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Barhopping with College Dave and Friends: July 2010

Published July 28, 2010 at 9:03 a.m.

For the first time in its history, the merry band that boarded the Barhopping with College Dave Express encountered a smoke-free atmosphere at establishments around Milwaukee. The dawn of a new era began with visits to The Fairview Tap, Dusty's Place and The Narrow Lane.

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Wisconsin: Moon Man Pale Ale, New Glarus

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Published June 5, 2010 at 7:18 p.m.

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It's Memorial Day weekend in the USA and I am celebrating. Mainly because I've been sick since the middle of last weekend's Victoria Day long weekend up here. Being in a border town it's not a great stretch even if I can't get over to witness one of the glories of the western world, a small town US parade. Eat a hot dog this weekend, woudja? ... This beer was launched just a few weeks ago and arrived in a mixed 12 pack care of my Wisconsin mule - oddly by way of a village in north western

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Wine And Tapas Party Is One More Fun Thing To Do In Wisconsin; Not Potluck - It's Gourmet Food!

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Published May 25, 2010 at 7:06 a.m.

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Looking for more fun things to do in Wisconsin this summer? Here's something fun you can do anywhere, any time: hold a wine and tapas party. This past weekend, friends gathered at the roaming wine and tapas party held every few months in my neighborhood. Free a bunch of adults from the demands of young children for an evening, set out bottles of wine and a tapas selection of gourmet food and any hopes of seriousness go flying with the pigs. The adults were having fun! I also brought something my

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New Berlin neighbors find friends, fun at Lee's

Published May 14, 2010 at 4:18 p.m.

A lot of taverns like to refer to themselves as "neighborhood" establishments. Lee's Cleveland Pub and Grill really means it. Matt Lee's 16-month-old establishment is located in a residential area of New Berlin and is winning fans with its cold drinks, good food and friendly vibe. Here is a scouting report:

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Fun Things To Do With Kids In WI: Kids Plan Family Fun While Mom Bakes WI Bed And Breakfast Recipe

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coffee, wisconsin

Published May 11, 2010 at 7:12 a.m.

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Fun things to do in Wisconsin! That's the theme of our family vacation plan. Summer vacation starts in exactly one month, and last night my children listed all the fun places they've been in Wisconsin and want to return to. I could have gotten tired just listening to their plans, but instead I focused my energy on baking the banana sour cream coffee cake recipe I found in the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association cookbook: Morning Menus Inn Style. Keep reading for the children's list (with

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Guide to gastropubs

Published May 9, 2010 at 3:03 p.m.

It seems the word "gastropub" gained popularity in recent years. This is to be expected, considering the word is relatively new and believed to originated in a London pub in 1991. Here's a list of Brew City gastropubs.

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Central Waters Illumination debuts in one month

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Published April 29, 2010 at 2:36 p.m.

(Amherst, WI) – More news coming out of a Wisconsin brewery ... Though Central Waters Brewing is most well-known in beer geek circles for its big stouts, the brewery is about to introduce its first-ever Double IPA in 4-packs.According to President, Paul Graham, Central Waters Illumination “will be released in the Tap Room at [ ... ] ... Central Waters Illumination debuts in one month ... [Disclaimer: Beernews.org is a leader in craft beer news and is the original source of this article. If

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An Evening of Elegance

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cheese, chefs, dining, milwaukee, wine, wisconsin

Published April 24, 2010 at 11:41 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Check-in/Registration* Hors d’oeuvres* Wine and Wisconsin Cheese Tasting* Meet and Greet with Award-winning writer and author, Jeanette Hurt6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chef’s Signature Dining Event* Dine with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra* Signature dishes prepared by top Milwaukee and surrounding area chefs8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Entertainment and Dancing* [ ... ] ...

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Making the classic julep (and other spring cocktails)

Published April 16, 2010 at 4:26 p.m.

The snowblower is stowed. The taxes are in the mail. Summer is around the corner. It's time to relax with a refreshing spring cocktail. With Kentucky Derby Day approaching, some will opt for the mint julep. We've got a recipe here, but if bourbon isn't you buddy, we've got a bunch of other offerings, too, some old and some new.