http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_andytarnoff.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Andy Tarnoff en-us Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:00:12 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 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 Before you hang me in effigy, please read past this blog's headline. I'm not advocating endangering lives by drunk driving. I am, however, wondering exactly why it's illegal to drink at all while driving. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/drinkingwhiledriving.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/drinkingwhiledriving.html?21638 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:11:00 CST Tonic is the brainchild of Paul Jonas, a long-time fixture in the Milwaukee nightlife scene (he's also part of The 5-Card Studs). That means Tonic features occasional live music to go along with its notoriously stiff drinks. Jonas also brings in DJs, and Sunday night is Tonic's local singer/songwriter series. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tonicrapidreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tonicrapidreview.html?21620 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:32:00 CST This morning, on my weekly radio segment with Dave Luczak and Carole Caine on 96.5 WKLH, my hosts asked for a favor. They requested that I reach out OnMilwaukee.com's hundreds of thousands of readers to do something very simple: vote for them as North America's "most caring radio station." http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/childrenswklh.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/childrenswklh.html?21594 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:53:00 CST Today is the first day of Bar Month, 28 days of ethanol-fueled content on OnMilwaukee.com. Even though I have no intentions of having a beer with lunch, it almost seems appropriate. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/happybarmonth.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/happybarmonth.html?21578 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:20:00 CST Jim Roeglin was that guy at parties, the one who volunteered to make killer Bloody Marys for all the guests, spending years improving his home-grown recipe. So, when the former accountant lost his job last year, he decided it was time to do what they love: bringing Bloody Marys to the masses. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/jimmyluv.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/jimmyluv.html?21564 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:21:00 CST Watching and rooting for Brett Favre to toss up a game losing interception Sunday, I asked myself if ol' No. 4 is Wisconsin's all-time sports villain? In reality, he's probably not. Many athletes have done much worse, and talking about the subject on my weekly radio segment on 96.5 WKLH, the list grew and grew. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sportsvillains.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sportsvillains.html?21527 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:13:00 CST As the Winter Olympics bring renewed attention to the famously northern sport, greater Milwaukee's curling clubs offer both young and old a chance to compete in a game that's easy to learn but hard to perfect. The Wauwatosa Curling Club invited Andy Tarnoff to drop in on a recent Thursday night to learn the ropes. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/curling.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/curling.html?21462 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:02:00 CST I'm not usually happy when my week fills up with back-to-back meetings all over town. But this time, it all worked out. Our office shut down yesterday after the fire at the Pizza Man building. Even though the OnMilwaukee.com headquarters are a block away, a smoky smell, not to mention police tape around our parking lot, made it easier to work remotely. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/mobileoffice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/mobileoffice.html?21459 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:59:00 CST As our "best of bars" survey rolls on, there's no surprise here: there are tons of great Milwaukee bars and clubs. From behind the scenes, I like watching the votes roll in. Vote now for your favorites! http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestofbarsblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bestofbarsblog.html?21434 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:56:00 CST When it snows, I go outside and shovel or snowblow my sidewalk and alley. In the alley behind my house, however, most just wait for the snow to melt. This isn't the way it's supposed to be. The City says it's not its problem -- but why not? http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/alleyplowing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/alleyplowing.html?21373 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:40:00 CST I have a feeling that 2010 is going to be a pretty good year. The new year brings optimism that, as we emerge from a rather crappy economy, is palpable in all sorts of examples. I'm no futurist, but I have tracked down 10 of my most eagerly anticipated events of the year and that dates that they will go down. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/2010events.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/2010events.html?21332 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:52:00 CST Hungry bar crawlers and lunch-seeking East Siders can rejoice: there's a new pizza place in the neighborhood, and you're gonna like it. Ian's Pizza By The Slice, a Madison import, opened on New Year's Eve to a line out the door. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ianspizza.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ianspizza.html?21325 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:08:00 CST Though I'm not sure taking the Polar Bear Plunge was really on any of my lifelong lists of things to do, I nonetheless checked it off today. Five hours later, I'm still cold. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/polarplunge2010.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/polarplunge2010.html?21283 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 17:12:00 CST In the business plans of most aspiring bar owners, six weeks are set aside for picking a name, deciding what beers to have on tap or ordering the fixtures to hang from ceilings. For Lee Guk and Michelle Hoff, a pair of seasoned managers in the Milwaukee bar business, they spent that time buying -- then opening -- the new Ten Bells bar in Walker's Point. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tenbells.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tenbells.html?21271 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:11:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com Publisher Andy Tarnoff contends that 2009 wasn't a year of masterpieces, but several movies, shows, events and CDs did stand out. Here's a list of his top picks to close out the decade. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/tarnoffpicks09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/tarnoffpicks09.html?21150 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:05:00 CST The sun set in Milwaukee yesterday at 4:20 p.m. The first official day of winter, it was also the "shortest" day of the year. Tomorrow, the sun will set at 4:21 p.m. It might get colder in the next few months, but it won't get darker any earlier. That simple reminder gives me hope this week. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/wintersolstice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/wintersolstice.html?21226 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:32:00 CST I know I have trouble figuring out every button on my remote control, so imagine how confusing it must be for a 3-year-old. Enter the iMote, the kid-friendly remote control. This programmable TV remote for preschoolers has just seven buttons: power, volume and five preset channels that you can configure. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/imote.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/imote.html?21145 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:13:00 CST Maybe my friends have too much free time at work, but I get forwarded a lot of hilarious and sometimes ridiculous Web sites. Every time I see one of these sites, I always think, "I could have thought of that!" Today, I'm asking, "Why haven't I?" http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/internetlegend.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/internetlegend.html?21171 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:44:00 CST Vegas is back, baby -- tan, rested and ready to lead America into recovery. What happens in Vegas might stay in Vegas (unless you are Tiger Woods), but you know it's a good sign when tourists are spending money again, bringing leisure back into their lives. The rest of the economy can't be far behind. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/lasvegas2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/lasvegas2009.html?21134 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:49:00 CST As the year comes grinding to a halt, I know enough to realize that unhealthy eating temptations are lurking around every corner. So I walked into work today, pledging to eat well this week. I found myself derailed by 10 a.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mcbrat.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mcbrat.html?21133 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:16:00 CST Though the official deadline for the Brewers to tender contracts to unsigned players is at 10:59 p.m. tonight, popular relief pitcher Seth McClung is already saying goodbye to fans. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/mcclunggoodbye.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/mcclunggoodbye.html?21119 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:55:00 CST I just received an invitation to preview Google Wave. I don't remember asking for the invitation, but I signed up anyway. And now I have no idea what I'm looking at. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/googlewave.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/googlewave.html?21097 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:21:00 CST You already know that DVRs are awesome. They change the way you watch TV. They make every show "on demand." And they fill up quickly, especially if you record HD shows. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/dvrexpander.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/dvrexpander.html?20879 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 08:11:00 CST Obama can't win, when it comes to the war on terror. He can't "win" the war in Afghanistan, since there's no clear-cut way to declare victory. He can't pull out, since that will open up a growing vacuum of terrorism that's been simmering since America opened up a second front against no one in particular in Iraq. Now, the left and the right are fuming. http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/obamaafghanistan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/obamaafghanistan.html?21031 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:44:00 CST Personalized Packers vanity plates aren't cheap. Fortunately, there are ample combination still available for you to voice your opinion about the green and gold. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/packersplates.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/packersplates.html?21002 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:52:00 CST I went to the wedding on Saturday night of one of my wife's best friends. The reception, at the Newsroom Pub, was great fun, and while the ladies rocked out on the impromptu dance floor, us dudes sat at our tables, watching and kibitzing. Weddings make people happy, and happy people dance. Americans should dance more often. http://onmilwaukee.com/wedding/articles/moredancing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/wedding/articles/moredancing.html?20996 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:55:00 CST The Web is buzzing about an offensive and crude Photoshopping of Michelle Obama that, until recently, showed up as the top result in a Google Image search of the first lady. Naturally, many asked Google to remove the image, and in typical Google fashion, the company said no. http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/googlemichelleobama.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/googlemichelleobama.html?20968 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:33:00 CST While OnMilwaukee.com Publisher Andy Tarnoff hasn't played bingo in about 15 years, he still has a soft spot for it -- and was pretty excited when Potawatomi offered him the chance to be a guest bingo caller for our Shift Switch series. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bingocaller.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bingocaller.html?20924 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:03:00 CST There's something about the online bargain that has me hooked. Whether it's eBay, Craigslist or the awesome DealNews.com, I've found myself buying stuff I don't even need -- just because it's such a steal. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/onlinebargain.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/onlinebargain.html?20930 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:52:00 CST Since starting OnMilwaukee.com in 1998, life has gone increasingly digital. And even within the digital realm, it's moved in a different direction. Looking around my office, I see old relics and wonder when the last time I used them. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oldoffice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oldoffice.html?20885 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:58:00 CST Getting invited to a destination wedding is a bit of a mixed blessing. This month, OnMilwaukee.com Publisher Andy Tarnoff traveled to Mexico City for the nuptials of a college friend. While he never expected to take a vacation there, he's glad he went. Here's a recap. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mexicocity.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mexicocity.html?20862 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:03:00 CST I'm probably more impressed than the average Joe when I see or hear good ads, and I'm especially puzzled when I see companies blowing their money on bad ads. For every excellent ad in Milwaukee, there must be 10 terrible ones. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/badads.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/badads.html?20855 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:48:00 CST Brewers pitcher Seth McClung spends his winters doing a lot of the same stuff his fans do: playing video games, changing diapers and taking a short vacation. But McClung also spends a lot of his free time on Twitter, keeping his almost 1,000 followers abreast of his daily comings and goings. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sethmcclungtwitter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sethmcclungtwitter.html?20825 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:54:00 CST I finally ate lunch at Five Guys Burgers and Fries today, and, you know, they make a mighty fine burger. But Kopp's doesn't have much to worry about. Others have raved and raved and raved about Five Guys, which makes me wonder if Milwaukee really is the home of the world's best burger? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestburgersever.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bestburgersever.html?20826 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:18:00 CST I just got home from a long weekend in Mexico City, an unusual but thrilling place for a friend's destination wedding. For now I'll just say this: for all of its shortcomings, Milwaukee (and America, in general) is a quiet, clean and orderly place to live. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mexicocitynoise.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mexicocitynoise.html?20797 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:19:00 CST When a waiter tells you he doesn't have the ingredients to complete your order, then brings you the wrong dish after you order your back-up meal, should you be miffed? Or should you at least expect a few bucks off the bill? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wrongorder.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wrongorder.html?20727 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:10:00 CST Other than April Fool's Day, today is one of my favorite days of the year at OnMilwaukee.com. As our office does every Halloween, every employee dons a costume and hams it up. http://onmilwaukee.com/news/articles/halloween2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/news/articles/halloween2009.html?20689 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:44:00 CST Don't freak out. There's a reason we're reviewing the Old Country Buffet, and it's not to make fun of it. The verdict: Other than a tasty Caesar salad and well above average desserts, dinner was institutional quality, at best. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/oldcountrybuffet.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/oldcountrybuffet.html?20662 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:04:00 CST Nothing stays the same, even the venerable old Benji's Deli in Shorewood. Benji sold the iconic Milwaukee deli years ago, and the place has been sanitized quite a bit. But the quality of the food stays the same, and along with Jake's, is one of the two totally legit Jewish delis in the Milwaukee area. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/benjis.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/benjis.html?20644 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:32:00 CST I owe a partial apology to the City of Milwaukee after ripping its Swine Flu vaccine clinic mobilization earlier this week. Though I stand by my assertion that the City's communications regarding the H1N1 vaccine clinics have been confusing, contradictory and incomplete, as I found out today, the execution actually went more smoothly than I expected. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/h1n1vaccine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/h1n1vaccine.html?20629 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:04:00 CST I hoped it wouldn't go down this way, but I feared it would. After hearing about an initial vaccine clinic all week, this morning, we received a fax (yes, a fax) from the City of Milwaukee Health Department will all sorts of new and confusing information. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/swinefluconfusion.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/swinefluconfusion.html?20606 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:43:00 CST WISN-TV's Stephanie Sutton has worked in the deep South and San Jose, but missed Milwaukee the whole time. Now, the mother of two can follow her Packers and Badgers professionally, balance her career and family -- and even find time to do radio work on the side. We caught up with Sutton for this latest Milwaukee Talks. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/stephaniesutton.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/stephaniesutton.html?20562 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:03:00 CST Real Chili opened in Milwaukee in 1931, but technically speaking, the recipe goes back even further. Founder Francis Honesh worked at Chili John's in Green Bay, which opened around 1910 and is still in business. Now, there are two Milwaukee locations, one near Marquette, and another off Cathedral Square. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/realchilirapidreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/realchilirapidreview.html?20551 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:17:00 CST Miracle berries are for real. They contain Miraculin, extracted from a shrub native to West Africa. What they do is fairly unbelievable: they make sour things sweet. They're the catalyst for "flavoring-bending parties," and it being Dining Month, we held one in the OnMilwaukee.com editorial office just this week. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/miraclefruit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/miraclefruit.html?20504 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:03:00 CST I don't own a ton of shoes, but the last three pairs I've bought have been of the slip-on variety. What other time-saving, no-hassle fashion choices can I make before I devolve into the guy who wears sweat pants outside the house? http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/sliponshoes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/sliponshoes.html?20493 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:34:00 CST Back in the day, hungry North Shore diners would think nothing of taking the short trek to 76th Street and Good Hope Road for a good meal. But as dining options in the area thinned, only Yen Ching still packs 'em in, with outstanding Chinese cuisine than stands the test of time. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/yenching.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/yenching.html?20473 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:44:00 CST What a difference a week can make. Looking back on a blog of random thoughts I published exactly one week ago, I realize that I have a few more additional points to make on each of my musings. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mondaymuses2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mondaymuses2.html?20471 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:26:00 CST The unofficial mayor of Bay View (and my good friend) Bill Rouleau is at it again. Bill has obviously been busy, because three of the best events the neighborhood puts on all year go down over the next few weeks, and I plan on being at each. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/bayviewhappenings.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/bayviewhappenings.html?20446 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:19:00 CST Wednesday night, we held a client and reader appreciation party at the new Whiskey Bar. You might recall that 788 N. Jackson St., is the same building that once housed Club Marilyn. After that, it became Metropolis, where I visited a few times, then Park Bar, where I went perhaps once. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/clubreborn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/clubreborn.html?20428 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:12:00 CST