Bars & Clubs - Nov. 27, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Continued Thanksgiving comfort
While the Thanksgiving holiday is more than anything a time of gratitude and family, it manifests itself in comfort food, lazy afternoons and home cooking. So, to coincide with your hefty, satisfying meal yesterday, why not take family and friends out to one of these bars known for large, local flavors tonight.
Tags: thanksgiving nightlife, lakefront brewery, at random, leff's lucky town, comet cafe, nessun dorma, comet cafe, bloody mary

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 7, 2009
Milwaukee's wine bar guide
Going to a bar no longer means choosing between pilsner or stout, and it's not even a choice of Merlot vs. Cabernet anymore, either, thanks to these innovative and adventurous wine-focused bars and restaurants.
Tags: Bacchus, Balzac, Cuvee, Dream Dance steak, Potawatomi, Merenda, Libiamo, Meritage, Nessun Dorma, Pizza Man, Indulge, Vino 100

Dining - Oct. 29, 2009
Local restaurants treasure the artichoke
If ever a vegetable were to have a cult-like following, it would be the artichoke. It's true: lovers of this big thistle plant are emphatic about it, whether the "heart" is chopped and served on pizza and in hot dips or the entire plant is hard boiled and devoured. Here's a list of Milwaukee eateries with artichoke dishes on the menu.
Tags: artichokes, pizza man, nessun dorma, louise's, comet cafe, fuel, smyth, iron horse hotel, balistreri's

Dining - Oct. 27, 2009
Rapid review: Palermo Villa
Although it has changed a bit over the years -- especially notable was the addition of windows to the once dark as night dining room -- one thing remains the same at Palermo Villa -- great pizza!
Tags: Palermo Villa, Dean Cannestra, Libiamo, Nessun Dorma

Dining - Oct. 8, 2009
Rapid review: Nessun Dorma
Today's at-a-glance review focuses on Riverwest's Nessun Dorma, an Italian bar and eatery tucked away on a quiet street corner.
Tags: nessun dorma, italian food, riverwest

Dining - Aug. 25, 2009
Checking in at Centro Café
Finally, on June 18 -- after almost five years of construction -- Peg Karpfinger and her husband and business partner, Patrick Moore, opened Centro Café, 808 E. Center St. So far, business is booming for the Riverwest Italian eatery.
Tags: centro cafe, riverwest, nessun dorma, italian food, rio west cantina, peg karpfinger

Dining - Aug. 8, 2009
Fulbeli Deli is Koppa's bread and butter
Years ago, Koppa's Farwell Foods was predominantly a grocery store, but today, the corner market's main draw is the Fulbeli Deli. OnMilwaukee.com recently went on the job with experienced sandwich maker Emily Mowrer to observe her sammy-makin' magic.
Tags: koppa's farwell foods, fulbeli deli, ken koppa, sandwiches, sandwich maker, emily mowrer, potbelly, fuel, nessun dorma

Bars & Clubs - May 9, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: How diverse is your nightlife?
It was a conversation sparked by McBob's Bar and Grill. If you've never been, McBob's is part Irish tavern, part sports bar but mainly a local joint drawing a hefty portion of the surrounding Washington Heights neighborhood. They serve heaping mounds of corned beef, Irish beers on tap plus great deals on giant tacos.
Tags: mcbob's, club timbuktu, nightlife, nessun dorma, the gig

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 26, 2009
Best Riverwest bar, 2009: Nessun Dorma
For the third year in a row, OnMilwaukee.com readers picked Nessun Dorma as Riverwest's best bar. The pub -- which is also a popular restaurant -- offers 80 different kinds of beer and lager, as well as a few dozen types of wine by the glass or bottle, including red, white, sparkling, sake and more.
Tags: Riverwest bar, Nessun Dorma, Tracks, Art Bar, whiskey, Stonefly Brewing Co., The Uptowner, Quarters, Circle A Cafe, River Horse, Foundation, The Gig

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 30, 2009
Retreating to "recession worthy" bars and restaurants
These are hard economic times, there's no question of that. We've said goodbye to dozens of local boutiques and businesses and corporate layoffs seem sadly imminent in several sectors of our economy. But going out to eat or out for a drink, there seem to be wait times, full dining rooms and packed bars.
Tags: nessun dorma, la merenda, cactus club, soho 7, maxie's, beans and barley, sobelmanns, bootleggers, notte nite, buckhead, recession

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 - June 22, 2008
Nessun Dorma edits smoking policy
Popular Riverwest restaurant and bar Nessun Dorma banned smoking until 10 p.m.
Tags: Nessun Dorma, Riverwest, smoking ban

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 20, 2008
Norfolk knows Brew City wine scene
Most OnMilwaukee.com readers that know the name Nate Norfolk, recognize it from his work as a local musician -- currently in The Candliers. But Norfolk was a long-time employee at Downer Wine & Spirits, where he could always be counted on to uncork good wine advice with a smile.
Tags: Nate Norfolk, Candliers, Downer Wine, Purple Feet, Libiamo, Nessun Dorma, Weyland, Merenda, Laissez Faire, Lulu, Pizza Man, Dream Dance

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 17, 2008
Just one bar, for the rest of our lives …
Let's hope the scenario in this hypothetical article never comes true: if you had to pick one, and only one, bar to visit for the rest of your days, what would it be?
Tags: art bar, nessun dorma, von trier, palomino, wolski's

Politics - Nov. 6, 2007
Milwaukee Talks: Ald. Michael D'Amato
Third District Ald. Michael D'Amato chats about the upcoming election, two-way traffic on Farwell, Alterra coming to Riverwest and more.
Tags: Michael D'Amato, Third District, 2008 elections, Sura Faraj, Nik Kovac, smoking ban, Alterra, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, Riverwest, East Side, crime, small business, Whole Foods, nessun Dorma, Cafe Brucke, alderman