Dining - Nov. 12, 2009
The best of the best burgers?
I finally ate lunch at Five Guys Burgers and Fries today, and, you know, they make a mighty fine burger. But Kopp's doesn't have much to worry about. Others have raved and raved and raved about Five Guys, which makes me wonder if Milwaukee really is the home of the world's best burger?
Tags: burgers, five guys, kopp's, sobleman's, aj bomber's

Dining - Oct. 26, 2009
Creative burgers, extras make Stack'd worth a stop
It seems that the culinary scene is undergoing a burger revolution of sorts, with media outlets pumping out articles on the hunt for the perfect burger, sliders cropping up on menus of restaurants large and small and a trend forming towards "gourmet" grass-fed beef. Stack'd, the burger bar at 170 S. 1st St., has found a winning combination of beef, beer and extras.
Tags: stacked, stack'd, tim dixon, burgers

Dining - Aug. 28, 2009
Smashburger: "Coming Spring 2010"
I haven't received a response from the company yet, but according to Smashburger's Facebook page the burger franchise is "coming Spring 2010" to Milwaukee.
Tags: burgers, new restaurants, Smashburger, Five Guys, Quiznos, angus, hamburger

Dining - Aug. 21, 2009
Tracing Milwaukee's dining trends
One of the most interesting, and beneficial, aspects of my job at OnMilwaukee.com is how in tune I feel with my city, whether it's access to inside tips on new attractions (which we, of course, share with all of you), or just being hyper-conscious of the trends as they cycle through over the years.
Tags: dining, pizza, burgers, stack'd, lucky liu's, trends

Dining - June 25, 2009
Milwaukee gets Stacked
It's been only six months since The Social closed its doors for good in the Fifth Ward, but The Iron Horse Hotel's Tim Dixon is working hard to reopen the space at 170 S. 1st St. by July.
Tags: stacked, iron horse hotel, tim dixon, the social, burgers

Dining - June 10, 2009
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opening in Third Ward?
Five Guys Burgers and Fries is searching for a location in the Third Ward. Or, that's the rumor. Sources say it could occupy a space at 309 N. Water St., most recently Hers, a women's boutique that closed in February.
Tags: Five Guys, burgers, fries, fast food, Water St., Her's, development, dining, new restaurants

Dining - May 1, 2009
Dear Five Guys: Where have you been all my life?
Looking for an easy way to start a debate in this town? It's simple: just ask people who makes the best burger. Some will say Sobelman's. Some will say Kopp's. Some will say Elsa's or Solly's. Several other places will pop into the conversation, but they'll need to make room. The national chain -- Five Guys Burgers and Fries -- is announcing its presence with authority.
Tags: five guys burgers and fries, bayshore town center, sobelman's, kopp's, burgers, elsa's, solly's

Dining - April 24, 2009
Water Street's new JC's does pub food with flair
Wasting no time since the closing of Edgar's Calypso, new tenant JC's Pub & Grill has arrived on Water Street. Owner Jonathan Cervero calls his debut venture a "nice, affordable restaurant and bar in the heart of Milwaukee." Check it out for yourself at tonight's grand opening party at 7 p.m.
Tags: jc's pub & grill, jonathan cervero, edgar's calypso, pub food, burgers

Dining - March 20, 2009
Sonic booms in Brew City
When Sonic opened last month, Milwaukeeans came out in droves to check out the newest burger on the block, and eager customers waited up to two hours for a spot in the 20-stall drive-in. OnMilwaukee.com decided to see what all the hype was about and to find out if Sonic is worth the wait.
Tags: sonic, burgers, ice cream, diner, fast food, chain

Dining - Dec. 8, 2008
Thermometers determine price of Bella burgers
On Monday, Bella's Fat Cat, 2737 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., has burgers for whatever the thermometer reads.
Tags: bellas, burgers, cheap food, weather

Dining - Oct. 3, 2008
Milwaukee's best bar food, 2008: Hooligan's
Although The Wicked Hop came close this year, this "super bar" keeps winning Milwaukee's best bar food for a reason. They've taken the greasy grub you expect at a bar and elevated it to include lean ostrich burgers, grilled portabella mushroom sandwiches, Cajun catfish fillets and quite a bit more. And if you want straight-up bar burgers, Hooligan's doesn't disappoint.
Tags: best of, best bar food, hoologan's super bar, the wicked hop, palomino, burgers

Dining - March 21, 2008
Downtown Milwaukee needs a Kopp’s
Who is with me? Downtown Milwaukee needs a Kopp's Frozen Custard.
Tags: kopp's, burgers, custard, Downtown Milwaukee, development, Karl Kopp, Elsa's

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 23, 2007
Fine dining scores the extra point at 4th Base sports bar
Dining at the 4th Base sports bar is a little like being president: Just pick what you want, they'll make it for you, and it'll be great.
Tags: 4th base, sports bar, burgers, scholl, west milwaukee

Dining - May 14, 2007
Well-branded Patty Burger offers a good alternative
In early January, Bryan Majewski brought Patty Burger, 1952 N. Farwell Ave., a popular Chicago Adams Street venue, to Milwaukee’s East Side, and plopped her down kitty-corner to Comet Café.
Tags: Patty Burger, Jimmy John's, burgers, shakes, fries, diner, grill, Comet, Majewski

Dining - Jan. 9, 2007
Patty Burger does fancy fast food on Farwell
She's been dropping hints of her arrival for months now, and just five days after the new year, Patty Burger finally showd her face at 1952 N. Farwell Ave. Owner Bryan Majewski is calling the small yet efficient burger joint "fancy fast food."
Tags: Patty Burger, Comet Cafe, Koppa's Fullbeli Deli, burgers, hamburgers, Bryan Majewski, Gregg Majewski