Bars & Clubs - April 24, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Selecting your evening's soundtrack
In the last 10 years, we've seen the death of old school jukeboxes and the rise of iPods, satellite radio and Touchtune systems capable of bringing you any song in just seconds. We've switched from AM/FM radio play to Sirius/XM radio and in turn, given ourselves millions of choices. In short, we've increased our options but also blended and broadened the genres.
Tags: jukeboxes, music, dj, soho 7, moct, three, kenadees, red room, roots, burnhearts

Dining - March 30, 2009
Charro adds value to trend on Milwaukee Street
The menu at Charro Restaurante, 729 N. Milwaukee Street, is is a compilation of Cuban, Mexican and Spanish flavors. That's not a surprise when you consider the name, which comes from an Elvis Presley western. The decor is trendy, which you'd expect from a venue run by veterans Tom Wackman, Omar Shaikh and Michael Polaski. The surprise is the quality of the food and the reasonable prices.
Tags: charro, tom wackman, omar shaikh, michael polski, umami moto, apartment 720, kenadees, carnevor, mi-key's

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 20, 2009
Best bar for a girls night out, 2009: Hi-Hat Lounge
There's something about purple velvet couches and a sunken lower bar that prompts a high class ladies night out. So, it's no wonder the Hi-Hat Lounge is the 2009 readers' pick for the best bar for a girl's night out in Milwaukee.
Tags: girls night out, cuvee, hihat, lucille's, cafe lulu, buckhead, jo-cats, milwaukee ale house, elsa's, kenadees, centanni

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 2, 2009
New Year's Eve nightlife: friend or foe?
If you were in town, you are probably aware that almost every bar in the city planned some sort of celebration welcoming you to welcome your New Year under its roof. Whether offering bottle service, a champagne toast or a live band, Milwaukee's bar scene pulled out the specialty treatment this New Year's Eve.
Tags: new year's eve, kil@wat, suite, mo's irish pub, karma bar, kenadees, maxie's, rascals