Drinks articles:

Maker's March toasts creative cocktails


Published Sept. 28, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.


A handful of us took on the grueling task of tasting the bourbon recipes specially whipped up for the Maker's March, a bartender contest that OnMilwaukee.com is all too happy to present. The contest runs through the end of the month, so you still have a few days to do what we did.

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Uncorked: How to throw a killer wine party


Published Sept. 26, 2009 at 2:54 p.m.


Hosting a group of people who really enjoy wine or want to learn more about wine can be an incredible time. There are, however, a lot of decisions that go into planning such an event. Will it be formal or casual? Will you cook yourself, hire a caterer or ask guests to pitch in by bringing dishes? Collaborating with your guests or keeping the menu smart and relatively easy are two strong options.

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State Street Retreat closes its doors


Published Sept. 23, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.


State Street Retreat, a bar tucked into an industrial area near Highway 41, closed recently.

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State Street Retreat closes its doors


Published Sept. 23, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.


State Street Retreat, a bar tucked into an industrial area near Highway 41, closed recently.

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State Street Retreat closes its doors


Published Sept. 23, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.


State Street Retreat, a bar tucked into an industrial area near Highway 41, closed recently.

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State Street Retreat closes its doors


Published Sept. 23, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.


State Street Retreat, a bar tucked into an industrial area near Highway 41, closed recently.

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Uncorked: Where in the world is... Bierzo?


Published Sept. 19, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.


Historically, the Bodegas (wineries) in Bierzo produced largely weak and unmemorable wines. But the last two decades have seen superstar winemakers focus on hillside plantings for better exposure and drainage. Some have said that the vineyards are some of the most beautiful in all of Spain with plantings arranged on steep slopes and terraces.

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Uncorked: Where in the world is... Bierzo?


Published Sept. 19, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.


Historically, the Bodegas (wineries) in Bierzo produced largely weak and unmemorable wines. But the last two decades have seen superstar winemakers focus on hillside plantings for better exposure and drainage. Some have said that the vineyards are some of the most beautiful in all of Spain with plantings arranged on steep slopes and terraces. Modernized winemaking techniques such as state-of-the-art equipment, the use of American Oak and the incorporation of organic and biodynamic practices have vastly improved the quality and ageability of the Mencía grape in particular over the last 10 years

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Packers bar guide


Published Sept. 17, 2009 at 2:14 p.m.


Looking for a place to watch the game Sunday afternoon? Just about every bar in Wisconsin qualifies as a "Packer Bar," but this list should give you some ideas. Feel free to add your own as well.

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Menomonee Valley oompah


Published Sept. 14, 2009 at 9:01 a.m.


This year, Potawatomi Bingo Casino goes to Europe and celebrates its first ever Oktoberfest down in the valley.

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