Dining - Oct. 3, 2008
East Side Bruegger's opens Tuesday
Months after the squat retail building was completed at 2045 E. North Ave., Bruegger's bagels is finally opening in the anchor of the space. The eatery, which already looks rarin' to go, opens to customers at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Tags: Bruegger's, Starbucks, Subway

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 25, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Sept. 25, 2008
The pennant race is making us thirsty in the editorial office. We're talking about tasty tea, delicious beer, a good wine at a reasonable price -- and we're drinking our beverages while watching Season One of "Lost" (pictured) on DVD. Oh, and we're talking about music and an iPod accessory, too.
Tags: lost, abc, keane, master lock, icage ipod locking skins, autumnal fire beer, capital brewery, george harrison, cloud nine, green tea latte, starbucks, comet cafe, oriental pharmacy, barefoot cabernet sauvignon

Marketplace - July 1, 2008
Will your favorite Milwaukee Starbucks close?
In light of today's news that Starbucks will close an additional 500 U.S. stores and cut 7% of its work force, I couldn't help but wonder if any Milwaukee-area stores will be on the list.
Tags: Starbucks, closings, coffee

Marketplace - June 12, 2008
Let them roller skate or skate board at Red Arrow
During the chilled months, Red Arrow is a vibrant ice rink. Not so much in the summer.
Tags: Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee County, ice skating, roller skating, Starbucks, Jeff Baudry, County Parks

Marketplace - June 5, 2008
Starbucks backs out of North Avenue
Word is that after hearing from a Starbucks manager that the chain was coming to Prospect and North, the coffee shop has backed out.
Tags: Starbucks, Alterra, Bruegger's, Whole Foods, Jamba Juice

Dining - Oct. 8, 2008
McCafe: Made to Order?
I am a huge fan of specialty coffees. I'm such a fanatic that I even worked as a barista at a coffee shop in England while studying abroad. Now that I have a grown-up job, my morning ritual includes stopping by a Starbucks, Alterra or other local coffee shop for an iced coffee, mocha or some sort...
Tags: McDonalds, McCafe, North Avenue, Coffee, Starbucks, Alterra