Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on MSN: Refugee chefs share food and culture at Milwaukee dinner series The Tables Across Borders dinner series returns to Milwaukee, featuring refugee and immigrant chefs sharing global cuisine and stories. The internationally renowned dining authority will evaluate Milwaukee restaurants for the first time, with ratings debuting in 2027. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 7 of the Milwaukee area’s best new restaurants of 2025 Are you a fan of variety?

Understanding the Context

Then you’ll love this year’s lineup of the best restaurants that opened in the Milwaukee area in 2025. Last year’s list highlighted many exciting new Asian-influenced ... There’s an appetite for the attention the international scrutiny and profile will bring – no matter how many stars fall Milwaukee’s way. It’s been a difficult few weeks writing about local restaurants in the Milwaukee area.

Key Insights

Last week in this space, I shared a plea — first extended by many local restaurants who’ve been transparent about ... In this edition of the Dish dining newsletter, dining critic Rachel Bernhard celebrates this week's happy restaurant news in Milwaukee.