Holiday Guide - Nov. 28, 2009
Warm up at bars and restaurants with fireplaces
In winter, the warmth of a fire makes a good drinking buddy, and toasting -- or getting toasted -- in front of a fireplace is perfect on a blustery night. Here's a list of some great places to warm you inside and out.
Tags: fireplace, coffee, pfister, intercontinental, shank, starbucks, bistro, breakwater, hawk's, clare, mia famiglia

Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 20, 2009
Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3
The 11th season of ice skating at "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee begins Dec. 3.
Tags: Red Arrow Park, ice skating, Slice of Ice, Starbucks, Downtown ice skate, rink, Milwaukee County Parks, Rockefeller Center, skate rental

Travel & Visitors Guide - June 3, 2009
Welcome to Alterras
One of our favorite Milwaukee-isms here in the OnMilwaukee.com editorial office is the Brew City penchant for adding an "s" to the names of local businesses that don't really have them. As in, let's have a coffee at Alterra's.
Tags: alterra, mitchell international, airtran, starbucks, ssp international

Living - March 19, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: March 19, 2009
The warm weather this week had everyone thinking about spring, but we sometimes like to go against the grain in the editorial office. That's why one of our recommendations this week is a lush Christmas record by British artist Kate Rusby. We also recommend a provocative book about Starbucks, a helpful home remedy for the flu, some tasty organic yogurt and a new lunch spot on the East Side.
Tags: kate rusby, sweet bells, michael gates gill, starbucks, iflyz, g2, gatorade, stonefield farm, subway, t.j. maxx

Milwaukee Buzz - March 4, 2009
Red Arrow closes for the skating season
Red Arrow Park's Slice of Ice rink, 920 N. Water St., closes for the season today. So, you have until 8 p.m. today to skate.
Tags: Red Arrow, slice of ice, starbucks, milwaukee county parks, sue black, ice skating

Dining - Oct. 8, 2008
McCafe: Made to Order?
I am a huge fan of specialty coffees. I'm such a fanatic that I even worked as a barista at a coffee shop in England while studying abroad. Now that I have a grown-up job, my morning ritual includes stopping by a Starbucks, Alterra or other local coffee shop for an iced coffee, mocha or some sort...
Tags: McDonalds, McCafe, North Avenue, Coffee, Starbucks, Alterra