Music - March 1, 2008
Northern Room gets comfy at Hi-Hat Garage
Although astute music fans remember such famous residencies as those of the Beatles at Liverpool's Cavern Club and The Jam's at London's Red Cow, the practice hasn't been popular among rock and roll bands in recent years. Now, Milwaukee's Northern Room is giving it a whirl.
Tags: Northern Room, Hi-Hat Garage, Andrew Jonathan, Michael Morgan, The Gufs, Jack's Mannequin

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 20, 2007
Gold stars for Hi-Hat Garage bartenders
By midnight, the Hi-Hat Garage was swamped with partiers and these bartenders never stopped moving. It's refreshing to see people who enjoy their job.
Tags: Hi-Hat Garage, bartenders, Jamo's

Music - May 9, 2006
Hawley hopes Love, On The Beat! sparks club scene
Love, On The Beat! That's the alluring name of the new DJ night launched by Codebreaker mastermind Steven Hawley at the Hi-Hat Garage. The spin takes place every Wednesday and Hawley jacks up everything, including, in his words, "Electro, nu Italo, disco, house pop, future pop, punk funk, new wave, micro, space funk, electro funk!"
Tags: Hawley, Codebreaker, Hi-Hat Garage, DJ

Dining - May 16, 2005
Comet catapults from coffee shop to bar/restaurant
Halley's Comet orbits every 76 years, but it only took Comet Café 10 years to go full circle. Owner Scott Johnson gives OMC the low-down on Comet -- and Fuel Cafe's -- massive renovation plans.
Tags: Scott Johnson, Leslie Montemurro, Comet, Fuel, Palomino, Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Garage