Dining Milwaukee's best French, 2009: Coquette Cafe By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 25, 2009 5:13 a.m. Predicting a winner in this category is not easy, but Coquette edged Lake Park Bistro, 28 percent to 26 percent, for the title. Chez Jacques and Trocadero ranked third and fourth and were separated by a single vote. ...

Bars & Clubs Commentary On the town in Milwaukee: Slow down for Rush Hour By Maureen Post - Oct. 22, 2009 3:14 p.m. The new "Rush Hour" at La Merenda keeps traditional happy hour drink deals but adds the option of ordering food a la carte. Over drinks the other night, we were able to order smaller portions of tapas that typically come in orders of four. ...

Bars & Clubs Commentary On the town in Milwaukee: Moct turns five By Maureen Post - Oct. 16, 2009 3:19 p.m. Flourishing on the north end of Walker's Point, Moct spent the last five years creating new avenues for artists, musicians and DJs to blend art, music and Milwaukee culture. ...

Dining Milwaukee's best hidden gem, 2009: La Merenda By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 13, 2009 1:03 p.m. You love the appetizers at La Merenda and you also think it's the city's best hidden dining gem! ...

Dining Milwaukee's best appetizers, 2009: La Merenda By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 5, 2009 3:05 p.m. If you crave the Italian specialty osso buco, Indonesian sambal goreng udang, Spanish patatas bravas or Colombian empanadas, you'll find something to nosh at La Merenda, which is literally translated in Italian as "snack." OnMilwaukee.com readers chose the bright, festive spot located in a renovated woodworking shop, as their favorite spot. ...

Dining Blogs Rapid review: Conejito's Place By Julie Lawrence - Oct. 14, 2009 11:17 a.m. Authenticity? Check. Taste? Check. Affordability? Double check. Since 1972 Conejito's has been a Walker's Point mainstay that has developed an almost cult-like following among its fans. ...

Dining Blogs Rapid review: The National By Julie Lawrence - Oct. 7, 2009 11:10 a.m. Opening in early 2009, The National is a relative newcomer to Milwaukee's dining scene, but it's quickly become a neighborhood favorite, with its hip, vintage charm and focus on fresh, organic (not to mention deliciously prepared) foods. ...

Milwaukee Buzz Blogs Hey! What's up with the hay? By Julie Lawrence - Sept. 27, 2009 3:53 p.m. On a walk this weekend I discovered about five bales of hay inside an otherwise empty section of the Pritzlaff Building. Anyone have any clues? ...

Bars & Clubs Blogs Satin Exotic Gentlemen's Club prepping for move into Fifth Ward By Jeff Sherman - Aug. 27, 2009 3:48 p.m. A new gentlemen's club seems to be on its way to greater Downtown Milwaukee. Satin would be across from a bar called Ball Game and very near Ginger and Just Art's. There's a public meeting on Saturday. ...

Dining Briefs Milwaukee gets Stacked By Julie Lawrence - June 25, 2009 2:24 p.m. It's been only six months since The Social closed its doors for good in the Fifth Ward, but The Iron Horse Hotel's Tim Dixon is working hard to reopen the space at 170 S. 1st St. by July. ...

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