Bars & Clubs - Feb. 15, 2009
Best pickup bar, 2009: Victor's
Come here often? What's your sign? Can I buy you a drink? All these pickup lines, and countless others, have been uttered over nearly five decades at Victor's, 1230 N. Van Buren St. Some succeed. Some do not. But, the iconic bar remains a favorite for OnMilwaukee.com readers looking to meet Mr. or Mrs. "Right for Tonight."
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Bars & Clubs - Nov. 17, 2007
Best bar on/near North Avenue/UWM, 2007: Paddy's Pub
With its unique patio and homey interior, clean bathrooms, good vibes and rollicking music inside and outside, the Irish-themed Paddy's is a neighborhood favorite. Add in bowls of peanut M&Ms and you've got a recipe for success.
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Bars & Clubs - Nov. 10, 2007
Best pickup bar, 2007: Victor's on Van Buren
The phrase "pickup bar" has kind of a sleazy ring to it, but you don't stay open for 45 years without doing something right.
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Dining - Nov. 16, 2006
Bold space, patio and drinks distinguish Bayou
Bayou is new, so we will need to watch how the growing pains of a new restaurant allow them to shake out. But even if OnMilwaukee's Amy Carlson doesn't go back for the food, she says she'll look forward to drinking a mango mojito or a sazerac on its dazzling river patio.
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Dining - Aug. 31, 2006
Bayou Restaurant and Lounge docks Cajun cuisine on the Milwaukee River
Robert and William Jenkins, 30-year-old twin brothers, are opening a Cajun fusion restaurant and lounge called Bayou along the banks of the Milwaukee River and as it takes shape, it is definitely proving to be something different for the city.
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