Is Von Trier Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Milwaukee, WI)
Current status
As of September 2026, Von Trier is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's own website shows current 2026 content and hours, matching the Google Places OPERATIONAL status checked the same day.
- Season / episode Season 19, Episode 32
- Address 2235 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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What happened after Food Paradise?
Food Paradise's 'Global Grub' episode featured Von Trier, a German-themed bar in Milwaukee's East Side neighborhood serving imported German beer, cocktails, and pub food. According to the bar's own website, it has served Milwaukee and its neighbors since July 1978, styling itself as a historic German beer bar and cocktail lounge. The website, checked 2026-09-08, displayed current-year content along with kitchen and bar hours running from early afternoon into the overnight hours Thursday through Sunday. A Google Places business listing, checked the same day, separately marked Von Trier as operational at 2235 North Farwell Avenue. Neither source indicated any change in ownership, name, or location, and the bar's hours and branding matched across both the website and the business listing.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Season / episode
- Season 19, Episode 32
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Global Grub
- What was featured
- German import beer, cocktails, and pub food since 1978
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Von Trier
Frequently asked questions
Is Von Trier still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Von Trier is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What happened to Von Trier after Food Paradise?
Food Paradise's 'Global Grub' episode featured Von Trier, a German-themed bar in Milwaukee's East Side neighborhood serving imported German beer, cocktails, and pub food. As of September 2026, Von Trier is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Where is Von Trier located?
2235 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Von Trier?
Season 19, Episode 32 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Global Grub”.
Is Von Trier still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?
Neither source indicated any change in ownership, name, or location, and the bar's hours and branding matched across both the website and the business listing. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 2235 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Venue type
- bar
- Official website
- vontriers.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Wisconsin
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Sources
- vontriers.com — https://www.vontriers.com/
- Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.0599324,-87.8858835
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