Simma's Classic Cheesecake Eggs a Tosa Easter Tradition

Easter eggs and baskets made of bakery's famous cheesecake are flying out the doors, but don't forget that Simma's is closed Easter Sunday.

Le Reve Reopens, 'Wonders Better Than It Was'

If you liked Le Reve before, the happy chef and management believe you'll fall over for it now that it has doubled its kitchen space, providing for more efficiency, elbow room and new equipment – including a... salamander?

Juniper 61's Not-So-Old-Fashioned Cocktail

Wisconsin's favorite cocktail gets a unique spin with a variety of four different bitters.

St. Patrick's Day Accessories You Could Probably Do Without

A recent stroll through Bartz's The Party Store uncovered some green accessories that might make St. Patrick blush.

Rocket Baby's Five Most Popular Bakery Items

After one year in business, North Avenue's newest bakery hotspot dishes about the top sellers on their unique menu.

The Five Hottest Spices in Tosa's Indian Grocery Store

Indian Groceries & Spices has tons of different spices and pickled vegetables, so we took a quick tour to find out which ingredients are the hottest on the tongue.

When Does the NCAA Basketball Tournament Begin?

Dubbed as March Madness, the NCAA college men's basketball tournament celebrates its 75th birthday this year; however for the first time in many years, you won't be foisting a green beer to celebrate.

Le Rêve Remodeling Leaves Visiting Customer 'Bummed'

This French bistro will be closed the next few weeks for re-modeling, news which, unfortunately for one woman, had not reached East Troy.

Where Did Flat Top Grill Go? Bankrupt

Parent company made Chapter 11 filing in January and has closed its restaurants in Michigan as well as in Wauwatosa.

Custom Lighting Fixture Store Moves into the Village

Magnolia & Co. is closed and will be replaced by Filament, a company that sells custom lighting fixtures.

Robots Attack Le Rêve! (But the Day Is Saved)

Ripping up one of our favorite restaurants to get massive vaults out is no job for mere mortals. A milestone piece of demolition may make the cafe famous in other ways.

Honeymoon Sweet Boutique Opens March 12 on North Avenue

Store promotes designer lingerie and plans a commitment to women's causes and interests.

Marine Bank Branch Moving from Tosa to Elm Grove

The Wauwatosa location will close in May and soon after open a new bank in Elm Grove.

Have You Tried the New North Avenue Grill?

The diner was closed briefly in January as ownership changed hands, but it's now been open for almost three weeks.

Top Rated Restaurants in Wauwatosa on Yelp!

Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in Wauwatosa based on the Yelp! reviews.

Panera Launches Hidden Menu

The menu is only available to those who know about it.

FREE Starbucks Blonde Roast For You and a Facebook Friend

Get a free Blonde Roast for you and a Facebook friend through the next few days. Check out to redeem your free coffee!

Hawks' Owner Focuses on Beloved Landscape Business – Alongside Stein

Joe Kresl of Hawks rekindles his love of landscape design while Mark Birmingham of Stein Gardens & Gifts finds a treasure in Wauwatosa (that's kind of like a certain celebrated shoe).

Buy-One-Get-One FREE Starbucks Deal

Buy any of their featured beverages and get one free through the next few days.

Hawks Retail Center Becoming a Stein Gardens & Gifts

One of Wauwatosa's oldest businesses will lease its garden center to Stein Gardens & Gifts but will continue to own the property and operate its landscaping services.

Free 'Pizza Sliders' Today at Pizza Hut

The latest pizza creation from the chain can be had free of charge from 4 to 7 p.m. today.

BelAir Cantina Construction Gets Under Way

New restaurant could open in just four months, owner says, as contractors tackle demolition work and are "amped" to push forward.

Welcome WhimsiKidz, the Newest Business to Join Patch

Have you been to WhimsiKidz yet? Rate and review them on Patch!

Ryan Braun Favors Wauwatosa Artist's Work for Malibu Home

Brewers all-star purchased four Pamela Anderson paintings last year to decorate his California digs, and stopped by to say hello Saturday while she worked at the Pfister.

'Lady in Red' Shop Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Dress Up

The owner of the resale shop is taking her passion for shopping and sharing it with victims of domestic violence.

Welcome Dependable Auto Service, the Newest Business to Join Patch

Have you been to Dependable Auto Service yet? Rate and review them on Patch!

Fate of Area Blockbusters Unclear After Company Announces Plans to Close 300 Stores

The long-time video rental business announced that it will only keep about 500 stores open nationwide and will cut 3,000 jobs.

Grocery Wars Part II: Wauwatosans Win Food Fight

As competition ramps up along the west side and settles down on the east side, on a plateau that rises much higher than the surrounding terrain – Wauwatosa has just got it really good when it comes to buying food.

New Owner Taking Over North Avenue Grill

Restaurant will close for about two weeks after next weekend while longtime cook at John's Sandwich Shop makes a few changes; he says, though, he'll keep the same focus.

Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce Announces 2012 Award Winners

Chamber recognizes businesses large and small and a civic organization that has made a difference in business district vitality and neighborhood quality of life.

Times Cinema Sets Grand Opening for Friday

Classic theater to reopen this weekend with a first-run show, and with some Hollywood fanfare to boot – red carpet, tabloids, starlets and spotlights.

Retrospective: Top Tosa Business Stories in 2012

During a year when politics often took our attention away from the business going on right around us, retail development in Wauwatosa went from next-to-nowhere to no-end-in-sight growth.

Tosa Fire Acquires a New Door to Public Safety

'Forcible entry door' training prop allows hundreds and hundreds of live-simulated break-ins that could mean survival for any Tosa citizen trapped in a burning building.

Verizon Wireless 'Hope For The Holidays Toy Drive' to Benefit Children of Domestic Violence Survivors

The drive will benefit domestic violence agencies throughout the state of Wisconsin, including Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee.

Nordstrom: It All Starts with the Shoes

From humble beginnings, chain has gained a cachet for its overall quality and selection – yet sizing and fitting of its shoes remains a hallmark that has endeared it most of all.

Full-Line Nordstrom Store Coming to Mayfair Mall

Sought-after department store will site its first Wisconsin store in Wauwatosa.

Lady in Red Ready to Open – and to Help Kids Who Need Shoes

In a unique give-back program, owner of new East Tosa resale shop, opening Saturday, will send needy kids to Mayfair shoe store to pick out a pair they love.

Tami Gemmell Rebuilds Lives, Business in Wake of Shooting

Reopening of spa Saturday will begin the next chapter in the story of the Azana Spa family – the healing.

Stem Cells Could Aid in Healing Traumatic Brain Injury

Medical College and VA Center receive grant to study how bone marrow cells can migrate to sites of brain injury and stimulate recovery.

Shop Local in Tosa on Small Business Saturday

Just what is Small Business Saturday, and why should you support it in Wauwatosa?