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Pabst Theater Group bringing music icons to town throughout 2026
The heart of Milwaukee’s live-music calendar for 2026 is getting awfully full, and the Pabst Theater Group has done more than its share recently by booking a series of shows that feature sprawling guitar solos, experimental studio science, Canadian coastal folk and legendary sounds from Havana. Friday, May 15.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
More 2026 James Beard hopefuls across Wisconsin
Milwaukee's six chefs, bars and restaurants aren’t the only ones recognized in the state by the James Beard Foundation this year. Twelve total in Wisconsin were named semifinalists , and outside Milwaukee, they represent Madison, Appleton and Door County. They’re all first-timers, too. Here's a look at the semifinalists from outside of the Milwaukee area. Adam Marty of Appleton’s Ellinor Marty, the chef-owner of restaurant Ellinor , is the first-ever semifinalist from Appleton. He’s named as a semifinalist in the category of Best Chef: Midwest. His restaurant is known for its casually refined setting with a wood-fired oven at its center. Kasey Lee Cooke of Madison’s Mint Mark Cooke is a semifinalist in the Best Chef: Midwest category. He joined Madison’s popular Mint Mark restaurant in 2024, after the restaurant moved from its Winnebago Street location to a larger space on Washington Avenue. Milwaukee's semifinalists: Meet Milwaukee's James Beard Award contenders, all first-timers Public Parking in Madison In the national category of Best New Bar is Madison’s Public Parking . The bar serves original cocktails, tiki-inspired drinks, punches, slushies, mocktails, wine, beer and more. Since opening in October 2024, Public Parking has been named by both Bon Appétit and Punch
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The 5 Hands-Down Best Coffee Shops In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, According To Locals
You'll never go thirsty in Milwaukee. Wisconsin's largest city is a beer-forward destination with a rich brewing past — not to mention, Milwaukee has an outrageous cocktail culture and is the Bloody Mary Capital of the World. If you prefer to sip on something a little less strong, you could always opt for a cup of joe. Indeed, the "Culinary Capital of the Midwest," known for cheese, sausage, and beer, is a coffee-centric city (and probably has been for longer than you might realize).
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This Tiny Wisconsin Grille Serves Butter Burgers So Good You’ll Dream About Them For Days
The human brain is capable of remarkable things, like remembering embarrassing moments from middle school with perfect clarity while forgetting where you put your keys five minutes ago. After you experience a butter burger from Solly’s Grille in Glendale, Wisconsin, you’ll discover your brain has plenty of room to store...
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This Family-Owned Wisconsin Drive-In Has Been Serving Heavenly Frozen Custard For Over 80 Years
Milwaukee has no shortage of places to grab a sweet treat, but Leon’s Frozen Custard on South 27th Street has been the gold standard since the early 1940s. This legendary drive-in proves that some things really do get better with age, or at least maintain their excellence for an impressively long time.
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Dining Tidbits: Blue Star Cafe’s Sambusas, Danish Kringles, and More
The great Somali restaurant Blue Star Cafe has managed to stay under the radar for 13 years. Fans come to the modest south-of-Brady storefront (1619 N. Farwell Ave.) for samosa-like sambusas and platters of rice, vegetables, chicken, goat or steak seasoned with xawaash, a warm spice blend (cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, etc.), and topped with raisins and cubed potato. Even as times have been tough for restaurants, support has not wavered, Abdirizak Aden says.
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Catrina Café’s Wealth of Mexican-Milwaukee Choices
Ducking through the doors of Catrina Café on a winter day can be a little bit like stepping through a magic portal—the contrast between the frigid January weather in Milwaukee and the warm, boisterous atmosphere of a Mexican cantina is startling in all the best ways. The restaurant's Mexican-Milwaukee fusion is immediately reflected in the long bar, high ceilings, exposed Cream City brick, dark wood tables with wooden chairs and leather banquette seating. Catrina opened on the north end of Walker's Point in 2024 and obviously hit the bullseye. It started as a brunch spot inside the existing Snifters Tapas & Spirits but had taken over the property by the end of the year; the owners are teasing a second location to open in Bayview in 2026.
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American Family Field Strikes Out Again On Summer Concert Giants
Milwaukee's American Family Field looks like it could sit on the concert bench for a second straight summer, with no major stadium headliner locked in and plenty of big-name tours choosing other Wisconsin stops instead. The retractable-roof ballpark has pulled in heavy hitters in recent years, but this spring's tour announcements are largely skipping the Brewers' home turf.
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Biggby Bails on Brew City as Red Arrow, Franklin Shops Go Dark
Two Biggby Coffee shops that had become part of the Milwaukee-area coffee circuit abruptly closed on Monday, March 9, 2026, taking out the downtown Red Arrow Park kiosk and a storefront in Franklin in one shot. The sudden shutdown wiped out a convenient stop for skaters and nearby office workers, and regulars were left staring at dark windows where their morning caffeine used to be. The closures also mark a quick pullback for a brand that only recently planted its flag in the local market.
On Milwaukee
Urban spelunking: Remembering the Broadway Bar & Grill
The Third Ward's Queen Anne Hambach Building, 221 N. Broadway, has long been home to Onesto, one of the city's most popular Italian restaurants. But, for many folks, 221 N. Broadway will always be the Broadway Bar & Grill building. 414, let's have one more! It’s Bar Month at OnMilwaukee,...
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'Top Chef' star Dan Jacobs makes German dumplings at Cooking with the Cap Times
"Top Chef Wisconsin" star Dan Jacobs, chef and co-owner of Milwaukee restaurants DanDan and EsterEv, joined us for the latest edition of Cooking with the Cap Times, featuring an audience of Cap Times members. At Furniture & ApplianceMart in Madison, Jacobs demonstrated how to make three recipes that were currently...
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Lakeyah Honored Women Music Icons for International Women's Day
Lakeyah paid homage to women who have inspired her, in honor of International Women’s Day. The Milwaukee rapper posted the tribute on Sunday, Mar. 8, and while speaking with Apple Music, she spoke about wanting to celebrate the influence of women. “Today we’re celebrating so many things,” she began....
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There’s A Mega Playground Hidden In Wisconsin And It’s Totally Worth The Trip
Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones hiding in plain sight, just waiting for you to stumble upon them. Tucked away in Franklin, Wisconsin, Kayla’s Playground at Lions Legend Park is one of those magnificent finds that makes you wonder how you didn’t know about it sooner. This...
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Deep Groove Adds to Brady Street’s Eclectic Mix
Deep Groove is the most recent business to call the Sikorski Building home. This building is said to have been built in 1875 and remains the oldest commercial building on Brady Street. Once inside, the old-world charm of times and businesses past is hard to miss. Most recently, this building housed Brady Street Futons, a 31-year staple providing futons and excellent service.
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This Week on Broadway for March 8, 2026: The Piano Lesson, McNeal, and Ain’t Misbehavin @ Milwaukee Rep
Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Mother Russia @ Signature Theatre, Milwaukee Rep’s three productions: August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, McNeal, Ain’t Misbehavin, Marcelle on the Train @ Classic Stage Company, The Other Place @ The Shed, and Zack @ Mint Theater Company. Milwaukee...