Dining - Oct. 14, 2009
Milwaukee's best late-night drunk eats, 2009: Oakland Gyros
David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and other TV personalities battle for the title "King of Late Night," but for OnMilwaukee.com readers, Oakland Gyros is the restaurant equivalent. Located at 2687 N. Oakland Ave., the East Side institution prime destination for late-night drunk dinners and once again bested George Webb, Pizza Shuttle and Ma Fischer's and other contenders in our annual survey.
Tags: oakland gyros, george webb, pizza shuttle, ma fischer's, real chili, brick 3
Dining - May 14, 2009
Senior editor Drew Olson is ready to take orders
Thanks to the fine folks at George Webb restaurants, I'm going to take a shift as a server / cook's assistant and write about the experience as part of a series of stories we'll be presenting here at OnMilwaukee.com. I'll be working from 6-9 p.m. at 7401 W. State St., just across from Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Tags: george webb, drew olson
Living - May 7, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: May 7, 2009
We're adding a dash of spice to our offerings this week, in the form of some delicious salsa from Mrs. Renfro. Other recommendations include some delicious desserts (kringle and root beer floats), a relaxing spa treatment, a pair of jazzy records from an underrated sax specialist, a funny movie about a serious topic, a rockin' band at Shank Hall, a couple of provocative Web sites and a great place for a walk or a jog.
Tags: mrs. renfro salsa, sundara inn & spa, sprecher root beer, jackie mclean, blusnik & one step beyond, o&h bakery, kringle, religulous, bill maher, GB Leighton, george webb
Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 29, 2008
The 100 most beautiful things in Milwaukee
Yesterday we dissected Milwaukee's ugly side, but today we follow the conversation up with a list of Milwaukee's most attractive features, which, by the way, was much easier to compile than the former.
Tags: 100 beautiful things, 100 things, milwaukee art museum, roots, the pabst theater, george webb, cream city, gallery night, hoan bridge, domes
Dining - Aug. 22, 2008
Late night dining guide
There are definitely days when you've fallen out of the 9 to 5 lifestyle and a 3 o'clock lunch is followed by a 10 p.m. dinner. Whether you're out on the town and need a sobering meal or just finished second shift and haven't eaten since lunch, Milwaukee's late night options are sure to fill your belly.
Tags: Late Night, Dining, Guide, Ma Fischer's, Omega, Jalisco, Pizza Shuttle, Jimmy John's, George Webb, Elsa's, Mo's Irish Pub, The Dogg Haus, Good Life, Water Buffalo, Pizza Man, Classic Slice, Ouzo Cafe, The Knick, Cubanitas, Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, La Me
Dining - Aug. 11, 2008
Fish fry guide
It's one of Milwaukee's most cherished and distinctive traditions: the Friday fish fry. And we started a guide to the city's best. Updated for 2008, it's a big list. So dig in and read on.
Tags: fish fry, lent, Cafe el Sol, Serb Hall, Armelli's, George Webb, Fritz's Pub, The Packing House, The Painted Parrot, Ted's, Harry's, Hi Hat, Watermark, Butler Inn, The Golden Mast, The Mineshaft, Motor
Dining - April 11, 2008
Transfer Pizzeria Café is a Mitchell Street magnet
If you're a frequent South 1st Street commuter, you've probably noticed the new Transfer Pizzeria Café, 101 W. Mitchell St. With its name broadcast in stylized neon, the corner building is a definite eye-catcher at night -- a glowing sign of life in a rather dim section of the city.
Tags: transfer pizzeria cafe, scrambled ed's, vasyl lemberskyy, pizza, csa, george webb, rossetto, cafe
Dining - Oct. 10, 2007
Best late night drunk eats, 2007: Oakland Gyros
When the bars are closed and stomachs are rumbling, OnMilwaukee.com readers head to the corner of Oakland Ave. and Locust St. to satisfy the craving.
Tags: oakland gyros, late night drunk eats, onmilwaukee.com best of poll, ma fischer's, george webb, jimmy john's, jalisco, bw-3, real chili, dogg haus
Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 16, 2007
What do you want to do in Milwaukee before you die?
What if you had to make a to-do list for your life? We took on the challenge of figuring out what we'd like to do in Milwaukee before we die.
Tags: milwaukee brewers, allen-bradley clock tower, potawatomi, greg koch, children's hospital, macc fund, shank hall, brady street, locust street festival, riverwest, planned parenthood of wisonsin, wisonsin humane society, summerfest, george webb
Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 23, 2007
The Great Milwaukee Quiz
Think you know everything there is to know about Milwaukee? OK, smart guy/girl -- put your knowledge to the test in this ultimate quiz of your Mil-town know-how.
Tags: quiz, history, beer, george webb, saarinen, happy days, gertie the duck, kettle korn, hoan