Dining - Nov. 2, 2009
Wicked Hop shows some inconsistency at the plate
One of the most consistently busy restaurants Amy Schubert has encountered during her review tour has got to be The Wicked Hop. But what is it that makes the Hop so busy? While the service can be imperfect, The Wicked Hop hits some homers in the kitchen.
Tags: Wicked Hop, Third Ward

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 14, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Summertime sipping
The classic Margarita combination of tequila, triple sec and lime never gets dull but in a world of so many options, it was only a matter of time before Milwaukee's bar and restaurant scene put their own spin on this classic Mexican cocktail.
Tags: margarita, roots, cempazuchi, charro, iron horse hotel, branded, wicked hop

Bars & Clubs - June 5, 2009
Uncorked: In search of delicious summer cocktails
Even though it may seem like summer doesn't want to quite get here, inevitably it will, and we will turn our complaining from "It's too cold" to "It's too hot." With the warm sunny days ahead, it's time to head out on the town to see who is serving up some great summertime cocktails. Whether you prefer Mai Tais, mojitos, Moscow mules, margaritas or tasty beers, you can find a place to cool off in Milwaukee.
Tags: summer drinks, wicked hop, sangria, foundation, mai tai, bryant's

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 27, 2009
Bars plate the push for beefy burgers and faux-meat wings
From greasy grub to full "book-style menus," Milwaukee's bar food is diverse and plentiful. In the last 10 years, full in-house kitchens or make-shift food options have come to be expected at bars; permitting drinkers to savor in a copious variety of menu styles, culinary blends and late-night service hours.
Tags: flannerys, sobelmans, stonefly brewery, palomino, hooligans, bar food, bar specials, wicked hop, david sobelman

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 5, 2009
Milwaukee's best Bloody Marys, 2009: Wicked Hop
Milwaukee is a town that takes its breakfast drinks very seriously, and standing tall and delicious at the top of the day-time drinks is the mighty Bloody Mary. One the most beautiful aspects of this drink is its versatility. There are virtually hundreds of ways to mix a Bloody and each bar and restaurant seems to do it differently.
Tags: bar month, bloody mary, wicked hop

Travel & Visitors Guide - Sept. 21, 2009
Walking Through History
My apartment is in what is technically the fifth ward, just barely past the third ward, and yet in an interesting and quickly developing neighborhood all its own.  The location is perfect, since I’m near an Alterra to satisfy my daily coffee cravings and close enough to the third war...
Tags: Boston, Recession Buster, Freedom Trial, Wicked Hop, Fratellos, Boston Common, Paul Reveres House, Boston Common

Travel & Visitors Guide - Sept. 15, 2009
Boston Song
Today in the car the song "Boston" by Augustana came on my iPod and I sat there thinking....how could this be transformed for my Boston blog?  Well here is my best attempt.  (If you haven't heard the song before, you can check it out on youtube.com) "Boston Recession...
Tags: Boston, Brewers, Beacon Hill, Recession Buster, Harvard, Alterra, Wicked Hop, Milwaukee, Salem

Living - July 20, 2009
Sara & the City....Take 1!
Today I decided to forego my favorite coffee shop to hang out at (aka….I needed some freaking free wifi…gosh darned it!!!) and instead, sat my butt down on the patio of The Wicked Hop…a restaurant/bar in my ‘hood. I’ve never been here alone & after l...
Tags: Wicked Hop, bloody mary, beer, patio, summer, Milwaukee