Dining - Oct. 3, 2009
Rapid review: Cempazuchi
Cempazuchi's menu embraces regional specialties, and while they offer the common American choices like tacos and quesadillas, they cross into true authenticity with attention to traditional ingredients and preparations.
Tags: cempazuchi, mexican, rapid review, brady street, dining month

Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 27, 2009
Worldwide walk leads to Brady Street Photo Festival
The Worldwide Photo Walk, held on July 18th, brought 50 photographers to the Brady Street area. Now, just over a month later, Caggio: An Art Experiment hosts the first annual "Brady Street Photo Festival" to introduce these images showing the eclectic and vibrant life of Milwaukee's Eastside.
Tags: brady street, photo festival, caggio gallery, dan quinn, mary foley, allen mann, coree coppinger, richard bublitz

Bars & Clubs - July 10, 2009
A Thursday taste of Brady
Ian Abston, founder of Newaukee, starts a new blog today about living the 25 year-old life in Milwaukee.
Tags: Brady Street, Jo Cats, Toppers, Jimmy Johns, day in the life, hi hat garage

Arts & Entertainment - May 31, 2009
Welcome to the "Loom Room" at Rochambo
The East Side's Rochambo, 1317 E. Brady St., has been a long-standing sanctuary for artists, writers, group organizers and lone thinkers to tinker with creativity and intellect over a cup of coffee or tea. A big part of what makes the space more than just another café to quench your thirst is the rotating art exhibits gracing the walls of the common areas.
Tags: rochambo, coffeehouse, brady street, loom room, vanessa andrew, madam chino, sparrow collective, art

Dining - May 20, 2009
The Burger Joint continues Brady Street tradition
When Mike Schmidt closed his original Bella's Fat Cat location in April 2008, it seemed as though Brady Street would be forever changed without a nice, easy spot to grab a great burger for the right price. A neighbor to the south Mazen Muna didn't want to see that happen, so he opened The Burger Joint in its wake.
Tags: the burger joint, bella's fat cat, hamburgers, custard, brady street, teh dogg haus

Bars & Clubs - Dec. 21, 2008
A new take on cleaning up the Garage....
The Garage, connected to Brady Street's popular hangout the Hi Hat, has undergone a major face-lift in the past few months. Before, it seemed like an afterthought to the Hi Hat, void of any distinguishing ambiance. Although, the wide open space was a nice place to catch your breath to when the ...
Tags: The Garage, Hi Hat, Brady Street

Dining - April 21, 2008
Balzac: Better than Before
Brady Street has always been home to an eclectic mix of dwellers and establishments ranging from classy to creepy in a matter of a block or two. That’s all part of its unique charm. Back in 2005 when Nomad and Trocadero owner, Mike Eitel, opened Balzac, I was skeptical because it to...
Tags: wine, tapas, Brady Street