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Food & Wine picks this classic Milwaukee restaurant as the best barbecue in Wisconsin
When it comes to barbecue, everyone has their favorite spot — and opinions can vary. Earlier in the week, a West Allis restaurant made a list of the 100 best barbecue spots in the nation. Now, a Milwaukee restaurant has been named the best barbecue restaurant in Wisconsin. Food...
A popular barbecue restaurant in South Milwaukee has unexpectedly closed. Find out why.
The smell of Tennessee barbecue is fading in South Milwaukee as Atwood Hwy BBQ has suddenly shut down its smoker and closed its doors. There were “a multitude of factors” behind the decision, according to owner Donteah Morehouse. The business, known for its ribs, brisket, pulled pork and...
Zoie Henry has been named live desk anchor on WISN-TV (Channel 12) morning news in Milwaukee
Zoie Henry has been named live desk anchor on the morning newscast at Milwaukee's WISN-TV (Channel 12). Henry will start her new gig, which involves a mix of anchor work and reporting, on the station's 4:30-to-7 a.m. newscast June 3. She is stepping into the job vacated by Mallory Anderson,...
New MADACC dog adoption program to help overflow
MILWAUKEE - Need a new best friend? The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission is launching a program to help you find one. MADACC executive director Karen Sparapani said they are overwhelmed with all kinds of dogs, and the numbers keep growing. "We have never been full, full, full," Sparapani...
Milwaukee rapper becomes viral sensation
MILWAUKEE — Josiah Gillie is constantly making national headlines. The rapper is better known as J.P. The Milwaukee native has nearly 1 million followers on TikTok alone. He's gained success with his different sound that he says is native to Milwaukee called "lowend music." J.P.'s debut album will be...
A new casual Mexican restaurant is opening in the Marquette area
Taco Pros, an Illinois-based Mexican restaurant franchise, is coming to 1400 W. Wells St. The casual restaurant will open in early June, franchise co-owner Darmesh Ghelani said. Taco Pros opened in 2019 in Oak Park, Illinois, and has expanded throughout Illinois and Indiana, and now into Wisconsin. A location in...
Here's the lineup for Jazz in the Park 2024
And NOW we can officially celebrate the start of the Great Milwaukee Summer, as Jazz in the Park – one of the most beloved of the city's free outdoor concert series – today announced the dates and musical lineup for its 2024 return. Hosted as always in Cathedral...
Milwaukee food reviewer Dominic Dean needs your help with project
MILWAUKEE - For years, Dominic Dean has won over hearts with his unique, positive takes on food reviews – growing his Facebook page to more than 16,000 followers. Now he needs your help with a project close to his heart.
Bay Street Pub, south side Denny's and Star Grocery recommended to reopen after city meeting
The Common Council Licenses Committee made recommendations to approve the licenses for Bay View's Bay Street Pub, a south side Denny's with a suspension on late-night operations, and Riverwest's Star Grocery corner store at its May 7 meeting. The licenses of those establishments had been put on pause due to...
North Avenue Market becoming Southern restaurant and bar
North Avenue Market, 5900 W. North Ave., is switching from a food hall to a restaurant and events center. It's called Christopher's Southern Kitchen & Bar and the transition to the new format has begun. An open house is scheduled from June 4 to June 9. Bittercube will continue to...
Contact 6 helps viewers save $22,376 in April 2024
MILWAUKEE - Two Milwaukee women tell Contact 6 they spent hundreds of dollars on products that didn’t work properly. The companies sent repairmen multiple times but couldn’t get the products to work. After Contact 6 wrote to the businesses on their behalf, the companies waived their charges. Angel...
'I am hurt': Red Lobster loyalists saddened by Tosa closure; auction for restaurant items ends Thursday
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- When she pulled into the parking lot of the Red Lobster on Mayfair Road Wednesday afternoon, Blossom Grant was ready to celebrate. As a regular diner at this location, estimating she and her husband eat here once a month, Grant said she was craving just one thing for her birthday: the shrimp scampi and Cheddar Bay Biscuits she loves.
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