Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 24, 2009
"American Idol" singer Gokey visits hometown
One of OnMilwaukee.com's more trusted "spies" bumped into Danny Gokey at the InterContinental Hotel last weekend.
Tags: danny gokey, american idol, intercontinental, kil@wat

Dining - Dec. 16, 2008
Clear Lounge goes brown
No, the name isn't changing and neither is the color scheme of the modern lounge at the InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Milwaukee. But with the arrival of its unique in Milwaukee "Chocolat Bar," patrons will be seeing a lot of sumptuous, tempting brown at Clear.
Tags: Cholive, Chocolat Bar, Robert Ash, Kil@wat, InterContinental, Kurt Fogle, Clear Lounge

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 5, 2008
Toast yourself in front of a warming fireplace
In winter, the warmth of a fire makes a good drinking buddy, and toasting -- or getting toasted -- in front of a fireplace is perfect on a blustery night. Here's a list of some great places to warm you inside and out.
Tags: fireplace, coffee, pfister, intercontinental, shank, starbucks, bistro, breakwater, hawk's, clare, mia famiglia

Music - Dec. 18, 2007
A quick update on The Gufs and BoDeans
Here's an update on new projects from two Milwaukee bands, the BoDeans and The Gufs.
Tags: BoDeans, Gufs, Kenny Aronoff, Noah Levy, Intercontinental, Live at the Fox, Northern Lights Theatre

Dining - Nov. 6, 2007
Kilawat's new menu is locally-sourced comfort food
Two things that everyone is talking about nowadays are eating locally and comfort foods. Both come together on the new menu at Kilawat, of which I got a sample in a tasting menu lunch recently.
Tags: Kilawat, Robert Ash, Intercontinental, Wyndham