cinnamon rolls, bars, puddings and savory breads, the team set out to open a brick-and-mortar location. [Read more about the vision here] The new venue at 601 S. 6th St., in the former Schlitz tied house, occupies 2,600 square feet, including a ground-floor cafe and bar, a basement kitchen and an outdoor green space Sandrin hopes to (eventually) use as a patio. While delays have tested the team, months of hard work and community support have brought Midwest Sad to its soft opening. A bit of what to expect Sandrin’s vision for the space goes beyond the typical bakery or cafe. Guests can expect coffee and pastries in the morning, deli-inspired sandwiches and salads for lunch and a bar serving snacks and drinks after 5 p.m. During the soft opening, as Midwest Sad tests things out, guests can expect a smaller menu with a smattering of items from classic bakery items to new creations, coffee and drinks. Meanwhile, guests can expect a space that embraces a playful, eclectic and welcoming vibe that Sandrin has previously described as “Midwest grandma meets ’70s retro meets Millennial cat lady.” Original hardwood floors and brick walls set the stage for a pink-and-green bar, retro tile and a mix of table and soft seating. It’s a soft opening, so stop by, tip generously and give the team a warm welcome. Soft opening hours are Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12 to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. Keep your eyes on OnMilwaukee for more details (and maybe even a sneak peak) as they develop. As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences. Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.

Jim Stingl started at The Milwaukee Journal as a reporter in February 1987. In 1992, he covered the Jeffrey Dahmer trial. But he is best remembered for the cherished column he wrote for 20 years for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that depicted sometimes quirky and always heartfelt Milwaukee people. Thus, Stingl will receive the first Qwerty Word Award (AKA “A Wordy”). The soon-to-be annual award is presented by QWERTYFEST MKE, a 3-day festival celebrating the invention of the typewriter in Milwaukee 150+ years ago and the city’s innovation since then. The award will be presented to Stingl, who will be in attendance, on Saturday, Oct, 4, at the iconic Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St., at 8 p.m. Press and the public are welcome to attend. Tickets are available here. The QWERTY Word Award presentation takes place during Night 2 of QWERTYFEST MKE at the “Extra! Extra! Newsroom Pub Party,” 137 E. Wells St. It also includes a food buffet, cash bar and short talks from Bob Marshall, Tom Hanks’ personal typewriter mechanic, and writer Tea Krulos, who will share the tale of “Anubis the Cat.” Personally, I believe Jim Stingl’s writing was a gift to Milwaukee for decades, and he was a personal mentor of mine. We are ecstatic to honor him. Join us in celebrating a Milwaukee legend. For more information about QWERYYFEST MKE, go here. Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee. Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.

Milwaukee meets Japan in this adorable and chill dive bar.