As a life long Milwaukee resident, you would think I would know all there is to know about Milwaukee.But I don't.There have been so many times when someone that is not a native Milwaukeean will visit and I am put in the position of playing tour guide, to see them wide eyed and amazed at our city ...
If you have ever visited downtown Milwaukee, and especially if you have lived (or live) downtown, you have undoubtedly experienced people standing on the streets begging for money.As someone that has lived a majority of my life in downtown Milwaukee or on the Eastside, I have experienced a whole ...
For those of us born and raised in Milwaukee, there are many places, people and things that at the mere mention, make us smile and bring back memories.For a majority of my life, Downtown Milwaukee was my life. If I close my eyes I can still see the red swivel stools that outlined the grill which ...
Welcome to the finest descriptive analysis of Chinese buffets this side of the Yangtze as presented by Slob and Snob. Within this blog you will be presented with the unique opportunity to get quality opinions from two slightly overweight men with no experience as food critics...
I've been looking forward to this summer. I was hoping that being an OnMilwaukee.com intern, along with all of my other summer activities (as well as being about to enter my senior of college), I would be able to learn a lot of things about my city and hopefully, about myself. What have m...
Normally humid weather and bugs would be a good reason to high-tail it to the nearest air-conditioned establishment, hide behind a cold beer and pray for a reprieve to the sticky onslaught. Today, however, my fellow OnMilwaukee.com interns and myself had a higher calling: experience our first R...
Earlier this week I was fortunate enough to win a free fish fry dinner at Port of Call Bistro & Beer Garden located on Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee. I had been meaning to try this restaurant and though I went there with no intention of writing about it, it soon became clear that I had t...
We are excited about Milwaukee Downtown’s – Downtown Dining Week that will take place from June 3rd – June 10th this year!I always run into one issue during downtown dining week; deciding where to eat! I would like your help with this if you would be so kind. Please co...
They say that one of the best ways to really get to know a city is to explore it on foot. And even if you've lived in a city like Milwaukee as long as we have, it seems there's always something new to learn! That's why we were truly excited when Theresa Nemetz, co-owner of Milwaukee Food Tours, ...
While it seems a large portion of Milwaukee was rushing over to Ian’s Pizza I decided to take a venture over to Brick 3 on Old World Third St. I was determined to grab a taste of some authentic New York style pizza that I had been hearing about. Brick 3 takes their name from the...
Those little blue and white jeeps with flashing lights on top that say "Caution this vehicle makes frequent stops" should really say "Watch out, i'm coming to ruin your day." I have lived in the city of Milwaukee for four years now and paid my fair share of parking tickets &md...
I am becoming quite concerned. I haven't seen him in months and I am fearing something bad has happened. I am talking about Eddie Henderson. If you live or work in the Downtown area, around the Grand Ave Mall, you very well know who I'm talking about. He's an African-Amer...
I'm fairly new to our fair city, and so many parts of the area excite me, but I have to say I'm more than a little amped at the upcoming week of events to honor those who work downtown. Sorry, I guess that's Downtown. I have enjoyed working and walking Downtown, we eat at the Waterfront D...
What a weekend! Sorry this is a late message but last week along with the weekend was nuts. Lots to talk about so here we go:The home opener... well first things first, Chicago came in and beat the Bonecrushers 64-41. The Slaughter needed to prove a point in this league and they made their statem...
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