First Impression: SmallPie
Last week, Bay View—a neighborhood that's already home to such dessert destinations as Babe's Ice Cream, Canfora Bakery, and Honeypie—got a little bit sweeter. SmallPie (2504 E. Oklahoma Ave., 414-763-7067) off...
King Courteen’s “Simeon The Petrus” video takes it to City Hall
Back in 2016, we told you about King Courteen, the musical alias of Milwaukee musician and woodworker Michael Gerlach. On top of the beautiful things he builds with his voice, a guitar, and tool, Gerlach also h...
First Impression: Pita Palace
Last month, Milwaukee’s first Golden Corral opened on Layton Avenue. For reasons we can't quite grasp, the franchise’s arrival on the airport-adjacent causeway—which is also home to some quietly great restauran...
We’re having a ‘Half Baked’ after party at Vanguard. Who’s coming with us?!
In case you haven't already heard, we're joined forces with Lakefront Brewery for a special 20th anniversary screening of Half Baked at Avalon Theater on Wednesday, August 15. Tickets are $5. There's also a $10...
Take a bite out of Devils Teeth’s “Diamond Rio” music video
When we last spoke with Devils Teeth, the surf-punk project—which features former members of Green Bay stalwarts Paris@2am, Oshkosh's own The Susperios, and Milwaukee mainstays like Tigernite, Liar’s Trial, Whi...
Here are some important FieriCon updates
Less than a week ago, we invited you to FieriCon. Organized by Milwaukee native Andy Holcomb (who currently lives in Chicago), the event aims to honor polarizing Food Network personality Guy Fieri and transform...
Joe Pera talks with us about filming in Milwaukee, fish fry, The Blueberry Tour
In a harsh and ever-worsening world, New York actor and comedian Joe Pera’s Adult Swim program, Joe Pera Talks With You, is a subtle shot of positivity and a welcomed weekly 11-minute respite from the difficult...
We tried and ranked all the State Fair’s Milk House flavors…on the bleachers where those people had sex last year
The 2018 installment of the Wisconsin State Fair marks the 30th year of the Milk House. Situated near the South Grandstand Avenue near the Exposition Center, the structure—now called the Milwaukee Bucks Milk Ho...
15 lesser-known museums in and around Milwaukee
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We tried (and ranked) all 8 finalists for best “unique and unusual foods” at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair
Three words: Wisconsin State Fair. Starting yesterday and running straight through August 12, the annual celebration of all things Wisconsin will offer up oodles of entertainment, animals of every kind, that DN...
A bar in West Allis is selling pints of “one of the greatest beers ever made” for 50 cents this weekend
Though not everyone agrees, West Allis has really grown on us. The oft-maligned Milwaukee suburb is an excellent host city for the Wisconsin State Fair. West Allis' mayor—who referenced a Milwaukee Record artic...
The Love Shack is closing, will rebrand
Last June, The Love Shack opened in the Third Ward. The tiki bar and island-inspired restaurant moved into a swanky waterfront property at 106 W. Seebooth, which previously housed Wine Maniacs. Today, just over...
FieriCon will transform Walker’s Point into Flavortown on August 25
We've entered August, but Milwaukee's festival season isn't slowing down at all, even though we're now in the summer's last full month. In fact, there are some new events that are coming up in August, including...
17 Wisconsin cities that share a name with bigger and better-known places
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Bay Beach Amusement Park has been brightening Wisconsin’s summers since the 1800s
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We went to Kwik Star, the bizarro version of Kwik Trip
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Prepare for Wisconsin State Fair with Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom’s Strawberry Cream Puff Tart Beer
As we recently mentioned, Milwaukee's craft beer scene is experiencing a period of immense growth, change, and evolution that is resulting in some exciting and innovative new brews. In the wake of two new brewe...
Here’s the lineup for Rush-Mor’s Bay View Bash stage
Earlier this month, we unveiled the lineup for the brand new Milwaukee Record Stage at this year's Bay View Bash. Our announcement was just an appetizer for the entertainment happening on six stages. Though we ...
DanDan and Boone & Crockett will bring music, food trucks to “Danny Boone Fest”
Last June, DanDan and Boone & Crockett joined forces on "The Little Gig," a block party that brought bands, beverages, and a fleet of food trucks to DanDan's Third Ward parking lot. Though they didn't repri...
We took Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn on a Rush-Mor Records shopping spree
Last weekend, electro-pop superstars Sylvan Esso came to town to play a pair of sold-out shows at the Pabst Theater. Not only was the two-night, two-show residency chance for the project to return to where it a...