Tagged Mandatory Milwaukee

November 14, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Pizza Shuttle saved my life (and it could save yours)

October 3, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Nature and community meet at the Urban Ecology Center

August 13, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee (and/or West Allis): Long live the Wisconsin State Fair!

August 1, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Benji’s Deli & Restaurant has been a Shorewood landmark for 55 years (and counting)

July 19, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Summerfest, of course

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 4, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: The many charms of Lake Park, past and present

June 18, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

This Is It has been it for 50 years, and shows no signs of slowing down

June 7, 2018

broadstreet.zone(66112); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Milwaukee’s new favorite import, Bofferding. From May 31 through June 7, belly up and enjoy a fresh smattering of rest...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Northpoint Custard is a summertime staple

May 21, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Kim’s Thai brings Far East flavors to a South Side strip mall

April 24, 2018

Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit treasured local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure in the city...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Von Trier remains the same, yet somehow better than ever

March 28, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Mader’s has been a downtown dining staple since 1902

March 12, 2018

Despite Milwaukee’s heavily German heritage, many of the city’s Teutonic restaurants—including John Ernst Café and Karl Ratzsch’s—have closed. Mader’s, however, isn’t going anywhere. Kristin Mader, manager a...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Koz’s Mini Bowl celebrates 40 years of pint-sized bowling, full-sized charm

March 5, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Boswell Book Company keeps the reading light burning on Downer Ave.

February 19, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Real Chili remains the city’s great comfort food

February 7, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is a hands-on haven for restless rugrats

January 22, 2018

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 explore how they might figure...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Plaza Hotel and Café At The Plaza, where past and present both reside