Chris Otule Reviews Marquette Restaurants

[mileskishnish72]

Went into Suburpia next to the Ardmore (where I would spend an incredible percentage of my money over the next four years) and asked for a ham grinder. The girl looked at me uncomprehendingly as if I were from Neptune.

[4everwarriors]

Had you simply just axed the chick for a grinder, I bet you woulda been taken care of.

[warriorchick]

Went into Suburpia next to the Ardmore (where I would spend an incredible percentage of my money over the next four years) and asked for a ham grinder. The girl looked at me uncomprehendingly as if I were from Neptune.

Did you get a tonic while you were at it?

[Badgerhater]

When I was there from '96-'98, Murphy's was newly remodeled and had a grill worked by two very butch lesbians.  Overpriced since you could get the same thing from Marquette Gyros for much less.  The grill was torn out after only a year or two.

[jsglow]

O'Hara Hall has been gone for a couple of years, demolished after the senior administration moved to Zilber; its site is now paved for parking. The embankment along the road into the new Law School has a panel of bricks from O'Hara, with a plaque explaining some of the building's history. This summer has seen the demolition of the unlovely and unlamented Legal Research Center, from which the metal has been carted off; the concrete bits have been pulverized this week into two tall gravel hills. Workmen are cleaning the ivy off the front of Sensenbrenner, which will house the humanities departments now in Coughlin.

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Redevelopment of the 'Historic Campus' (Sensenbrenner, Johnston, and Marquette Hall) is a significant university initiative.  Some work began on Johnston 2-3 years ago, originally as a stand-alone project.  Now, the university has a concerted effort underway with all three buildings. I believe all are on the National Historic Registry.  Expect that 'gateway view' to campus to be featured prominently in the future.  Separately, there's ongoing refurbishment work going on at Gesu.  I have not heard anything about plans for the north side of Wisconsin although the 707 Building remains a somewhat historic structure potentially worthy of refurbishment rather than replacement.

[Cheese_Ed]

Graduated in 92 and I loved me some Hoy Ping.  Tragedy when that place closed.

What was the other pizza delivery place, started with an L (Luchi's??), it was far superior to Pizza Shuttle for a similar price.

Enjoyed taking the long walk down to Elsa's and getting the pork chop sandwich.

My other favorite was not in the Marquette area and really obscure.  Anyone ever eat at El Condor, like on Downer in the basement of a laundromat?

[jsglow]

I don't know. I lived in a comparatively affluent suburb of Nashville most of my teen-aged years. There was something magical about grungy Milwaukee. It was life. We lived in an awful dorm (McCormick and then Tower), faced life in a way we had never seen it before and yet got an education, learned to live in a City and learned to be thoughtful of the folks who were not as well off as we. It was cold, the food was bad and yet we had memories that are lasting a lifetime.

What's missing from Marquette today is the grunge and the life lessons that come from having the real world all around us. Maybe the academics who live in their ivory towers would be a little more relevant if they had the Milwaukee of the 1970s around them. More importantly, I believe Marquette is not about green lawns and beautiful campuses, it's about getting prepared for life!

You guys are all dreaming if you think Marquette's campus (and near campus) environment has somehow morphed into Harvard Square.  Sure it's immeasurably better than back in the day.  But to think it is somehow 'not urban' just because Lenny's Tap is gone is just not accurate.

I for one am pleased that my home for this weekend (Ambassador Hotel) is no longer an unsafe, borderline residential hotel worthy of Jake and Elwood Blues, or worse.

[dgies9156]

You guys are all dreaming if you think Marquette's campus (and near campus) environment has somehow morphed into Harvard Square.  Sure it's immeasurably better than back in the day.  But to think it is somehow 'not urban' just because Lenny's Tap is gone is just not accurate.

I for one am pleased that my home for this weekend (Ambassador Hotel) is no longer an unsafe, borderline residential hotel worthy of Jake and Elwood Blues, or worse.

I agree with your notion that the urbanness is still around Marquette. But we have a Jesuit leader as CEO more apparently concerned with amenities than with the education and Jesuit experience. That's how he came off in one of his first trips to Chicago after becoming President.

The reality is that a university that charges $48,000 a year all-in somehow isn't the same place I went to in the 1970s. Hope your reunion goes well this weekend and say hi to Warriorchick.

[warriorchick]

The reality is that a university that charges $48,000 a year all-in somehow isn't the same place I went to in the 1970s. 

What thriving university is?

[Coleman]

I married a Marquette woman!!!!!!!

Marquette women are tough, independent, tend to begrudgingly take "no" for an answer and hold their ground against all odds! They tend to be nice on the outside but don't cross them!

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[Coleman]

O'Hara Hall has been gone for a couple of years, demolished after the senior administration moved to Zilber; its site is now paved for parking. The embankment along the road into the new Law School has a panel of bricks from O'Hara, with a plaque explaining some of the building's history. This summer has seen the demolition of the unlovely and unlamented Legal Research Center, from which the metal has been carted off; the concrete bits have been pulverized this week into two tall gravel hills. Workmen are cleaning the ivy off the front of Sensenbrenner, which will house the humanities departments now in Coughlin.

So what are they doing with Coughlin?

That building, more than any other, gives me the most "academic memories" from my time at MU. Never had a class there obviously, but had some good times shooting the crap and talking academics and life with the TAs and professors in history, theology, and philosophy depts. It has the musty smell and feel of academia.

[robertoc]

Let's not forget all of the amazing Mexican food around National, south of the Menominee River Valley. As part of one of my spanish classes (did anyone else ever discover the little cave beneath the bushes next to lalumiere hall - best spot to toke up on campus), I had to go do work in the barrio at some place that taught illegals how to take the citizenship exam once a week. On my way home, I'd always eat at a different taco/burrito joint and always be supremely satisfied.

You are absolutely right.  Not over there, but on the east side was another gem, "Jalisco's".  Awesome burritos and margaritas (no carding) at 2am...

[ATL MU Warrior]

You are absolutely right.  Not over there, but on the east side was another gem, "Jalisco's".  Awesome burritos and margaritas (no carding) at 2am...

In that same area with Jalisco's there were also Grecian Delight and Chico Burrito (not sure if that was the name or not but close to that).  Both were pretty damn good after a night of boozing.  Not as good as Oakland Gyros though...that was our go-to place when living in that area...of course we lived about 2 blocks from there.

[Hards Alumni]

You are absolutely right.  Not over there, but on the east side was another gem, "Jalisco's".  Awesome burritos and margaritas (no carding) at 2am...

Personal opinion, the better Jalisco's was across the Cesar Chavez bridge.  Barred windows, old Hardee's booths to sit on... The food was amazing.

[Ardmore Mug]

Suburpia is still around.

One is located on BlueMound and HWY 100
the other is near the Airport on Howell and Layton

I think the subs are pretty good

I STILL like Suburpia. There is also one on Prospect and North... Kitty corner from where the ORIGINAL Suburpia started..

[connie]

Still haven't found a replacement for Wale's fries, or chiliburger (from the small crowded Wales, not the ice cream parlor).

[willie warrior]

+1

Hmmm....Didn't Wade's ex attend MU, and would she fit that mold?

[KenoshaWarrior]

Nacho Mammas!!

[Fullodds]

Lucci's Pizza (Large pizza w 3 toppings, garlic puffs, RC 1/2 liter--$7.99)

Amigo's Nacho's

Grebe's Ham Sandwich with german potato salad

Brats at County Stadium

Real Chili is too obvious and always the best

[Galway Eagle]

Is there another link? Because it's saying that the video is private.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Lucci's Pizza (Large pizza w 3 toppings, garlic puffs, RC 1/2 liter--$7.99)

Amigo's Nacho's

Grebe's Ham Sandwich with german potato salad

Brats at County Stadium

Real Chili is too obvious and always the best

must be the same era--I lived off that Lucci's Marquette Special for a couple of yuears in the mid-80's; only quibble would be with selcting the Amigo's Nachos over the Chimi's, though I was a fan of both.

[Goose]

Anything from Amigo's worked for me.

[dgies9156]

Lucci's Pizza (Large pizza w 3 toppings, garlic puffs, RC 1/2 liter--$7.99)

Grebe's Ham Sandwich with german potato salad

The difference between what Grebe's called a hard roll and a soft roll was about... two days!

[jsglow]

Anything from Amigo's worked for me.

Went there with some frequency but I'll be darned if I can remember exactly where it was on Wells.  Anyone recall?

[Coleman]

NVM