Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Story Hill BKC
Nightlife
Brunch, bottles, bliss: Story Hill BKC nails the sweet spot between neighborhood hangout and treat-yourself spot with seasonal American plates, a weekend brunch you’ll happily set alarms for, and a retail selection of wines, beers, and spirits worth lingering over.
Pasta worth the hype: IL MITO Trattoria e Enoteca is an award-winning Italian/Mediterranean spot and wine bar right in the Village, turning out housemade pastas, pizza, and gluten-free options that don’t feel like homework.
Time for a refresh: When your hair needs a reset with people who actually listen, Trend Salon brings a warm, genuine vibe and serious skill for cuts, styling, and extensions.
The current Milwaukee Public Museum will close its doors on January 3, 2027, with the new Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin set to officially take over in spring 2027.
Cocina Filipina Fare, a newly opened restaurant in Milwaukee, has been praised for its Filipino-inspired dishes by its owners, Lupe Moreno and Edu Aragon Guzman, who started their restaurant three years ago with a food truck.