Wolf on Broadway announces name change » Urban Milwaukee

Once billed as a “little sister” to Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern, the Wolf on Broadway is now closer to a twin.

The restaurant revealed a new name — Uncle Wolfie’s Dinner Diner — and a revamped menu Thursday at its cozy space, 600 N. Broadway, in the historic Third Ward.

The move was unexpected from the seven-month-old restaurant, which announced the upcoming change on social media in early June.

Along with its new name, the restaurant has added a host of new dishes to its menu, many of which will be familiar to fans of Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern. This includes the Big McAllister burger, The BELTCH breakfast sandwich and hand-cut fries, plus a handful of cocktails.

Despite the brand change, the executive chef Kristen Schwab plans to continue its tradition of Indonesian-influenced cuisine; Fan favorites like Beef Hot Pockets and Irma’s Chicken Sandwich are here to stay, the restaurant promises.

Moving forward, Uncle Wolfie’s Dinner Party will be walk-in only; previous reservations will be honored.

Opened in November 2023, the restaurant is the latest addition to Wolfgang Schäfer And Whitney McAllisterIt is business portfolio. The married couple also operates Orange and Blue Co., a lifestyle boutique, and Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern, which is called Nite Wolf, a ramen pop-up.

Uncle Wolfie’s Dinner Diner is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

State Fair Announces Finalists for 2024 Sporkies and Drinkies

Cream puffs may be a time-honored tradition at the Wisconsin State Fair, but the pastries are just one of hundreds of fried, glazed and stuffed foods available to fairgoers each year.

The annual Sporkies and Drinkies competition showcases the most innovative products, with entrants constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be fried, wrapped in bacon or sandwiched in a donut – and sometimes all three at once.

The food and drink competition this year received 37 entries for food and 20 for non-alcoholic drinks. The Wisconsin State Fair announced eight finalists in each category on Wednesday.

Competitors on the food side include the Cool Ranch Doritos Pickle, featuring a spiral-cut dill pickle encrusted with Cool Ranch Doritos, fried and served with a side of ranch dressing.

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RNC Hispanic Outreach Center replaced by Mexican ice cream parlor

Mateo Grajales ice dreams.

Ever since he was a little boy, the entrepreneur and dessert enthusiast has aspired to open his own shop, bringing frozen treats and other snacks to the community.

He had a small taste of it before, operating an ice cream stand in Guatemala for a few years before moving to the United States. After months of effort – and a false start – Grajales is close to achieving his longtime goal this summer.

“Ever since I was six or seven, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said. “And that’s something that’s becoming a reality now.”

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Fish and chicken restaurant planned for 27th Street

A new fast food restaurant is expected to open on the Near West Side, replacing the former MooSa’s, which closed in spring 2023.

The new business, Milwaukee Fish & Chicken, would occupy 1,848 square feet of restaurant space at 405 N. 27th St., next to the BP gas station and near Interstate 94.

Co-owners Amandeep Dhaliwal And Bhinderpal Singh said they hope to open the restaurant this summer, with plans to serve quick takeout meals only.

Menu items may include burgers, chicken sandwiches, fried fish and other entrees, as well as sides such as fries and desserts like ice cream and shakes.

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Can the city close the Infinity Lounge?

It’s the end of the road for Infinity Lounge. At least if the city gets what it wants.

The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to close the struggling nightclub, 4001 W. Fond du Lac Ave., which has been in operation since 2022.

The move follows a tumultuous year for the nightclub, which has been the scene of two shootings, a battery cutting (battery using a blade) and more than 20 other incidents since its last renewal, according to a police report .

Despite this, the company, led by Mario Spencerdoes not intend to go quietly.

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New cafe opens in East Town

Earlier this year, the owners of Bear & Bean decided to “serve the good earth,” as their slogan says. And although the new cafe’s clientele is currently concentrated in East Town, its reach is growing every day.

Since opening in April, the counter-service cafe and restaurant, 731 N. Jackson St., has served breakfast and lunch items, pastries and a wide variety of drinks, including Valentine coffee, to employees office and nearby passers-by.

Construction was slow, co-owner said Emily Mayeshiba, who said she expects to see business pick up as the cafe continues to establish itself; exterior signage and sidewalk furniture are both in the works.

Mayeshiba operates the café with partners Matt Edwards, Aimée Brashier, Brent Brashier And Pat Niebling. The group collectively brings decades of industry experience to the new venture, each having worked at various restaurants around the city before joining forces with DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse.

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The Seafood Shack plans second location

Seafood Shack is expanding to Milwaukee’s East Side with plans to open a new location at 2336 N. Farwell Ave., the former site of Louie’s Char Dogs & Butter Burgers.

The next restaurant would be the third for the owner Tyséria Griffin, which also operates The Seafood Shack at 2703 S. Chicago Ave. in south Milwaukee. A former location at 2500 N. Mayfair Rd. in Wauwatosa closed in March.

Like its siblings, the new restaurant plans to offer a variety of fried seafood items such as salmon, catfish, perch and shrimp, as well as a handful of salads, burgers and sandwiches . The menu could also include sides like garlic bread, fries and mozzarella sticks.

Although the south Milwaukee restaurant is known for its alcoholic beverages, including a rainbow of fish bowl cocktails and spiked slushies, the new restaurant has no plans to serve alcohol, Griffin said on the license application.

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City suspends Qdoba on Brady Street

Milwaukee’s licensing board made some scathing remarks about Ron Stokespresident and chief operating officer of Roaring Fork Restaurant Group, at its last meeting.

The cause? A customer at the group’s Qdoba restaurant on Brady Street claims to have found a razor blade in his food.

The incident, which occurred on November 1, 2023, cost the establishment 10 days of activity, thanks to a suspension pronounced Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council.

Stokes, whose entity is one of the largest operators of Qdoba franchises in the country, addressed the board before the final decision.

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Pizza Shuttle Opens Downtown Slice Shop and Food Cart

After nearly 40 years in business on Milwaukee’s East Side, Pizza Shuttle plans to expand its presence — and its menu — with a second location at 3rd Street Market Hall.

The new growth is part of a multi-tiered plan that also includes a health-focused sister brand and a mobile food cart.

The project, led by Kirby Clark And Phil Wilder, is already well advanced; Pizza Shuttle Slice Shop is expected to open later this month in the food hall located at 275 W. Wisconsin Ave.

It replaces Paper Plane Pizza, which closed its doors at the end of May.

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Downtown business owners urge city to move RNC protest zone

The city of Milwaukee on Friday rejected an attempt to ban guns in the security perimeter around the Republican National Convention.

A failed proposal, led by the alderman Robert Baumanreportedly saw the city attempt to circumvent state law and ban guns in the convention’s “soft zone,” which will encompass much of Westown and include the expected free speech zone at Père Marquette Park .

And although Bauman has found little support among other city officials, several downtown bar and restaurant owners have shared the alderman’s concerns about what they see as a potential powder keg just steps from their businesses.

“I understand and appreciate the alderman’s concern and I agree with him,” said Gino Fazzarichef and owner of the Calderone Club and San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana, who noted that the location of the likely protest zone, or free speech zone, at Pere Marquette Park gives him pause.

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2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee

Each year, Milwaukeeans are called to make the most of summer and early fall with a host of outdoor activities – outdoor concerts, beach days, dining on picturesque patios – but nothing can beat a day wandering around the farmers market. coffee in hand, stock up on fresh produce and other treasures.

The city is full of seasonal markets, catering to both weekend travelers and those looking for a mid-week restock. Whatever your needs, the following list offers you a wide selection of must-see markets for 2024.

Brady Street Farmers Market

Fresh produce, crafts, prepared foods and more will be available at the Brady Street Farmers Market, set to return to the Lower East Side this summer.

The market will take place on Sundays June 23 and 30; July 7 and 14 as well as August 4 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exact location of the market has not yet been publicly announced.

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