I walked into the shop and was instantly transported back 20 years to when I would spend my…read morelunches, working at a liquor store, smokin' a stog with my lunch at the local shop where I lived. I was immediately greeted by Rose, who I asked to just let me stand there and take in the environment for 30 seconds. She laughed, but I think she got the nostalgic factors I was feeling. The shop is straight up old school, with leather couches, chairs, etc around for various smoking areas, and they were definitely being utilized on this Friday afternoon. I've already decided that I will be returning to partake in "enjoy(ing a) fine cigar + (and maybe) quality liquors in the comfort of your living room" in their gorgeous lounge. Now, we'll get to the nuts of the review, as Rose asked me what she could do for me and I said straight up that I was looking for a recommendation because I'm not really able to do that at local corporate tobacco shops as I am generally more knowledgeable than the workers. She immediately thanked me for just immediately trusting her judgment* and said, "Well, lets go where all the fun is." We entered the EXTREMELY well stocked humidor and I explained to Rose exactly what I wanted and a price range (that wasn't very limiting) and she IMMEDIATELY said "This is the cigar you want." Well, it was celebratory cigar that I smoked that day, and she was right. *In hindsight, after a little research, I appreciate Rose's humility as she's an ambassador for multiple cigar brands, and she actually DID NOT recommend one of her ambassadorial brands which is a real positive (and inspires me to try some brands that trust her). Though I have a feeling I may be a bit out there personality-wise for a lot of traditional cigar stores I hope to come back and spend some time in this beautiful establishment.

Huge selection and fair prices. Its always a stop for us when hitting the blue floor at Pierce…read more Comfy leather seats. Friendly crowd. Good place to have a cigar and watch a football game.

This cool spot in Walker's Point is perfect for hanging with friends or when you need a mid-night…read morerest spot. There's a variety of seating, games, hookahs, cafe (w/ coffee, alcoholic beverages, tea, and food). We ordered a Mocha Latte and pour over coffee. I am very particular about my coffee, and this spot held up. I wouldn't definitely come back to work one day.

My husband heard about this place and was excited to bring me to check it out. We had a full day…read moreplanned on a Saturday and it began around 2 pm with our first stop here at dream lab. We were greeted by Shawn, our barista who had friendly, chill vibes. We asked for his suggestions and ended up choosing the pistachio latte and the espresso drink. Shawn told us to find a seat, I was delighted to see there were tons of spots to choose from. We ended up sitting on the main floor at a very large wooden table that would be perfect for playing games with a large group of friends or family. Shawn promptly delivered our drinks and they were delicious. Besides the drinks, the music and ambience were great and we especially liked the gift area with art, t-shirts, books and more. The sign saying "you are f#ucking magick" resonated as we left in great moods ready to take on the day. We will be back soon!

Casablanca Brady Street has been a staple for my girlfriends and I for years even before the patio…read morewas built. We've always loved the happy hour, hookah, and food. We've enjoyed "sip and paints" here, New Year's Eve, when they offered brunch with crepes, and frequented when they had their vegetarian lunch buffet. Unfortunately, things have changed. 1. Atmosphere The décor hasn't changed. Still sleek, dimly lit, and romantic. The bathroom water wasn't working, and staff seemed aware of it when we mentioned it. How is that sanitary or up to code? Several of the chairs brought to our table were also broken, with bent legs a clear safety issue. It's typically packed on a Saturday like a dance club but it was nearly empty on a Saturday night which may be a reflection of our experience. 2. Service Our waitress was kind and attentive despite handling a large group, but the busboy was unprofessional. He started clearing plates while people were still eating and even asked my husband to reach across the table to hand over other guests' dishes. It made us feel rushed, even though the place wasn't busy. 3. Food My chicken shawarma was greasy, hard, sour, and unseasoned, almost as if the meat had gone bad. The potato balls were cut open which I've never seen and underwhelming. My husband and son's wings were over fried and tough, the spinach artichoke dip was clumpy and poorly blended, and others said the lamb chops were "okay." Honestly, the best thing I ate that night was the pita bread. 4. Overall Experience This used to be our go to for birthdays, Brady Street drag show viewing, and happy hour, but it's gone downhill. Between the sanitation issues, broken furniture, food quality, and rushed service, it no longer feels like "our spot". SO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION.... This was hard to write because I have so many great memories here and I wanted the experience to be better. Sadly, I won't be returning.

Even though I have a collection of bookmarks for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants I…read morewant to try, I rarely partake due to the amount of dishes containing items I won't eat. I recently got out of my comfort zone and visited Casablana for dinner. I ended up ordering the Baked Lamb because it required no modifications. The Baked Lamb is shredded, marinated lamb on a bed of basmati rice with a side of homemade yogurt. I tried the yogurt, but didn't end up using any of it. Both the lamb and rice had good flavor. I wasn't expecting the lamb to be shredded; rather, I assumed it would be something I'd have to cut like with a knife. I feel like you get a good amount of both, but I wouldn't get it again. I wanted to try beef shawarma and a chicken kabob and asked if those could be added as an upcharge for $5 each like you can do if you order a salad as your meal. To my disappointment, I was told no, that the only way I could get those was to order the combo plate for $23 on top of the $25 meal I already ordered. Seems dumb.

Friends were at Topper's eating something called pizza, and I couldn't handle their lack of…read moreculinary discretion, so I stopped in at Revel next door. I celebrate Milwaukee's diversity. Revel was evidently popular with Milwaukee's African-American population. The bar brought back memories of my high school days in NYC, and I loved the music. While he asked for my identification, the bouncer joked with me, saw I was more than five decades over the drinking age, and told me to put the ID away, and he helped me order a drink. Everyone was warm, and several people even complimented me on my fedora. I only had one drink because my friends were afraid to come in. That's Milwaukee's problem. Fear prevents us from getting along. I accept and appreciate diversity, color, and ethnic heritage. That's America, people. We are all different. Enjoy the mosaic.

One of my favorite places to go to for a night out with my friends. Friendly staff and a great…read moreatmosphere. I always look forward to coming here when I come to visit

Amazing wings and great happy hour deal! Great staff and service! We went when it was snowing so it…read morewas more of a chill ambiance but it was still a vibe inside! They also play good music especially when compared to the rest of mke bars in that area!

Smelled funny (like a port a pot), no Diet Coke, and horrible music. Walked in and the place was…read moreempty...should've took that as a sign.

Food was good and came out pretty quickly, especially considering the restaurant wasn't very busy…read more Service, however, could have been much better. The place was fairly empty--maybe three other tables--and it still took quite a while for someone to greet us, bring menus, take our drink orders, and then actually bring the drinks out. I ordered a Tito's and tonic, but what I received looked like a cup of salsa water with a splash of tonic. It tasted pretty unpleasant and the presentation wasn't great either. On the positive side, the ambiance was nice and the music was chill, which made the atmosphere enjoyable.

I've eaten at Casablanca many times but this is my first time at the Brookfield location. They only…read morehad one server, poor girl. And my beef kebab was extremely tough. The waitress was willing to switch it out for a different meat which I appreciated. She said that they are switching vendors soon back to an old vendor. The jibneh was fantastic! The rice was delicious and all of the meat were served with very good seasoning even the beef kebab that I had to not eat. I honestly wished the beef kebab would've been more tender so I could have eaten it since the flavor on it was so delicious. I will go back because I've eaten here before and not had food quality issues. I know the restaurant industry is hard right now because of pricing of food. I just hope that they get more than one server working and also go back to their old meat vendor as soon as possible.