The upcoming closure of Hospitality Democracy’s Swig marks the end of another high-profile restaurant in the greater Milwaukee area.
The Milwaukee Business Journal has reported on a series of local restaurant closures both this year and last. Some of those venues have been transformed into new eateries, while others await new life.
Restaurateurs have pointed to a competitive dining scene in Milwaukee, plus rising rents, increasing labor costs, supply chain issues and eroding profit margins…