http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_alissalawton.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Alissa Lawton en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:38 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 I've been trying to eat at new places rather than my favorite standbys every weekend. I'd been to Buckley's, located at 801 N. Cass St., just once before for brunch, so I figured it didn't really count as a repeat if I was going for dinner. With a different meal you get a new atmosphere, crowd and most importantly, menu options. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/buckleysdinnerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/buckleysdinnerblog.html?31435 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:14:00 CDT I try really hard to watch what I eat. But, once a year something comes along that is laden in unavoidable unhealthiness, and despite my best efforts my healthy eating habits go straight out the window. We know it. We love it. It is the Wisconsin State Fair. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/statefairfoodblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/statefairfoodblog.html?31034 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:49:00 CDT I met some friends at Blue's Egg last Sunday for my favorite meal: brunch. They'd been before, but I was a first timer and the place lived up to every bit of hype I'd heard. After two cups of complimentary coffee - a nice touch since the wait was over an hour at that point - we were seated and starving. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/blueseggalissa.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/blueseggalissa.html?30743 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:18:00 CDT I have come to a point in my life where I feel like I should really have my "stuff" together. I'm not in college, I'm approaching 30, I have a full time job, a car loan, rent, etc. and I feel like I should really be on top of my game in all life's aspects. A small fraction of the time I do feel that way, but then tax season hits and I become a bumbling moron. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissataxblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissataxblog.html?25904 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:31:00 CDT The week went by too fast, but still provided plenty of time to eat, drink and laze around in the sun. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissamexico.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissamexico.html?25809 Wed, 6 Apr 2011 10:47:00 CDT Alissa gets roped into a benefit fashion show ... and loves it. A trip to the newish Alterra in Shorewood and some serious end-of-winter couch potato time made last weekend a great one. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissaspringblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissaspringblog.html?25758 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:37:00 CDT Alissa takes it easy on a Friday night, grabs a tan and, although skeptical, gets way into Game Night. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alawton1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alawton1.html?25563 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:14:00 CDT Alissa fights off the flu long enough to help inflate bids at a charity auction, and spice up a Bloody Mary. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/lawton0218.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/lawton0218.html?25333 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:12:00 CDT Super Bowl weekend was filled with tasty food and drink, and a little exercise, for Alissa. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissa0214.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissa0214.html?25273 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:35:00 CDT Date night, a basketball game and the Milwaukee Chili Bowl made for a busy weekend for Alissa last week. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/lawtonchili.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/lawtonchili.html?25198 Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:08:00 CDT Alissa Lawton was in enemy territory the night before the Packers game against the Bears while attending a Cycstic Fibrosis research fundraiser. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissabearsblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissabearsblog.html?25061 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:15:00 CDT Alissa fights off the flu for a birthday party-filled weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissaparty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissaparty.html?24991 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:43:00 CDT As I get older, New Year's Eve seems to have less and less of a draw. It's a magical holiday filled with expectations and anticipation, whether it's who you're going to kiss at midnight or what the New Year will hold. But the actual event of finding something really crazy, fun, and over-the-top to do usually doesn't live up to the suspense. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissanye.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/alissanye.html?24862 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:14:00 CDT Cheesy Christmas sweater parties are quickly becoming the best way to celebrate the holidays with your friends on a cold winter's night. Because while they may be sins against fashion, sweaters are warm and therefore perfect for Wisconsin in December. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/sweaters.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/sweaters.html?24764 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:00:00 CDT My roommate's birthday was a great excuse to get a group together for tapas, but if Ginger's Butternut Squash is involved any excuse will do. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/gingerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/gingerblog.html?24683 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:42:00 CDT Last Friday I finally did it. I went to Nessun Dorma and had dinner rather than just having drinks and jealously salivating over the neighboring table's menu choices. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/Nessunblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/Nessunblog.html?24633 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:11:00 CDT I love shopping, and for the most part, I'm pretty frugal about spending. I'm always looking for a deal. So it might be a bit surprising that I've never dared to venture out on Black Friday. Until this year. Gulp! http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/blackfridayblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/blackfridayblog.html?24537 Fri, 3 Dec 2010 09:59:00 CDT I went out to dinner with one of my favorite couples last Friday and concluded it was time to branch out a little. I've lived on the East Side the majority of the time I've been in Milwaukee and yet, I've never been to Cempazuchi, 1205 E. Brady Street. I KNOW! http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/rummy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/rummy.html?24385 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:45:00 CDT My boyfriend is known far and wide for organizing some epic pub crawls. The destinations are always a surprise, and each year and each crawl is different than the last. However, a few traditions have surfaced over the years. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/halloweenpubcrawl2010.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/halloweenpubcrawl2010.html?24297 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:58:00 CDT My birthday parties have definitely changed in the past couple of years. I'm not all that OK with getting older, but, as our lives change and get busier, it's great to have the perfect excuse to get your friends together and celebrate another year of life. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/birthdayspin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/birthdayspin.html?24187 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:49:00 CDT Having grown up in Madison, Alissa Lawton always bled Bucky Badger Red, so when she gets the opportunity to go home for a game, whether it' s football, basketball, volleyball or hockey, she just can't pass it up. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/badgerbars.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/badgerbars.html?24078 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:40:00 CDT Just over a week ago, I took a little boat ride. Something of a three-hour tour actually around the harbors and inlets of the Milwaukee coastline. I've done the booze cruise thing a few times before, but this was a small, unscheduled trip on a friend's boat. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/milwbyboat.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/milwbyboat.html?24024 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:35:00 CDT Owner Jenny Gehl, previously a co-owner of Gossip in Mequon, moved to the Third Ward after her previous store was literally struck by lightning, and opened the new boutique just a few weeks ago at 317 N. Broadway. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/flirt.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/flirt.html?23968 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:48:00 CDT Not interested in watching the Packers trounce the Bears on Monday night? Hyde Bar Milwaukee will open its doors for the first time for Monday at 5 p.m. with "service industry night" at the former Rain Nightclub location, 906 S. Barclay St., just south of National Avenue. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/hydebar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/alissalawton/hydebar.html?23867 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:24:00 CDT