Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee County Historical Society The Other Milwaukee Brewers Before the Brewers take the field, check out the long-forgotten 1905 team that shared the same name. BY John Gurda When the Brewers take the field this spring, they’re opening their 53rd season as Milwaukee’s team. From the days of Scott and Colborn through […]
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Washington Park’s zoo in about 1915; Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee County Historical Society Did You Know Milwaukee’s First Zoo Was in Washington Park? And it started with a small herd of deer as its first inhabitants. BY John Gurda First came the deer. In 1891, when the city of Milwaukee bought 125 rolling acres on
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Photo courtesy of Milwaukee County Historical Society The Grocers’ Grocery Store on North Broadway Commission Row’s origins are much grittier, and more essential, than today’s trendy retail landscape might suggest. BY John Gurda It would be hard to imagine a Milwaukee building more distant from its roots than Commission Row. Dominating the 300 block of North Broadway,
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Photo by Aliza Baran 5 Must-Try Milwaukee Taco Trucks Where dreams of succulent carne asada and quesadillas made on the tenderest corn tortillas come true BY Ann Christenson One of Milwaukee’s more humble yet spectacular culinary experiences is found at the window of a mobile kitchen, a taqueria on wheels. Your life and that truck might briefly
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Rocket Baby Bakery; Photo by Visit Milwaukee What to Get at These 7 Local Bakeries If our dining editor had to pick just one thing to get at these sweet spots, it would be… BY Ann Christenson THIS STORY IS PART OF MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE’S FOOD LOVERS GUIDE. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. 1. Le Rêve Patisserie & Café 7610
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Photo by Marty Peters 17 Delicious Milwaukee Breakfast Spots Heat the skillet, crack those eggs and dig into to all these fantastic ways to start the day. BY Ann Christenson News flash: Around a year ago, researchers revealed a new finding about human digestion, contrary to the message drilled for decades into our heads: Breakfast is not the most important
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Wood-roasted veal chop, corzetti pasta with walnut sauce, and a walnut Manhattan from Lupi & Iris; Photo by Kevin J. Miyazaki / PLATE The Best Restaurants in Milwaukee 2024 You’re settling into your seat at a great restaurant. Thanks to the space and the staff, you’re comfortable, stimulated, engaged, even excited as you pick up
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Photo by Marty Peters The Ev-olution of Milwaukee’s EsterEv Finally out on its own, the newly reimagined EsterEv from a ‘Top Chef’ star and his longtime restaurant partner is brimming with potential. BY Ann Christenson Last spring, Wisconsin became famous for a reason that should bring us all pride – our foodways. A fan favorite on
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Photo by Matt Haas The Vault Has the View Sip a Prohibition-style cocktail while enjoying a panoramic view of Downtown. BY Ann Christenson Downtown riverfront bar Vault is designed to make you want to do one thing – go outside. The renovated second-floor space in the Associated Bank River Center Market – adjacent to The Rep’s new Powerhouse
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Kenny Bednarek; 2024 US Olympic Team Trials-Day 9; Photo courtesy of USATF Three Wisconsinites Medaled at the Paris Olympics While 11 athletes from our state competed, these three brought medals home from France. BY Rich Rovito The Summer Olympics in Paris concluded with the closing ceremony on Sunday after 19 days of spectacular competition. Eleven Wisconsinites, including
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