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June 28, 2023

Kawa Ramen Finds Temporary Home, While Two Other Milwaukee Restaurants Remain Closed After Fire

While one restaurant that had to shut down because of an east-side fire earlier this month has found a new, temporary home, two others say they'll be closed longer than expected.

October 13, 2022

Scoping Milwaukee's East Side

When is the last time you checked out Milwaukee's East Side? Molly Snyder with OnMilwaukee.com shares how the East Side is changing and spots where you need to stop!

May 30, 2021

Milwaukee-area operators seek help through hiring events

Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhoods are making a collective push to address an industry-wide obstacle: hiring workers.

May 30, 2021

East Side Restaurants and Bars Host Job Fair, May 21-22

The pandemic has been extremely difficult for the service industry to navigate. After having to close or significantly adjust operations, which often meant reducing staff, bars and restaurants are finally getting ready to adjust to a busier and more vibrant pre-pandemic schedule.

May 30, 2021

Greater East Side Restaurant & Bar Job Fair to take place May 21-22

More than 20 bars and restaurants will come together for the Greater East Side Restaurant & Bar Job Fair Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, as Covid restrictions are relaxed and businesses begin to adjust to a busier routine.

May 30, 2021

30 bars, restaurants join forces to hold east side job fair

As restrictions are slowly lifted in Milwaukee, east side bars and restaurants are struggling to find enough workers. That is why east side improvement districts are holding a job fair Friday and Saturday at Casablanca on East Brady Street.

April 23, 2021

Dogtopia dog daycare opening this fall on Milwaukee’s East Side

Dogtopia, a national franchise of dog daycares, will be adding a location on Milwaukee’s East Side. The new dog daycare will go in the 6,400-square-foot commercial building located at 2219 N. Farwell Ave., near the southwest corner of Farwell and North avenues, according to permit applications filed with the city.

April 23, 2021

Is Milwaukee's east side still the place to be for a night out?

It's always been known as a hot spot for bars -- but is Milwaukee's east side still the place to be for a night out? Molly Snyder from OnMilwaukee.com joins FOX6 WakeUp with the details.

April 07, 2021

Ruta’s will bring “lively and fresh Indian-inspired cafe” to Crossroads Collective food hall

Ruta’s is set to open in the popular East Side food hall on April 8. The self-described purveyor of “vibrant” Indian food will take over the space previously occupied by soup-and-sandwich restaurant Frida.

April 07, 2021

Mina at Milwaukee's Crossroads Collective is turning into a french fry bar

Mina, the European small-plates vendor at east side food hall Crossroads Collective, is switching its menu to all things potato. Or almost all things. Starting Thursday, Mina will be a frites bar, the food hall announced Wednesday.

April 07, 2021

East Side bar guide: North Avenue edition

The intersection of North Avenue and Farwell Avenue – and the streets surrounding – is considered the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side. It’s also known for its variety of bars, restaurants and venues. Here’s a guide to the “North Avenue bars,” which for us includes bars, pubs and taverns within a block or two.

March 09, 2021

Don't you forget about me: Von Trier

Mark Zierath, co-owner of Von Trier, says if it weren't for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans the beloved, German-themed tavern and eatery in the heart of Milwaukee's East Side would be shuttered today.

March 09, 2021

Crossroads Collective opened two years ago on Milwaukee’s Eastside and is filled with tasty food options

Brian is with one of the vendors whose mission is to be a noble ambassador of Peru through the food they cook.

March 09, 2021

Louie’s Char Dogs & Butter Burgers coming to East Side strip mall where Blockbuster used to be

Fans of gourmet hot dogs and butter burgers rejoice: A new restaurant called Louie’s Char Dogs & Butter Burgers is coming to 2336 N. Farwell Ave. The location—formerly occupied by Bee’s Cuisine—is part of that East Side strip mall where Blockbuster used to be.

February 16, 2021

Business owners tackle air quality issues to prepare for post-pandemic reality

Time will come when COVID-19 is behind us in Milwaukee. Whether that’s sooner or later, the psychological scars of more than a year of restricted social behaviors will remain. Milwaukeeans will return to restaurants, sporting events and concerts.

January 14, 2021

'Hell's Kitchen' features local Milwaukee chef this season

If you love to watch 'Hell's Kitchen,' an American reality competition hosted by Chef Gordon Ramsay, you might recognize a new face this season. Chef and owner of 'Egg & Flour' Adam Pawlak will be on the new season, which airs Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. CT.

December 22, 2020

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 and near Downtown neighborhoods launch “MKE It Local” campaign to support locally-owned businesses

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 is spearheading a “MKE It Local” campaign to call attention to restaurants, bars and shops in the central business district and more than 10 surrounding neighborhoods.

December 14, 2020

Egg & Flour Pasta Bar Is Opening a Pizzeria

Milwaukee chef Adam Pawlak has been in the news a lot lately. The owner of Egg & Flour Pasta Bar and “Hell’s Kitchen” reality TV show contestant is adding pizzaiolo to his titles. Pawlak is weeks away from opening E&F Pizzeria at Crossroads Collective food hall at 2238 N. Farwell Ave.

December 14, 2020

MILWOKEE to bring affordable Chinese street food (and the Bambooza) to East Side

Just two years ago, longtime festival foods veteran Albert Yee was gearing up to take his Bubble Waffle Shoppes concept to the Super Bowl. But much has changed since then. In fact, since April, Yee’s world has been turned upside-down.

December 14, 2020

Pawlak grows Egg & Flour brand with pizza business

Milwaukee chef Adam Pawlak is expanding his Egg & Flour brand by opening a micro-pizzeria on the city’s east side. E&F Pizzeria will be a vendor at Crossroads Collective, 2238 N. Farwell Ave., the food hall developed by New Land Enterprises LLP.

December 08, 2020

More empanadas, a doughnut pop-up and outdoor dining innovations: Quick Bites

An empanada business by Amy Narr and Mario Diaz Herrera is the newest vendor at east side food hall Crossroads Collective. The Peruvian fare purveyor opened a vendor stand called Triciclo Peru Express.

December 08, 2020

Egg & Flour Pasta Bar is opening E&F Pizzeria in Crossroads Collective on the east side

The popular Egg & Flour Pasta Bar is opening a pizzeria next door to its location inside Crossroads Collective food hall on the east side and calling it E&F Pizzeria. E&F Pizzeria likely will start selling pizza by the slice and by the whole pie within the next few weeks.

December 03, 2020

New east side Chinese restaurant, Jersey Mike's planned in Somers: Quick Bites

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena concessionaire who sells bubble waffles is opening a new Chinese restaurant on Milwaukee’s east side. Albert Yee, who has decades of experience in foodservice, is opening a restaurant called Mil-Wok-Ee at 2342 N. Farwell Ave.

December 03, 2020

Milwaukee 'Scroll & Stroll' aims to boost small business

As shoppers look to get all the holiday deals -- local businesses encouraged people to shop local this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Smaller businesses need community support now more than ever as local spots close down or adapt due to COVID-19.

December 03, 2020

Small Milwaukee-Area Retailers Offer Online Buys, Social Distancing During COVID-19 Holiday Shopping

It's unclear how many people will go shopping during Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and the rest of the post-Thanksgiving weekend — what with COVID-19 still surging in Wisconsin. But merchants are doing what they can to attract shoppers into stores or online.

December 03, 2020

Crossroads Collective reaches out helping hand to Hooligan's after fire

Last Friday, beloved East Side mainstay Hooligan's suffered a fire, the second notable restaurant fire this month after the cheel in Thiensville lost its restaurant due to a blaze on Nov. 8. Thankfully no one was hurt in the East Side incident, but the building's interior and exterior took significant damage according to reports.

October 20, 2020

52 days of great Milwaukee restaurants: Snack Boys Snack Bar

This ultra fun 1980s themed snack bar serves up a scrumptious menu of elevated (and sometimes shareable) bites. Originally in Walker's Point, the restaurant moved into bigger, bolder East Side digs earlier this year; unfortunately, COVID-19 has prevented all of us from enjoying the new double-decker art-filled restaurant to its fullest extent.

September 03, 2020

Ma Fischer's gets a patio; serves beer and wine

Ma Fischer's opened at its current location, 2214 N. Farwell Ave., as Fischer Sandwiches in 1932. Ma Fischer's is also known as a place to go at bar-time. And after almost 90 years of business, for the first time ever, Ma's has a patio.

July 23, 2020

How Decking Out This Parking Lot Will Help Local Restaurants and Artists

The East Side Business Improvement District (BID) is tackling this issue with its new initiative to create a space for restaurant patrons to go if outdoor seating is at capacity or simply if someone wants a quiet, outdoor space to relax. This space is called the East Side Art Lot and will be located at 1915 E. North Ave.

July 23, 2020

East Side Art Lot will offer local artists' work and outdoor public dining space

East Siders pitched the idea of using the city parking lot on East North Avenue between Von Trier and Beans & Barley as a place for additional outdoor dining space for area restaurants and now the idea is moving toward reality. On Wednesday, the East Side Business Improvement District (BID) officially announced the East Side Art Lot at 1915 E. North Ave.

July 14, 2020

These Milwaukee restaurants are seeing success with on-street dining program

These Milwaukee restaurants are seeing success with on-street dining program. Restaurants on Brady Street and East North Avenue are the most active in setting up new outdoor tables for customers this month, and those participating in the new city of Milwaukee program gave it high marks.

July 14, 2020

East North Avenue parking lot could become outdoor dining, public art space

A city-owned parking lot in the heart of East North Avenue later this summer could be transformed into a gathering space with picnic tables painted by artists. The concept by the East Side Business Improvement District would help restaurants reopening after the pandemic by providing outdoor seating for people buying carry-out, said Liz Brodek, executive director of the East Side Business Improvement District.

July 14, 2020

Mina opens July 1 with European small plates at Crossroads Collective on Milwaukee's east side

The pandemic put a stop to a lot of things, but it also provided the start to Mina, the newest Crossroads Collective vendor, which is making its debut Wednesday. It's owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Ryan Hoffman and Patrice Gentile.

June 17, 2020

Milwaukee Bars and Restaurants Welcome Customers Back

Many restaurants and bars in Milwaukee have begun welcoming customers inside their buildings since Friday. Businesses have been preparing and making changes in advance to ensure their customer's health and safety at their return.

June 17, 2020

A parking structure that provides free spaces near an east side night life area is expanding its hours

A parking structure that provides free spaces near a popular night life area on Milwaukee's east side is expanding its hours. The Prospect Medical Commons parking structure, 2311 N. Prospect Ave., has long made 65 spaces available from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. on weekdays, and from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

June 17, 2020

New vendor opens at Crossroads Collective today

Thum, a concept specializing in Lao cuisine, opened Wednesday for carryout and delivery service at Crossroads Collective as the East Side food hall’s newest vendor.Owner and chef Darlene Vanmanivong has signed a four-month lease, joining six other local operators who have opened flagship or secondary locations at the 7,000-square-foot space, which opened in 2018 at 2238 N. Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee.

June 17, 2020

Milwaukee street closings to create outdoor restaurant space under pandemic plan endorsed by city officials

Commercial streets on the east side and other Milwaukee neighborhoods could close temporarily to create more outdoor dining space under a plan that won preliminary city approval Wednesday.

June 17, 2020

Milwaukee might close some streets to provide more outdoor dining as restaurants reopen amid the pandemic

In the automobile age, conventional wisdom tied commercial development to streets dominated by cars — which bring people to office buildings, hotels, restaurants and shops. In recent years, the "Complete Streets" movement has argued streets should be reworked to better accommodate people who walk, bike and use mass transit.

May 27, 2020

We're Open: East side staple Hooligan's soldiers on during pandemic

Hooligans restaurant and bar has been a mainstay on the corner of Farwell and North Avenue for the past 36 years.

April 21, 2020

The East Side and Downer Avenue BIDs Make it Easy to Support Your Favorite Local Businesses

Businesses everywhere are forced to operate differently – if at all – during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Business improvement districts (BIDs) across the state and country are doing their best to help keep small businesses in their community alive. The East Side and Downer Avenue BIDs have created web pages on how to support your favorite local businesses.

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