Owner Brittany Wohlfiel cites a “major mechanical failure which has made it unsafe to continue operating” as the reason for the closure.

Posted on the restaurant's Facebook page, Rare said the team was ""evaluating the best long-term path for the location and the brand"" and urged diners to visit its sister outpost in Madison instead. After the sudden closure, Rare was sued by its land­lord in con­nec­tion with the res­taur­ant’s plans to close four years before the lease expires.

The reason for the closure is unknown. Possible insights into the closure include Property owner JD Commercial Properties LLC having $100,000 in outstanding taxes dating back to 2022, according to the City of Milwaukee treasurer’s office. John “Jake” Taylor, the LLC’s registered agent, is incarcerated in a supervised living facility as a result of driving under the influence, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections website reveals.

After 52 years serving the East Side, Beans & Barley has closed. Current owners James Neumeyer and Polly Kaplan confirmed the closure and shared that the decision was shaped by both financial pressures and the sale of the building.

Clarity on Pomona Cidar Co. closing still looms but according to serveral news sources, the reason may be related to license & permit challenges.

After 15 years, The National Café is closing. Reasons for the closing includes slowing business which contributed to financial challenges for the the long time café.

After 13 years in business, Bavette la Boucherie is closing. The owner stated ""The reason for this decision is a personal one. After many years of dedication to the restaurant, I am ready to step back and spend more time with my family—time that has become increasingly precious""

The Landing left a message for the plublic stating ""After 15 years in business, The Landing Food & Spirits has closed for good, due to Retirement!! Thanks to all our loyal customers""