Author: Tyler Maas

Clover Milwaukee is bringing sustainable plants and pottery to Bay View storefront

January 4, 2021

We're only four days into 2021 and Bay View already has a new store in its midst. The neighborhood newcomer is Clover Milwaukee, a plant shop that moved to a retail space at 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. The new sh...

Fact-checking Happy Schnapps Combo’s “The Bears Still Suck Polka”

Tyler Maas

January 1, 2021

The Green Bay Packers are one of the oldest, most respected, and most beloved sports franchises on the planet. So naturally, a lot of songs have been written about the team through the years. A LOT of songs. To...

Part grapefruit, part lime, all outstanding: A 50/50 appreciation post

Tyler Maas

December 31, 2020

It's New Year's Eve! While this December 31 is—or at least should be—different than any New Year's Eve that preceded it, we hope you and others in your household are able to pull some familiar sources of joy an...

TNT cuts away from Bucks game, Milwaukee sets NBA record for 3-pointers, everyone gets pissed

Tyler Maas

December 30, 2020

Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record for three-pointers in a game after draining a remarkable 29 shots from beyond the arc. The milestone was part of a 144-97 blowout against the Miami Heat. Mil...

Ampersand Theater Company is dissolving

Tyler Maas

December 30, 2020

Late last year, we told you that Ampersand Theater Company would finally be moving into a place of its own following a largely-nomadic existence that found the improv troupe (formerly known as Mojo Dojo) perfor...

Here’s how Robert Tonyan stacks up to the (other) best tight ends in Packers history

Tyler Maas

December 27, 2020

This week, Packers fans and statheads throughout the world of football were understandably upset when the NFL named its Pro Bowlers and Robert Tonyan was not on the roster. The Green Bay tight end is having an ...

Carryout Chronicles: Anodyne Coffee Roasters (Bay View Cafe & Pizza)

Tyler Maas

December 23, 2020

It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. It’s especially tough for restaurants in Wisconsin, where COVID-19 numbers are currently off the charts. Wanting to highlight local...

MKE Music Rewind: Couch Flambeau, “Santa Claus Skips Cudahy”

Tyler Maas

December 23, 2020

In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. In recent years, Milwaukee's collective catalog of holiday music has...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Brandy is Wisconsin’s unofficial, indisputable holiday spirit

Tyler Maas

December 22, 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...

Building the dream ‘SNL’ cast using only Packers

Tyler Maas

December 17, 2020

This weekend, the Green Bay Packers will host the Carolina Panthers. The game has been on the schedule for months, but a few weeks ago, this Sunday afternoon matinee was moved to...Saturday night! The Green And...

Brush up on some of this bad year’s best Milwaukee music with the 2020 Silver City Sampler

Tyler Maas

December 17, 2020

Even though 2020 has been so unusual/unprecedented/awful, a wealth of great music was still made and released in our fair city this year. Though there’s no shortage of Best Of lists that help recognize the reco...

Gordo Burger is coming to Bay View

Tyler Maas

December 17, 2020

Stop us if you've heard this before. A new restaurant is planning to open at 2301 S. Howell St. The new occupant of the space located at the high-traffic corner of Lincoln and Howell in Bay View will be a ventu...

Carryout Chronicles: Bombay Sweets

Tyler Maas

December 16, 2020

It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. It’s especially tough for restaurants in Wisconsin, where COVID-19 numbers are currently off the charts. Wanting to highlight local...

Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to sign a 5-year extension to stay with the Bucks

Tyler Maas

December 15, 2020

We knew it was likely and now it looks to be official. Giannis Antetokounmpo will reportedly sign a 5-year supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. YES. This is my home, this is my city.. I’m blessed to ...

Requiem for a Tazinos: A belated eulogy for a regional pizza buffet

Tyler Maas

December 15, 2020

They say you never know what you have until it's gone. Much like the last time seeing a band prior their unexpected breakup, the final kiss before a relationship fizzles, or watching what turns out to be an act...

We asked Packers fans to share their “Rodgers to Rodgers” Hail Mary memories

Tyler Maas

December 10, 2020

On December 3, 2015, Packers fans were treated to one of the most incredible plays in franchise history when Aaron Rodgers lofted a ball toward the rafters of Ford Field in Detroit. As anyone reading this artic...

Carryout Chronicles: Wonderland

Tyler Maas

December 10, 2020

It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. It’s especially tough for restaurants in Wisconsin, where COVID-19 numbers are currently off the charts. Wanting to highlight local...

I spent the night in Cactus Club’s green room (and you can too)

Tyler Maas

December 9, 2020

Last week, Gov. Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Live Music and Entertainment Venue Grants had been awarded to a total of 96 Wisconsin venues. Of those 96 establishments, 11 of them are based i...

Buzzkill! Rocky Mountain Vibes are no longer a Milwaukee Brewers affiliate

Tyler Maas

December 9, 2020

Today, the Milwaukee Brewers officially extended Minor League affiliate invitations to four teams. In addition to the Biloxi Shuckers staying on as the Double-A team, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers being promote...

Get ready for Fox Face’s forthcoming ‘End Of Man’ with new single, “Slow Burn”

Tyler Maas

December 8, 2020

Has it really been more than three years since Fox Face released new music? While the Milwaukee garage rock quartet's pre-pandemic show schedule gave them a continued presence in the local music scene, it might...

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