http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_bars.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Bars and Clubs en-us Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:15:02 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Going to a bar no longer means choosing between pilsner or stout, and it's not even a choice of Merlot vs. Cabernet anymore, either, thanks to these innovative and adventurous wine-focused bars and restaurants. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/winebarsgd.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/winebarsgd.html?14270 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:03:00 CST New York City, which went smoke-free in 2002, made the leap and adjusted successfully. A city that never sleeps, nightlife culture promotes late night adventure with 4 a.m. bar times and late-night eateries on every corner. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifesmokefree.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifesmokefree.html?20694 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:07:00 CST In the final hours of autumn, take a moment to enjoy cocktails infused with flavors of apple, pumpkin, cinnamon and clove. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fallcocktails2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fallcocktails2009.html?20705 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:03:00 CST Centanni, 218 N. Water St., has new ownership, the SURG Restaurant Group which owns Mi-key's and other places in greater Milwaukee. The new owners don't plan many changes. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/centannisale.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/centannisale.html?20702 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST Chris Bohl, the new owner of the The Pub in Riverwest, says he didn't make major changes to the bar because he was already satisfied with the scene. He did, however, extend happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. every day except Sunday and now offers $1.50 rail drinks and $2 taps. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/thepubarticle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/thepubarticle.html?20671 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 19:02:00 CST Looking for a place to watch the "game of the century" on Sunday afternoon? Just about every bar in Wisconsin qualifies as a "Packer Bar," but this list should give you some ideas. Feel free to add your own as well. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/packerbars.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/packerbars.html?99 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 02:14:00 CST After much talk about the future of Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., John and Cindy Sidoff -- owners of Hooligan's, 2017 E. North Ave., told OnMilwaukee.com today that they have purchased the building from Mark Eckert. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hooligansvontrier.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hooligansvontrier.html?20624 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:58:00 CST The new "Rush Hour" at La Merenda keeps traditional happy hour drink deals but adds the option of ordering food a la carte. Over drinks the other night, we were able to order smaller portions of tapas that typically come in orders of four. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownlamerenda.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownlamerenda.html?20590 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:14:00 CST This is the first installment in what we hope will be a regular series written by Dave Mikolajek, a longtime bartender and friend of OnMilwaukee.com. Mikolajek -- aka "College Dave," has been a bartender for 18 years. He and a handful of friends -- many of whom work (or have worked) in the service industry -- will embark on a pub crawl to four under-the-radar places during a given night and tell us the stories that emerge from their research. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pubcrawl102109.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/pubcrawl102109.html?20563 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:06:00 CST Flourishing on the north end of Walker's Point, Moct spent the last five years creating new avenues for artists, musicians and DJs to blend art, music and Milwaukee culture. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/moctbarfive.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/moctbarfive.html?20523 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:19:00 CST Get there when the doors open at 7 p.m. to see bartenders from The Knick, Stack'd Bar, Distil, Mi-key's, Decibel, Iron Horse Hotel, Cadence, Harry's Bar and Grill and Trocadero as they compete in a battle of taste, technique and mixology. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/drambuie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/drambuie.html?20466 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:12:00 CST What's so special about bartenders? They're just people cowering behind the safety of a 4-foot barrier who tip a bottle of liquid upside down and pour it into a glass. Your total interaction with them can be as little as a minute or two. How hard can it be? Well, with all the average or below-average bartenders you've experienced, apparently it's harder than it looks. What is it that differentiates good bartenders from bad? http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedworstbartender.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedworstbartender.html?20451 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:05:00 CST We all like a good concert. Laid back or hyped up, nothing beats the intensity of a live show. But what if you don't want to make a whole night of it? What if you're looking for a less expensive show that you can hop to at the last minute? What are the Milwaukee small scale options? Let's take a look. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownfallmusic.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownfallmusic.html?20424 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:37:00 CST Wednesday night, we held a client and reader appreciation party at the new Whiskey Bar. You might recall that 788 N. Jackson St., is the same building that once housed Club Marilyn. After that, it became Metropolis, where I visited a few times, then Park Bar, where I went perhaps once. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/clubreborn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/clubreborn.html?20428 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:12:00 CST When owner Mark Eckert closed the doors to Von Trier "for good" the last Monday of September, it was a well-known secret that Diablos Rojos -- owners of Cafe Hollander, Trocadero, Cafe Centraal and other Milwaukee hot spots -- was eyeing the space. Rumor was that the plan was to clean up the place and add a kitchen, but to maintain the German character of Von Trier. Now, a well-placed source, who asked to remain anonymous, says the deal is done. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierdealdead.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierdealdead.html?20384 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:21:00 CST Wednesday is the last night for Vecchio Bar and Grill, 1137 N. Old World 3rd St. And, Saturday night is the final night for Abbey Biercafe, 134 E. Juneau Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vecchioabbey.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vecchioabbey.html?20380 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:30:00 CST Sake is made from rice. It is a brewed alcoholic beverage. There are varying degrees of quality determined by production and the amount milled away from each grain of rice. There are more than 30,000 unique sake labels, almost all from Japan. The unique and distinctive flavors of sake rival the most complex wines. Before Nanakusa opened, there was very little decent sake to be had in the city. That isn't the case now. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sakenanakusa.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/sakenanakusa.html?20348 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:21:00 CST In larger cities, like New York and Philadelphia, bring-your-own-beer (BYOB) is the norm. Small hole-in-the-wall restaurants lacking a legit liquor license invite diners to bring their own beverages, equipping eaters with desired drinks without the hassle of gaining a license or keeping an inventory. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetowncorkagefee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetowncorkagefee.html?20333 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 05:05:00 CST 518 N. Water St. has been the home to a number of bars including Six Degrees and Cadence Bar and Lounge. Now under the management of Brian Babler, Fire on Water opens to bring together music, lively happy hours and downtown vivacity. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fireonwater.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fireonwater.html?20329 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:37:00 CST A handful of us took on the grueling task of tasting the bourbon recipes specially whipped up for the Maker's March, a bartender contest that OnMilwaukee.com is all too happy to present. The contest runs through the end of the month, so you still have a few days to do what we did. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/makesmarchrecipes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/makesmarchrecipes.html?20285 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:01:00 CST Hosting a group of people who really enjoy wine or want to learn more about wine can be an incredible time. There are, however, a lot of decisions that go into planning such an event. Will it be formal or casual? Will you cook yourself, hire a caterer or ask guests to pitch in by bringing dishes? Collaborating with your guests or keeping the menu smart and relatively easy are two strong options. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hostingawineparty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hostingawineparty.html?20273 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:54:00 CST In a city where the riding season (for most) is only half the year, Milwaukeeans do a good job of taking it to the road, and incorporating their nightlife on wheels, all summer long. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifebike.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifebike.html?20261 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:38:00 CST On Monday Von Trier closes its doors. Well, at least for a while. Monday is the final day of operation under owner and founder Mark Eckert. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierlastday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierlastday.html?20268 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:06:00 CST State Street Retreat, a bar tucked into an industrial area near Highway 41, closed recently. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/statestreetretreatclosed.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/statestreetretreatclosed.html?20247 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:14:00 CST It seems that as the days get darker, so do our beer choices. So move over pilsner and light wheat, it's time for hardier brews like Samuel Adams Oktoberfest and Lakefront Pumpkin Lager. Here are the OnMilwaukee.com editors' fall faves and they want to know what's in your mug these days. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fallbeers2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fallbeers2.html?20213 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:40:00 CST Historically, the Bodegas (wineries) in Bierzo produced largely weak and unmemorable wines. But the last two decades have seen superstar winemakers focus on hillside plantings for better exposure and drainage. Some have said that the vineyards are some of the most beautiful in all of Spain with plantings arranged on steep slopes and terraces. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bierzowine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bierzowine.html?20221 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:52:00 CST There is undoubtedly, a double standard. Everyone wants the bartender by their side when they are bored and lonely but then hope they'll disappear the minute more pressing conversation with friends becomes available. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownbartender.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownbartender.html?20211 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:39:00 CST This year, Potawatomi Bingo Casino goes to Europe and celebrates its first ever Oktoberfest down in the valley. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/potawatomioktoberfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/potawatomioktoberfest.html?20176 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:01:00 CST Milwaukee didn't garner the moniker "Brew City" for just any old reason; the history and saturation of the beer market is a huge part of the city culture. But Wisconsin isn't just known for its mass produced brews, it has been host to a number of excellent micro-breweries whose number and quality are ever increasing. The best in the field -- in terms of quality and portfolio -- is Sprecher. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedsprecher.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedsprecher.html?20166 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:08:00 CST Football will reign on bar televisions and the heat lamps will pour out onto decks and patios. In anticipation of evenings spent on a cool patio or next to a blazing fire inside, here are some predictions for this fall's warm and cozy hot spots. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifefall.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifefall.html?20158 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:37:00 CST Listen up, hooligans: you now have another option for watching English Premier League matches ... and having a cold one. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/brathousesoccer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/brathousesoccer.html?20135 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:53:00 CST Palomino's running a contest through September called "Franz and Fonz." Bring in a photo of yourself with the Bronze Fonz statue and get a free Franziskaner. Plus, you might win a $75 gift card. That gets a Fonzie thumbs up. Ayyyyyy. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bronzefonzpromo.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bronzefonzpromo.html?20140 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:39:00 CST OnMIlwaukee.com wine columnist Nathaniel Bauer will mingle with readers during a tasting event Sept. 16 at Park Lafayette Condominiums, 2025 N. Summit Ave. The format is simple: Come and hang out, see the new space, eat some food, taste some wine. You can tour of the facilities and sample fun wines. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedtastingevent.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedtastingevent.html?20110 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:14:00 CST Depending on your neighborhood, your job and your local connections, people everywhere have small taverns and corner bars they frequent regularly after a long day of labor. Places like the Swinging Door, Jamo's, McBob's, Champion's Pub and Y-Not I, II and III all represent the sentiment hardworking Milwaukeean's rightfully celebrate this Labor Day. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownlaborday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownlaborday.html?20111 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:22:00 CST When ESPN reached a deal to broadcast English Premier League games this year, skeptics wondered if attendance would dip during weekend mornings at soccer pubs like Carleton Grange, The Highbury and The Nomad World Pub. On the contrary, business seems to be booming. If some fans may choose to stay home, they can be replaced by new fans exposed to the game on the "Worldwide Leader in Sports." http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/espnpremierleague.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/espnpremierleague.html?20081 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:21:00 CST When I first heard that state legislators were debating a bill about banning consumption for bartenders, I thought the lawmakers were drunk. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartendersobriety.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartendersobriety.html?20069 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:42:00 CST Believe it or not, September is National Whiskey Month (along with national preparedness month, national sewing month and national chicken month). We're focusing on the whiskey side of nightlife here and so it's time to look at the drinks and bars who -- day in and day out, despite national monthly appreciation -- appreciate the world of whiskey. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/whiskey.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/whiskey.html?20056 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:28:00 CST A new gentlemen's club seems to be on its way to greater Downtown Milwaukee. Satin would be across from a bar called Ball Game and very near Ginger and Just Art's. There's a public meeting on Saturday. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/satinpublicmtg.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/satinpublicmtg.html?20043 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:48:00 CST Blu, atop The Pfister Hotel in Downtown, is finally going smoke-free. It will also close at the end of September for a "complete renovation." http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/blusmokefree.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/blusmokefree.html?20012 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:50:00 CST With shorter days and cooler nights on the horizon, we Wisconsinites shouldn't waste time lamenting summer's end, but rather embrace what's ahead: the colorful changing of the leaves, football season and flavorful fall beers. Here are five great fall seasonal beers to swill and a snack recommendation to pair with each. Game on. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fallbeerandfootball.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fallbeerandfootball.html?20000 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:15:00 CST We've rolled into the final year of smoky bars and cigarettes over beers. At least indoors that is. The impending city wide and statewide smoking ban goes into effect July 5, 2010 and so with less than a year left, Milwaukeeans have a limited time to embrace and enjoy their tobacco filled evenings. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/smokingbanyear.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/smokingbanyear.html?19988 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:29:00 CST There is a stigma and aristocracy associated with Champagne that the spirit doesn't deserve. For the record, Champagne is sparkling wine, but sparkling wine is not Champagne unless it comes from the region Champagne, France. Although there are many beautiful examples and very well made sparkling wines from around the world, Champagne produces the best sparklers on the planet -- bar none. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedchampagne.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/uncorkedchampagne.html?19975 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:19:00 CST In much of the country, the Bloody Mary is a lightly regarded brunch concoction. In Wisconsin, it has a deeper, almost religious significance. Cheeseheads love the combination of vodka, tomato juice and spices and they love having it served with a small glass of beer. In fact, they're offended if they don't get one. Have you ever stopped to wonder when, how and why the tradition started? We did. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/askomcbloodymarys.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/askomcbloodymarys.html?19942 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:25:00 CST Our friends Bobby and Maire Greenya, proprietors of Champion's Pub, 2417 N. Bartlett Ave., recently introduced us to my new favorite summer libation, a Firefly Sweet Tea vodka press. Sitting in the sun on the patio at Champion's and sipping this sweet tea cocktail made all the months wading through cold, damp weather just float away. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fireflytea.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fireflytea.html?19907 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:42:00 CST The classic Margarita combination of tequila, triple sec and lime never gets dull but in a world of so many options, it was only a matter of time before Milwaukee's bar and restaurant scene put their own spin on this classic Mexican cocktail. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownsummertime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/onthetownsummertime.html?19926 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:29:00 CST Thinking about going to Napa Valley this year for the harvest? Not unless you planned your trip months ago. This week's column covers the most popular tourist season, and the most hectic for wineries, known as the "crush." We'll discuss the pros and cons of braving the masses from September through October in Napa Valley. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/napaharvest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/napaharvest.html?19911 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:25:00 CST The bastion of all things male, Maxim.com, has published a new list this month. The list features 39 places to eat at before you die. It includes the Milwaukee Brat House on Old World 3rd St. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/brathousemaxim.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/brathousemaxim.html?19886 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:28:00 CST The Iron Horse Hotel's new backyard patio, The Yard, has been open since the start of the season as a fun outside bar, but now that real summer-like temperatures have finally arrived, it's become a great garden getaway from the heat and hectic pulse of the city that surrounds it. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/theyardreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/theyardreview.html?19860 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:36:00 CST Locally, you'll find drinks, cocktails and beers screaming "Wisconsin" each time a bartender goes to make the pour. You might not find them all at the Fair, but you'll find a decent mixture and if you're really looking for one of these local cocktails, just step just down the street or into a neighbor's house where prideful locals will happily educate you on Wisconsin favorites. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifelocaldrinks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifelocaldrinks.html?19859 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:33:00 CST Sitting out on the patio with friends, enjoying some tasty brats, hamburgers, ribs and corn on the cob is a pastime that Wisconsinites have mastered as we have a considerably shorter time span in which to practice it. So what better libation to match up with your classic grill fair than ... wine, of course. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/grillingandwine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/grillingandwine.html?19865 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:23:00 CST