I've been reading a wide range of posts over the last few months on MUScoop and what can I say, there are lots of characters posting here. Because of that, I'd like to see if I can get an eclectic range of entertainment ideas for my wife and I when we drop our daughter off at MU for freshman orientation this August. I expect once orientation starts she will have little time for us, so what to do? We're from California which means we know just a little about Milwaukee. I was there briefly for my daughter's official visit so I got to know things I wanted to know, mainly about safety around the campus, Third Ward, downtown around Hotel Metro. Where else can we find "local color" that is legit for great food or music or "of interest" ?
pics?
if by "local color" or "of interest," you mean that you want to take the old lady to a titty club, you have a few options.
Silk
Airport Lounge
Art's Performing Center
On the Border
Ricky's on State (close to campus)
(not sure if the joint on 1st and National is still there. There was a place out on 68th too.)
Solid Gold on 2nd is still there I believe
I'll try to rescue this thread before it further devolves into something completely useless to you.
Welcome to the MU family...here are some things to do in Milwaukee...
Lakefront Brewery Tour
Brewer Game
Festivals at Summerfest grounds
Eat/drink at Mader's or Old German Beer Hall
Milwaukee Art Museum
Eat lunch at Milwaukee Public Market
Eat Real Chili at 2:00 am
As you can see, most worthwhile things in Milwaukee involve eating and drinking.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on June 10, 2013, 12:46:43 PM
if by "local color" or "of interest," you mean that you want to take the old lady to a titty club, you have a few options.
Silk
Airport Lounge
Art's Performing Center
On the Border
Ricky's on State (close to campus)
(not sure if the joint on 1st and National is still there. There was a place out on 68th too.)
Solid Gold is still most definitely there and is as low class as ever.
you might enjoy the Harley museum, followed by cocktails outside at the Ironhorse Hotel. If you've a group, rent a pontoon boat on the Milwaukee river for a couple of hours (we usually do 5-8ish on a week night). You can have up to 8 people, self drive, bring your own libations and snacks-or stop at Milwaukee ale house, Rock bottom, Barnacle Bud's for same. You're a half hour drive from Oconomowoc/lake country, and hour and a half from Madison (brrrr), and and hour and forty-five minutes from Chicago if you get bored, but there's a lot to do and see in Milwaukee.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on June 10, 2013, 12:46:43 PM
if by "local color" or "of interest," you mean that you want to take the old lady to a titty club, you have a few options.
Silk
Airport Lounge
Art's Performing Center
On the Border
Ricky's on State (close to campus)
(not sure if the joint on 1st and National is still there. There was a place out on 68th too.)
You're thinkingTthe Spotlight on 65th and Greenfield. It's still there. There's also The Encore on I94 and Hawley Road. I used to tend bar there years ago. But I'm also pretty sure that's not what the OP was referring to. ;)
The Wisconsin State Fair is going on from from August 1st-11th. That might be something you and the wife would enjoy...if you like all sorts of different types of fried awesomeness and live music.
Jazz in The Park at Cathedral Square every Thursday.
Irish Fest is on the Summerfest grounds from August 15th-18th.
Quote from: augoman on June 10, 2013, 01:01:00 PM
you might enjoy the Harley museum, followed by cocktails outside at the Ironhorse Hotel. If you've a group, rent a pontoon boat on the Milwaukee river for a couple of hours (we usually do 5-8ish on a week night). You can have up to 8 people, self drive, bring your own libations and snacks-or stop at Milwaukee ale house, Rock bottom, Barnacle Bud's for same. You're a half hour drive from Oconomowoc/lake country, and hour and a half from Madison (brrrr), and and hour and forty-five minutes from Chicago if you get bored, but there's a lot to do and see in Milwaukee.
Just spent a night at the Iron Horse. Fantastic hotel.
Quote from: Victor McCormick on June 10, 2013, 12:52:22 PM
I'll try to rescue this thread before it further devolves into something completely useless to you.
Welcome to the MU family...here are some things to do in Milwaukee...
Lakefront Brewery Tour
Brewer Game
Festivals at Summerfest grounds
Eat/drink at Mader's or Old German Beer Hall
Milwaukee Art Museum
Eat lunch at Milwaukee Public Market
Eat Real Chili at 2:00 am
As you can see, most worthwhile things in Milwaukee involve eating and drinking.
Not sure how you left Sobelman's off the list here. The one in the Valley on St. Paul, of course. I'll also second the Public Market, I think St. Paul's fish company has great food.
Other great restaurants (my opinion) that show off some of the local Milwaukee culinary talent
Roots
Braise
Cubanitas
La Merenda
Sanford (if you want fine dining and a big budget)
Odd Duck
Maxie's Southern Comfort (just a little drive out of downtown, but worth it)
Any of the Bartolotta places
An interesting bar for a nightcap is Bryant's, it's a old school cocktail lounge where they'll make up drinks based on your own tastes.
Not a lot of music that's not a dedicated concert venue in Milwaukee, but the Jazz Estate on Murray is a pretty cool place.
One event that starts up in mid summer is the Fish Fry and Flick. They do an outdoor movie down at the lakefront and have a catered fish fry. Dates and movies haven't been announced yet but checking this website will give the details when schedule is finalized. http://pointfishfryandaflick.com/ (http://pointfishfryandaflick.com/)
Also, onmilwaukee.com (http://onmilwaukee.com) is a great online source for all things entertainment and dining Milwaukee.
I'm available for guided tours of the former Crean dump in The Quon.
Are the smelt running in August?
Quote from: augoman on June 10, 2013, 01:01:00 PM
you might enjoy the Harley museum, followed by cocktails outside at the Ironhorse Hotel.
My thought exactly. I only stay at the Iron Horse now and really enjoyed the Harley museum despite having no interest in motorcycles.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on June 10, 2013, 01:04:53 PM
Not sure how you left Sobelman's off the list here. The one in the Valley on St. Paul, of course. I'll also second the Public Market, I think St. Paul's fish company has great food.
Other great restaurants (my opinion) that show off some of the local Milwaukee culinary talent
Roots
Braise
Cubanitas
La Merenda
Sanford (if you want fine dining and a big budget)
Odd Duck
Maxie's Southern Comfort (just a little drive out of downtown, but worth it)
Any of the Bartolotta places
An interesting bar for a nightcap is Bryant's, it's a old school cocktail lounge where they'll make up drinks based on your own tastes.
Not a lot of music that's not a dedicated concert venue in Milwaukee, but the Jazz Estate on Murray is a pretty cool place.
One event that starts up in mid summer is the Fish Fry and Flick. They do an outdoor movie down at the lakefront and have a catered fish fry. Dates and movies haven't been announced yet but checking this website will give the details when schedule is finalized. http://pointfishfryandaflick.com/ (http://pointfishfryandaflick.com/)
Also, onmilwaukee.com (http://onmilwaukee.com) is a great online source for all things entertainment and dining Milwaukee.
The Blue Egg for brunch is great.
I'm an original plank owner in Lakefront, but I have to say if you want to get the original Lakefront tour vibe when we use to slide down Bernie's original slide and drink(carefully) from Larry, Moe, or Curly you'll want to go to Milwaukee Brewing in the 5th/3rd Ward. Does anyone know where 3rd and 5th Ward split(National?). Anyway Milwaukee Brewing is a great small scale brewery that has great beer but isn't as "known" as Lakefront and Sprecher(not nearly as packed on Friday's and Saturday's).
Trocodero and Brocach are also very good places to eat on the east side. Cafe Hollender by Public Market(great lunch place!) is a good place for some great world beers and a burger.
And my personal opinion, unless you enjoy flesh markets/dance clubs don't go to any of the places on Milwaukee Ave or generally around Hotel Metro.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on June 10, 2013, 01:04:53 PM
Not sure how you left Sobelman's off the list here. The one in the Valley on St. Paul, of course. I'll also second the Public Market, I think St. Paul's fish company has great food.
Other great restaurants (my opinion) that show off some of the local Milwaukee culinary talent
Roots
Braise
Cubanitas
La Merenda
Sanford (if you want fine dining and a big budget)
Odd Duck
Maxie's Southern Comfort (just a little drive out of downtown, but worth it)
Any of the Bartolotta places
An interesting bar for a nightcap is Bryant's, it's a old school cocktail lounge where they'll make up drinks based on your own tastes.
Not a lot of music that's not a dedicated concert venue in Milwaukee, but the Jazz Estate on Murray is a pretty cool place.
One event that starts up in mid summer is the Fish Fry and Flick. They do an outdoor movie down at the lakefront and have a catered fish fry. Dates and movies haven't been announced yet but checking this website will give the details when schedule is finalized. http://pointfishfryandaflick.com/ (http://pointfishfryandaflick.com/)
Also, onmilwaukee.com (http://onmilwaukee.com) is a great online source for all things entertainment and dining Milwaukee.
Roots closed. It is now "Wolf Peach". Same location, different owner - have not been there since it changed so I cannot make a recommendation.
I agree on the Blue Egg and MKE Brewing Co. but recomend reservations for their tours since they are often sold out long before tour time.
The OP didn't post 'when' in August but the last week of August will be nuts with the Harley 110th, gonna be cycles everywhere and almost every place will be at capacity (hotels, restaurants, attractions etc.)
Quote from: mu03eng on June 10, 2013, 01:29:00 PM
The Blue Egg for brunch is great.
I'm an original plank owner in Lakefront, but I have to say if you want to get the original Lakefront tour vibe when we use to slide down Bernie's original slide and drink(carefully) from Larry, Moe, or Curly you'll want to go to Milwaukee Brewing in the 5th/3rd Ward. Does anyone know where 3rd and 5th Ward split(National?). Anyway Milwaukee Brewing is a great small scale brewery that has great beer but isn't as "known" as Lakefront and Sprecher(not nearly as packed on Friday's and Saturday's).
Quote from: copious1218 on June 10, 2013, 01:46:12 PM
Roots closed. It is now "Wolf Peach". Same location, different owner - have not been there since it changed so I cannot make a recommendation.
I prefer Wolf Peach to its predecessor Roots.
To add to the list by MUGrad2006:
I would definitely also hit up Comet Cafe from breakfast/brunch - best in the city hands down.
Oscar's on Pierce is better than Sobelman's now for burgers - it was started by one of the original cooks.
I also dig Honeypie (from scratch slow food), Three Brothers (Eastern European) and Pastiche (French bistro) in Bay View.
Crazy Water in the 5th Ward is awesome as well, need reservations tho as it's a small restaurant.
Polonez in St. Francis is great Polish food.
For something pretty historic and fun head out to Holler House, the oldest registered bowling alley in the US.
Quote from: Chili on June 10, 2013, 02:00:40 PM
I prefer Wolf Peach to its predecessor Roots.
To add to the list by MUGrad2006:
I would definitely also hit up Comet Cafe from breakfast/brunch - best in the city hands down.
Oscar's on Pierce is better than Sobelman's now for burgers - it was started by one of the original cooks.
I also dig Honeypie (from scratch slow food), Three Brothers (Eastern European) and Pastiche (French bistro) in Bay View.
Crazy Water in the 5th Ward is awesome as well, need reservations tho as it's a small restaurant.
Polonez in St. Francis is great Polish food.
For something pretty historic and fun head out to Holler House, the oldest registered bowling alley in the US.
I agree that every one of these is great as well, Can't believe I forgot Holler House. Will need to try out Wolf Peach, now that I don't live in MKE I can't keep up with openings/closings as well anymore.
Third vote for the Harley Museum. Even if you don't care for motorcycles, I'd have it tops on a list for out-of-town people.
La Mirenda (owned by a MU grad) for dinner.
And make sure you have a bowl of Real Chili while you are on campus.
The Milwaukee Public Museum and Art Museum are solid time fillers, as well.
Do a booze cruise on the river/lake https://www.edelweissboats.com/
Another bar will some history and character is the Best Place Milwaukee, it's the bar in the old Pabst brewery and there are tours and military get a discount if that tickles your fancy.
These are a lot of great ideas. The pontoon rentals or Edelweiss trips on the Milwaukee River are a blast. Or try a private sailing charter for a picnic or couple hours in Lake Michigan--I know this guy and it's top notch... http://www.seadogsailingmilwaukee.com/
Charter a Lake Michigan fishing boat. Salmon fishin' should be good at that time. It'll only set you back about 6 big ones for half day. What the hell, that's nothing' for a Cali family, hey?
6 big ones to fish? Yeah thanks for bringing that up, I was going to ask. Unfortunately my wife doesn't fish and would want another $600 for her own fun while I'm on the boat. While I live in Cali, I'm just a working stiff. $1200+tip for fish is too steep!
Welcome to the Marquette family! There have been numerous suggestions here so let me take this in a slightly different direction.
Family Orientation takes place on Wednesday and Wednesday evening so that day and evening will be committed to campus. Wednesday is 'load in' day. You'll then go back to the hotel and clean up for Convocation; a beautiful ceremony that Frosh and their parents attend. It is the one time that the entire Class of '17 will attend together until Commencement 4 years later. Convocation really represents the last hug goodbye and through the years some of the pictures have been priceless. After that, the 'O Staff' is committed to breaking the apron strings in an effort to get the kids acclimated to their new home. In many ways, tougher on the moms than anyone.
If your plans allow, your fun in Milwaukee should come in the day or two that follow. Enjoy and again, welcome.
If it's just the two of you, I can't say I'd recommend a pontoon cruise .. big group and drinking? Sure.
I'd go with a historic one, like those here: http://mkeboat.com/sightseeing/
That being said, the cruise takes you around the MKE river and into the harbor a bit, with some history lessons. Make no mistake, this is not some A+ amazing view cruise .. the MKE river is full of old, rusting warehouses/new condos. Not that amazing.
Marquette usually offers a Miller brewery tour .. can't go wrong there.
If German food floats your boat, try Maders downtown. Right next to the Bradley Center, where MU plays basketball.
If seafood is your thing .. Harbor House is on the lakefront, great views, patio.
Oh, and btw .. "it's cooler near the lake" should be noted. It could be 62 at Lake Michigan, 70 at MU, 80, 10 miles further west.
It's too bad Lenny's is closed. I would have recommended he and his wife hit Lenny's at 2100 and drink there until closing. Get to meet some of the locals, savor the taste of PBR, and maybe throw back a shot or two of cheap rye - all for under $20. Then they could slam into Real Chili for a couple of bowls then go back to the dorm and have some sloppy drunken sex. That is the Full Meal Deal Marquette Experience crammed into one night.
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Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 10, 2013, 01:07:02 PM
I'm available for guided tours of the former Crean dump in The Quon.
4ever
I thought the Crean dump was in Nawlins back in '03??
Quote from: keefe on June 10, 2013, 07:53:07 PM
It's too bad Lenny's is closed. I would have recommended he and his wife hit Lenny's at 2100 and drink there until closing. Get to meet some of the locals, savor the taste of PBR, and maybe throw back a shot or two of cheap rye - all for under $20. Then they could slam into Real Chili for a couple of bowls then go back to the dorm and have some sloppy drunken sex. That is the Full Meal Deal Marquette Experience crammed into one night.
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Don't let keefe frighten you too much. He's just reliving his days. Few (okay, slightly less than 50%) partied as professionally as he did.
One other genuine suggestion. If you are able, I'd recommend the Ambassador hotel. She's a beautifully restored art deco treasure owned by some MU alums (not me or any personal friend) just west of campus. During Orientation it'll be expensive but I do recommend it on some return trip. Back in my day 30 years ago rooms could be had by the hour as the hookers walked the streets. Now she's restored to her original elegance and serves as a solid anchor for a revitalized Avenues West neighborhood your beloved will call home for the next four years. I support those risk taking guys every chance I get. Please consider doing the same.
Again, welcome to the family.
Quote from: MUBillsTil2017 on June 10, 2013, 12:28:45 PM
I've been reading a wide range of posts over the last few months on MUScoop and what can I say, there are lots of characters posting here. Because of that, I'd like to see if I can get an eclectic range of entertainment ideas for my wife and I when we drop our daughter off at MU for freshman orientation this August. I expect once orientation starts she will have little time for us, so what to do? We're from California which means we know just a little about Milwaukee. I was there briefly for my daughter's official visit so I got to know things I wanted to know, mainly about safety around the campus, Third Ward, downtown around Hotel Metro. Where else can we find "local color" that is legit for great food or music or "of interest" ?
Seriously, if you are a golfer then you need to experience Blackwolf Run. It was designed by Pete Dye and has 36 holes. I have played Spyglass, Pebble Beach, Cypress, Spanish Bay, and Torrey in CA and Blackwolf is the equal of any of these. I would strongly recommend a day at Blackwolf over museums and booze cruises. A word of warning: bring plenty of balls.
Quote from: keefe on June 10, 2013, 09:29:39 PM
Seriously, if you are a golfer then you need to experience Blackwolf Run. It was designed by Pete Dye and has 36 holes. I have played Spyglass, Pebble Beach, Cypress, Spanish Bay, and Torrey in CA and Blackwolf is the equal of any of these. I would strongly recommend a day at Blackwolf over museums and booze cruises. A word of warning: bring plenty of balls.
Wonderful suggestion. And Mrs. MUBillsTil'17 can enjoy the greatest collection of bathroom fixtures God has ever created if she's not chasing the little white ball with you.
Quote from: jsglow on June 10, 2013, 09:25:24 PM
Don't let keefe frighten you too much. He's just reliving his days. Few (okay, slightly less than 50%) partied as professionally as he did.
One other genuine suggestion. If you are able, I'd recommend the Ambassador hotel. She's a beautifully restored art deco treasure owned by some MU alums (not me or any personal friend) just west of campus. During Orientation it'll be expensive but I do recommend it on some return trip. Back in my day 30 years ago rooms could be had by the hour as the hookers walked the streets. Now she's restored to her original elegance and serves as a solid anchor for a revitalized Avenues West neighborhood your beloved will call home for the next four years. I support those risk taking guys every chance I get. Please consider doing the same.
Again, welcome to the family.
On top of that, if you are signed up for Groupon/LivingSocial/Travelzoo the Ambassador comes up fairly often as a deal. I'd check if they black out move in week but would be worth a check.
The booze cruise/edeilweiss cruises are awesome. Awesome views of the city.
Also check out
Kopps frozen custard (out in the burbs)
and/or Leon's frozen custard (27th st and Oklahoma ave on the south side)
Bay View over on KK and Lincoln has some cool spots
Jazz in the park downtown (thursday evenings?)
Cathedral Square and Milwaukee street downtown are pretty nice
Brady Street
There's some cool places in Walker's Point
Pier Wisconsin
The Domes on the southside are cool
The (Calatrava) Art Museum
And also comedysportz (I know it's in a bunch of cities and mid-major cities, but it started in Milwaukee)
Also if you can, keep an eye out for two of Milwaukee's most popular citizens
1) Milverine
2) Brother Ron (black and white station wagon Jesus/dead fetuses guy)
Whoa .. never heard of the Milverine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xYJpFa6R8w
Buckley's right by your hotel is a nice little restaurant/bar on Cass in the summer, where it is more of a sidewalk bistro. Nice brunch. Awesome bloodies. About a five block walk. Make reservations as sitting is limited. On the corner of E. Wells & N. Cass.
http://buckleysmilwaukee.com/
Go to the Sail Loft for drinks right on the water in the Third Ward. Food and service are mediocre but view nice: Can pick up a walk/bike trail there to the lake, festival grounds.
http://www.milwaukeesailloft.com/
Also, Cafe Hollander is in not in the Third Ward. It is in Tosa or Murray Hill. Its sister, Cafe Benelux, is the spot in the summer upstairs on the roof deck. Catty corner from the Public Market. http://www.cafebenelux.com/
I also like Swig for some small plates and wine as weekend music is usually playing right outside on Broadway if the Third Ward has a street fair going: http://swigmilwaukee.com/
Great Lakes Distillery:
http://www.greatlakesdistillery.com/
Besides the Fests, Milwaukee has some very nice small theater events. Buzz to appear with Jay Mohr at the Pabst on August 16: http://www.pabsttheater.org/events
NorCal or SoCal?
I'd add a stop at Glorioso's to the list. Great Italian deli and grocery on Brady Street. It's easy to kill some time in there, especially over lunch.
Quote from: MUfan12 on June 10, 2013, 11:05:15 PM
I'd add a stop at Glorioso's to the list. Great Italian deli and grocery on Brady Street. It's easy to kill some time in there, especially over lunch.
Glorioso's. That is a blast from the past. Very nice Italian deli. There is also a great Italian place called Palermo's. The owner's kid is Peter DeLuca who went to Marquette. Probably one of the best pizzas anywhere.
There was also a great bar called Von Trier's on the east side. Great selection of German biers. Not sure if it's still there but if so then definitely worth a visit. My wife liked to go to the Oriental Theatre which was an art house; we would hit Von Trier's afterward.
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Karl Ratzsch's. I always thought this the very best restaurant in Milwaukee. Well, after Real Chili, that is.
Quote from: keefe on June 10, 2013, 11:17:46 PM
Glorioso's. That is a blast from the past. Very nice Italian deli. There is also a great Italian place called Palermo's. The owner's kid is Peter DeLuca who went to Marquette. Probably one of the best pizzas anywhere.
There was also a great bar called Von Trier's on the east side. Great selection of German biers. Not sure if it's still there but if so then definitely worth a visit. My wife liked to go to the Oriental Theatre which was an art house; we would hit Von Trier's afterward.
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Karl Ratzsch's. I always thought this the very best restaurant in Milwaukee. Well, after Real Chili, that is.
Von Trier is still there. Has had a facelift but stays true to the German heritage. Oriental is great as well, seeing the organ play prior to the 7 pm shows Friday and Saturday is a treat.
I'm guessing nobody has mentioned Karl Ratzsch's because frankly, it's not any good anymore. Food is average, place isn't that clean, and the staff isn't anything spectacular. Last time I was there the uniforms looked like they hadn't been washed in weeks, which shows the lack of attention to detail.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on June 10, 2013, 11:37:10 PM
Von Trier is still there. Has had a facelift but stays true to the German heritage. Oriental is great as well, seeing the organ play prior to the 7 pm shows Friday and Saturday is a treat.
I'm guessing nobody has mentioned Karl Ratzsch's because frankly, it's not any good anymore. Food is average, place isn't that clean, and the staff isn't anything spectacular. Last time I was there the uniforms looked like they hadn't been washed in weeks, which shows the lack of attention to detail.
I am sorry to hear that about Ratzsch's. Back in the day it was a world-class restaurant. Between Mader's and Ratzsch's there was no question as to which was the better. I have not eaten there in 30 years so forgive my lack of situational awareness.
What!!? No mention of a Midnight snack at George Webb's? Last time I was in Milwaukee I noticed they put up a sign commemorating us
" Pay for Food First after 10 P.M." Kind of took the spice out of dining there.
Quote from: elephantraker on June 10, 2013, 11:58:49 PM
What!!? No mention of a Midnight snack at George Webb's? Last time I was in Milwaukee I noticed they put up a sign commemorating us
" Pay for Food First after 10 P.M." Kind of took the spice out of dining there.
I'm ashamed to say I was an unwitting member of a group Chew and Screw from George Webb's. We had a softball team sponsored by The Harp and after a post game drinking marathon at least 12 of us slammed into Webb's at 0230. One table decided to do a runner, much to everyone's surprise, which triggered a domino effect. Guys were taking their jerseys off as they ran out the door as our names were on the back of what were clearly Harp unis. Fortunately The Harp sponsored several teams so we had some deniability. Webb's notified the authorities who contacted The Harp. The bar owner of course knew it was us since we were drinking that night at The Harp. He didn't give us up but he was pretty pissed off, actually. Looking back I don't blame him one bit. We ended up winning our league and the trophy was given a place of honor so I think he forgave us. I wonder if that trophy is still there?
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Any riverboat casinos in Milwaukee?
No riverboat, but no one has mentioned Potawatomi Casino .. conveniently located a mile from campus.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 11, 2013, 07:52:39 AM
No riverboat, but no one has mentioned Potawatomi Casino .. conveniently located a mile from campus.
Isn't that the entity said to be involved in the loss of the Warrior? If so, then we should not champion their services.
Quote from: keefe on June 11, 2013, 11:33:51 AM
Isn't that the entity said to be involved in the loss of the Warrior? If so, then we should not champion their services.
I can't confirm or reject that .. but if memory serves, it wasn't them, it was another tribe in northern Wisconsin.
These suggestions are exactly what I've been looking for, except ZiggyFryBoy's titty bars, but thanks for them all. I kind of figured if he saw the thread I'd get that from the guy who said "where were the nekked natives" on some other thread. Not that there is anything wrong with titty bars or nekked natives, just not this trip.
Dr. Blackheart, we're from Norcal in the East Bay near San Francisco. My daughter is one of three from the local schools matriculating to Marquette and she is a lucky one to be a recruit too.
Someone mentioned attending the convocation on Wednesday afternoon. We won't miss that but Thursday, Friday and maybe Saturday we'll check out some of these places. The bowling ally, Harley D museum, riverboat cruise, brewery tours and that cabin country outside of Milwaukee all sound good. Sounds like the town has lots to offer over the next 4 years. Real Chili is a must do and I imagine the bars will be going full tilt by Thursday & Friday night. Which have been popular with the students?
Quote from: MUBillsTil2017 on June 11, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
These suggestions are exactly what I've been looking for, except ZiggyFryBoy's titty bars, but thanks for them all. I kind of figured if he saw the thread I'd get that from the guy who said "where were the nekked natives" on some other thread. Not that there is anything wrong with titty bars or nekked natives, just not this trip.
Dr. Blackheart, we're from Norcal in the East Bay near San Francisco. My daughter is one of three from the local schools matriculating to Marquette and she is a lucky one to be a recruit too.
Someone mentioned attending the convocation on Wednesday afternoon. We won't miss that but Thursday, Friday and maybe Saturday we'll check out some of these places. The bowling ally, Harley D museum, riverboat cruise, brewery tours and that cabin country outside of Milwaukee all sound good. Sounds like the town has lots to offer over the next 4 years. Real Chili is a must do and I imagine the bars will be going full tilt by Thursday & Friday night. Which have been popular with the students?
HEY! NorCal MU Folk!
Did you guys receive an invitation to the MU Giants - Cubs game in July (I think)?
San Jose alum here.
BTW, Leon's Custard stand (http://leonsfrozencustard.us/) was the inspiration for Arnold's in Happy Days (http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6D16_Leons_Happy_Days_Milwaukee_WI).
Custard: the one treat Californians NEVER get right.
Quote from: MUBillsTil2017 on June 11, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
I imagine the bars will be going full tilt by Thursday & Friday night. Which have been popular with the students?
Bills,
Unfortunately you are too late to experience two of the finest watering holes to ever offer chilled beverages to slake the thirst of a parched community. The brick and mortar of the Lanche and Lenny's are gone...but the memories remain...
The Lanche was that worn plantation house fallen on hard times, glimpses of her former glory straining against faded chintz, the yellowed chandeliers from Paris no longer illuminating splendid gentlemen in gray, settled uncomfortably on the veranda for the next mint julep while rehashing that field and Pickett's failure and the agony of what might have been, as the rustle of hooped skirts reverberates through darkened hallways hinting at the salacious, but the only life is in the Spanish Moss draped capriciously on gnarled cypress.
Lenny's was the tar paper shack out on the Bayou, beyond the critical gaze of the censuring eye, where the gentility slithered off at dusk to join the unwashed indulging earthier hungers, the sharp twang of the blues resonates off tin, the sorrow and pity of those words adding depth, richness, and meaning to the bourbon, there is loss but few regrets and certainly no remorse, where a man's soul is darker than the waters outside with desires more venomous than the cotton mouth, a place where dreams swirl in a monotonous languor bereft of hope.
Quote from: MUBillsTil2017 on June 11, 2013, 05:20:33 PM
These suggestions are exactly what I've been looking for, except ZiggyFryBoy's titty bars, but thanks for them all. I kind of figured if he saw the thread I'd get that from the guy who said "where were the nekked natives" on some other thread. Not that there is anything wrong with titty bars or nekked natives, just not this trip.
Dr. Blackheart, we're from Norcal in the East Bay near San Francisco. My daughter is one of three from the local schools matriculating to Marquette and she is a lucky one to be a recruit too.
Someone mentioned attending the convocation on Wednesday afternoon. We won't miss that but Thursday, Friday and maybe Saturday we'll check out some of these places. The bowling ally, Harley D museum, riverboat cruise, brewery tours and that cabin country outside of Milwaukee all sound good. Sounds like the town has lots to offer over the next 4 years. Real Chili is a must do and I imagine the bars will be going full tilt by Thursday & Friday night. Which have been popular with the students?
no harm, no foul...enjoy your weekend in the Milw.
but if you find a need of a guide...
If you like live music, we have some really great old historic downtown concert venues and there are alot of shows booked, and the prices are usually between $15-$30 per show...
http://pabsttheater.org/
The same group runs all 3 venues, the Pabst Theater, the Riverside Theater, and Turner Hall and they are all within about 2-3 blocks of each other in the heart of downtown.
Quote from: keefe on June 10, 2013, 11:47:33 PM
I am sorry to hear that about Ratzsch's. Back in the day it was a world-class restaurant. Between Mader's and Ratzsch's there was no question as to which was the better. I have not eaten there in 30 years so forgive my lack of situational awareness.
Not arguing with you about what was better back in the day (I'm only in my mid 20s), but Mader's blows Ratzsch's away nowadays, in both dining experience and food. It is not cheap though.
Quote from: keefe on June 11, 2013, 07:48:58 PM
Bills,
Unfortunately you are too late to experience two of the finest watering holes to ever offer chilled beverages to slake the thirst of a parched community. The brick and mortar of the Lanche and Lenny's are gone...but the memories remain...
The Lanche was that worn plantation house fallen on hard times, glimpses of her former glory straining against faded chintz, the yellowed chandeliers from Paris no longer illuminating splendid gentlemen in gray, settled uncomfortably on the veranda for the next mint julep while rehashing that field and Pickett's failure and the agony of what might have been, as the rustle of hooped skirts reverberates through darkened hallways hinting at the salacious, but the only life is in the Spanish Moss draped capriciously on gnarled cypress.
Lenny's was the tar paper shack out on the Bayou, beyond the critical gaze of the censuring eye, where the gentility slithered off at dusk to join the unwashed indulging earthier hungers, the sharp twang of the blues resonates off tin, the sorrow and pity of those words adding depth, richness, and meaning to the bourbon, there is loss but few regrets and certainly no remorse, where a man's soul is darker than the waters outside with desires more venomous than the cotton mouth, a place where dreams swirl in a monotonous languor bereft of hope.
Well done Keefe, well done.
MUBills, there are really only 2 on-campus bars left, Murphy's and Caffrey's, and they are both super generic in terms of atmosphere and beverage selection, although Caffrey's does have a decent outdoor patio space. There's nothing terribly wrong with these places, there's just not much unique about them either. Most students venture down to 3rd street, hitting up Milwaukee Brat Haus, Old German Beer Hall, Buckhead Saloon, Lucille's Piano Bar, as well as the many, many bars a few blocks further east on Water Street.
I would like to get this on a shirt that simply says "Milwaukee" underneath the picture. Considering that the Milverine walks at Mach II speed, this picture is quite amazing and surprisingly he's not blurry.
Quote from: ElDonBDon on June 12, 2013, 03:14:27 PM
I would like to get this on a shirt that simply says "Milwaukee" underneath the picture. Considering that the Milverine walks at Mach II speed, this picture is quite amazing and surprisingly he's not blurry.
dang. that's like celestial, man. 8-)
Quote from: Victor McCormick on June 12, 2013, 02:51:13 PM
Well done Keefe, well done.
MUBills, there are really only 2 on-campus bars left, Murphy's and Caffrey's, and they are both super generic in terms of atmosphere and beverage selection, although Caffrey's does have a decent outdoor patio space. There's nothing terribly wrong with these places, there's just not much unique about them either. Most students venture down to 3rd street, hitting up Milwaukee Brat Haus, Old German Beer Hall, Buckhead Saloon, Lucille's Piano Bar, as well as the many, many bars a few blocks further east on Water Street.
A couple of the go to bars in between 3rd St. and Water St. are The Harp on the river (my personal favortie) and Trinity which is 3 bars in one.
The Harp is a good one. Especially on a hot summer night.
Quote from: cbowe3 on June 12, 2013, 03:43:34 PM
A couple of the go to bars in between 3rd St. and Water St. are The Harp on the river (my personal favortie) and Trinity which is 3 bars in one.
Trinity is awful...quite possibly the worst bar in Milwaukee...unless of course you want terrible service in a crowd of douches.
I fully support the Von Trier idea...as well as Paddy's. Both have spectacular patios. Milwaukee County has also brought back Beer Gardens in public parks. Last year was the first year for it and was a huge success in Estabrook Park. They are just now finishing up a complete remodel of the whole place for improved seating, facilities and service stands. OGBH is contracted with the county to provide the beer so it's predominantly Hofbrauhaus although they do have a few other brewed by Miller options. Definitely something I would recommend. I believe they are also planning on opening up a Beer Garden at Hoyt Park in Tosa in July as well.
Well the guy asked what bars students go to and lots go to Trinity, no need to get so upset. I still stand by my statement that The Harp is my favorite bar in Milwaukee
Quote from: Victor McCormick on June 12, 2013, 02:46:48 PM
Not arguing with you about what was better back in the day (I'm only in my mid 20s), but Mader's blows Ratzsch's away nowadays, in both dining experience and food. It is not cheap though.
Don't get me wrong, I am just amazed that Ratzsch's has gone that far down hill. They enjoyed a well-deserved international reputation for culinary excellence. My dad was a pilot and when the opportunity presented itself he would overnight at Mitchell AFB and pay a visit. He would always insist on taking my wife (then girlfriend) and me to Ratzsch's for dinner. He did several tours at Wiesbaden and Ramstein and loved German cuisine; he thought Ratzsch's the finest German restaurant in North America.
There was once a time when Cadillac epitomized automotive engineering excellence.
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If you are interested in the Great Lakes Distillery I saw they have a Groupon going on right now
Is Blatz still doing tours?
That Thursday I would definitely hit Jazz in the Park at Cathedral Square, downtown. You will be able to choose from a bunch of nearby restaurants and well as food stands.
Since you're with your wife, I'll list our favorite date spots:
Italian: Zarletti on Milwaukee St (if you go no where else, go here)
French: Lake Park Bistro, Coquette in the 3rd Ward
Pizza: Zaffiro's, Farwell & Brady
Seafood: Harbor House (might be a must for at least cocktails & apps, great views back towards city)
Steak: Carnevor
Mexican: Botanas on S. 5th St
Drinks: Blu, Distill or Hi Hat
Day Drinking: Wicked Hop, Benelux, Trocadero, The Harp, Hollander
Night Drinking: McGillycuddy's Patio, Flannery's, Belmont, Elsa's, Jefferson St in general
Bar Food: Hooligan's on North Ave, Sobelmann's on St Paul (hit the original)
Fancy Bar Food: Elsa's
Breakfast: Cafe at the Pfister, Original Pancake House
Brunch*: Trocadero, Benelux,
*Our idea of brunch is 1 course of food, 4-5 courses of bloody's
I could go on but I would just add this, places like Mader's & Karl Ratzch's are proud parts of our history but in no way representative of what is going on in Milwaukee now. Mader's is worth a stop to look around, maybe have pretzel, hit the gift shop.
With all the boozing and schnecking I hope they bring their workout gear or they'll have to roll themselves back to the Bay Area...
Quote from: keefe on June 13, 2013, 02:11:41 AM
With all the boozing and schnecking I hope they bring their workout gear or they'll have to roll themselves back to the Bay Area...
You know you're going to the midwest when some guy's list separate categories for:
-Drinks
-Day Drinking
-Night Drinking
-Bar Food
-Fancy Bar Food
-And Brunch that's really just an excuse to start cocktailing even earlier.
Quote from: The Lens on June 13, 2013, 08:11:35 AM
You know you're going to the midwest when some guy's list separate categories for:
-Drinks
-Day Drinking
-Night Drinking
-Bar Food
-Fancy Bar Food
-And Brunch that's really just an excuse to start cocktailing even earlier.
Isn't Tater Tots its own Special Bar Food Category?
no Real Chili? Perhaps substitute that for Elsa's?
for the authentic Milwaukee steakhouse experience you have to substitute the Five O'Clock club for Carnevor IMO, there's just nothing that compares to a place with a parking lot attendant with a driver for security and the State St environment not to mention I will never return to Carnevor after Mrs. Red Stripe & I were seated at the 2-top just outside the rest rooms forcing us to lean forward everytime a patron had to enter/leave the pisser
Quote from: The Lens on June 12, 2013, 10:42:49 PM
That Thursday I would definitely hit Jazz in the Park at Cathedral Square, downtown. You will be able to choose from a bunch of nearby restaurants and well as food stands.
Since you're with your wife, I'll list our favorite date spots:
Italian: Zarletti on Milwaukee St (if you go no where else, go here)
French: Lake Park Bistro, Coquette in the 3rd Ward
Pizza: Zaffiro's, Farwell & Brady
Seafood: Harbor House (might be a must for at least cocktails & apps, great views back towards city)
Steak: Carnevor
Mexican: Botanas on S. 5th St
Drinks: Blu, Distill or Hi Hat
Day Drinking: Wicked Hop, Benelux, Trocadero, The Harp, Hollander
Night Drinking: McGillycuddy's Patio, Flannery's, Belmont, Elsa's, Jefferson St in general
Bar Food: Hooligan's on North Ave, Sobelmann's on St Paul (hit the original)
Fancy Bar Food: Elsa's
Breakfast: Cafe at the Pfister, Original Pancake House
Brunch*: Trocadero, Benelux,
*Our idea of brunch is 1 course of food, 4-5 courses of bloody's
I could go on but I would just add this, places like Mader's & Karl Ratzch's are proud parts of our history but in no way representative of what is going on in Milwaukee now. Mader's is worth a stop to look around, maybe have pretzel, hit the gift shop.
Quote from: Red Stripe on June 13, 2013, 10:18:44 AM
no Real Chili? Perhaps substitute that for Elsa's?
for the authentic Milwaukee steakhouse experience you have to substitute the Five O'Clock club for Carnevor IMO, there's just nothing that compares to a place with a parking lot attendant with a driver for security and the State St environment not to mention I will never return to Carnevor after Mrs. Red Stripe & I were seated at the 2-top just outside the rest rooms forcing us to lean forward everytime a patron had to enter/leave the pisser
As any bon vivant will tell you there is nothing like Eau de Sheet to add to the epicurean enchantment
I agree that Five O'clock is where it's at, but I've never been to Carnevor
Quote from: Red Stripe on June 13, 2013, 10:18:44 AM
no Real Chili? Perhaps substitute that for Elsa's?
for the authentic Milwaukee steakhouse experience you have to substitute the Five O'Clock club for Carnevor IMO, there's just nothing that compares to a place with a parking lot attendant with a driver for security and the State St environment not to mention I will never return to Carnevor after Mrs. Red Stripe & I were seated at the 2-top just outside the rest rooms forcing us to lean forward everytime a patron had to enter/leave the pisser
Yeah, kinda tough when the waitstaff remembers your tip from the previous visit, hey?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 13, 2013, 11:36:43 AM
Yeah, kinda tough when the waitstaff remembers your tip from the previous visit, hey?
I like the Valet with the Driver. Personally, I would have a 3 Wood out as my Driver doesn't seem to work lately.
Quote from: keefe on June 13, 2013, 11:45:36 AM
I like the Valet with the Driver. Personally, I would have a 3 Wood out as my Driver doesn't seem to work lately.
3 wood is good. Personally, I prefer a 47 degree pitchin' wedge upside the motherf*cker's head. I can control it better and leavin' a nice divot on his temple tends to shape the shot with just the right amount of suck back.
LOL, 1st (and last) visit, too many great steak options in town. they never should have put a table there and hopefully for others, they have removed that one.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 13, 2013, 11:36:43 AM
Yeah, kinda tough when the waitstaff remembers your tip from the previous visit, hey?
Quote from: Red Stripe on June 13, 2013, 10:18:44 AM
no Real Chili? Perhaps substitute that for Elsa's?
for the authentic Milwaukee steakhouse experience you have to substitute the Five O'Clock club for Carnevor IMO, there's just nothing that compares to a place with a parking lot attendant with a driver for security and the State St environment not to mention I will never return to Carnevor after Mrs. Red Stripe & I were seated at the 2-top just outside the rest rooms forcing us to lean forward everytime a patron had to enter/leave the pisser
As I qualified it, this was date with the wife list. My wife is not a big 5 O'Clock fan. And since the Coerper family no longer owns it, I think it has slid a touch.
I too have had an up and down experience at Carnevor but if you let Omar (the owner / front man) know, he always makes people whole. I used to be a big Mo's guy...not so sure any more.
Also with regards to 5 O'Clock, I tried sending people to the beaten path where they could easily walk to an after dinner spot and close to the city center. You lose that with 5 O'Clock...same reason I didn't include Circa 1880, Odd Duck, Crazy Water. Which are great spots, but a little tougher for cabs.
Real Chili is a given. A given.
Quote from: The Lens on June 13, 2013, 12:37:23 PM
And since the Coerper family no longer owns it, I think it has slid a touch.
Did you know that when Ted owned it whatever salad and dressing your table didn't use was not thrown out but served again to the next table? The new owners stopped that tradition. We too used to go often for special occasions before and after Ted owned it, not so much anymore because for that flavor the Milwaukee Steakhouse is more convenient for us.
Also with regards to 5 O'Clock, I tried sending people to the beaten path where they could easily walk to an after dinner spot and close to the city center. You lose that with 5 O'Clock...same reason I didn't include Circa 1880, Odd Duck, Crazy Water. Which are great spots, but a little tougher for cabs.
Fair enough.
I'd recommend a trip to Marquette, of course, but as the lady in Costco said today when she saw my MU t-shirt:
"Marquette ... that's in Michigan, right?"
You should also have a beer on the deck of 2028 W. Michigan. That house is a palace.
Quote from: BrewCity BallCrusher on June 12, 2013, 04:26:01 PM
The Harp is a good one. Especially on a hot summer night.
Did they have a big Men's Softball Championship Trophy from the early 80's in a prominent spot?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 13, 2013, 12:19:54 PM
3 wood is good. Personally, I prefer a 47 degree pitchin' wedge upside the motherf*cker's head. I can control it better and leavin' a nice divot on his temple tends to shape the shot with just the right amount of suck back.
It's funny but these days I don't carry my driver (even though I have 4 of them...) I also ditched the 3 Iron. I play Ping G5's and because I've spent too much time in the gym I hit the PW about 140 yards and the SW 130. I therefore have a mix of Titleist, Cleveland, Callaway, and Ping wedges and will carry about five with me - up to a 64*. I love the short game but I also prefer links courses and those two tend not to mix well.
I think my Titleist Vokeys would make superb close combat assault weapons. Your point about divots is well taken. I have some of the now illegal grooved Clevelands that really dig into the turf; I suspect these would be rather effective in warding off the random car jacking.
Lens, you are a man with an expense account.
If the dinner is too pricey, Mader's has a nice bar--the Knight's Bar. Free parking for MU games, btw.
In terms of steak, I think the Milwaukee Chop House is the best. Also like 5 O'Clock, which you don't have to wait for 5 o'clock for anymore for reservations. Ward's is up and down but I like the bar there for dinner and shuttle.
Oh, and we all forgot The Safehouse.
there might be a secret entrance in the Milwaukee Press club but you didn't get that from me
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on June 13, 2013, 10:13:14 PM
Oh, and we all forgot The Safehouse.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on June 13, 2013, 10:13:14 PM
Lens, you are a man with an expense account.
If the dinner is too pricey, Mader's has a nice bar--the Knight's Bar. Free parking for MU games, btw.
In terms of steak, I think the Milwaukee Chop House is the best. Also like 5 O'Clock, which you don't have to wait for 5 o'clock for anymore for reservations. Ward's is up and down but I like the bar there for dinner and shuttle.
Oh, and we all forgot The Safehouse.
Who forgot it? I wouldn't send people there. Wolski's is a much cooler spot if you want unique. Safehouse is just a tourist trap IMO. I hate those types of places.
BTW, go to Wolski's - you'll love it.
Quote from: Chili on June 14, 2013, 08:52:11 AM
Who forgot it? I wouldn't send people there. Wolski's is a much cooler spot if you want unique. Safehouse is just a tourist trap IMO. I hate those types of places.
BTW, go to Wolski's - you'll love it.
If you want a slice of Milwaukee, that's the bar to go to. Every out-of-towner I've taken there has loved it. Cheap beer, real darts, and now a nice patio.
Quote from: Chili on June 14, 2013, 08:52:11 AM
Who forgot it? I wouldn't send people there. Wolski's is a much cooler spot if you want unique. Safehouse is just a tourist trap IMO. I hate those types of places.
BTW, go to Wolski's - you'll love it.
Yes. An absolute must. Walking distance from Brady Street bars too. A great Friday night could be mexican & margaritas at Cempazuchi, some wine at Balzac, drinks at Hi Hat, dancing to Abba with girls barely older than your daughter at Jo Cats and then Wolski's. But please skip Thurmans.
Quote from: keefe on June 13, 2013, 07:00:22 PM
I play Ping G5's and because I've spent too much time in the gym I hit the PW about 140 yards and the SW 130.
lol
I average 22 putts/round.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 14, 2013, 11:26:09 AM
I average 22 putts/round.
I average 22 putts per front nine...
Quote from: The Lens on June 14, 2013, 09:18:50 AM
Yes. An absolute must. Walking distance from Brady Street bars too. A great Friday night could be mexican & margaritas at Cempazuchi, some wine at Balzac, drinks at Hi Hat, dancing to Abba with girls barely older than your daughter at Jo Cats and then Wolski's. But please skip Thurmans.
You're passing up a Prix Fix at the Nomad? Poor choice.
Quote from: The Lens on June 13, 2013, 12:37:23 PM
As I qualified it, this was date with the wife list. My wife is not a big 5 O'Clock fan. And since the Coerper family no longer owns it, I think it has slid a touch.
I too have had an up and down experience at Carnevor but if you let Omar (the owner / front man) know, he always makes people whole. I used to be a big Mo's guy...not so sure any more.
Also with regards to 5 O'Clock, I tried sending people to the beaten path where they could easily walk to an after dinner spot and close to the city center. You lose that with 5 O'Clock...same reason I didn't include Circa 1880, Odd Duck, Crazy Water. Which are great spots, but a little tougher for cabs.
Real Chili is a given. A given.
Lens - I read your first list and I feel like you're in my head. Agree with all recs. Those of you recommending the old Coerper's need to go again and re-verify. I'm just talking food here, but it is not in the ballpark of Carnevor or Capital Grille. Old Coerpers was always on my top list based on years of great steaks, but it is nothing more than average now. Even hotel places like Milwaukee Chophouse and Mason Street have better steaks.
And for you guys talking about the German restaurants and their golden days, there is a place by Franklin called St. Martenns Inn -- it's a supper club kind of place with a german food slant. The chef worked at Mader's years ago and it is legit at a much better price. Reuben soup, reuben rolls, wiener schnitzle, pork shank, etc. It's sort of in the middle of nowhere, but the food is the real deal.
Ahhh...Wolski's: the one sure way to be successful with the women is by washing your hands after using the men's room.
Paddy's patio in the summer cannot be beat, IMO.
Do they still have the ferry ride from Milwaukee to Muskegon and back? When I was in the MU Chorus we took the ride every fall. Of course we made our own entertainment singing old beer songs. What was unique about the trip was that you would see the sun rise over the lake as it departed in the morning and later you would see the sun set over the lake on the return. Not too many places in the world where you can see the sun rise and set over the horizon of a large body of water on the same day.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on June 14, 2013, 06:10:44 PM
Not too many places in the world where you can see the sun rise and set over the horizon of a large body of water on the same day.
One of the perks of being a fighter pilot is having bacon and eggs in Tidewater then haggis and mash in Stornoway
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Quote from: keefe on June 10, 2013, 07:53:07 PM
It's too bad Lenny's is closed. I would have recommended he and his wife hit Lenny's at 2100 and drink there until closing. Get to meet some of the locals, savor the taste of PBR, and maybe throw back a shot or two of cheap rye - all for under $20. Then they could slam into Real Chili for a couple of bowls then go back to the dorm and have some sloppy drunken sex. That is the Full Meal Deal Marquette Experience crammed into one night.
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Keefe, you forgot one thing. Return to Lenny's at 06:00 the following morning when it opens. ;)
Consider the 4th base. 5117 w National. Just a neighborhood bar....where you can get anything from a simple cheeseburger to crab legs.
Also, 30 minutes north is the town of Port Washington. Quaint harbor town. Used to get onto a ton of trouble there as a younger lad. Lots of shops and bars on the harbor.
Quote from: real chili 83 on June 15, 2013, 09:37:59 PM
Keefe, you forgot one thing. Return to Lenny's at 06:00 the following morning when it opens. ;)
A minor concession to age. And the distinct possibility of an eye opener with the old lady...
Quote from: muwarrior69 on June 14, 2013, 06:10:44 PM
Do they still have the ferry ride from Milwaukee to Muskegon and back? When I was in the MU Chorus we took the ride every fall. Of course we made our own entertainment singing old beer songs. What was unique about the trip was that you would see the sun rise over the lake as it departed in the morning and later you would see the sun set over the lake on the return. Not too many places in the world where you can see the sun rise and set over the horizon of a large body of water on the same day.
F*ckin' took the fairy ride while at MU and is still on it.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 16, 2013, 04:57:15 AM
F*ckin' took the fairy ride while at MU and is still on it.
5 am, a'ina? Thinking of me must still give you morning wood.