http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine OnMilwaukee.com en-us Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:30:03 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Most people know that happy hour is a period when bars sell discounted drinks and appetizers. But, did you know that the term has nautical roots? That's fitting this year, as Duke's on Water survived a close race to become win best happy hour honors in the annual survey of OnMilwaukee.com readers. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestofhappyhour10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestofhappyhour10.html?21671 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:16:00 CST Want to travel overseas without leaving the city? Carleton Grange Pub and Restaurant takes its name from an international student hostel London, England's borough of Islington. You can grab a beer, dinner or brunch in true English style but still be back in time to get to work in Milwaukee the next morning. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewcarletongrange.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewcarletongrange.html?21624 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:09:00 CST Gov. Doyle last week signed legislation that would regulate mixed martial arts matches in Wisconsin, opening the door for UFC events in the state. Count Dave Begel among the decision's opponents. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/mixedmartialartsapprovedinwisconsin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/mixedmartialartsapprovedinwisconsin.html?21670 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:07:00 CST FOX 6 anchor and reporter Jake Miller made several stops in TV news before landing in Milwaukee. The Indy native worked his way up to this market, but he's happy he's here -- though the Harley rider moved to town just after the 105th celebration in 2008. We caught up with Miller last week to discuss his career, his hobbies and more in this latest Milwaukee Talks. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/jakemiller.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/jakemiller.html?21664 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:02:00 CST I started thinking about a neighborhood bar that could be the source of all-day entertainment. Essentially, if you were stuck for the entire day, which bar would you want to make home? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sippingawaythesnow.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sippingawaythesnow.html?21678 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:34:00 CST Mathew Blades is heading to Phoenix to do what he came to Milwaukee to do back in 2007... Howard Stern talks about becoming an "American Idol" judge... Jay Leno signs off -- for a few weeks. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/mathewblades.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/mathewblades.html?21669 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CST After 15 months, Good Harvest Market is closing its Downtown Milwaukee location in the Historic Third Ward. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/goodharvestclose.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/goodharvestclose.html?21680 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:21:00 CST There are bars out there that become a part of your daily ritual. And, no, that's not necessarily a bad thing. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/losttavern.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/losttavern.html?21676 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:45:00 CST There are valid arguments on both sides, but lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 19 or even 18 could make us all safer. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lowerdrinkingage.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lowerdrinkingage.html?21675 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:10:00 CST Despite rumors you may have heard, it is illegal to bring your own beer or wine into a Wisconsin restaurant. However, as a customer service, a few local restaurants allow their customers to carry in, which causes great controversy in the local dining scene among restaurant owners. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wiscobyoblaws.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wiscobyoblaws.html?21650 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:02:00 CST If you were looking for a local hook to hang your hat on in June when the World Cup hits the pitch in South Africa, the U.S. men's team has you covered. On Friday, head coach Bob Bradley hired Racine native Jesse Marsch, a now-retired veteran MLS midfielder, as an assistant coach. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/jessemarsch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/jessemarsch.html?21674 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:01:00 CST As the song goes, girls just wanna have fun. So when a group of them get together for an exciting night out on the town, the last thing they want is a sleepy corner tavern. The fast-paced energy of Lucille's Rockin' Pianos seems to do the trick, though. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestgirlsnightout10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestgirlsnightout10.html?21642 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:19:00 CST After a slight delay, snow started falling in the Milwaukee area around 1:30 a.m. and is already causing slick roads, closings and delays. Stay with OnMilwaukee.com all day long for up-to-date information, reports from around town ... and even a little bit of fun. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/milwaukeeblizzardblog020810.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/milwaukeeblizzardblog020810.html?21653 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:07:00 CST Milwaukeeans love a good drink and can be quite loyal to their favorite watering holes. That said, when you spend enough time at any given bar, you're bound to get hungry, eventually. From popcorn, to peanuts to pretzels, the city-wide choices are savory and enticing after a few brewskis. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestbarsnacks10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestbarsnacks10.html?21628 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:19:00 CST Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Nirvana Cobb has a few ways to make it memorable -- and affordable -- no matter your status. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/valentinesdaytips.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/valentinesdaytips.html?21663 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:40:00 CST A lot of people are fond of dogs, but Jennifer Digate -- the owner of the dog training business "Wild Canine" -- has a special connection with these four-legged friends. Wild Canine's tagline is "training the canine brain" which accurately describes Digate's work. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/wildcanine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/wildcanine.html?21658 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:01:00 CST The early numbers show Sunday's Super Bowl pulled in an astounding 106 million viewers on Sunday, making it the most-watched U.S. TV show ever. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/superbowlscores.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/superbowlscores.html?21666 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:55:00 CST Spend enough time away from home, and eventually, you find comfort in the familiarity of an out-of-town bar. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vacationbarshowboatsaloondells.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vacationbarshowboatsaloondells.html?21665 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:37:00 CST In honor of Bar Month here at OnMilwaukee.com we decided to something along the lines of our year-end picks, but focused on Milwaukee taverns. Here are some of our favorite drinks, bars and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/barmonthqanda.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/barmonthqanda.html?21636 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:05:00 CST Last week, Pizza Man and the Twisted Fork raised $9,300 for those who lost their home and belongings in the tragic Pizza Man building fire on Jan. 19. This week, your generous donations will be distributed. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/pizzamanbenefitdistribution.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/pizzamanbenefitdistribution.html?21661 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:51:00 CST West Allis is a pretty thirsty place, but you can't just turn on a beer tap and expect customers to pile through the front door. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewpaulies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewpaulies.html?21660 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:05:00 CST A promo for David Letterman's CBS show offered the only surprise of the night ... And Google showed us how to tell a simple story, while selling a product. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/superbowlads.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/superbowlads.html?21656 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CST Summerfest today announced a second 2010 headliner. Carrie Underwood is slated to perform the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, July 4. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/unerwood10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/unerwood10.html?21659 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:51:00 CST Wednesday's edition of "E! True Hollywood Story" on E! Entertainment Television will feature Kenya Bell, the wife of Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell and several locations in and around Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/bellenbawives.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/bellenbawives.html?21651 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:04:00 CST Everyone knew The .357 String Band was popular here at home, but it took a sell-out crowd at Turner Hall early last year to really knock it home that this raucous roots rock band had jumped up to another level. Now, the band has a new disc, "Lightning From the North," celebrates the release with a gig at -- where else? -- Turner Hall on Friday, Feb. 12. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/357stringbandlightning.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/357stringbandlightning.html?21612 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:03:00 CST Milwaukee's "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey celebrates the release of his debut disc, "My Best Days," with a 7 p.m. gig at Turner Hall Ballroom on Saturday, March 6. Expect his Brew City devotees will welcome him with fervor. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gokeydebutgig.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gokeydebutgig.html?21657 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:27:00 CST I still don't know how I feel about The Who's performance during the Super Bowl halftime show last night in Miami. I didn't hate it. Based on a glance at Twitter and Facebook, many of my friends did. I didn't. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thewhosuperbowlreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thewhosuperbowlreview.html?21655 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:01:00 CST A winter storm is expected to move into the area later today, bringing as much as a foot of snow -- or more -- by Tuesday. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/winterstormwatch020810.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/winterstormwatch020810.html?21652 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 06:15:00 CST After 43 years marked largely by disappointment and embarrassment (remember when those fans wore bags over their heads?), the New Orleans Saints are NFL champions. Sterling outings by Drew Brees and Tracy Porter (pictured) provided the highlights, but some gutsy moves by coach Sean Payton paved the way for an upset over Indianapolis. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/saintscoltssuperbowl.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/saintscoltssuperbowl.html?21654 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:08:00 CST Nielsen Media Research says 51% of us are tuning in to Sunday's Super Bowl match-up for the ads, rather than the game. And even if you're watching the action on the field, the commercials can catch your eye. So here's a place to join the discussion with media columnist Tim Cuprisin and other members of the OnMilwaukee.com staff. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/superbowlxlivliveblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/superbowlxlivliveblog.html?21623 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 15:05:00 CST For the past three years, a small Chicago-based group called The Pub Theater has been selling out Windy City performances of "Bye, Bye Liver," a play premised on the simply joys and complex consequences that indulging in a drink or two can bring. Finally, it's made its way to Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/byebyeliver.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/byebyeliver.html?21625 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 15:03:00 CST A brand new concept in an old location, Hosed on Brady opened last fall in the spot formerly occupied by Franklin Place. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewhosed.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewhosed.html?21601 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:01:00 CST The National Football League created a bit of controversy by selecting The Who to headline the Super Bowl halftime show tonight in Miami. Some like the pick. Others think the band is past its prime. We asked a number of local radio personalities what they think of the choice, and who they'd like to see in that prime slot. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thewhosuperbowlhalftime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thewhosuperbowlhalftime.html?21649 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:03:00 CST Low lights, smooth crooners, comfy booths and power-packed ice cream drinks -- At Random, 2501 S. Delaware Ave., in Bay View is without a doubt a great place for an intimate first date. And in its debut as a category in OnMilwaukee.com's Best of Bars polling, you, dear readers, selected At Random Milwaukee's best bar for a first date. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestbarfirstdate2010.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestbarfirstdate2010.html?21580 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:18:00 CST Considering its location in a boutique hotel featuring a motorcycle theme, it'd be easy to assume Branded would be a leather-and-chrome heaven. Not so, as the in-house bar at the Iron Horse Hotel is a classy and upscale joint that draws on the theme, earning your vote for Milwaukee's best bar decor. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestbardecor2010.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestbardecor2010.html?21645 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 09:17:00 CST Keeping in the spirit of "Bar Month," we turn our forum this week towards the simple pleasures of drink. Milwaukee is a beer city, thanks in no small part to our heritage as a former brewing capital. Today, Miller remains (despite the Coors merger and the Chicago office, and South African owners...) a leading citizen while microbrews Lakefront and Sprecher are staples in bars. So we want to know, what's your brand? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/soundoff020710.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/soundoff020710.html?21622 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:39:00 CST Take any liquor store, wine bar or restaurant wine list and it's easy to be lost within a single glimpse. Not only are there dozens of grapes, vineyards and varieties but now add tag-lines like Fair Trade, organic, biodynamic, vegan and sustainable to the list and the whole thing gets a lot more complex. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/veganorganicwine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/veganorganicwine.html?21646 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:35:00 CST In order to completely understand this category, you have to be familiar with the whole "cougar" concept. The Web site urbandictionary.com offers 94 definitions of the term, a few of which are sampled in this story. OnMilwaukee.com readers know what we're talking about and selected Victor's as a winner for the second straight year. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestcougarbar10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestcougarbar10.html?21637 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:30:00 CST More and more, "big families" are getting big-time exposure thanks to reality television. Whether it's Jon and Kate and their eight kids, the Hayes' family and their dozen sprouts or the Duggars with 19 kids, there's something not right about putting these folks on television. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/bigfamiliesonrealitytelevision.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/bigfamiliesonrealitytelevision.html?21641 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:11:00 CST Some leftover wood and a random Tweet sparked the idea for a new backyard hideaway. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/libbyfireroom.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/libbyfireroom.html?21644 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:13:00 CST Milwaukee native Duane Rodriguez, who regularly works on Brewers and Bucks broadcasts for Fox Sports Wisconsin, will be part of the CBS camera crew for the Super Bowl on Sunday in Miami. "It is a real big deal," said Rodriguez, who is working the NFL's biggest game for the fourth time. "It's still quite exciting." http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/superbowlcameraman.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/superbowlcameraman.html?21640 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:05:00 CST Madison's more drunk than Milwaukee, at least according to the latest list from Men's Health. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/madisiondrunk.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/madisiondrunk.html?21639 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:07:00 CST A relative newcomer to the East Side bar scene, the Dogs Bollocks is one of very few British bars in the area (although there's certainly no lack of Irish ones around these days). http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewdogsbollocks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewdogsbollocks.html?21629 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:02:00 CST It's hard to mess with tradition. It seems the loyal readers of OnMilwaukee.com are equally as loyal to their favorite nightlife hotspot, because The Mad Planet has once again taken the gold for Milwaukee's best club. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestclub10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestclub10.html?21611 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:02:00 CST I assume other cities and brewers see Wisconsin as a homeland of quality beer that can stand against anything produced in another state. But lately, I've sometimes had the feeling that everyone thinks that about their own state. So, is there truth to our claim? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wisconsinbeers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wisconsinbeers.html?21648 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 01:34:00 CST Pezzettino's Midwest swing continues with a stop in Bloomington, Indiana. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/tourencountersdumbluck.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/tourencountersdumbluck.html?21647 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:13:00 CST So, in honor of the Super Bowl and the tradition of beer, let's take it out of its pure form and highlight the versatility of mixing and drinking with beer by looking at a few cocktail recipes that are spicing it up. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownbeer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownbeer.html?21634 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:32:00 CST The Wisconsin men's and women's hockey team have shared the same home ice for years but Saturday's doubleheader will bring the teams outside for games at Camp Randall Stadium. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/camprandallclassicpreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/camprandallclassicpreview.html?21630 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 CST With two locations catering to two different crowds, Bar Louie provides good drinks and a lot of fun, making it your choice for Milwaukee's best chain bar. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestchainbar2010.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestchainbar2010.html?21627 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:07:00 CST Ultimate Electronics, with 31 locations nationwide, is looking to expand into Wisconsin and the greater Milwaukee area. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ultimateelectron.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ultimateelectron.html?21631 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:05:00 CST