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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
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Third Ward

The Historic Third Ward, an Italian and produce district in years past, now has become the city’s fashion district. It also boasts the highest concentration of art galleries in the City, numerous restaurants, unique specialty stores, architects, advertising agencies, graphic designers, artists, the Milwaukee Public Market, the Broadway Theatre Center, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design as well as condominiums, office buildings, and industrial space.


Arts & Entertainment
Next Act Theatre finds absurdity on the 7th floor
By Damien Jaques - Nov. 19, 2009 5:05 a.m.
Characters like the Octomom, Balloon Boy -- and his father -- and Joe the Plumber, spreading his opinions on the Middle East all over the world, add a bit pf goofiness to the mainstream news. Next Act Theatre's upcoming production of "7 Stories" takes the absurdity to a whole new level. ...

Dining Reviews
Wicked Hop shows some inconsistency at the plate
By Amy L. Schubert - Nov. 2, 2009 4:15 p.m.
One of the most consistently busy restaurants Amy Schubert has encountered during her review tour has got to be The Wicked Hop. But what is it that makes the Hop so busy? While the service can be imperfect, The Wicked Hop hits some homers in the kitchen. ...

Dining Reviews
Creative burgers, extras make Stack'd worth a stop
By Amy L. Schubert - Oct. 26, 2009 9:09 a.m.
It seems that the culinary scene is undergoing a burger revolution of sorts, with media outlets pumping out articles on the hunt for the perfect burger, sliders cropping up on menus of restaurants large and small and a trend forming towards "gourmet" grass-fed beef. Stack'd, the burger bar at 170 S. 1st St., has found a winning combination of beef, beer and extras. ...

Dining
Best venue for food, 2009: Milwaukee Public Market
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 23, 2009 4:15 p.m.
By best venue for food, we mean places you visit to do something besides eat -- such as sightsee, shop, watch sports. Most folks knew what we were talking about, and the winning choice was clear. The Public Market, which allows guests to shop and dine, collected nearly a third of the vote to wrestle the title away from runner-up (and editors' pick), the Wisconsin State Fair and No. 3 Summerfest. ...

Bars & Clubs Commentary
Uncorked: Drink good sake, eat good sushi
By Nathaniel Bauer - Oct. 3, 2009 11:21 a.m.
Sake is made from rice. It is a brewed alcoholic beverage. There are varying degrees of quality determined by production and the amount milled away from each grain of rice. There are more than 30,000 unique sake labels, almost all from Japan. The unique and distinctive flavors of sake rival the most complex wines. Before Nanakusa opened, there was very little decent sake to be had in the city. That isn't the case now. ...

Dining Briefs
No fondue for you: Melting Pot expansion plans on hold
By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 17, 2009 2:00 p.m.
A planned Melting Pot restaurant in the Historic Third Ward is not "proceeding as planned," the franchise owners said today. ...

Bars & Clubs Blogs
Drinking for a difference
By Julie Lawrence - Nov. 17, 2009 8:01 a.m.
It's no secret that people tend to get extra jolly this time of year and embrace the nature of sharing and giving. Wednesday night's Tweetup at the Milwaukee Ale House will help kids in need this winter. Cheers! ...

Bars & Clubs Briefs
Centanni changes ownership, adds Nuovo to its name
By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 2, 2009 10:00 a.m.
Centanni, 218 N. Water St., has new ownership, the SURG Restaurant Group which owns Mi-key's and other places in greater Milwaukee. The new owners don't plan many changes. ...

Dining Blogs
Rapid review: Club Charlies
By Maureen Post - Oct. 24, 2009 12:10 p.m.
Club Charlies opened earlier this year to give Third Ward workers and residents another spot for casual dinner and drinks. Framed by a front wall of floor to ceiling windows, this is a great summer time hang out with cool breezes and plenty of light. ...

Living Blogs
A November Garden Party
By Maureen Post - Oct. 16, 2009 1:13 p.m.
This year, Kathy's Garden Party displays and auctions artwork highlighting 50 years of Barbie; a silent auction, live auction and runway show accompany heavy appetizers and a cash bar. ...

In Shopping > Books
A Woman's Touch ( map )
200 N. Jefferson St. Suite 101, MIlwaukee
(414) 221-0400

In Services > Salons and Spas
AGAMI Salon ( map )
147 N. Broadway, Milwaukee
(414) 278-7226

In Restaurants > Middle Eastern
Aladdin ( map )
219 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee
(414) 271-9870

In Entertainment > Art classes
Aradia's Oracle ( map )
2678 S. 30 St, Milwaukee
(414) 647-1876

In Entertainment > Galleries
Artasia ( map )
159 N. Broadway, Milwaukee
(414) 220-4292



1. In Music: Allen Cote
Dec. 4, 2009 8:00 p.m.

2. In Music: Holiday Pops! with Marvin Hamilsh
Dec. 4, 2009 8:00 p.m.

3. In Music: The Blowpops
Dec. 4, 2009 8:00 p.m.

4. In Music: Elf Lettuce
Dec. 4, 2009 9:00 p.m.

5. In Social: The Redroom Bar/Jet Party
Dec. 4, 2009 9:00 p.m.


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