Politics - Sept. 30, 2009
Talking West Side Amtrak blues
Talking about Amtrak this morning with a co-worker, I wondered aloud why there's no stop for the Amtrak train in Wauwatosa. The trains already pass through, why not let them pick up and drop off some folks?
Tags: Amtrak, Wauwatosa, Little Red Store

Marketplace - Sept. 22, 2009
Aladdin's All-Aboard Grill set to open Wednesday
Travelers passing through the Downtown Intermodal Station now have a new option for refreshments.
Tags: milwaukee intermodal station, amtrak, greyhound, aladdin, azmi alaeddin, stone creek coffee

Dining - April 8, 2009
Aladdin brings food to the Intermodal Station
In January 2008, I blogged about the need for coffee and dining options at Milwaukee's new $15.8 million Amtrak Depot / Intermodal Facility. Here's good news from a local restaurant with big flavors.
Tags: amtrak, aladdin, alaeddin, azmi, intermodal, st. paul, greyhound, light rail, stone creek, milwaukee public market, to go, wisdot, eric resch, bob bauman

Holiday Guide - Dec. 16, 2008
North Pole Express puts holiday spirit back on track
Earlier this winter, Cousins Subs launched an in-store contest, inviting kids ages 2 to 8 years old, to write letters to Santa. Cousins received more than 3,000 letters and randomly chose 25. The lucky letter writers were invited to take a journey on a decorated Amtrak train to the "North Pole" to participate in the true spirit of Christmas.
Tags: caffeine communications, cousins submarine sandwiches, Amtrak, north pole, santa, Build-A-Bear, Renee Kirnberger, Zak Mazur

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 28, 2008
Still no coffee at Amtrak (Twinkies, though)
Ald. Robet J. Bauman is blasting a decision to lease a 3,200-sq. ft. restaurant space at Milwaukee's Amtrak facility to a vending machine company.
Tags: robert bauman, amtrak, vending machines, WisDOT, Intermodal, coffee, Wilton Partners, transportation, Public Works Committee