Author Tyler Maas

Brew City Salvage relaunches as Ormson Supply Co, sets opening date for new Bay View store

September 2, 2020

Since its start about eight years ago, Brew City Salvage has made a name for itself—in Waukesha initially and, since late 2016, in Walker's Point—with unique vintage furniture and elegant handmade modern furnis...

First Impression: Sticky Rice

Tyler Maas

September 1, 2020

This year has been an unprecedented one for restaurants. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, food purveyors have been forced to make drastic changes to their practices, overhaul their business model, retrain what's left ...

NilexNile explores Chicago, nature in his “Forest Of Giant” music video

Tyler Maas

August 29, 2020

Last year, we introduced you to NilexNile when he was preceding his Treason Youth project by releasing a music video for "If You Down." Since putting out that album—his second record of 2019—last November, the ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: The Bucks are legends on the court, leaders off it

Tyler Maas

August 27, 2020

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

The Bay View-adjacent Applebee’s is closed and selling all of its stuff

Tyler Maas

August 26, 2020

Bay View and its surrounding area is no longer eating good in the neighborhood. The Applebee's location in southeast Milwaukee (624 W. Holt Ave.) is closed.While signage posted on the doors of the chain...

Gold Rush uncovers a Golden Chicken ghost sign dating back to late 1950s

Tyler Maas

August 25, 2020

Milwaukee has a new ghost sign! Well, more accurately, Milwaukee has an old ghost sign that we just learned was there. Recently, Gold Rush Chicken (3500 S. Howell Ave., 414-481-4010) removed some of its exterio...

Canni Hemp Co. is screening “cannabis-themed movies” in its outdoor oasis

Tyler Maas

August 25, 2020

Remember going somewhere to watch a movie? Man, those were the days. Though a few area businesses have stepped up to help give viewers a taste of the movie-going experience with outdoor screenings in recent mon...

MKE Community Fridge strives to fight food insecurity

Tyler Maas

August 21, 2020

Hunger is an issue many Americans face on a daily basis. With staggering unemployment and mass evictions being faced by an unprecedented number of people as the country continues to feel the effects of the ongo...

Hayward Williams pushes back against the darkness with vibrant, soulful ‘Every Color Blue’

Tyler Maas

August 19, 2020

With six full-lengths to his credit already, Hayward Williams doesn't let much get in the way of his creative process. Though the world definitely threw more than a few curve balls his way prior to the recordin...

Makk ‘n’ Cheese will open in Bay View this weekend

Tyler Maas

August 19, 2020

Way back in early January (which seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it?), we told you about a "mac and cheese parlor" that was coming to Bay View. That new restaurant venture, Makk ‘n’ Cheese, was expected to o...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee County Parks are a godsend in a socially distant summer

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2020

Milwaukee Record’s last-minute, pandemic-proof Bucks “bubble” playoff preview

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2020

Before the world turned upside-down in mid-March, the Milwaukee Bucks were in the midst of a historically great season. Of course, that incredible season had to stop for a few months on account of the (still ab...

Our Milwaukee Record Re-Porter beer is back!

Tyler Maas

August 17, 2020

Since 2016, Milwaukee Record and Company Brewing have joined forces to make a delicious spiced porter called "Milwaukee Record Re-Porter." For the uninformed, Re-Porter is Company’s Night Rye’d Porter that has ...

Camino’s new West Allis location officially opens today

Tyler Maas

August 17, 2020

Since opening on Second Street in the fall of 2015, Camino has been a Walker's Point mainstay known for its excellent beer selection, delicious burger (that's only $5 every Monday!), tasty homemade sausages, an...

Goofball, former Brewers pitcher Tim Dillard will make his Milwaukee Milkmen debut today

Tyler Maas

August 16, 2020

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...

Coffee in Cudahy: The Charleston Cafe is now open on Layton Avenue

Tyler Maas

August 14, 2020

Cudahy has it all. The misunderstood Milwaukee suburb is home to a gorgeous park, a top-notch arcade and concert venue (that needs your help!), some great restaurants, an unbelievable department store from yest...

Hear Chris Rosenau’s version of “Fast As It’s Made” from Dramatic Lovers’ ‘Utah Cloud’ remix album

Tyler Maas

August 13, 2020

Last year, Dramatic Lovers released You Talk Loud. The 10-song debut record from the Milwaukee supergroup—which consists of members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, Temper Temper, and Maritime—earned lofty place...

Listen to Chicken Wire Empire’s German tour album, ‘Live From Deutschland Vol. 1’

Tyler Maas

August 12, 2020

With a tireless work ethic and a show itinerary that—in normal times, at least—is typically overflowing with bookings, every year is an accomplished one for Chicken Wire Empire. That being said, it's hard to im...

Let’s take a moment to appreciate how awesome the Milwaukee Mustangs uniforms were

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2020

For those of you who don't recall (or maybe never knew it in the first place), Milwaukee once was home to an Arena Football League franchise. Actually, the city was twice home to an AFL organization. The Milwau...

Sign up for a “socially distanced Milwaukee HORSE tournament” now

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2020

It's an understatement to say the summer of 2020 has been unlike any summer Milwaukee has ever known. Every festival and block party has been canceled. Wisconsin State Fair has turned into a drive-thru affair (...