The Blog

 

Our blog is a digital compass that guides you through the experiences, stories, and insights that make Milwaukee truly special. With every post, we invite you to explore the hidden gems that await your discovery, immerse yourself in the local culture, and embark on virtual journeys that spark your wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next adventure, seeking insider tips, or simply indulging in armchair exploration, let us inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Start exploring now and dive into a world of endless possibilities. 

Milwaukee's Mocktail Makers

In Milwaukee, we are known for many things. Our brats, fish fries and cheese curds are the iconic culinary calling card of the Cream City. The brewing tradition and its continued legacy amongst the flourishing craft brewing scene have lent Milwaukee the title known far and wide as Brew City. And…

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8 Spots for Outdoor Winter Dining

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but dinner in your personal snow globe is sure delightful. Think your days of dining al fresco with the beautiful backdrop of nature are a distant summer dream? Think again! Chilly temps don’t slow down majestic rooftop sights and snowy landscape views. At…

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Thanksgiving Dining & Carry-Out 2024

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! This year, leave the cooking to the pros at one of Milwaukee’s outstanding restaurants. Enjoy the best turkey day feast you’ve ever had in the warm ambiance and hospitality of a restaurant or savor delectable dishes with your loved ones at home (maybe even…

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7 Fall Food Pairings

Call them a dynamic duo, a power couple or a match made in Milwaukee—however you slice it, these fall food pairings will have you savoring the season in a city where fresh, flavor-forward finds are tucked away at every turn. As the calendar turns from frights to wonderous delights, here are seven…

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Just Announced: Southside Dining Week

Monday blues got you down? Are the dog days of summer dragging on? Well, allow us to brighten the mood with some food news! Today, Southside Dining Week announced the dates of its 2024 festivities, celebrating the city’s sensational culinary scene found south of the Menomonee River. Running from…

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brat summer in Milwaukee

We read that brat summer was trending on social media. Post after post about what is and what is not brat. And we got excited to share our love of all things brat with the community that has lit up every corner of the internet with the simple phrase “brat summer.” After making a list of all the…

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A Taste of Germany in Milwaukee

Old-world flavors meet first-class hospitality at these restaurants, the standard-bearers for Milwaukee's German heritage. Kegel’s Inn Born in Austria in 1892, John T. Kegel immigrated to the United States in 1911. After working as a trimmer and milkman, John was convinced by a long-time…

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Milwaukee Food Hall of Fame

Milwaukee’s food scene is a rich cultural melting pot, blending diverse cuisines with locally inspired flavors. This unique culinary crossroads has hungry visitors coming back time and again to explore even more. Bloody Mary No longer just a brunchtime drink, in Milwaukee, bloody marys have…

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15 Milwaukee “Top Chef” Locations Revisited

Before Reading, please note: This blog contains Bravo’s “Top Chef: Wisconsin” spoilers. If you’d like to preserve the culinary suspense until you’re caught up, we’ll be right here when you’re ready! It all came down to one last chance at glory in the season finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef: Wisconsin,”…

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A Bar for Every Occasion: 22 Milwaukee Bars to Try

From cozy dive bars to high-energy clubs and everything in between, plan your ultimate night out in Brew City. Showy Located on top of Hotel Metro is the craft cocktail bar Pufferfish. This downtown oasis offers a tropical tiki escape, exotic drinks and beautiful cityscape views. The bartenders…

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