Bars & Clubs - Dec. 19, 2008
My classic, local go to: Nessun Dorma
There is a homey feel to Nessun Dorma, more than likely a result of their first floor house location. From the door jams, to the molding, to the heavy wooden doors, Nessun Dorma reminds me very much of my grandparents house, were they trendy and Italian. Unfortunately, they were neither. But Nessun Dorma conveys an indescribable comfort; the comfort of casual, quality dining and the kind of place you're bound to run into someone you know. And if you don't? It's the kind of place you can safely assume you'll be interested in talking with the stranger down the bar.
Tags: hi hat, nessun dorma, cafe hollander, cactus club, hinterland, evan barnes

Dining - Aug. 11, 2008
Fish fry guide
It's one of Milwaukee's most cherished and distinctive traditions: the Friday fish fry. And we started a guide to the city's best. Updated for 2008, it's a big list. So dig in and read on.
Tags: fish fry, lent, Cafe el Sol, Serb Hall, Armelli's, George Webb, Fritz's Pub, The Packing House, The Painted Parrot, Ted's, Harry's, Hi Hat, Watermark, Butler Inn, The Golden Mast, The Mineshaft, Motor

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 27, 2007
Your picks for Milwaukee's best bars, 2007
All this month, we revealed to you the winners of the 2007 OnMilwaukee.com readers' poll for the best bars in Milwaukee. Here's a tally of all the winners, in one handy list.
Tags: best bars, best of, hi hat, milwaukee ale house, nomad, paddy's pub, la cage, hooligan's, palomino, hollander, wicked hop, leff's

Bars & Clubs - April 19, 2007
OMC Exclusive: Diablos Rojos Restaurant Group principals part ways
After opening many of Milwaukee's hippest bars and eateries over the past decade, the principals behind the Diablos Rojos Restaurant Group have parted ways to pursue different interests. Here is the exclusive story.
Tags: Diablos Rojos, Scott Johnson, Leslie Montemurro, Mike Eitel, Eric Wagner, Redlight, Trocadero, Hi Hat, Hi Hat Garage, Palomino, Comet, Fuel, Balzac, Jamo's

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 29, 2007
Milwaukee's best jukeboxes
The sound of a great jukebox can smooth the taste of the slickest cocktail or the coldest beer. The question is, what defines a great jukebox in the city of Milwaukee? Is it an eclectic album selection, the depth of its target music genre, the best value listeners get of their buck? We sampled a slew of local jukeboxes and compiled a list of some of our most notable finds.
Tags: vox, vitucci's, hi hat, cactus club, jukebox

Bars & Clubs - Dec. 21, 2008
A new take on cleaning up the Garage....
The Garage, connected to Brady Street's popular hangout the Hi Hat, has undergone a major face-lift in the past few months. Before, it seemed like an afterthought to the Hi Hat, void of any distinguishing ambiance. Although, the wide open space was a nice place to catch your breath to when the ...
Tags: The Garage, Hi Hat, Brady Street