Dining - Jan. 21, 2008
Edgar's Calypso blends Caribbean flavors
The first thing diners will notice about Edgar's Calypso is the meticulous novelty décor, which takes you away into a kitschy, tropical and fun environment.
Tags: Edgar's Calypso, Swank, Caribbean, Cuban, Jamaican, mojito, jerk chicken, tostones

Dining - Nov. 6, 2007
Spicin' it up at the new Edgar's Calypso
The restaurant has only been around for a week, so it was natural that it was pretty empty. But for a soft opening, the food tasted great
Tags: edgar's calypso, caribbean, swank

Dining - Oct. 22, 2007
Edgar's Calypso is a dream come true for Dillon
"I was 24 years old when I went to Jamaica; it was the first vacation of my life, and ever since then I have always wanted to open a Caribbean restaurant," says Michael Dillon, a local graphic design company proprietor and owner of the soon-to-open Edgar's Calypso Caribbean restaurant.
Tags: dillon, mcdill, swank, water street, Edgar's Calypso, Caribbean, Jamaica

Dining - Oct. 19, 2007
Edgar brings Caribbean to Water Street
Edgar's Calypso, a restaurant offering Caribbean food and tropical drink, is coming Downtown.
Tags: edgar's calypso, caribbean food, tropical, water street, swank

Dining - Aug. 28, 2007
Downtown's Swank appears closed
Brown paper covers the windows at this once hopping Downtown restaurant and bar.
Tags: Swank, Water Street, Posh eatery, H.H. West

Movies & TV - April 6, 2007
Swank stricken with post-Oscar plague
Most people won’t catch on that "The Reaping" was the sub-par movie after an Oscar win because it's release was delayed two years. The movie was filmed in Louisiana in 2005, just after Hilary Swank’s win for “Million Dollar Baby” and during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Tags: reaping, swank, Bible, plague

Dining - Jan. 22, 2007
Swank is a Downtown drink and dine destination
We recently visited Swank, a Posh Eatery, at the corner of Water and Wisconsin, to see a bit of the lighter side of Water Street. The sleek eatery is only open Thursday through Saturday, and they promote themselves as specialists in gourmet seafood appetizers.
Tags: Swank, Water Street, seafood

Movies & TV - Jan. 28, 2005
"Million Dollar Baby" packs powerful emotional punch
Well scripted, well photographed and brilliantly performed, "Million Dollar Baby" is certainly the best film to emerge from Hollywood in 2004. But if you're expecting mindless entertainment and dry eyes, you'll have to look elsewhere.
Tags: Swank, Eastwood, Million Dollar Baby, boxing, Morgan Freeman, Oscar

Dining - Nov. 3, 2003
Fowlkes aims to create diverse environment at Club 311
Eric Fowlkes wants the new Club 311 on Wisconsin Ave. to be what downtown needs -- a lounge where good food, spirited conversation and lively jazz can stimulate a diverse environment.
Tags: 311, downtown, lounge, Swank, Wisconsin Ave., lounge

Dining - Jan. 30, 2002
Swank is showy without being pretentious
Located in a storefront that formerly housed H.H. West office supply, Swank offers a cosmopolitan flavor balanced with a respect for Milwaukee-level prices. The new bar and restaurant opens tonight.
Tags: Swank, David Justice

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 24, 2001
The Milwaukee Buzz
From Swank restaurants, hip men's clothiers, pan-Asian cocktail bars and beyond...it's all here in the October installment of the OnMilwaukee.com buzz!
Tags: Bartolotta, Swank, Grand Avenue, Cellular Arena, O'Brady's, The Dragon Lounge, buzz