Author Tyler Maas

Miller Lite is making “Bar Smells” scented candles

March 23, 2021

As many of us are continuing to remain isolated and socially distant in the (hopefully) late throes of a (hopefully) diminishing pandemic, some surely miss their favorite local bars a great deal. Recognizing th...

Taco John’s is still planning to open in Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

March 22, 2021

Last spring, we alerted you to the uplifting news that Taco John's—a "West-Mex" fast food chain that has more than 400 locations in 27 states—had announced plans to add 10 to 12 locations in the Milwaukee area ...

Save Our Spots restaurant fundraiser returns

Tyler Maas

March 19, 2021

On March 19 of last year, C.J. Krawczyk and his wife Julie celebrated his birthday by organizing a fundraising campaign to give some of their favorite restaurants "a lifeline until government relief arrived" at...

Stop, collaborate, and listen to this Elkhorn Ribfest parody of “Ice Ice Baby”

Tyler Maas

March 18, 2021

A few days ago, in a Mandatory Milwaukee column we wrote about "making the most of spring," we referenced the newfound excitement and optimism of being able to once again see concert announcements and lineup re...

Something To Do dabbles in “Deepfakes” in its “Let’s Break Some Laws” music video

Tyler Maas

March 17, 2021

Even though the COVID-19 crisis has made things incredibly difficult and altogether horrible for musicians, bands have managed to come up with resourceful and downright incredible ways to write and record new m...

Tim Dillard is joining the Brewers broadcast team

Tyler Maas

March 17, 2021

If you like the Milwaukee Brewers and you have a Twitter account, then chances are you’re aware of Tim Dillard. The charismatic veteran reliever has been bringing a dash of humor to the timelines of sports fans...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Making the most of spring

Tyler Maas

March 16, 2021

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places seasons come and go, while some places seasons become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fre...

Carryout Chronicles: Company Brewing

Tyler Maas

March 16, 2021

It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. Wanting to highlight local establishments who are keeping food quality high while also keeping its customers and employees as safe ...

New Brewtown Buzz South publication to cover “Good News. Great Communities.”

Tyler Maas

March 15, 2021

If you read any Milwaukee-based publications with regularity, you've more than likely encountered the work of Catherine Jozwik at some point. The longtime freelance writer has contributed to virtually every loc...

Midwest Gaming Classic to return to Wisconsin Center for November 5-7 convention

Tyler Maas

March 15, 2021

In 2001, two guys started a small show at a Boy Scout Service Center "to celebrate the Atari Jaguar," which drew about 100 gaming enthusiasts. Since that unheralded outset, the event—which was later named Midwe...

Caley Conway’s “I Love You So Much I Don’t Want To See You” video doesn’t mince any words

Tyler Maas

March 12, 2021

Caley Conway has a knack for writing pointed, personal songs that have the unique ability to cut to the core while simultaneously sounding downright beautiful. After a prolific 2019, the inimitable Milwaukee mu...

Delight in the dark pop goodness of You Win !!!’s new single, “Painmonger”

Tyler Maas

March 11, 2021

Last fall, we formally introduced you to You Win !!!, the young project consisting of multi-talented Milwaukee musician Amanda Huff and producer William Gardiner (who releases music under the moniker of This Ra...

Egg & Flour Pasta Bar’s Wauwatosa location will open next week

Tyler Maas

March 11, 2021

Back in January, Egg & Flour—a pasta bar concept founded by restaurateur Wes Shaver and chef/recent Hell's Kitchen contestant Adam Pawlak—announced plans to open its third location, and its first restaurant...

Carryout Chronicles: Taco Moto

Tyler Maas

March 10, 2021

Riverwest Currents seeks donations to “stay alive and printing”

Tyler Maas

March 8, 2021

The ongoing and still-quite-serious COVID-19 crisis has adversely impacted virtually every industry. Local journalism is one of the many economic sectors to take a huge financial hit over the past 12 months. (W...

Here’s the best Brewers player to wear every jersey number

Tyler Maas

March 8, 2021

It's Spring Training. The precursor to every baseball season finds new and unfamiliar players vying for a spot on the Brewers' 25-man roster. Some athletes in Arizona at the moment will inevitably wind up in th...

Milwaukee expat talks about being a contestant on upcoming ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ episode

Tyler Maas

March 4, 2021

If you live in Milwaukee and/or you read Milwaukee Record with any regularity, chances are you've encountered the name Ryan Fox before. The local filmmaker is the mind behind The Life And Times Of Thomas Thumb ...

Milwaukee Brewers “Jr.” and “Junior” players, ranked

Tyler Maas

March 4, 2021

It's been a big day for the Milwaukee Brewers. The same morning the organization announced it will start its 2021 regular season by allowing fans into American Family Field at 25 percent capacity on Opening Day...

Company Brewing relaunches seasonal Milwaukee Day Lager as year-round “Milwaukee-Style Lager”

Tyler Maas

March 4, 2021

In 2018, Company Brewing got in the civic celebration spirit by releasing Milwaukee Day Lager, a beer crafted in collaboration with founders of Milwaukee Day. Though availability was essentially limited to the ...

Carryout Chronicles: Grebe’s Bakery

Tyler Maas

March 3, 2021