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Annual Food Cart Review Results Finalized

The annual review that determines where your favorite food carts will be next year is complete and the results have been tallied. A team of more than 20 volunteers helped conduct this year's review of food carts in the City of Madison's Mall/Concourse Vending Area, which stretches from the Capitol Square to East Campus Mall. The review's final score rankings determine the order for vendors to pick their spots for the upcoming vending season.

Madison, WI · 1d

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A Stroll Through the Madison Public Market

Carmell Jackson, owner of Melly Mell’s Soul Food, has waited a one of the first vendors accepted to the project back in 2017. After several delays over the years, the Madison Public Market soft opened its doors in July and another grand opening celebration is slated for November. “I’m...

Madison, WI · 2d

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One dish: Indie Coffee’s classic waffle

Indie Coffee, 1225 Regent St., gets its name from its owners’ (Barrett and J.J. Kilmer) love of indie rock music. The walls feature screen-printed posters for shows like Destroyer at the Catacombs and WSUM’s Party in the Park. But at 7:30 a.m. on a recent Saturday, the young staff was rocking out to Frank Sinatra. “If you could use some exotic booze, there’s a bar in far Bombay!”

Madison, WI · 1d

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Madison food pantries seek donations as grocery costs drive demand

MADISON, Wis. — Food pantries in Wisconsin are ramping up operations weeks ahead of Thanksgiving as more people struggle to afford groceries, with some organizations seeing more first-time visitors and more frequent visits. In Madison, leaders at Extended Hands Pantry and Second Harvest Food Bank said they need food,...

Madison, WI · 7h

GazetteXtra

Morning Bloom to open in former Sweet Berry location

JANESVILLE— A new brunch restaurant, Morning Bloom, is preparing to open in the former Pearl of the Orient and Sweet Berry location, bringing another breakfast and brunch option to the area after Sweet Berry closed just three months after opening. Tuesday morning, the Alcohol Licensing Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval to the city council for the restaurant’s license. Bardil Ahmedi, the new restaurant owner, is planning a similar restaurant that will operate every day from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. The building at 2701 Milton Ave. housed Pearl of the Orient from late 2022 until early 2024. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse then planned to move into space, but backed out last year. Former owner Tommy Nguyen’s mother Xinh Le owned Sweet Berry. His mom has been the landlord for a building that houses Riverside Family restaurant in Rockford, Ill. Last year, Le had the idea to open a restaurant of her own in Janesville, and the idea blossomed from there. After purchasing the building, they repainted its exterior, repaved the parking lot, cleaned inside and constructed a bakery area that will serve as a mini-café serving items such as pastries, coffee and tea. In October the restaurant abruptly closed. In a Facebook post

Janesville, WI · 3d

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The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Wisconsin Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Wisconsin that feel straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints dish out incredible flavors and feel-good vibes that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!. 1. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor (Jefferson) There are certain places...

Wisconsin · 5d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — a city where the lake wind carries the scent of garlic and basil, where Cream City brick glows golden in the afternoon sun, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of dreamers, doers, and storytellers. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of families at Summerfest, in the hush of old churches, in the mingling voices of newcomers and old-timers, artists and teachers, cooks and dreamers. Milwaukee is a place where the skyline is a patchwork of glass and history, where the food scene is a living mosaic — Polish, German, Hmong, Black, Latinx, and Italian — each flavoring the city’s soul.

takingthekids.com

One Milwaukee Restaurant Is Giving Wisconsin Pizza Lovers A Delicious Reason To Visit

The pizza recipe here hasn’t changed since the 1950s. Same crust, same tangy sauce, same family running the show. The crust is so thin it earned its own trademarked name. Every pie gets cut into little squares, which makes stopping at just one piece a real challenge. I love...

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Uppa Yard: Jamaican restaurant has found new home in downtown Milwaukee

A popular Jamaican restaurant has found a new home in downtown Milwaukee. Brian Kramp is at Uppa Yard on Water checking out the new space and the family recipes that have kept customers coming back for more than a decade.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

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La Caribena Ditches Menus for 60-Item Buffet on Milwaukee's South Side

La Caribena has torn up its old menu entirely, replacing sit-down ordering at its Milwaukee restaurant with an all-day, all-you-can-eat buffet stocked with more than 60 items. The new format officially opened Monday at 1704 S. Pearl St., just off Mitchell St., and it's already drawing lines out the door.

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REVIEW: First time at Kopp’s Frozen Custard

When you hear “Milwaukee,” what foods come to mind?. When I arrived here four years ago, I couldn’t answer that question, and truth be told, it remains that way. Growing up near Chicago, widely regarded as one of the country’s best food cities, I wondered what Milwaukee offered in comparison. I struggled to imagine how any city could surpass the Italian beef and deep-dish pizza I grew up with. Yet, throughout my time here, I kept hearing about some place called Kopp’s. Countless Milwaukee residents, from what I was told, considered it one of the best burger-and-custard spots in Milwaukee.

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New Glendale Restaurant Marks Opening with Giveaways, Ribbon Cutting

Dave’s Hot Chicken is bringing its signature Nashville-style heat to Glendale with a grand opening celebration on Friday, November 13. Guests can choose from tenders and sliders with seven spice levels, ranging from Not Hot all the way to the fiery Reaper, along with favorites like mac and cheese, fries, Hot Mozz and loaded shakes.

Glendale, WI · 13h

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Ferney's Pizza Serves Up Fresh, Affordable Slices from Inside Riverwest Corner Store

“Pizza is a vessel,” chef Brian Cripps says. “It can be anything you want it to be, but the difference between OK pizza and great pizza is time, patience and ingredients.” He runs Ferney’s Pizza, serving up fresh, affordable slices from the back of Clarke Foods (832 E. Clarke) in Riverwest. Cripps describes his approach to pizza as “neo-New York” style, using dough made with high hydration and blended flours. Ferney’s is open Friday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. or until sold out.

Milwaukee, WI · 10h

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7 Wisconsin Hot Dog Stands And Burger Shacks That Have Barely Changed Since The 1950s

Some Wisconsin restaurants never bothered chasing trends, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The places on this list still serve butter burgers, frozen custard, homemade root beer, and hot dogs the way they did generations ago. A few still have carhops who clip trays onto your car...

Wisconsin · 18h

CBS 58

Milwaukee cracks down on food trucks violating health, community rules

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The city of Milwaukee is cracking down on food trucks that are not following health and community guidelines. There are food truck zones scattered throughout the city where trucks are allowed to park and operate. “In some of our food truck zones, we have food...

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This Oak Creek, Wisconsin Spot Serves Hot Flaky Burek Stuffed With Savory Fillings

A little takeout counter puts burek, pizza, and loaded potatoes on the same sign. That combo alone made me stop and read it twice. The burek here comes in beef and cheese, baked fresh to order. It arrives cut into bite-size pieces, which feels like a thoughtful touch for a pastry this flaky.

Oak Creek, WI · 16h

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Meet Milwaukee’s Recent James Beard Award Nominees

The James Beard Foundation celebrates the best of the best in the American culinary industry, uplifting craft and authenticity over bawdiness or high cost. Each year since 1990, the foundation has hosted their now iconic awards program recognizing gastronomists all across the country, with emphasis on regional and local cuisine; after all, Chef James Beard himself was a pioneer of the idea of an eclectic but recognizable “national cuisine” in the US, attributed to food traditions specific to the 50 states.

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Milwaukee’s Giant Indoor Market Lets Every Picky Eater In Your Family Grab Something Different

A vintage VW bus worked as a food counter here, and it served smoothies, açaí bowls, and dairy-free ice cream. That alone made me want to know more. Then I learned it sits a few steps from lobster rolls and Argentine empanadas. The building holds around 18 independently...

CBS 58

El Impostor brings flavors from around the world to a tortilla near you

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- El Impostor in West Allis is bringing the taste of the globe to West Allis with tacos and tequila. "A taco is like a little suitcase. You can fit anything in it. We have a lot of flavors coming from different parts of the world. We have a Korean style taco, we have shrimp tacos, we even have soy tacos. It's a little bit of everything," said "Xavier Obando the general Manager at El Impostor.

West Allis, WI · 1d

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Milwaukee’s Must-Try Bites: Yelp Elites Have Spoken

Milwaukee’s dining scene is full of flavor, but which spots rise to the top? Yelp Milwaukee is unveiling its 2026 Top Places to Eat, an annual guide shaped by ratings, reviews and insights from members of the Yelp Elite Squad. Yelp Senior Community Director Jessica Johnson joins us to...