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It's difficult to fall under the spell of "The Love Guru"


Published Sept. 27, 2008 at 6:23 p.m.


In this week's edition of the DVD Screening Room, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf samples a few light comedies. Metcalf found it hard to watch Mike Myers' seventh-grade humor in "The Love Guru," but loved the pacing and visuals in "Speed Racer." That is, until the latter film ran out of gas in the second hour.

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Water's End redefines the edge of Water Street


Published Sept. 3, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

Renamed Water's End, Jason Growel purchased the Water Street space early summer and ordered a complete overhaul of the interior style and typical patron of The Corner.

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Cool Water exceeds expectations


Published Aug. 19, 2008 at 2:02 p.m.


As promised last week, I went to check out the new Cool Water Bar and Grill on St. Francis Avenue in, you guessed it, St. Francis! Here's the scouting report.

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Qdoba coming to Water Street


Published July 21, 2008 at 6:03 p.m.


A new development on Water Street will soon house a new lunch and late night drunk eats stop, a Qdoba Mexican Grill.

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Milwaukee's best bubbler


Published June 28, 2008 at 11:26 a.m.

If you, like me, are a connoisseur of the bubbler, this is worth noting.

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Beware of Milwaukee Water Works imposters


Published June 20, 2008 at 4:49 p.m.

After the recent flooding issues, three people reported that a person dressed like a utility worker asked to enter their home to investigate floodwater.

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People you meet in Germany


Published June 3, 2008 at 11:44 p.m.


Here are just a couple profiles of people I've met on in Germany so far.

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Telluride aims for casual, sustainable drinking vibe


Published May 15, 2008 at 11:29 a.m.


Bay View's first "eco-friendly" bar, Telluride, opens next week, but don't expect beer that will be served in recycled mugs, with compost heaps on the spacious side patio.

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Poop in the pool and other water park tales


Published April 9, 2008 at 7:19 p.m.

Before I launch into what I didn’t like about our first water park trip, let me start off by saying that, overall, I really enjoyed myself.

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The inevitable trip to the water park


Published April 4, 2008 at 4:06 p.m.

We’re finally doing the American family right-of-passage water park pilgrimage.

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