Food & Drink

Bar Exam: The Irish Pub’s Roots Go Back 120 Years
Bar Exam

The Irish Pub’s Roots Go Back 120 Years

Its history saw it go from Pabst Tied House to "soft drink parlor" to gay bar to Irish bar.

Weekly Happy Hour: La Fuente Warms Up Winter
Weekly Happy Hour

La Fuente Warms Up Winter

Happy hour prices on spicy Mexican food and beer or Margaritas six days a week.

Now Serving: New French, Italian Restaurants Coming
Now Serving

New French, Italian Restaurants Coming

A new Italian place in Bay View, a new French place in Brown Deer.

Beer City: The Rise of O’so Brewing Co.
Beer City

The Rise of O’so Brewing Co.

Plover-based company is one of state’s fastest growing brewers, with many tasty brews.

Bar Exam: Hybrid Lounge, City’s Newest Gay Bar
Bar Exam

Hybrid Lounge, City’s Newest Gay Bar

In a building whose history goes back to 1890, it attracts a hybrid of gay and straight folks.

Weekly Happy Hour: Applebee’s For Cocktails?
Weekly Happy Hour

Applebee’s For Cocktails?

Our intrepid reporter actually tries the happy hour at six different Applebee's.

Now Serving: Eat Thanksgiving on Hyatt’s 20th Floor
Now Serving

Eat Thanksgiving on Hyatt’s 20th Floor

Hotel's high-rise restaurant returns -- with turkey. And the Oakland Ave. Pizza War Part II.

Dining: Beerline Cafe Offers Vegan Variety
Dining

Beerline Cafe Offers Vegan Variety

Even something that smells like bacon. And all very fresh.

Bar Exam: 1894 Building Boasts New Orleans-Style Bar
Bar Exam

1894 Building Boasts New Orleans-Style Bar

New Brass Alley on Third St. has spent heavily on atmosphere. Evolution ping pong bar is on 2nd floor.

Now Serving: A Punk Rock Ramen Restaurant?
Now Serving

A Punk Rock Ramen Restaurant?

Tochi reopens with attitude. And Karl Kopp’s venture falls apart.

Bar Exam: Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
Bar Exam

Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub

A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.

Now Serving: The Food Trucks Cometh
Now Serving

The Food Trucks Cometh

A new truck specializing in Dutch food. And the Falafel Guys open a sit-down restaurant.