Food & Drink

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: The First Beer Baron
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

The First Beer Baron

1860s photo features the Menomonee Brewery and owner Charles Melms' Italianate home.

City Business: My Office, the Bar That Never Changes
City Business

My Office, the Bar That Never Changes

The long-running, no-frills bar and restaurant has an owner with a Disney-esque philosophy.

Now Serving: GarageToberFest, Fun for the Whole Family
Now Serving

GarageToberFest, Fun for the Whole Family

Show up wearing lederhosen or a dirndl to get a free bratwurst and a beer.

Bar Exam: Lakefront Brewery
Bar Exam

Lakefront Brewery

This popular attraction is not just for tours anymore.

Weekly Happy Hour: Bryant’s Old Fashioned Charm
Weekly Happy Hour

Bryant’s Old Fashioned Charm

Venerated south side cocktail lounge will be open early for the 5th Annual Doors Open Milwaukee.

Dining: Beer Bistro Cooks Everything With Beer
Dining

Beer Bistro Cooks Everything With Beer

The Travel Channel will feature the place. So how’s the food?

Now Serving: End of Summer Birthday Bash
Now Serving

End of Summer Birthday Bash

The Iron Horse throws a party, Eitel is out at The Brewery and it's officially Cocktail Week

Bar Exam: The Winchester, a Zombie Bar?
Bar Exam

The Winchester, a Zombie Bar?

The Winchester replaces chain bar Two Bucks, which lost its franchise after allegations of racism

Weekly Happy Hour: Horny Goat’s Year-Round Outdoor Fun
Weekly Happy Hour

Horny Goat’s Year-Round Outdoor Fun

Their riverside Hideaway has an enclosed and heated bar that stays open through the winter.

Now Serving: Brady Street Won’t Get Camp Bar
Now Serving

Brady Street Won’t Get Camp Bar

Owner backs off from plan to put bar in old hardware store building. So what will take its place?

Weekly Happy Hour: Vista King Offers Great Lake Cruises
Weekly Happy Hour

Vista King Offers Great Lake Cruises

And on certain nights, the cruise has a happy hour. It’s my favorite bar.

Now Serving: Lucky Ginger Finally Opens
Now Serving

Lucky Ginger Finally Opens

Asian restaurant along the river will add more customers to the throng packing the water side.