Living - Sept. 5, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com's alterna-grilling guide
At the start of the grill season, we broke down the basics of grilling just in time for the outdoor eating season. As that season comes to a close, we decided to share these barbecue options with you one last time.
Tags: grilling, bbq, cookout, grilled pizza, corn on the cob, stuffed poblano peppers

Living - Sept. 4, 2009
What are your plans for Labor Day 2009?
It's always bittersweet to bid summer adieu. Thankfully, we've got Labor Day weekend as a last hurrah of sorts. How do you plan to spend your long weekend? Here's what we're doing.
Tags: labor day, labor day weekend, grilling out, bbq

Dining - May 6, 2009
Take the Milwaukee Challenge: Whole Foods veggie burgers vs. Boca / Gardenburger
OnMilwaukee.com's ongoing "Take the Milwaukee Challenge" series takes on a plethora of locally-made products, but each time summer comes around, we like to put the various components of a backyard barbecue to the test. In this latest segment, we're going veggie and comparing Whole Foods' chef-prepared vegan barbecue burger to frozen brands.
Tags: veggie burger, milwaukee challenge, whole foods market, boca, gardenburger, vegan, bbq

Living - March 23, 2009
Spring Fever is contagious
I know I'm setting myself up for disappointment, but the mild weather has me champing at the bit to get outside. I love my yard and I can't wait to use it.
Tags: spring, garden, bbq, patio

Dining - Oct. 15, 2007
Great Northern fills Pewaukee's mid-market dining gap
Amid a sea of fast food chain restaurants and a few longstanding venues like Weissgerber's Gasthaus, in a shopping strip at 2177 Silvernail Rd. in Pewaukee, stands Great Northern BBQ Co.
Tags: McGlinchey, Q, BBQ, bar-b-q, barbecue, ribs, Great Northern, Pewaukee, Mike Killey

Dining - June 28, 2007
Buckley's a friendly, new Downtown neighbor
Even though Buckley's Kiskeam Inn isn't an Irish Pub, it's a great new addition to Downtown.
Tags: Buckley's, Cass, Wells, Dish, Lakeside Inn, BBQ

Dining - Oct. 4, 2006
Take the Milwaukee Challenge: Klement's vs. Usinger's brats
The OMC staff doesn't need much of an excuse to grill out, but this latest Milwaukee Challenge gave us one, anyway: Who makes Milwaukee's best brat? It may be a debate even greater than who brews the city's best beer, but our carnivores were up to the challenge.
Tags: milwaukee challenge, brat, usinger's, klement's, sausage, bbq

Dining - Aug. 21, 2006
Bare-bones Speed Queen racks up diehard rib lovers and more
There isn't a parking lot more aromatic than the one in front of Speed Queen Bar B-Q, 1130 W. Walnut St. The scrumptious smell of beef and pork slow-sizzling over a hickory-and-apple wood fire could challenge even the staunchest vegetarian to reconsider.
Tags: Speed Queen, soul food, barbecue, BBQ, ribs

Dining - July 3, 2006
Sabor carves out unique steak niche
The long-vacant former home of the Stout Brothers, 777 N. Water St., now celebrates "a rich and powerful fifth element -- Sabor" with the appearance of the beautifully decorated and meticulously designed Brazilian churrascaria.
Tags: Sabor, Brazil, steak, churrasco, BBQ, barbecue, barbeque

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 19, 2005
Heaven City meets its maker
Mukwonago’s popular Heaven City eatery, S91 W27850 National Ave., is closing after 15 years, according to the restaurant’s Web site, on Feb. 16.
Tags: Heaven City, Mukwonago, McGlinchey, Summerfest, Q, Crawdaddy's, West Allis, Mandy Meyer, tapas, BBQ

Dining - Aug. 4, 2004
Q Real American Food smokes up KK
Kinnickinnic Avenue will smell like summer all year 'round when Chef Scott McGlinchy, owner of Heaven City in Mukwonago, opens his newest restaurant, Q Real American Food, on Friday, Aug. 13.
Tags: BBQ, barbecue, lulu

Dining - Dec. 8, 2003
Thompson brings 30 years of BBQ experience to J. T. Bones
Located at 801 E. Capitol Dr., J.T. Bones features barbeque ribs, catfish, chicken, shrimp and a zesty southern buffet in a sit down or carry-out style. Just one visit and you'll be back.
Tags: BBQ, barbecue, barbeque, J. T. Bones