Bars & Clubs - Aug. 21, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Less than a year and counting
We've rolled into the final year of smoky bars and cigarettes over beers. At least indoors that is. The impending city wide and statewide smoking ban goes into effect July 5, 2010 and so with less than a year left, Milwaukeeans have a limited time to embrace and enjoy their tobacco filled evenings.
Tags: landmark lanes, smoking ban, smokers, non-smoking, bay view bowl, leff's, rookies, denny's george webb's

Bars & Clubs - March 7, 2009
Milwaukee nightlife: Are you a suburban drinker?
Home of dozens of theaters, neighborhoods of restaurants and recognized bar districts; suburbanites have been graciously coping with the 20-minute drive Downtown for years. But, as plenty of newly opened suburban bars prove, the flow occasionally switches and there's reason for city dwellers to venture west, north or south for a sip of something different.
Tags: suburban bars, il mito, maxies, firefly, piano blu, jojo's martini bar, club paragon, leff's, silver spring house

Bars & Clubs - March 5, 2009
Is the tavern industry immune from the recession?
For years, tavern owners have heard that their industry is virtually "recession-proof." The theory holds that people will head to bars in order to celebrate when times are good and drown their sorrows when times are bad. Walk into your favorite local watering hole these days and you're likely to see a whole batch of new food and drink specials, designed to keep customers coming and cash flowing through tough economic times.
Tags: bars, flannery's, mcgillicuddy's, leff's, bar louie, saz's

Dining - Oct. 29, 2008
Belly up to bar food specials
Whether serving apps to sustain you through happy hour or a meat-licious burger or taco meal, many local bars and restaurants give you something cheap to chew on while you drink down a few. No matter your choice, these specials satisfy your appetite and your wallet.
Tags: bar louie, elsa's, leff's, flannery's, hinterland, slim's, mcbob's, paulies, tutto, wicked hop

Dining - Sept. 24, 2008
Buffalo wings guide
The exact origin of Buffalo wings is unknown, but many Milwaukeeans might not even care. It doesn't matter who started the craze, just as long as there are enough places around town that can keep it going.
Tags: TGI Friday's, Chili's, Elsa's, The Wicked Hop, Major Goolsby's, McGillycuddy's, Velvet Room, Club Garibaldi, Cans Bar and Canteen, Hooligan's, buffalo wings, Savoy's, Bigalke's, Magoo's, Leff's, Libby Montana, Pistol Pete's