Sturtevant – Kiss the Cook Cafe, 9225 Durand Ave., is closing after the owners, Robert and Cookie Niemec, have decided to serve their last dinner specials Tuesday. The restaurant started six years ago at a location in Racine at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Highway 11 where Blue Bear is now. They moved out […]
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Pink Magnolia Closing Its Doors Tonight
The Pink Magnolia Restaurant located at 240 Main Street in Downtown Racine is closing. They will be having a final farewell event tonight starting at 5 p.m. Updates to follow.
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Benjamin Beer Company May Take Over North Beach Concession Stand
Beach goers needing refreshment this summer at North Beach may be able to snag a pint or two of brew made by The Benjamin Beer Company. Owner Jim Kennedy filed an application with the City of Racine to run the North Beach Oasis. The Finance and Personnel Committee reviewed the application at a meeting held Monday […]
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Wharf209 Owner Changes Tavern Name To Boosters Buoy
Wharf209, 209 Dodge St., has been under new ownership since October, but the riverfront bar/restaurant is now Boosters Buoy. Owner Keith Randolph, who lives in Caledonia, bought the place from Paul and Jan Curtin. The name change fits with Randolph’s other bars. He owns Boosters West in West Allis and Boosters Sports Bar in South Milwaukee. […]
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Nash Restaurant And Bar Opens, Featuring Food and Family
The Nash, a restaurant and bar located inside the Indian Motorcycle Dealership at 522 6th St., opened on Tuesday. The venture is a labor of love that reflects food, family and a commitment to helping build Racine. Mark Porcaro owns the dealership. But Mark and his brother Anthony commissioned Ray Stibeck, owner of Route 20 […]
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Envi Ultra Lounge Closes Temporarily, Will Re-open As The Brickhouse
The Envi Ultra Lounge, 316 Main St., will re-open as a sports and gaming lounge March 14 as The Brickhouse. But it will have the same owners, said Doug Nicholson, owner of the Nicholsworth Group. “Although Envi is a sustainable business, I saw a larger opportunity to reformat to a more casual setting with moderately […]