Marketplace Shift Switch: Paranormal Milwaukee ghost investigator By Julie Lawrence - Sept. 29, 2009 8:25 a.m. It's late August when the members of the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee visit my Walker's Point home, but the temperature has dropped from its normal mid-80s range down to a brisk 63 degrees. The wind is rushing, bringing the abnormally cool evening air into my house in puffs. It's a perfect night for a ghost investigation. ...

Arts & Entertainment Latino Arts gears up for its next full season By Maureen Post - Sept. 15, 2009 4:28 p.m. The season kicks off this Saturday with Latino Arts "5th Annual Noche de Gala," a benefit for the Latino Arts Educational Programming. Featuring the music of Diego del Real, the gala serves as the opening for "Welcome to Holy Land," an exhibit by Luis De La Torre. ...

Dining Sparking the grill for Stack'd sandwiches By Maureen Post - Aug. 19, 2009 4:37 p.m. In concept, it's a burger bar. But open Stack'd's menu and you'll be surprised by what you find. Combining the hardworking simplicity of Sobelman's with the progressive attitude of Elsa's, Stack'd pulls the burger completely out of the box. ...

Bars & Clubs Spend the rest of summer out back in The Yard By Julie Lawrence - Aug. 10, 2009 2:36 p.m. The Iron Horse Hotel's new backyard patio, The Yard, has been open since the start of the season as a fun outside bar, but now that real summer-like temperatures have finally arrived, it's become a great garden getaway from the heat and hectic pulse of the city that surrounds it. ...

Bars & Clubs Kaña is Milwaukee's first mojito lounge By Julie Lawrence - June 3, 2009 11:31 a.m. The new Kaña (a Spanish word for "sugar cane") is Milwaukee's first mojito lounge, located at 201 W. Mitchell St. Like martini bars before it, Kaña offers a lengthy menu of mojitos mixed every way imaginable. ...

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. ...

In Entertainment > Galleries Adambomb ( map ) 2028 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee (414) 276-BOMB

In Restaurants > Mexican Azteca ( map ) 815 S. 5th St., Milwaukee (414) 383-8816

In Services > Health/wellness Balance Point Community Acupuncture ( map ) 823 N. 2nd Street, Suite 001-4, Milwaukee (414) 975-1813

In Services > Caterers Ball'n Biscuit Catering ( map ) 3476 N. Fratney St., Milwaukee (414) 962-9779 fax: 414-962-9779

In Bars and Clubs > Billiards Bomb Shelter ( map ) 1517 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee (414) 384-2662

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