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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
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HOT TICKETS MUSIC
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HOT TICKETS THE ARTS
Find out what must-see shows are coming to Milwaukee in the music and DJ scene.
Learn what exciting shows are playing in Milwaukee’s unique theaters and galleries.
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Y NOT II
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THE ROMAN COIN
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SPIKED CIDER
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CHEAPSHEET
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FASHION VIGNETTE
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BAR CRAWL
Check out a selection of places you should know about within walking distance from each other.
2009 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
The Holidays are upon us, and we’re here to help you find those unique gifts that only Milwaukee has to offer.
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DEAR READERS, Rock on, Milwaukee! Thanks for the great feedback on our first issue and all of your suggestions. This publication is reader driven and meant as a conversation, so without your two cents, we wouldn’t have anything to write about. Keep em’ coming. We all know that Milwaukee’s a town of taverns. We pride ourselves on our corner dive bars that dot each neighborhood or, rather, blanket them. They may look a little seedy from the outside, but once inside, you’ll find yourself in a cozy atmosphere surrounded by friends drinking up the best deals in town. With the holidays upon us, we thought it was important to harp on Milwaukee’s cool factor. We have fantastic independent shops that provide unique items you can’t find anywhere else. Check out our awesome Holiday Guide, and be sure to look online for more postings with ideas and places around town. Lastly, we’re taking off in 2010! Be sure to keep Friday, January 22nd free. We are having an official 2 Cents Launch Party! Stay updated on Facebook and Twitter for tid bits as to what’s in store! We are blasting off in 2010! Happy Holidays, and see you next year!
PUBLISHERS
Katie Donoghue Jonathan Warobick
EDITOR
Katie Donoghue
CREATIVE DIRECTO R & DESIGNER Jonathan Warobick
CONTRIBUTING WR
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Ben Bur ns Chip Bush Jeff Butcher Matthew Fisher Kerith Iverson-Vost ers Liz Van Pay Eric Teske
SENIOR PHOTOGRA Katie Donoghue
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Adam Longbonz
EXECUTIVE WEB PU Bas Kuis
BLISHER
OTHER HOT TICKETS THAT YOU SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR...
NOV/DEC/JAN 2010 11/10
White Rabbits w/Glass Ghosts Turner Hall Ballroom
11/19
Swing-O-Matics live Warehouse Dance Club
11/21
Peaches w/Amanda Blank Turner Hall Ballroom
11/21
Milwaukee Rockabilly Showcase Miramar Theater
11/22
Present Music: Thanksgiving Concert The Cathedral of St. John
11/27
The Cranberries The Riverside
11/29
The Books Turner Hall Ballroom
12/3
Weezer The Rave
12/5
Lewis Black The Riverside
12/30-31 Jim Gaffigan The Pabst
NOV 21ST You think you know PEACHES? Perhaps you do. Whether you’ve been a fan since before her groundbreaking 2000 debut, “The Teaches of Peaches,” or just met her for the first time, this show won’t disappoint. Dance the pain away.
NOV 22TH
THANKSGIVING CONCERT features Present Music joined by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, the Bucks Native American Singing and Drumming Group, and the Milwaukee Choral Artists in a concert that is all about inspiring music in an inspiring space.
DEC 3RD WEEZER is totally worth the
moolah. Opening up is Motion City Soundtrack and Jack’s Mannequin. Drift into the zone to an island in the sun for an evening. Hip Hip!
DEC 30TH-31ST
JIM GAFFIGAN is sure to
help you ring in the new year r laughing out loud. What bette way to spend the night but to listen to his hilarious highpitched “inter nal monologue” a that describes his paranoia of mundane life.
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OTHER HOT TICKETS THAT YOU SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR...
NOV/DEC/JAN 2010 11/12-12/13
Moon Over the Brewery Milwaukee Chamber Theater
11/13-1/3
Holmes and Watson: A Musical Mystery Stackner Cabaret
11/24-12/29 Rent Marcus Center 11/27-12/27 A Christmas Carol The Pabst Theater 11/27-12/24 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever First Stage Children’s Theater 11/27-1/3
Plaid Tidings Skylight Opera Theater
11/28
Art vs. Craft Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center
12/12
Urban Garage Sale Turner Hall Ballroom
12/18
IronCupcake: PRO Challenge MAM: After Dark
1/22
Anthony Bourdain The Riverside
NOV/27TH -JAN/3RD
PLAID TIDINGS features hits
from the 50s and 60s as well as scads of holiday standards that have been “plaid-erized,” Plaid Tidings is The Plaids’ never-bef oreseen holiday special.
NOV 28TH
is Everything at ART VS. CRA FT handmade and sold directly from ty the artist. The most unique quali items from apparel to plush items to jewelry and home goods. Be reone of the first in the door and ies! ceive a bag full of unique good Learn more: artvscraftmke.com
DEC/12TH At the URBAN GARAGE SALE , all of the best local shops under one roof are giving you their lowest prices possible. Hosted by Heavy Rotation. Shops from the 3rd Ward, Brady and more. Check out www.urbangaragesale.com for complete listing of participants. Shop local in one spot!
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make 1000 10 professional caterers be judged to of their best cupcakes UPCAKE: by you at the IRO NC . The winning GE LEN AL CH O PR winning “iron” baker is awarded the ee artists crecupcake sculpture. Thr s that will also ated sculpted trophie g trophy gets be judged. The winnin es. cak a year’s supply of cup
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The Y-Not II bears the atmosphere of a highway worker who stole his grandma’s holiday decorations and started a bar in the attic above his garage. Clad with paper jacko-lanterns covering the ceiling, large leather booths, tacky walls, and a free pool table, the Y-Not II is a dive bar with character. While some small establishments can isolate new customers with the controlling “regulars” mentality, anybody can walk into the low-lit smoky Y-Not II and feel welcome. The Y-Not II is also rich with history, being the sequel to the original Y-Not that closed in the 70’s, and father bar to the Y-Not III (on Kenilworth next to Yield). The YNot II lends itself to Milwaukee citizens as a homey watering hole conducive to conversation as well
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as heavy drinking, without the crowds and obnoxious loud music of more popular bars. Though void of nightly specials, there are mainstay deals such as two Smirnoff Martini’s for $6. I suggest the liter mugs of beer, ranging in price from $3.75-$9.00, depending on which brew you choose. The Y Not II’s beer selection is pretty standard; offering all the staples as well as the Sprecher infused “Y-Not Light.” Interestingly enough, the bar offers miniature bottles of Makers Mark whiskey, as well as other liquors, for around $7. A night of free popcorn, pool, and $4 mugs at the YNot II probably won’t be a night you’ll remember forever, but the tattered charm it wields will lead you back to its door again someday down the line.
bar, at As I walked into this corner , all 3:45 on a Tuesday after noon oce -wer oneve s--sa the bar stool over cupied. As I sheepishly walked left of to the lone bar stool at the far the the bar, I made eye-contact with in an wom ng looki stern a , bartender had on her 50’s. I asked her what she need special, to which she replied “I to see some ID.” over After taking my ID all the way g doin bar, the of side r to the othe n’t something with it which I could ner in see (did they really have a scan broad here), she comes back with a says she ya?” get I can t smile. “Wha ct. with a perfect Wisconsin diale than more cost t won’ “It I, “PBR” says was three bucks will it?”--all I had a leave least at to ed want four and “It’s dollar for a tip. “Ha!” She says, at 4pm only a buck seventy-five, and it goes down to a dollar!”
says “You ain’t downtown buddy!” God, I the guy next to me. Thank thing think to myself. If there is one fact that bugs me about bars, it is the lly OK mora is it that think some that a PBR. to charge more than $2 for PBR ion, opin ’s tator men com In this e as is as much of a Milwaukee stapl lawbrats and polka and should be ngfully regulated to under $2 a servi e. bottl or can, -tap, at DiaAs I sipped on my $1.75 PBR enmond Tap, I began to take in the man’s ing work a was This t. men viron had bar. These men (and women) rounds shift first their off n gotte just suds and were sucking back some evethe for e hom ing head e befor eight ning. I counted no less than back union bumper stickers on the , and of the bar. Pull tabs, jerky, chips spread warm nuts were offered as the talked of delicacies for this crowd. I ght Wrou at ed work who guy one to
away Washer Co. about two blocks know here in Bay View. Did you st that Wrought is one of the large ? washer manufacturers in the world I kind. ry laund the mean And I don’t s mean the steal stamped little circle re of metal that one uses to secu at a bolt. They cost about 2 cents ine. imag I t, Home Depo dly Gerry ’s Diamond Tap is a frien each place, almost everyone knew sound other, as loud hollers would his or as someone would embrace the in ed walk just who d her frien of the door. This is a little gem, one bars last of the true neighborhood ts that permeated Milwaukee stree udy, ry--J centu past the t throughou View my bartender, had lived in Bay is this all, in All kid. a was since she out if something you should check with you want to have a cheap beer the real Milwaukeeans who know . And work day’s st hone an of value e you, if that is not enough to entic too! e leagu AR NASC a they have
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As long as you can remember, Regano’s Roman Coin has been sitting on the corner of Brady and Astor. Have you ever been in this old tavern? A block or two away from the cluster of trendy bars, the Coin is a Brady Street staple. This bar is the cheapest, most friendly and oldest in the neighborhood. It was originally a Pabst Brewery Tied House built in 1890 by Otto Strack (who also did the Pabst Theater) commissioned by Capt. Frederick Pabst. Before the bar was owned by the Regano’s, it was called Happy Go Lucky in the 40s. Before that, the name
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seems to be lost. Family owned since 1966-it yields unbeatable prices and surprises. Did you know, there’s a two lane bowling alley in the basement?! It hasn’t been used since the 50s, now only for storage, it’s still down there under a door in the floor boards. When Brady street wasn’t a hot spot-and quite frankly a scary place, all the windows were boarded up for years. The current owner, Teri Regano was raised at the Coin, literally. She has since uncovered a lot of the original windows and beautiful details (some by accident!) that Otto intended it to be. Other than that not a whole lot has
changed over the years. They used to have a working phone booth inside that would attract some local “characters.” It is also the only bar in the area that opens before noon. The Coin used to cater to the blue collars-mostly third shift workers from the surrounding tanneries like Pfister & Vogel that shut down less than 10 years ago. It used to open at 7am and have a pretty full house, nowadays it’s 9 am. A pool table, juke box and free wi-fi will keep you entertained, if the locals don’t. It’s a cash only bar-but no worries, your pocket change should cover it.
THE GIG
you’re a regular no matter who you are. For those worried about a lack of beer selection for a dive bar, worry not. The Gig boasts a large selection of both domestics and imports bottled and on tap, and the various nightly specials will keep you dancin’ along to the good tunes spouting on the jukebox. Even a weekday night feels like a Friday night at The Gig, and their weekly musical acts give truth to the tavern’s name. The next time you’re in Riverwest and the Polish Falcon gets boring The Gig is definitely worth checking out.
1955 S HILBERT, 414.481.9974
SUBMITTED BY: LIZ VAN PAY
The Gig’s catchy name is enough to get a passersby in the door, and once you’re in, you’re likely to stay awhile. Located on the quiet corner of Dousman and Wright Streets in Riverwest, their various nightly drink specials and relaxed atmosphere make a trip to The Gig entirely worthwhile. Walking in the door as a new customer, you are treated as if
THIS IS IT 418 E WELLS, 414.278.9192
SUBMITTED BY: JEFF BUTCHER
Nestled away mid-block between Jefferson and Milwaukee streets downtown lies the oldest, and one of the most unique bars in the city, if you can find it! This Is It! must be experienced to be understood. The place is a cozy, albeit well-known, little secret. There is no signage outside the bar, so half the fun is in locating it. Visitors at This Is It! are treated to a comfortable and friendly atmosphere that is a refreshing change within the scene. I would describe the in-
terior décor as “grandma’s recroom retro”, dominated by a bar that runs the length of the place, with several cushy “half-booths” running parallel. Stained-glass lamps, red-carpeted walls, and frequently changing holiday directions give the place a fun, pleasantly garish feel. This Is It! boasts a very diverse clientele, most elude to the flamboyant side, but one of the few “straightfriendly” bars downtown attract the college students, to white collar professionals, to the older patrons who have been regulars since the place opened its door nearly 40 years ago. The bartenders are fun and friendly, the drinks are seriously cheap, and you’re more likely to catch sports or Adult Swim on the
bar’s television than a parade of tired dance videos. But, rather, the music is controlled by you the customer, in the form of a generously-stocked jukebox midway through the bar. Check out This Is It next time you’re in the mood for something different!
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If you’re looking for authentic French cider, head over to CHEZ JACQUES (1022 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI) for a glass of le cidre brut (which goes great with a crêpe). They also serve non-alcoholic, as well. THE COUNTY CLARE (1234 North Astor Street, Milwaukee, WI) serves several cider and beer mixed drinks. We recommend the Diesel. Go check them out!
STEP 1: GET SOME APPLES!
Pick your own at NIEMAN ORCHARDS (9932 Pioneer Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012). They have over 40 varieties and are open daily 9-5. Or you can head on down to BRIGHTONWOODS ORCHARD
(1072 288th Street, Burlington, WI). They don’t have “pick your own,” but they do have great apples, cider, and a winery. They’re open 9-6 daily through November. Both have markets where
you can purchase cider, caramel apples, pumpkins, and all sorts of fall favorites.
STEP 2: PRESS YOUR APPLES!
Clean, core, and slice your apples first. Use a food processor or a blender to
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Your very own III DACHSHUNDS BREWERY brews a Dachshund Original Hard Apple Cider. You can find this tasty brew at the City Lounge (3455 East Layton Avenue, Cudahy, WI). If you’re just into hot toddies (hot spiked cider, tea, coffee, or water), visit Daniel at BRYANT’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE (1579 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI) on Wednesdays, and he’ll serve you one up just how you like it!
crush the apples to a pulp! Then put the pulp in cheesecloth and squeeze out all the juice. If you’ve got the space and the ambition, go ahead and buy a cider press! You’ll save on the cheesecloth.
STEP 3: KILL THE BAD BACTERIA!
This is an optional step that makes cider different than juice. Juice is pasteurized, which is why you can find it unrefrigerated, boxed or canned. Cider goes through a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and, thus, must be refrigerated.
STEP 4: FERMENTATION
The experts at Brightonwoods Orchard
say this starts to happen just after 2 days of bottling. Don’t let it sit longer than 10 days unless you’re interested in making vinegar. If you prefer your cider sans alcohol, please skip this step.
STEP 5: DRINK UP!
Whether it’s straight from the orchard or waiting for you at the bar, your cider is now ready to satisfy your thirst! There are many ways to enjoy cider: warm, cold, spiced, spiked, or fermented.
JAMOS 1800 N ARLINGTON, 414.276.7101 SUBMITTED BY: ERIC TESKE
With its friendly and unassuming atmosphere, Jamos is a reminder of what makes Milwaukee’s dive bar culture so strong. It is the perfect setting to meet friends for a drink any night of the week. The bar welcomes you with its bright red door located just a few blocks off Brady St. in the East Village neighborhood. Inside you will find liquor drinks and seven beer taps all priced reasonably
THE HARP AND SHAMROCK 2106 W WELLS, 414.344.6080 SUBMITTED BY: BEN BURNS
The “Harp and Sham” is the definition of dive. With an exterior that resembles a doublewide trailer and a bar packed with loyal regulars and security guards fresh off of working a concert at The Rave, The Harp emanates a somber tone. Early on in the night, the crowd at the Harp consists of blue-collar regulars grabbing a drink after work, a
enough that daily or happy hour specials are not necessary. As you pull up to the bar, you can expect to see familiar faces from the neighborhood. The crowd is a mix of young professionals and older neighborhoodies, all seeking a relaxed atmosphere and a strong cocktail. While waiting for your drink you can take in the décor, which highlights the wonderfully tacky furnishings that make dive bars feel so cozy. Its wood-paneling is covered by a series of Spanishthemed portraits and landscaped which delightfully clashes with a collection of mounted animals, specifically deer, fish, and even
ritual they’ve kept since Nixon was in office. Eventually the elders disappear and the younger crowd saunters in sporting tattoos, septum piercings, and an extensive knowledge of the Pantera catalog. The bartenders treat the Harp like their clubhouse, blasting their favorite metal tunes while throwing back Jagermeister and continuing to hang around the bar even when they aren’t working. While there is a good chance the bartenders will give a stern leer to anybody wearing a polo shirt, they are just as quick to tell stories, explain their tattoos, and play a game of bar with anybody who’s (they are also willing to TEACH the sacred drinking practice, with great pa-
jackalope. The space is topped off with a year-round display of Christmas lights. In the back you will find a pair of hidden tables that protect against prying eyes and make the bar perfect for a secret rendezvous. Even though Jamos has been around for less than eight years, it feels like the place has always been part of the neighborhood. It feels that way because the building has housed a bar since 1912. Including a previous configuration that boasted a bar in front and a candy shop operated out of a window in the back. Interesting combination? Its part of what make this city Milwaukee.
tience). Nightly Jeopardy at the Harp is a ritual worth checking out, answering Final Jeopardy correctly will win you a free drink, but blurting out the answer before it is announced will cost you a round for the whole bar. Also worth checking out is $2 Tuesday where cans, taps, and rails cost just $2. While you may be refused a martini and asked, “What do you think this is? A Yuppie bar?” The Harp and Shamrock is a good place to drink Pabst Blue Ribbon and talk about music with the regulars.
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Every year after Oct. 31st, it’s like Frosty the Snow-
man and Santa were in cahoots and planted a bomb that exploded with holiday spirit. They sat there all year anticipating, feet tapping until the clock turned 12, and they spewed Christmas music over the nation with bells, red and green along with snow. They just couldn’t hold it. So that hungover morning after All Hallow’s Eve, waking up as half a vampire, half zombie-the first thing that hits you is Jingle Bells. You’re gagging right? But as the day goes on we remember what Christmas brings-yes joy and happiness, but also presents!! And so the countdown begins. We’ve gathered a few unique things Milwaukee’s got to offer that we guarantee your mom, sister or secret lover have never received-even that super hard to buy for person-Dad.
Art v. Cr aft 2009 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009 790 N VAN BUREN (DOWNTOWN) WWW.ARTVSCRAFTMKE.COM/
Art v. Craft is Milwaukee’s number one source for great, quality, handmade gifts for the holiday season.
Ur ban Gar age Sale DECEMBER 12TH AT TURNER HALL BALLROOM
All of Milwaukee’s best boutiques and artists get together under one roof to sell their quality goods at unbeatable prices. Can’t miss it.
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Before running to Mayfair or Bayshore where you will undoubtedly get frustrated with the crowds and getting a parking ticket that could’ve been spent on someone’s gift, think about staying close to home. Why? Because our local retailers are unique-you can’t find what they have in any other store. The money you spend stays in your community, there are no crowds, and you’d spend the same amount in some conglomerate that outsourced everything to China. Finally-you’ll give a gift that means something to its creator, your city, to the person you’re giving it to and more importantly it’ll mean something to you.
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For every $1.00 you spend locally .68cents stays in the community. For every $100.00 - that means $68.00
If you spend $100.00 at a national chain, only $43 remains here.
Spend the same amount online and nothing stays in the community!
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• Chartreuse:
This wonderfully unique store is completely eco-friendly. Apparel for kids, guys and gals. Look for ThINK Apparel based out of Cudahay-their scarves make a great gift.
• Heavy Rotation: How about a t-shirt that’s made right here in town with unique kick-ass designs? Sure to be your favorite tee, you can spot their designs all over and in major movies. Check them out at www.heavytees.com/.
• Freckle Face: A great place for unique kids clothing.
• Metropawlis: For that handsome hound or feisty feline in your lovely life! Metropawlis has unique gifts for any pet well-pampered.
Before you go to the mall or a national chain, just ask yourself “is there someone locally I can purchase this from instead?” In more cases than not- the price is the same at your local merchant. Local businesses are usually more invested in the community, its future and more importantly they create JOBS. Shop your local neighborhoods - Downtown, Third ward, Brady street, Village of Tosa, Bay View, etc. Support your city, Support Milwaukee. Stats provided by Deanna Inniss and from the 3/50 project. Check out how you can help at www.the350project.net/home
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AJ BOMBERS
MJ’S
Eco Friendly Boutique
Local Bar
1241 N WATER 414.221.9999
2227 S KINNICKINNIC 414-747-8434
332 N MILWAUKEE 414.765.1168
THE ALCHEMIST THEATER
CONEJITO’S PLACE
THE NATIONAL
2995 S CLEMENT 414.431.1014
539 W VIRGINIA 414.278.9106
839 W NATIONAL 414.278.0765
Performance Theater & Lounge
Mexican Food
Café
Classic Cocktail Lounge
Clothing School & Boutique
FASHIOIN NINJA
NEXT ACT THEATER
2501 S DELAWARE 414.481.8030
315 N PLANKINTON 414.481.3865
342 N WATER 414.278.0765
AT RANDOM
BARNACLE BUDS
GINGER
Performance Theater
PALOMINO
Sea Food
Tapas Bar
American Food/ Bar
1955 S HILBERT 414.481.9974
235 S 2ND 414.220.9420
2491 S SUPERIOR 414.747.1007
(H(OM)E)
SPARROW COLLECTIVE
BLACKBIRD BAR Cocktail Lounge
Handmade items
3007 S KINNICKINNIC 414.486.1344
WWW.HOME-THREADS.COM 414.202.9612
BRYANT’S
LA MERENDA
Classic Cocktail Lounge
1579 S 9TH 414.383.2620
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CHARTREUSE
Burger Bar
Handmade Boutique
2224 S KINNICKINNIC 414-747-9229 STACK’D
Tapas Bar
Burger Bar
125 E NATIONAL 414.389.0125
170 S 1ST 414.273.7800
SUGAR MAPLE American Pub
441 E LINCOLN --SHOO
Shoe Boutique
241 N BROADWAY 877.765.SHOO TENUTA’S
Italian Cuisine
2995 S CLEMENT 414.431.1014 THE TONIC TAVERN Cocktail Lounge
2335 S. KINNICKINNIC 414.588.7366 TRANSFER
Italian Cuisine & Pizza
101 W MITCHELL 414.384.1555 TRISKELE’S Restaurant
1801 S 3RD 414.837.5950
Vegetarian Market & Café
BEANS & BARLEY
Local Bar
JAMOS
ROMAN COIN
1901 E NORTH 414.278.7878
1800 N ARLINGTON 414.276.7101
1004 E BRADY 414.278.9334
LEMON LOUNGE
Cocktail & Music Lounge
SCAFFIDI’S HIDEOUT
Art Gallery
918 E BRADY 414.220.4545
2864 N OAKLAND 414.906.0100
1837 N HUMBOLDT 414.273.1665
CAGGIO
CIRCA
MISS GROOVE
Neighborhood Bar
STONEFLY
Neighborhood Bar
Clothing Boutique
Bar & Lounge Venue
1754 N FRANKLIN 414.272.4722
1225 E BRADY 414.298.9185
735 E CENTER 414-264-3630
COMET CAFE
NESSUN DORMA
Slow Food
Italian Food & Wine
LGBT Cocktail Lounge
1947 N FARWELL 414.273.7677
2778 N WEIL 414.264.8466
418 E WELLS 414.278.9192
THE FOUNDATION
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Local Bar
RED ROOM
THIS IS IT
WOLSKI’S
Tiki Bar
Neighborhood Bar
Neighborhood Bar
2718 N BREMEN 414.374.2587
1875 N. HUMBOLDT 414.224.7666
1836 N PULASKI 414.276.8130 YIELD
HENRY’S
RIVERHORSE BAR
Pub & Grille
Bar & Music Venue
Local Bar
2523 E BELLEVIEW 414.332.9690
701 E CENTER 414.264.4788
1932 E KENILWORTH 414.319.1170
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