Dining - March 22, 2009
St. Pat's Tuesday sends me to Irish culinary heaven
St. Patrick's Day on a Tuesday was lovely because it meant we didn't have to fight the crowds to get our food. I know Ireland isn't known for its food, but some of the offerings you can get in Milwaukee on this holiday would definitely make you think otherwise.
Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Packy's, Champions, Ray's Butcher Shoppe, Penzey's

Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Scene: The Irish Pub and Slim's
One of the small perks of my job at OnMilwaukee.com is my office that I share with the rest of the editorial team. It's a big, bright sunny room with three gigantic windows that overlook the hub of the East Side: the intersection of North and Farwell Avenues.
Tags: st. patrick's day, slim mcginn's, the irish pub, irish

Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Scene: Paddy's and Hooligan's, part two
Five hours after my initial inspection, the East Side has done an "Irish 180." The streets are no longer quiet. Overgrown leprechauns are stumbling around North Ave., and given the unseasonably warm temperatures, it feels a little like the first day of Summerfest out there, but greener.
Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Hooligan's, Paddy's Pub

Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Scene: Flannery's
How do you like your Lucky Charms -- topped with green Miller Lite or Guinness? Don't laugh -- it's a question that came into play this afternoon during a contest at Flannery's, 425 E. Wells St.
Tags: st. patrick's day, flannery's

Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Scene: McGillycuddy's
I had the honor of joining Kramp & Adler live on the radio this morning at McGillycuddy's, which was the most happening bar on Water Street. The bartender never stopped tapping the potent green stream into plastic pitchers, and the drinkers not only filled the bar, but spilled out onto the patio as well.
Tags: st. patrick's day, kramp & adler, mcgillycuddy's, green beer