Bars & Clubs - Jan. 8, 2010
On the town in Milwaukee: Pay homage to 2009 nightlife
As we ride into 2010, it's time to think about the yays and nays of nightlife in the last year. There've been openings and closings, the impending indoor smoking ban and entire concept re-designs. But what has stayed consistent is our desire to go out, have a few drinks and enjoy all the city has to offer.
Tags: whiskey bar, stack'd, the social, vbar, ten bells, suite, have a nice day cafe, bryant's cocktail lounge, vontrier, thief wine, smoke free, smoking ban, public market, bay view bars, blackbird, cafe centraal, cafe hollander, branded

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 28, 2009
Maker's March toasts creative cocktails
A handful of us took on the grueling task of tasting the bourbon recipes specially whipped up for the Maker's March, a bartender contest that OnMilwaukee.com is all too happy to present. The contest runs through the end of the month, so you still have a few days to do what we did.
Tags: makers march, bourbon, maker's mark, bar hopping, iron horse, maxies, Branded, Brad Chrzanowski, James Purtell, Jason Lyden, Carevor, Whiskey Bar, Dan Moore

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 11, 2009
On the town: Fall's warm and cozy hot spots
Football will reign on bar televisions and the heat lamps will pour out onto decks and patios. In anticipation of evenings spent on a cool patio or next to a blazing fire inside, here are some predictions for this fall's warm and cozy hot spots.
Tags: branded, whiskey bar, bomb shelter, balzac, stack'd, fall bars, nightlife, milwaukee bars, out on the town

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 14, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Summertime sipping
The classic Margarita combination of tequila, triple sec and lime never gets dull but in a world of so many options, it was only a matter of time before Milwaukee's bar and restaurant scene put their own spin on this classic Mexican cocktail.
Tags: margarita, roots, cempazuchi, charro, iron horse hotel, branded, wicked hop

Dining - Feb. 16, 2009
Iron Horse venue Branded by ambience, potential
Although there were some issues with pacing, the restaurant inside the breathtaking Iron Horse Hotel may soon become a destination dining spot for visitors and local residents. Chef Thomas Schultz's menu is heavy with steaks, burgers and other items that could be "branded." His love of duck confit shines through (in his trademark DLT) and the house chips with white truffle and parmesan are worth a trip to the bar.
Tags: branded, iron hors hotel, chef thomas schultz, holiday house, laissez faire

Bars & Clubs - July 10, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Mixology & Tasting Signature Cocktails, Iron Horse Hotel
Summer. Feel the sun on my skin, the smell of natural oils mixed with lotion. Listen to the cars zooming by on their way to unknown destinations, the occasional bass booming from an open window donning a 20-something in Ray Ban's...all welcome company. I smell marinated flank steak cooking on the...
Tags: Dustin Drankiewicz, Iron Horse Hotel, Branded, Mixology, Joy Bach