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CBS 58 tours popular riverfront bar once known as a 'hidden gem' in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58)-- If you're from the Milwaukee area, it's likely you've heard or even experienced this pretty cool hangout spot by the riverfront. In years' past, it's been considered a so-called 'hidden gem,' but as it has expanded over the years, they've made quite a name for themselves.
These Are The Most Haunted Bars In The Midwest – Are You Brave Enough To Belly Up?
MILWAUKEE, WI – Exploring the Midwest isn’t just about scenic landscapes and bustling cities; it’s also a journey into the supernatural. Among the charming towns and historic streets, you’ll find bars and restaurants with eerie tales and ghostly residents. For those seeking a thrill, these haunted...
8 farm-to-table dining experiences in Wisconsin this summer
Savor the taste of green acres and farm living at a farm-to-table dining event, and help support farm families and local producers. Farm-to-table generally means the ingredients are sourced directly from a local farmer. Restaurants sometimes offer menu items using locally sourced products, but a farm-to-table dining event offers a curated menu in a communal dining setting, with the meal often served family-style. Due to limited seating capacity at these venues, advance reservations are required. Farm-to-table dining events are scheduled throughout the summer, suitable for day trips or weekend travel in Wisconsin. ...
A wine bar, restaurants and a workout studio: See what's new in Milwaukee's west suburbs
A wine bar, a restaurant revival, French fare and a workout studio. Check out these businesses that recently opened or plan to open soon in Brookfield and Wauwatosa. Pipsqueak Wine now open in Wauwatosa ...
At the Center for Independence's Urban Garden, clients grow food while cultivating skills
With masterful precision, Malcolm Pereira trims romaine leaves and bronze fennel for a delivery to Braise restaurant, 1101 S. Second St. In addition to clipping fully grown vegetables, Pereira’s job is to put new plants into the ground and pull weeds. Pereira, who is autistic, is one of many Milwaukee Center for Independence...
Best Bites: 4 of the best dishes our dining critic ate in Milwaukee in June
In her Best Bites series, dining critic Rachel Bernhard rounds up some of the most delicious dishes she ate around Milwaukee in recent weeks. From food-truck finds to fine-dining dishes, these are some of her favorite things that crossed her plate each month. Summer is my season. Gimme all the lakeside picnics, outdoor...
Key Glock kept a big crowd moving at Summerfest
The Great Milwaukee Summer is HERE! Your guide to what you'll be doing, where you'll be drinking, who you'll be hearing and how you'll be getting a sweet tan this summer is on OnMilwaukee. The Great Milwaukee Summer guide is brought to you by Geis Garage Doors and Peoples State Bank!
One hundred years of history, art and culture for Milwaukee's Villa Terrace
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's like having an Italian home from centuries ago in our own backyard. The 19-thousand square foot Villa Terrace Art Museum overlooks Lake Michigan on Milwaukee's east side, and now, the special place is marking a major milestone: one hundred years. There are numerous events planned...
Milwaukee chef, restaurant owner not seeing expected RNC boost
The head chef and owner of Milwaukee restaurant Amilinda says the expected boost from the upcoming Republican National Convention isn’t materializing, and even regulars won’t be showing up during convention week. Gregory Leon has been running the Spanish-Portuguese restaurant for close to nine years in downtown Milwaukee, about...
Crowds Awed by Floating Baby in Colossal Art Installation Over Lake Michigan
This week, a giant, 112-foot-long sleeping infant floated above the shores of Lake Michigan. It wasn’t a collective hallucination—it was “Baby You,” a breathtaking art installation that captured the imagination of Milwaukeeans over the Summer Solstice. The spectacle celebrated the U.S. launch of Przekrój, an iconic...
Keith Urban plays hits, new single for a modest crowd at Milwaukee's Summerfest
Saturday night, perfect weather, middle weekend of Summerfest — yet another vacant lawn at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Once upon a time, the festival offered free first-come, first-served lawn passes to attendees; instead, Keith Urban played to a modest crowd of nevertheless energetic fans. ...
Frozen pizza pioneer, Palermo’s Pizza, expands its horizons
Last summer, Palermo’s Pizza announced plans to open a new manufacturing location. Now, with operations well underway, Nick Fallucca, Chief Product and Innovation Officer, provides an update on the company’s progress and another new expansion project. “The expansion effort is developing nicely. Last summer we expanded our facility network into Jefferson, WI, which is just West of Palermo’s headquarters in Milwaukee. Our Jefferson facility is used for pizza topping lines. We also recently announced another expansion project, a local spot in West Milwaukee just five minutes from our headquarters. It’s nice and close and we’ll be hiring from our local community, which is always a bonus. We’re in the middle of the construction process, trying to figure out what needs to go where in terms of plant and equipment. It’s an exciting time, for sure.”
On the Counter; N/A Black Widow
MILWAUKEE - A complex and delicious spin on the classic New York Sour. Ryan Castelaz, Creative Director for Agency, shows us how to make a N/A Black Widow. Combine the first 7 ingredients and hard shake with ice, then strain and dry shake for 20 seconds. Roll through a basket strainer into your glass, then carefully pour the N/A wine over the back of a bar spoon to sink it between the egg white foam and the cocktail. Enjoy.
Harley-Davidson to kick off Homecoming Festival July 25
The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival will kick off on July 25 and celebrate music, moto-culture, and Milwaukee for four days and nights. The festival is packed with entertainment, events, and live music, with Veterans Park headliners The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, and HARDY. Attendees are invited to start...
Wisconsin native uplifting others with 'Tour de Force for Good'
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. - A Wisconsin native is using her voice, colorful personality, and four wheels to uplift others. Marge Eiseman likes to create joy. "Look for the good in others, even when it’s hard to find," she said. That’s why the Milwaukee native who lives in Washington state...
Hunger Task Force battling summertime food insecurity with 'Meet Up and Eat Up'
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Summer is a peak season for childhood hunger, as students go without the meals they would normally receive at school. That’s why Hunger Task Force is stepping in with a special campaign for the summer. It’s estimated that around one in five children in America live in homes without consistent access to food. During these summer months, when kids aren’t in school and don’t have those consistent meals, Hunger Task Force is offering free and healthy meals to any child under 18 years old in Milwaukee County.
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