Author Topic: Reunion Weekend Suggestions? (Read 5761 times)

MUFC9295 · « **on:** July 26, 2016, 08:32:39 PM »

In Milwaukee during Reunion Weekend to attend a scholarship fundraiser. I have both early Saturday afternoon and then the evening open to bookend the event. Any bars or restaurants for lunch or dinner worth hitting while in MKE?

warriorchick · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2016, 08:40:07 PM »

For Saturday evening, you should at least check out the big party in front of the AMU. It can be a good time if you run into people you know, and I believe it's free, so you can always bail if it's not working for you.

If you haven't taken it yet, I highly recommend the tour at Lakefront Brewery. Smartass tour guides, and they let you drink before, after, and during the actual tour (and the beer is great). Get advance tickets, though. It sells out fast.

http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/tour

4everwarriors · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2016, 08:47:57 PM »

Don't wanna miss Art's Performing Center, hey?

real chili 83 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2016, 06:43:08 AM »

They supposedly have a pretty good chili place near 16th and wells.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2016, 07:58:05 AM »

The venerable Safehouse has been remodeled .. and another vote for Art's.

real chili 83 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:41:45 AM »

Here's three recommendations that may not have been open when you were in school.

For breakfast, I recommend the breakfast burrito at the Broken Yolk. Big enough to split. Go to the one that's on the same block as Real Chili. It's really good food, and the owner, Jim, is an alum...I believe an '83 grad.

The original Sobleman's on St. Paul is worthy too.

Miss Kitty's diner, I believe it's on Clybourn and 17th. Good food and you can get a bloody if you go for breakfast. Your likely to run into Brew as well.

MUFC9295 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:07:16 AM »

Coming up from Chicago, not from far away for a one-off visit. 20 year, but wont be availbale for much of the festivities. There is a Foley Scholarship Fundraiser saturday afternoon which is my aim. Just looking for the current "gotta check this out" type place. Lakefront, RC, Arts, Etc... all hallowed grounds, but will not make the cut this round. What about Bavettes for lunch? Any alternatives to Flannery's and Taylor's (which seem to be the default the last few times I've been up)?

MUfan12 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2016, 10:29:13 AM »

Bavette is excellent, definitely recommend it for lunch. For a nice dinner I'd head south to Walker's Point. Some of the best restaurants in the city are down there.

Benny B · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2016, 01:08:41 PM »

Zak's Cafe in Walker's Point is great for breakfast/brunch. Awesome bloody's. Excellent benedicts. Also owned (I believe) by an alum.

They used to do dinner; however, I don't believe that's the case any longer.

jsglow · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2016, 01:51:58 PM »

Quote from: real chili 83 on July 27, 2016, 09:41:45 AM

Here's three recommendations that may not have been open when you were in school.

For breakfast, I recommend the breakfast burrito at the Broken Yolk. Big enough to split. Go to the one that's on the same block as Real Chili. It's really good food, and the owner, Jim, is an alum...I believe an '83 grad.

The original Sobleman's on St. Paul is worthy too.

Miss Kitty's diner, I believe it's on Clybourn and 17th. Good food and you can get a bloody if you go for breakfast. Your likely to run into Brew as well.

Actually 19th.

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2016, 02:19:26 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on July 27, 2016, 07:58:05 AM

The venerable Safehouse has been remodeled .. and another vote for Art's.

Had my first Long Island Iced Tea at the Safe House. Liked it so much, I had a second, then a third. No idea how I made it home that night....

MUFC9295 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2016, 09:54:45 PM »

Quote from: jsglow on July 27, 2016, 01:51:58 PM

Actually 19th.

"katies"? Interestingly, that was where we had a few "pregame meals" before a match at Valley Fields. No wonder we struggled.

Thanks for the input. Depending on the train up, happy to buy a round for those a-round. I'll post Friday. Otherwise, Foley Scholarship fundraiser is 3-7 at Caffreys. $25 I believe.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2016, 06:11:30 AM »

Points east pub, not just the best wings in Milwaukee, but likely the whole country

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:05:57 AM »

Quote from: real chili 83 on July 27, 2016, 09:41:45 AM

Here's three recommendations that may not have been open when you were in school.

For breakfast, I recommend the breakfast burrito at the Broken Yolk. Big enough to split. Go to the one that's on the same block as Real Chili. It's really good food, and the owner, Jim, is an alum...I believe an '83 grad.

The original Sobleman's on St. Paul is worthy too.

Miss Kitty's diner, I believe it's on Clybourn and 17th. Good food and you can get a bloody if you go for breakfast. Your likely to run into Brew as well.

Only one BroYo now. The one underneath the 2040s shut down last year.

You know what I miss? Marquette Gyros. I was so sad after they closed it down. Really messed with my drunk food options.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2016, 07:47:51 AM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 28, 2016, 07:05:57 AM

Only one BroYo now. The one underneath the 2040s shut down last year.

You know what I miss? Marquette Gyros. I was so sad after they closed it down. Really messed with my drunk food options.

+1 those fried pickles haunt my dreams

jsglow · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2016, 09:23:11 AM »

Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on July 28, 2016, 07:05:57 AM

Only one BroYo now. The one underneath the 2040s shut down last year.

You know what I miss? Marquette Gyros. I was so sad after they closed it down. Really messed with my drunk food options.

Something else just opened up in there. Can't remember. Also the Pita Truck now has a permanent location on WI, just past 16th.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2016, 10:32:52 AM »

Quote from: jsglow on July 28, 2016, 09:23:11 AM

Something else just opened up in there. Can't remember. Also the Pita Truck now has a permanent location on WI, just past 16th.

Yea, it's a middle eastern food place. Went there once, wasn't that great.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2016, 11:06:48 AM »

Quote from: warriorchick on July 26, 2016, 08:40:07 PM

For Saturday evening, you should at least check out the big party in front of the AMU. It can be a good time if you run into people you know, and I believe it's free, so you can always bail if it's not working for you.

If you haven't taken it yet, I highly recommend the tour at Lakefront Brewery. Smartass tour guides, and they let you drink before, after, and during the actual tour (and the beer is great). Get advance tickets, though. It sells out fast.

http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/tour

Sign up through MU. They are running a bus there for a MU tour tomorrow for Alumni Weekend.

wadesworld · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2016, 11:38:36 AM »

Hit Portillo's! Then maybe pick up some Krispy Kreme's for breakfast!

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2016, 05:17:28 PM »

On my way out. I haven't visited Lakefront since they were located in the Klitsch Brothers garage.

rocket surgeon · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2016, 08:01:05 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on July 26, 2016, 08:47:57 PM

Don't wanna miss Art's Performing Center, hey?

When Ricky rings the bell, ya double yer bubble

real chili 83 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2016, 11:14:19 PM »

Quote from: rocket surgeon on July 28, 2016, 08:01:05 PM

When Ricky rings the bell, ya double yer bubble

Hey, hey, hey....

rocket surgeon · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2016, 02:03:37 AM »

Quote from: real chili 83 on July 28, 2016, 11:14:19 PM

Hey, hey, hey....

I've never been there though...you?

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2016, 09:40:07 AM »

I had a great weekend. Milwaukee and the Marquette campus is looking better than ever.

jsglow · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2016, 10:02:25 AM »

Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on August 02, 2016, 09:40:07 AM

I had a great weekend. Milwaukee and the Marquette campus is looking better than ever.

True dat. Nice to see for those who haven't been back in awhile.

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