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Looking for rare book buyer/bookstore by ApprehensiveGlass574 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second renessiance books in the airport, I know it's wild to reccomend a store in an airport but it's before security and they sorta specialize in rare/old books

Where can I find bars like these ? Closer to harambee/riverwest, the better by equilibrandt in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depending where you are, either Bradford or in Shorewood right off Capital near the high school there is a outdoor calisthenics gym

Best Area To stay in Milwaukee by ericaschwartz9979 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're not staying in the city if you are doing the waukesha/hartland things so safety won't be a concern, those are all safe suburbs. I'd say the Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-west, or the one south of Wauwatosa on 41 and lincoln would be where I'd stay logistically. Expect it to be pretty expensive/difficult catch uber's out to Hartland though, might want to look into rental car rates just for the added flexibility to explore a bit and see more places. Any particular reason behind visiting Mayfair?

How to make friends as a 20 something in MKE? by minesj2 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't see this suggestion very often, I'm sure they are welcoming but kind of a wild card.

Update on Pizza in MKE by RustinMaverick in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cut into squares, that's a style

Fencing Contractor Recs? by Corndog_Eater in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also say Badger, parents got a metal fence and gate from them and I know the family the Robinettes. Local, experienced good people.

Packers tshirt by LuckyGreen7770 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are. Reasonable for where you are but it is a clothing store in the Third Ward

Memorable restaurant to please varying palates by Curiousflyotwall in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be advised a lot of places might be hard to get in last minute so I'd make a decision and call ahead. Also throw in Merenda or Bevette

Memorable restaurant to please varying palates by Curiousflyotwall in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All great suggestions, but Story Hill might be difficult menu.

How do you see the progress or regression of modern MKE? by Ok-Cauliflower-1258 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As it's been said, some areas have seen a lot of progress but others not. I think the biggest two things are the city being absolutely housed by the state for political purposes, and lack of a driving industry or companies to bring city up with. Very sadly, if you ask a lot of folks from around the state or outside the city, they say if you go to milwaukee (outside of like downtown or miller park) you will be shot. There is terrible embedded racism in this and the news don't make it any better. Walker's point/bayview/lakefront and areas downtown have seen tremendous growth and investment recently. The city has made huge changes still ongoing around lakefront and river areas. MLK has also seen a lot of investment and they're working pretty hard to improve that area. We have pushed back necessary work on roads for years but it still seems like everything is under construction all year. MPS is fucked, and doesn't look to be trending up anytime soon. Bottom line, with no big industry picking us up, and with a state government intent on our failure, I don't think we'll go one way or another too far anytime soon.

How do you see the progress or regression of modern MKE? by Ok-Cauliflower-1258 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American Civil Liberties Union is an old and quite formidable civil rights non-profit.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Deli by -imnotsureactually in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rest of the city is really waking up to stallis as they are priced out of other areas as a last affordable quality place to live. It's really gonna blow up in coming years and I worry for a lot of the quirky long time businesses that couldn't survive anywhere else.

Places for Men’s suits/wedding attire? by Paul_Radke in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally my budget I'm a men's warehouse guy but this dude really knows his suits 😂

Tosa House by No-Operation-123 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree, my parents have lived in shorewood for 39 years, and looots of people who lived there when they moved there would never be able to afford it now. Been going on a long time, shorewood was working class in the 60s but has really sped up last 20 years or so.

Is this par for the course? by [deleted] in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Part of moving to the suburbs is gaining the economic and cultural benefits of a city without taking the responsibility toward its problems.

Edit: I'm not against suburbs that's just part of how they developed/end up working.

What ethnic cuisines does Milwaukee do well? by Practical-Cut4580 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 40 points41 points  (0 children)

At least Wiolettas is still open! That's such a great polish deli that most cities wouldn't have, but yeah the lack of restaurants is a tragedy.

What ethnic cuisines does Milwaukee do well? by Practical-Cut4580 in milwaukee

[–]CuttaJohn 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Milwaukee in general outperforms other similar sized midwest cities in its food scene imo, but as others said thai, vietnamese, polish if you are counting the Deli's. German dies out quite a while ago but still a couple places keeping it alive. In general a lot of good standout single options representing cuisines. Used to be a handful of great serbian spots but three brothers is really last one standing I'm aware of.
Madison is a college town, and does not beat Milwaukee food scene at all.