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Culver’s CurderBurger is back, so here’s a two-minute video of a Culver’s CurderBurger

October 12, 2022

It's official: Beginning today, Culver's CurderBurger—a.k.a. the Deluxe ButterBurger topped with a cheese curd "crown" that started out as an April Fools' Day joke but then became a one-day-only reality but the...

The civic joys of eating at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Cafe

Matt Wild

October 6, 2022

On a random Friday afternoon in September, the Milwaukee County Courthouse cafeteria is gloriously empty. The emptiness of the Milwaukee County Courthouse cafeteria is only amplified by its size: absurdly bi...

Sprecher is producing Pumpkin Spice Root Beer, Pumpkin Cream Soda, other experimental flavors in its “Soda Lab”

Tyler Maas

October 6, 2022

Founded in 1985, Sprecher Brewery is Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery still in operation. A few years after launching, the then-Milwaukee (now Glendale) brewery dabbled in soda by making root beer. They haven't...

Things currently found in Gardetto’s “Original Recipe” snack mix, ranked

Tyler Maas

October 4, 2022

As most of you probably already know, Gardetto’s—an iconic snack mix that boasts an "irresistible big, bold taste" and graces store shelves throughout the country—originated right here in Milwaukee. Almost exac...

Rejoice, for Culver’s CurderBurger will rise again, October 12-31

Matt Wild

October 4, 2022

Back in the fall of 2021, beloved Wisconsin-based fast-food chain Culver's unveiled the CurderBurger, a.k.a. a Deluxe ButterBurger topped with a cheese curd "crown." It started as an April Fool's Day joke, but ...

Hen’s Deli set to land at former Soup Bros. space in Walker’s Point

Matt Wild

October 4, 2022

Roughly two months after the closure of Walker's Point staple Soup Bros. (and roughly two days after the closure of Soup Bros.' sister restaurant, Boo-Boo's Sandwiches), a new business has announced plans to se...

403 words about the Kopp’s / “National Pro-Life Cupcake Day” controversy

Matt Wild

October 3, 2022

On Monday, folks in the Milwaukee subreddit noticed that Kopp's Frozen Custard was planning to honor something called "National Pro-Life Cupcake Day" on October 9 with a "Hey Cupcake" custard flavor: Accor...

Boo-Boo’s Sandwiches is closed, so here are 700 words about Boo-Boo’s K-Jon Chicken Sandwich

Matt Wild

October 2, 2022

It's sad but true: the incredible Boo-Boo's Sandwiches (405 S. 2nd St.) is closed. For now. On Sunday night, the Walker's Point sandwich shop posted this message to social media: To all our Fantastic Fans, ...

Buy a bunch of random Nomad stuff (and plants!) at this weekend’s Nomad Bizarre Bazaar

Matt Wild

September 29, 2022

It's going to be a busy, busy weekend on Brady Street. In addition to the Brady Street Pet Parade AND the Brady Street Art Walk happening on Sunday, October 2, Brady Street anchor Nomad World Pub (1401 E. Brady...

12 pictures of Milwaukee’s new Dave’s Hot Chicken, plus 3 pictures of the wickedly hot “Reaper” slider we put in our freezer and saved for a day when our bodies can handle it

Milwaukee Record Staff

September 28, 2022

In case you missed it (and judging from the traffic this piece has been getting, you have not), national chicken sandwich chain Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Milwaukee location on Friday, September 30...

Dave’s Hot Chicken to open first Milwaukee location this week

Tyler Maas

September 26, 2022

We’re currently living in the golden era of the chicken sandwich. There’s never been more places to procure these portable poultry preparations, and it’s safe to say there’s never been more inventive or more de...

Happy Landmark Lanes Day, Milwaukee!

Matt Wild

September 26, 2022

East Side bar/bowling alley/bar/arcade/bar Landmark Lanes (2220 N. Farwell Ave.) is officially in the midst of its big 95th anniversary week, September 26-30. The celebrations include a massive game night run b...

Sugar Maple will transform into a Studio Ghibli “immersive experience” October 20-23

Matt Wild

September 9, 2022

To name just a few of the films from Japanese animation film studio Studio Ghibli is to name some of the greatest animated films of all time: Grave Of The Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spiri...

Ahead of 95th anniversary week, Landmark Lanes gets new marquee

Matt Wild

September 8, 2022

East Side staple and if-these-walls-could-talk "underground city" Landmark Lanes (2220 N. Farwell Ave.) is currently preparing for its big 95th anniversary week, September 26-30. The celebrations will include a...

East Side Bar And Grill planned for former Seoul space on Prospect Avenue

Matt Wild

September 8, 2022

A new bar and grill is planned for the East Side. It's called, appropriately enough, East Side Bar And Grill. The business is located in the former Seoul Korean Restaurant space at 2178 N. Prospect Ave. Lice...

Palomino will reopen its bar on weekends, beginning this Friday

Matt Wild

September 6, 2022

Two months after announcing a temporary closure, Bay View bar-restaurant staple Palomino (2491 S. Superior St.) will reopen its bar on weekends, beginning Friday, September 9. The news was revealed via socia...

Let’s all chip in and buy Koz’s Mini Bowl for $499,000 and not turn it into something awful

Matt Wild

August 29, 2022

Back in 2021, we implored Milwaukee to chip in and buy Falcon Bowl for $249,000 and not turn it into something awful. It...worked?! Now, another Milwaukee (mini) bowling staple is up for sale: Koz's Mini Bowl (...

Watch longtime ‘Simpsons’ writer and fast food connoisseur Bill Oakley rave about Culver’s

Tyler Maas

August 24, 2022

If you read Milwaukee Record with any regularity, you're probably already aware of this, but we'll just repeat it again: We like Culver's! And if you frequent this publication, you've possibly also stumbled on ...

Celebrate Landmark Lanes’ 95th anniversary with games, comedy, ‘Lebowski,’ more

Matt Wild

August 23, 2022

In an era of flashy "activity bars," it's funny to think that Landmark Lanes (2220 N. Farwell Ave.) has been doing the "activity" thing for decades upon decades. The East Side "Underground City" isn't just a ba...

Gathering Place Brewing to host 5th Anniversary Block Party on August 27

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2022

Since opening its taproom in a relatively secluded section of Riverwest in the summer of 2017, Gathering Place Brewing Company has quietly established itself as one of Milwaukee's best craft breweries. Along th...

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