Alina & Nick
Things to Do
Lakefront Brewery
Brewery tours are always fun here, don't forget to make a reservation online. Nick's Beer of choice: Riverwest Stein or Lakefront IPA. Alina's Beer of choice: Fuel Cafe or Imperial Pumpkin ale. Go for the Friday fish fry and listen to the polka band. Don't forget to get the cheese curds they're a 10
Luxe Golf
About 20 minutes from downtown. Fun spot to play some fun golf games and grab some grub
Café Benelux
Great spot for Brunch in the Third Ward. Their sister restaurant, Cafe Hollander is also amazing! Get a Bloody Mary, don't be surprised when it comes with a beer as well, its a wisconsin thing...
Oak Leaf Trail
Great for walks, roller blading or bike rides. Take a break along the river at Hubbard Park Lodge and Beer Garden
Wolski's Tavern
If you're a local you know about Wolski's and have to close it! Great place to end the night with music, darts and pool. Make it to closing time and you'll earn yourself a bumpersticker (now that you know about them, you'll see them all over the city).
Up-Down MKE
Arcade bar with ski ball, pac man, pinball and any arcade game you can think of. Always a great time here.
Vagabond
Street tacos in a funky atmosphere. Nick's go to: skirt steak burrito. Alina's go to: gringo pollo, sconnie rojo and korean beef. Low key great cheese curds 10/10
Kopp's Frozen Custard
Alina's favorite spot for custard and burgers. Check out the "Flavor Forecast" for the week. If tiramisu or wedding cake are on the menu you have to go!
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Upscale Italian that cant be beat. Special place for us for anniversaries to dinner after our engagement ! The Spritz and tiramisu are amazing! No Cheese curds here but they'd be 10/10
Lakeshore State Park
Walk along the lake and see what you stumble upon. Go through the park all the way to the light house. Festivals and concerts are always going on! Or head north and follow the lake to Bradford Beach
Good City Brewing
Our old reliable when we're looking to eat in our neighborhood. Nick's go to when he's in the mood for a solid burger. Don't forget to try the curry fries!
NorthSouth Club
Get your axe throwing and shuffleboard fix here!
Milwaukee Art Museum
The art museum always has fun exhibits and is a great spot for a picnic or to enjoy the lakefront. even if you don't go inside, it is a wonder to see from the outside as well. Those of you coming from NY may recognize the style of the building being similar to another sculptural structure in NYC. Hint: they were both designed by Santiago Calatrava, however the art museum predates its NYC counterpart #Art
Merriment Social
Fun Fact: Travel Channel filmed here and we ended up making an appearance 🤩 Great spot of brunch or dinner. Cocktails are great and we are obsessed with their Brussel sprouts and burgers.
Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Broken bat is a baseball themed craft brewery with so many different beers to try. Alina’s MVPs: Straight Chedd-apricot IPA or Yabo-cracker jack stout. Nick’s MVP: Corre Corre - Mexican lager. They even have an indoor woofle ball field
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
One of Alina's favorite spots on campus! This little chapel was originally built in France in 1420 before being transported to Marquette's campus. Great spot to check out for history buffs or if you want to have a picnic.