Search Results for: "roast of milwaukee"

June 30, 2019

Milwaukee loves donuts. Dozens of bakeries in the city and its surrounding suburbs help people get a sweet start to their day with long johns, crullers, jellies, powdered, cream-filled, cake donuts, and more. I...

We tried 9 new “food items” at Summerfest

June 28, 2019

A few weeks before the start of Summerfest 2019, the Big Gig invited the press to take a look at new vendors and foods that would be coming to the 11-day festival. As the 52nd installment of the "World's Larges...

The SummerRest: 37 non-Summerfest shows

June 24, 2019

Summerfest begins Wednesday, and will bring more than 700 acts to 10 stages—not even counting those weird side stages near the lake—and close to a million people through the gates for 11 days of music, activity...

Never a victory so Twisted: Trying booze slushies at a Madison Taco Bell

Tone Madison

June 14, 2019

The following piece by Scott Gordon was originally published on Tone Madison. As I met up with a friend last Friday to check out the State Street Taco Bell Cantina's long-awaited rollout of alcoholic drinks,...

Here are more than 100 patios for your sitting pleasure

May 20, 2019

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee’s new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 13 through May 20, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

Here’s the Riverwest FemFest 2019 lineup, schedule

May 1, 2019

Last year, organizers of Riverwest FemFest decided to move the fourth annual event from winter to spring, which led to the fest's biggest (and arguably the best) year to date. In the process, they somehow manag...

Welcome to May: Here’s what you’re doing this month

May 1, 2019

May in Milwaukee usually serves as the calm before the storm that is summer festival season. By this time next month, we’ll be gearing up for block parties, weekly concerts, and a massive wave of occurrences be...

277 Friday fish frys and counting: The Depot Tavern (Caledonia)

April 26, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. Last summer, I attempted to go to The Depot Tavern in Caledonia (11402 County Road G; 262-835-2272...

Enlightened Brewing Company is closing its taproom May 10…and opening a bigger taproom May 11

April 23, 2019

Back in 2016, Enlightened Brewing Company moved from its extremely small (and extremely private) second-floor taproom it had occupied in the Lincoln Warehouse since late 2013. The move was to a significantly la...

Tucked Away: Asian Papayoyo

Tommy Ciaccio

April 10, 2019

Between beloved and well-established local staples and a steady wave of new bars and restaurants, worthwhile Milwaukee dining and drinking gems can occasionally get lost in the shuffle. With Tucked Away, Milwau...

273 Friday fish frys and counting: Bilda’s Friess Lake Pub (Hubertus)

March 29, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. Being in a club with those who have shared interests, similar values, or common life experiences...

Feast your eyes on The Vanguard’s 13 new menu items

March 28, 2019

Earlier this week, we announced The Vanguard would be saying goodbye to seven of its menu items. Even though some popular fare and other longer-tenured items—most notably the beloved Buffalo Poutine—have either...

Ryan Mason talks parenting, podcasting, new “Deep Space” comedy show

March 19, 2019

Even if you don't know the name Ryan Mason, it's quite possible you've seen him perform. The Milwaukee comedian has opened for the likes of Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Posehn, Morgan Murphy, Joe Mande, and countless...

270 Friday fish frys and counting: Stolley’s Hogg Alley (Oconomowoc)

March 8, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. It was one of those Fridays where the needle of time had to be threaded precisely for everything...

Get warmed up for Caley Conway’s forthcoming EP with new single, “Cold Hymn”

March 7, 2019

Back in December, Caley Conway gave listeners the gift of Boleslaus The Cruel. The five-song EP was her second holiday release in as many years, following 2017's Heart Be Light. Unbeknownst to us, during the ti...

Welcome to March: Here’s what you’re doing this month

March 1, 2019

March is a period of transition. The month straddles two seasons, a part-time resident in the ass-end of winter and a temporary tenant within the burst and bloom brought on by spring. As the season changes and ...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2019

January 29, 2019

After months of cold, dreariness, premature darkness, and an absence of outdoor activity, the seventh annual Burnhearts Mitten Fest is just days away. For eight hours (noon to 8 p.m.) on Saturday, February 2, p...

264 Friday fish frys and counting: St. Augustine of Hippo

January 25, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. I was out taking a morning walk, and was busy racking my brain as to where to go for fish in the...

First Impression: Damascus Gate Restaurant