For my birthday, I was gifted a ONE TIME WHEEL THROWN POTTERY CLASS at Murray Hill. I have to say I…read morewas a bit nervous at the start. The unknown definitely had my mind racing. Luckily, the instructors at Murray Hill are friendly and patient, which made the experience truly enjoyable. The actual process of throwing clay and forming is tricky and personally speaking, is going to take me more than one time to feel comfortable, but thanks toEmily and Meghan I'm not afraid to try. Only disappointment is that you have to pick from a small number of glazes. The colors and effects didn't thrill me all that much. An option would be to open up the full allotment of glazes with a small fee, providing the patrons to express their individuality.

Tucked down a side alley but easily found by the large mural, Murray Hill Pottery Works is a great…read moreplace to try your hand at wheel throwing. Having never done anything like this before but always wanted to try, I didn't know what to expect, this ended up being more challenging than I had anticipated. Classes are offered regularly and are a great value, given the everything you get to experience! We were cheerfully greeted and walked back to the wheel throwing area, where everything was explained to us to help us understand how the evening would go. Once class started and instructions were being provided, I was slightly overwhelmed at the many steps involved in creating something so simple, with our instructors hands making it look so easy. Luckily, we had plenty of time, plenty of material to work with and two instructors to give us tips and support throughout the night. Once the pieces were formed, we walked over to another table and chose the glaze from the choices available. For those who were more skilled at the wheel throwing and managed to make more than the two pieces included in the price of the class, they could purchase the additional pieces for $5, which I thought was incredibly reasonable! Pickup of our pieces will be in 4-6 weeks and I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out. There is also the option to buy pieces created by the staff from their storefront, especially if you like other glazes /designs that you weren't able to choose from for your own pieces. The evening was a lot of fun and I'd love to come back here to try my hand at a few more pieces!

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The food is fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

Always a great time at the uptown. So many fun things to do and when you come and it's actually…read morenice out they have the patio open. Today is buy one get one tokens until 9 PM so we got a bunch and are gonna stay for a while Great staff lots of fun and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon

We went there during the Milwaukees Doors Open, it has beautiful view over looking Lake Michigan…read more Going downhill you will also find a big lawn area and garden. In the villa, it has so many rooms that is also a museum.

Even though the Villa Terrace is an art museum, the real superstar here is the Villa/property. From…read morethe moment you step into the courtyard - complete with an impressive sculpture of Mercury - you're going to feel as though you were transported to a small Italian village. It's an exquisite time capsule of a place. And the views of Lake Michigan are the cherry on top. Your entrance ticket grants you access to both floors, the courtyard, the outside terrace and the grounds that you can walk down. There's small art exhibits that get rotated out every few months and plenty of community events including yoga, sound baths and a cafe in the warmer months. This place also moonlights as a wedding venue (in case you're about to tie the knot!) Entrance is $15 pp but there are free days offered throughout the year including during Milwaukee's annual museum days. And if you have a Milwaukee County library card you can checkout a pass for Terrace Villa which is how we got to experience this hidden gem.

Did a tour here. Tour runs 45 mins & you get 4 beer pours (about half a beer) tastings & unlimited…read moresoda. You also get a souvenir Sprecher glass for your tastings. Prices are $15-$18 depending on the day. Brayson was our tour guide & gave an interesting overview of the history of Sprecher & beer/soda making so you can enjoy your drink better armed with the background knowledge. You can also skip the tour & freebie glass & just get the tastings for $10, a fantastic deal. Drink: I loved the non alcoholic beer. The best NA beer I've had. I would describe it as having a complex flavor profile with something vanilla like. The 2 other beers I tried were ok, good, not great. I'm mostly sugar free on the weekdays, minus the sugar I use in cooking so the sodas were way too sweet for my very personal taste. I liked the maple root beer the best. Food: The pretzel is gigantic, so fun & great for sharing. Extremely delicious. Pillowly goodness with mustard dip & cheese dip, both yummy. Service: Great tour, great bartender & service. Don't forget to have some cash for the tip jar. Ambiance: It's a casual bar setup. Pro tip: You must get the pretzel. I will be back for this & the non alcoholic beer.

While in town, I decided to give this place a try since it was walking distance from the hotel. The…read moreworkers welcomed us and helped us decide the best drink based on what we liked. They were warm and friendly, and didn't make us feel rushed at all. I decided on the mule, which was on tap. It was decent. For food, we got the giant pretzel and garlic Parmesan wings. We definitely underestimated the size of the pretzel and couldn't finish it. It can definitely be shared with groups of 3-6 people. That being said, it was very delicious! The wings were good, but I wasn't overly impressed. Obviously it's a brewery, so they're going to be more known for their beer than their food. Both the pretzel and the wings were a good lunch for my boyfriend and I to share (but a bit much like I mentioned!). There were lots of people of all ages there to do the tour. We didn't get a chance to do that, so I can't speak on it, but I can say it seemed popular!

It's been many years since I've come down for Irish Fest and happy to see it didn't change too…read moremuch. I was a bit surprised to see how much tickets have gone up to but they offered free admission on Sunday if you donate non-perishable foods to Hunger Task Force. Loved everything about helping their cause so it was a no-brainer. They have a lot of different food vendors and have similar beer/drink offerings at most of the stands. I really liked the Scotch ale from Water Street Brewery but would've liked an Irish beer at this festival. You've got to shop around for some things - the sheperds pie varied at many places (as did hand pies/pasties) and you could end up paying more for less than what you're seeing around you. Still, it was all delicious and we had a great time with the live music and dancing.

have not been to the irish fest in 7 years..wow what a sad demise we have found there for my wife…read moreand i ..both of 100 per cent irish descent ..the lineup of performers just ok..molly ivers terrific tho ..but the worst were the prices and no being able to pay cash ..and false advertising ..a 16 oz can of beer listed as 9.75 but wrong ..they add on fees to use the card!..no wonder the beer stands had more people than people buying beer..the only place worth visiting was the dance pavillion..we are in our early 70s ..it was nice knowing you irish fest..good memories ..but no more

Had a great experience at Nine Below. The atmosphere was lively and fun, and it felt like a great…read moreplace to spend time with friends. The service was friendly, and the overall experience was relaxed and enjoyable. I'd definitely come back again!

Vibe - weird. It's in a basement and smells like it…read more We had a work function here and the communication wasn't the best with our Bars and Rec reps as we found out as we arrived that they would have food out then we'd do a demo and start golfing. The spread was laughable for the price paid. The pizza was probably the best value. What sucks the most is that they take everything away after an hour and a half, even the "safe to leave out" things like pretzels. You can't leave food out that we paid for, especially if it's not a health concern? Maybe provide boxes so people could take things home? Wasteful and disappointing. The pizza and garlic bread got the best reviews. Cheese and veggie tray were what you'd expect. The staff behind the bar were friendly and quick to help, but I wasn't a fan of the demo provider. Spoke quietly and was upset that the group couldn't hear him though it was pretty full in the event space with another party who was already underway. The idea was unique enough but you'll need extra time to set up the courses. Overall, not impressed with this venue. Recommend any other Bars and Rec instead.

The brunette hostess was one of the kindest and most accommodating hostesses we've ever had. She…read morehelped us move tables three different times . Our server, Markell, was also incredibly sweet. We'll definitely be back!

Great spot to dine in for this past Mother's Day! Service was incredibly attentive and the free…read moremimosa made my mom's day! Food is great as always, my mom got a feta omelette and I had the brew city Benedict. Great flavor/presentation/and portions. Vibe inside was laid back and relaxed with their beautiful patio seating open for the summer months. Thank you!

Took my boyfriend to Triple Taproom last Friday evening for dinner and some fish fry! The last time…read moreI went to Triple Taproom it was called "Haciendas" before! It wasn't too busy so we were able to get some booth seats- we had some brisket rolls and elote corn for appetizers and they were sooo good, the rolls had a nice spice to them! I got their Friday fish fry while my boyfriend got the jalapeño popper burger and we loved our entrees! The battering of the fish fry is def one of my favorites in the area, and my bf loved their burger! My bf (a beer lover) said this place has been one of his favorite breweries he's been to in the MKE area! I had the Wisconsinitis while my boyfriend got their barley beer Deeply Rooted and he was looooved the barley beer! He was sad when they couldn't bottle it up and I don't think triple tap sells it bottled or may be out! Otherwise- such a good dinner, we'll be back!

First time here. Came over after see a movie at the Oriental…read more Got here around 5:00 on a Saturday night. The place was about half full. They have a couple of different areas, and the one towards the back had a private event (birthday party). To me it feels more like the name, a Taproom with a Kitchen. It has a good selection of adult beverages and a small, but decent selection of food. The menus are all online, and you go to the bar to order (they have servers to bring you the food). Got a round of drinks (Sangria, Marguaritas, and Old Fashioned). They were all good. For food, we started with an order of the Cheese Curds. They came out hot, with the chili honey sauce drizzled on top, with a side of ranch. They were good, but could have benefited from being cooked longer (some were soggy or cheese not melted). For our dinners, we ordered the Shrimp tacos, Brisket tacos, Veggie Quesadilla, and the Hamburger. Everybody was satisfied, but nobody was all that excited. My Shrimp tacos were just okay. The flour tortillas tops were hard and the lower parts soft (as if they might have been sitting under a heat lamp. The pico de gallo was okay, but it had jalapenos, and I didn't think to ask. (But easy enough to pick out). The whole plate seemed a little thrown together. The burger was the best of the entrees that we ordered. For service, you need to go up and order. It took a while to get someone's attention, but in taking the order, they were friendly and helpful. The food took a reasonable amount of time, but during the meal nobody stopped back to ask how things are. Maybe because we didn't have an actual "server" we were left on our own. It was an okay experience, but not a place that I would see us coming back to.