Published Friday, May 18
William Jenkins, the owner of Ivy Lounge, plans to open a new, two-story lounge and restaurant in the former Serum space, 785 N. Jefferson St. He plans to call the new venture "The Duplex" and says he will start off serving beverages but hopes to eventually offer food.
Published Tuesday, May 15
For the first time ever, OnMilwaukee.com writers Molly Snyder and "College Dave" Mikolajek teamed up and interviewed a bartender together. Heather Lynch, a former Hooter's employee who currently works at Mo's Irish Pub in Wauwatosa, was a great sport.
Published Monday, May 14
Miller Lite introduced a new "punch top can" that claims it will increase airflow to your drink and reduce burp-inducing "glug." That may or may not be true, but it will make shotgunning much easier for all the chug-a-luggers out there.
Published Sunday, May 13
For anyone looking for a fun, intimate, informational and generous tour of a Milwaukee craft brewery, the Milwaukee Brewing Co. in Walker's Point is a solid choice and a great deal.
Published Tuesday, May 8
I, for one, hope the city fathers see the value of having half-naked girls dancing in our Downtown. I've been to dozens and dozens of big cities in this world, and I'm hard pressed to come up with one that doesn't have a strip club or two.
Published Monday, May 7
Sure, Milwaukee is world-famous for its prowess in beer making, but our city is gaining notoriety for its cocktail scene, too. We don't want to stop you from stocking your reception bar with Lakefront or Miller, but why not give props to our talented bartenders by featuring a local signature drink at your wedding (or another festive occasion), too?
Published Friday, May 4
It's Friday! Tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo! The reasons are endless, but most importantly: shouldn't you know where to find the best margaritas in town?
Published Wednesday, May 2
We don't really need reasons to drink beer in Milwaukee, but here's something different. Why not challenge yourself to try a different Mexican beer this Cinco de Mayo? In an effort to encourage you, here's a quick guide to many of Milwaukee's Mexican cerveza offerings.
Published Monday, April 30
This summer, Walker's Point will put on a new jacket; one initially intended for the East Side. Blue Jacket Bar will open at 135 E. National Ave. in July, according to Laura van Heijningen, who will own the place with her husband, Tom. The van Heijningens were initially eying a location on Murray Avenue on the East Side, before settling on the space that, until last Friday, housed the Triangle Bar.
Published Saturday, April 28
Brian Blochowiak has been a professional bartender for 18 years and used to have five Milwaukee bar jobs at one time. Today, he is a bartender and manager at The Mad Planet, where he has worked for 12 years, and a bartender at Hosed on Brady.
Published Tuesday, April 24
O'Brady's, 1834 N. Water St., will reopen as a bar and grill this summer. Also, ReThreads in Bay View opens its doors on Tuesday, May 1.
Published Tuesday, April 24
There's a rhyming thing that's been going on up on the 23rd floor of The Pfister Hotel. That's where you'll find Blu, which offers perhaps Downtown's best view and where the snack of choice was, until recently, the cashew. So, naturally, when the folks at Blu, wanted to bring you something new, they settled on fondue.
Published Tuesday, April 17
Impala Lounge opened in the old River Horse space, 701 E. Center St. It's owned by Wendy and George Mireles, who also own Cafe Corazon, 3129 N. Bremen St.
Published Sunday, April 15
Aubrey Jensen hasn't been bartending for that long, but she knows what she likes. She makes a good Old Fashioned (because she likes them) and doesn't mind making a Bloody Mary (also because she likes them). The bartender at Tonic Tavern, 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., comes from Appleton but does her drinking in her current neighborhood, Bay View.
Published Wednesday, April 11
In 2004, Milwaukee-area native and UW-Madison grad Shane Welch founded Sixpoint Brewery in Brooklyn. Now, nearly a decade later, his beer is launching in his hometown.
Published Saturday, April 7
For Sarah Brittman, life on either side of the bar suits her well. The easy-going barkeep has intense , blue eyes, an easy smile and the gift of conversation. The combination of these traits, along with her ability to pour a good drink, keep the regulars coming back to both of her establishments.
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