http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_bars.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Bars and Clubs en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 05:30:37 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Bay View's first "eco-friendly" bar, Telluride, opens next week, but don't expect beer that will be served in recycled mugs, with compost heaps on the spacious side patio. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/telluridelaunch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/telluridelaunch.html?15259 Thu, 15 May 2008 05:29:00 CST Georgina Gast studied mass communication in college, so it's not surprising that she enjoys communicating with customers at Mikey's, 811 N. Jefferson St. But, that's just one part of the job. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/georginagast.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/georginagast.html?15170 Tue, 13 May 2008 05:28:00 CST Lithia Beer makes its public debut today, Friday, May 9, at the Riverside Brewery in West Bend. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lithiabeerdebut.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lithiabeerdebut.html?15203 Fri, 9 May 2008 11:37:00 CST 100 drink coupons, all 2-for-1. Here's where to get the new Milwaukee Bar Book. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/barbookmke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/barbookmke.html?15155 Thu, 8 May 2008 10:08:00 CST In the middle of affluent Scottsdale, amid the luxury condos and high-priced art galleries, Packers fans gather for hero-worship at Mabel Murphy's. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mabelmurphyspackbars.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mabelmurphyspackbars.html?15182 Thu, 8 May 2008 05:15:00 CST Mo's Irish Pub has expanded beyond Wisconsin borders into Indiana. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mosindypub.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mosindypub.html?15144 Mon, 5 May 2008 13:45:00 CST The Chicago Tribune's Sunday Magazine ran a feature on Milwaukee's "durable" Safe House. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/safehousechicago.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/safehousechicago.html?15083 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:45:00 CST Last summer, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company introduced Summer Shandy to Midwest markets and it became the brewery's best-selling seasonal beer of all time. Now, it's going national. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/leinieshandy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/leinieshandy.html?15067 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:23:00 CST Third Ward cocktail lounge Viridarium has been open since December, though you may not have known it. Tucked away from the bustle of Broadway or Milwaukee Street, the cozy, comfortable bar sits on the corner of Jackson and Corcoran. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/viridariumlounge.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/viridariumlounge.html?15047 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:24:00 CST Have you guys heard of this? Apparently it's been happening for the last two years, but this is the first time I've caught wind of the local pseedo-holiday phenomenon known as Hallowang. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hallowang.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hallowang.html?15044 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:26:00 CST After slogging and shoveling through one of the more punishing winters in Milwaukee's history, you may feel the urge -- now that the weather has warmed a bit -- to venture outside and enjoy a cocktail. Here are few recipes to get you started. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/springcocktails08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/springcocktails08.html?14999 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:10:00 CST Brewers fans looking for a ride to Miller Park from Downtown can find one beginning tonight at Zim’s, 770 N. Milwaukee St. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/zimsmpshuttle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/zimsmpshuttle.html?14989 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:18:00 CST Celebrate the arrival spring in true Milwaukee fashion ... with beer! Sprecher Brewery worked hard to get its annual mai bock ready to go in time to welcome the return of the season of rebirth. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sprechermaibock.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sprechermaibock.html?14923 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:24:00 CST If you still haven't had a chance to try it, there's a Kilo Kai "Take No Prisoners" launch party Sunday, April 20, at Moct, 240 E. Pittsburgh Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/kilokailaunch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/kilokailaunch.html?14922 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:31:00 CST The Diablos Rojos Group took over the space formerly occupied by The Lodge, 134 E. Juneau Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fatabbeybrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fatabbeybrief.html?14883 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:42:00 CST Mike Shaffer would prefer you just call him Bay View Mike. After all, Shaffer is a life-long resident of the neighborhood, and he’s worked at many, many bars in his 35 years. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mikeshaffer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mikeshaffer.html?14866 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:28:00 CST Monday, the Milwaukee Ale House put it all on the line -- and soundly defeated The Village Pub to become the first championship of the OnMilwaukee.com March Bar Madness tournament. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/marchbarmadnesschamp08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/marchbarmadnesschamp08.html?14836 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:29:00 CST I'd imagine that Wednesday evening isn't the night most Milwaukeeans hit the bars, even in thirsty Bay View. But if I didn't know better, I would've thought last night was a Saturday at the grand opening of Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sugarmapleblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sugarmapleblog.html?14784 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:04:00 CST Silver City taverns run a free shuttle to the Brewers' home opener on Friday and Kelly's Bleachers hosts the Old Spice Guy and a chance to win a grand on Saturday. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/openingwkend.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/openingwkend.html?14776 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:32:00 CST Contrary to what its name suggests, the Lil' Downtown Lounge is not located in Downtown Milwaukee. Rather, it sits unassumingly on the western cusp of downtown West Allis at 8812 W. Greenfield Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lildowntownlounge.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/lildowntownlounge.html?14676 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:21:00 CST A beer lover's oasis, when the Sugar Maple swings open its door on Wednesday, expect the bar to look like no other tavern in Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sugarmapleopening.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sugarmapleopening.html?14728 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:41:00 CST A rash of tagging has struck Water Street this week. redroom, 1875 N Humboldt Ave., got it bad. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/redroomtagged.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/redroomtagged.html?14623 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:19:00 CST When the demand for opening tailgate tickets exceeded supply, Leff's Lucky Town owner Chris Leffler had an idea: Why not hold another party for Game 2? The Encore takes place April 5 at Miller Park. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/leffsencore.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/leffsencore.html?14609 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:34:00 CST Were you at Mo's Irish Pub in Downtown on St. Patty's? If so, your photo may be here. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mosphotospaddys.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/mosphotospaddys.html?14606 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:50:00 CST Almost exactly six years ago, we introduced you to The Monkey Bar. Since then, "the monkey" has done a lot of growing up, culminating in a new look and feel in a new location that reopened officially last week. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/monkeybar08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/monkeybar08.html?14565 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:29:00 CST More stout flows around St. Patrick's Day than at any other time in the U.S. So, it's the perfect time to consider the story of our favorite dark beer. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/stoutstory.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/stoutstory.html?14531 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:39:00 CST Many Irish immigrants settled in Milwaukee over the years, and a number of neighborhoods were identified as "Irish." The result is a thriving Irish Fest and a plethora of fine pubs pouring Guinness, Harp, Murphy's and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pubguide2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pubguide2.html?6709 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:19:00 CST An Irish-American bartender in a traditional Irish bar; that's what makes Mo's Irish Pub a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Doherty, an area native, is nearly 100 percent Irish with a family tradition of celebrating the Irish way. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/dandoherty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/dandoherty.html?14534 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:17:00 CST DJ Why B, aka Christopher Gerard, never seems technically complacent, always seeks an innovative musical angle and always projects a good mood. And, he loves his mom. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/whyb.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/whyb.html?14517 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:09:00 CST I'm a big fan of Guinness, but long before I came to love the Guinness, I was hooked on the dragon. Jamaica's Dragon Stout, that is. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/dragonstout.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/dragonstout.html?14526 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:21:00 CST If you haven't been out since last weekend then you probably haven't yet noticed, but a new liquor has recently entered our boozy landscape. Launched in Chicago last year, Kilo Kai Rum officially reached Milwaukee area bars, restaurants and liquor stores Monday. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/kilokai.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/kilokai.html?14523 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:00 CST This week's wine of the week is a simple red we picked up at the Holt Avenue Pick 'N Save for $8.99. RED is a 2004 blend from St. Francis Winery in Sonoma County. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wineRED.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wineRED.html?14506 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:22:00 CST The signature red glow from Milwaukee's Rock Bottom Brewery has been absent of late. But, it's nursing its way back to health. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rockbottomsign.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rockbottomsign.html?14480 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 07:02:00 CST The "all-American bar and grill" Cadillac Ranch is coming soon to Wisconsin Avenue in Downtown Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/cadillacranch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/cadillacranch.html?14446 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 05:29:00 CST Brian Normoyle, Ryan Biechler and Luke Grant will open Telluride, an "eco-friendly neighborhood tavern," in the former Chaser's space at 2155 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View, in early May, according to a statement by Ald. Tony Zielinski. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/telluride.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/telluride.html?14433 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 17:18:00 CST He's seen the bar business change a lot in the past 50 years. Jimmy Dorangrichia, the owner of JJ Stripes, still serves $1.25 taps and friendly conversation. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/jjstripes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/jjstripes.html?14405 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 05:31:00 CST To celebrate a fantastic month of alcohol-related articles, I brewed my first batch of beer. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/homebrewblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/homebrewblog.html?14397 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 14:41:00 CST When surveyed about Milwaukee's best martini shakers and stirrers, OnMilwaukee.com's readers chose Hi-Hat Lounge and Elsa's on the Park. We sent our editorial staff to put each establishment to the test. Here are the results. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/martinimkechallenge.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/martinimkechallenge.html?14283 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:27:00 CST It has been said that you can learn a lot about a city and its residents by visiting its taverns. In the case of Cudahy, and specifically Packard Avenue, that would be a lengthy research project. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/packardave.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/packardave.html?14376 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:45:00 CST On Friday, the viral and still vibrant group, Six in the City, goes out on top. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/6finale.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/6finale.html?14344 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:00:00 CST We've already talked swilling beer from cans, bottles and taps, but what about totally unique ways to get your drink on? Here are eight ridiculous and irresponsible ways ... http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/eightwaysalcohol.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/eightwaysalcohol.html?14339 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:19:00 CST Alina Chase, who moved to Milwaukee almost a decade ago, has tended bar for seven years. She currently works at The Social. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/alinachase.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/alinachase.html?14343 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:19:00 CST A brutal winter, skyrocketing hope and a handful of other factors have created a ticket shortage for the Brewers' game April 4 against San Francisco. As a result, some bars don't have their usual supply of tickets. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/openingdaycrunch.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/openingdaycrunch.html?14342 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:48:00 CST Dick Doucette is the picture of a bartender. A strapping guy that few might opt to mess with, but with a heart of gold and a "let me tell you something" storytelling style. He's a good talker and he can mix a mean drink. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartenderdoucette.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartenderdoucette.html?13989 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:19:00 CST In the final installment of the Bar Month "Price Check" series, OnMilwaukee.com finds bottles of wine for less than $10. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pricecheck022608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pricecheck022608.html?14338 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:09:00 CST Amy Carlson's wine pick of the week is a 2004 Maquis Lien, which went well with a pizza at Shakers on Friday evening. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/maquislien.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/maquislien.html?14334 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:41:00 CST Long before Brett Favre sold steak and Joey Buona prepared pizza in Milwaukee, the building at 500 N. Water St. housed the most happening club in town. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/parkavememories.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/parkavememories.html?14330 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:22:00 CST O'Sullivan's Public House is open at 12525 W. North Ave, the space that previously housed Ritter's Inn. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/osullivansopen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/osullivansopen.html?14329 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:34:00 CST It's the age-old question among beer drinkers: what's your favorite way to drink it? We took the question to Bay View Bowl during league night last Wednesday night. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tapbottlecan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/tapbottlecan.html?14317 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:28:00 CST The legal drinking age in the Badger State jumped from 19 to 21 on Sept. 1, 1986. The debate about the merits of that decision continues today. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/drinkingage022308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/drinkingage022308.html?14320 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:33:00 CST