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Last night, as the possibility of a snow day emerged, a few friends said that if all else failed, they’d walk to their corner bar and spend the day waiting for warmer temperatures and snow removal.
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?
Here are the top five that surfaced in my mind. Where would you go?
1. Maxie’s Southern Comfort -- It doesn’t open until 4 p.m. but you’ll feel the southern heat as you sit down for mojitos and margaritas. Oh, and it has delicious, delicious cornbread.
2. Palomino -- I rode out an electrical outage at the Palomino last winter and hence, it has a special place in my heart for disaster refuge. Tap beer and a hot kitchen are all the necessary staples.
3. Landmark Lanes -- Can you say entertainment? Deep in the dungeon, weather systems disappear and you can rest safe in the bunker as you rotate your way through the ridiculous number of bar games including darts, bowling, pool and foosball.
4. At Random -- The idea of a "grandmother" figure serving me warm and sugary cocktails as I lounge in a red velvet booth is a great was to spend a snow day inside.
5. Comet Café -- Start with a Bloody Mary filled with bacon, followed by great tap beers, all alongside the cheesy tomato and special seasoned fries. Done and done.
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OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.