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This Is It! is a Milwaukee institution and one of the country's oldest LGBTQ+ bars
Wisconsin’s oldest continually operating gay bar wasn’t always easy to spot. When June Brehm opened This Is It! at 418 E. Wells St. in 1968, Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ scene operated under the radar, and closeted patrons made use of the bar’s rear entrance to avoid being identified.
The legacy of George Webb and free burgers in Milwaukee
Legend has it George Webb first predicted Milwaukee’s baseball team would win 12 games in a row back in the 1940s – and maybe even hinted that his namesake restaurant would give out free hamburgers to celebrate the winning streak. Decades passed before his prophecy came true, but...
Hot ham and rolls is a Milwaukee tradition
Sundays in Milwaukee have a smell: buttery, fresh-baked rolls. After church, it’s tradition to pick up what’s known as hot ham and rolls – an end-of-weekend feast with origins in the cream city’s German or Polish roots, depending on which bakery owner you speak to. ...
Milwaukee-area restaurants offer pet-friendly menus with special treats for dogs
With patio season upon us, Milwaukee’s restaurants and bars offer expanded seating and al fresco fun — for people and their pets. When you’re headed to any of the many dog-friendly bars and restaurants in Milwaukee, rather than sneaking Spot a bite of your chicken taco or lick from your ice cream bowl,...
About Milwaukee's Potawatomi Casino
In the 1980s, many members of the Forest County Potawatomi tribe lived in poverty. Today, members of the tribe receive tens of thousands of dollars in dividends. The Potawatomi Casino in the Menomonee River Valley happened. When it first opened around 1990 at 1720 W. Canal St., the facility was...
Summerfest will have some new food and drink choices. Here's a look at them.
Summerfest is keeping its commitment to local businesses. The music festival, which starts in less than a month, launched its new merch, food and drink options for its 56th anniversary. The food and beverage lineup features five new local vendors as well as new food items from veteran vendors. The...
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