I love going to Woodman's when I have to stock up on pantry staples. I find that their prices are…read moreon average the most reasonable for dairy, canned goods and most produce. The store can be a bit chaotic, depending on the time you visit, and the checkout lines can be extra long. If you don't mind the crowds, it's a great place to save extra money.

Being an out of stater I was amazed at the huge selection and variety at Woodmans! Be prepared to…read morespend at least an hour walking through this aisles, especially the international section, they have so many varieties and no store compares. One small downside is the discounted produce at the front are expired and it's been rare to find a treasure that still appears edible. Overall good deals on fresh produce can be hit or miss with sales on berries. Absolutely love the vegeterian options I have never seen so many tofu, veg burgers, vegan meals, etc in one place (same goes for gluten free!)

Skatterbrain Dark Chocolate Banana Whiskey: Skatterbrain produces a plethora of eccentrically…read moreflavored whiskeys. Information on Skatterbrain is next to non-existent, but I can tell you that my "research" revealed all of their whiskeys share one thing in common (well maybe two if you include they're all fun flavors). That commonality is they all have an animal wearing sunglasses on the bottle. In the case of the Dark Chocolate banana Whiskey, it's appropriately a gorilla. Total Wine (where I purchased it) describes it as smooth Canadian whisky blended with the flavors of dark chocolate and banana with rich, fruity, and complex qualities. I question the reliability of that though as Skatterbrain spells it as "whiskey" on their bottle, which is typical of American and Irish Whiskey, but not Canadian "Whisky". I found the chocolate flavor to be stronger than the banana, but the two make an interesting combo. I wasn't bananas about it initially, but it grew on me, making it an acquired taste. I don't know how others drink this, but I found it worked nicely in my version of a "Dirty Monkey" (recipe below). Although I found this whiskey to my liking, I still prefer my go to banana rum for this type of drink. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews Doughboy Dirty Monkey: -30-50ml Dark Chocolate Banana Whiskey -5 oz milk of choice -1 tsp sugar free chocolate syrup -21g chocolate protein powder -1/4 diced large banana or 1/3 medium banana -1 tsp peanut butter -4 medium sized ice cubs -approximately 1/2 tsp xanthan gum to thicken -Blend well in a standard blender, pour and enjoy

Every time I come here, I have a good experience. You'd be hard pressed to find a larger selection…read moreof wines and spirits. They usually have some kind of wine tasting or spirits tasting as well. Employees are always helpful.

Love this local gem tucked away on the 2nd floor above Ray's Wine & Spirits. Pop in upstairs to…read morecatch a local brew on tap or a 1/2 price wine night. Stay for a sports game on the tv or peruse the pile of games or snacks as you quench your thirst. It's an easy spot to come with friends or solo as the crowd is usually a friendly bunch. Atmosphere is chill and relaxed with plenty of good people and good vibes. Parking is easy too with a shared dedicated lot with Ray's store. Check out their website to lean about their host of events and classes--everything from regional wine features, whisky tastings, cocktail experiences, and more. Hands down, these are my favorite offering provided by Ray's and never disappoints!

As always, late to the party here. We went to a tasting and while I was aware Rays had a "bar" I…read morehad no idea how super nice it is! There are couches, a full bar, drink specials, cool bartenders and fun events. There's a silent book club where you can come read, have a drink and not talk to anyone! They have some small snacks to buy but are also happy for you to bring in a pizza from Lalli's or whatever. Definite hidden gem.

You know I love a good hidden gem…read more Old Germantown is just that. We were in the general area-ish doing some shopping and wanted to get some pizza for takeout some place closeby to enjoy at home while watching the Olympics (because it's in Italy--so pizza seemed like just the thing). A search on Yelp brought up this place as somewhat closeby. It was after dark when we went in search of it. We drove down a rural road past what appeared to be a driveway that led to a farm. This can't be it. We tried again. Navigation brought us to the same driveway. My husband was ready to give up. I decided to call the business. A kindly gentleman answered and said--yep! It will look like you're driving to a farm but we're here! As we got closer to the end of the drive we saw a bustling parking area. While it might be hard to find--the people have found it. And, so did we. We entered to find beer hall vibes with tons of communal seating. We asked if we could order to go which they were more than willing to accommodate. We found a couple bar stools at their bar, ordered our salads and pizza, and then enjoyed a couple of stout beers while we waited. The beers, salad, and the pizza straight from their wood fired pizza oven were all fantastic. We got one of their specialty pizzas which was a white pie that comes with ricotta (as well as mozz) mushrooms, and basil on a crust that has just the right amount of chewiness and char. Lovely! The folks working here were above-and-beyond friendly. And, one told us that they have a large outdoor patio during pleasant months. We will definitely be back during the pleasant months. And, let's be real--during the less than pleasant months as well. Get to it!

This is definitely a hidden gem that you'd never just stumble across. There is no signage at all…read moreand from the street it looks like an old barn off the road. Upon driving in there is a building for the restaurant along with nice outdoor seating, and area for kids to play! We went in mid May on a sunny but cool evening. The kids loved having the sand area and toys to play with while waiting for dinner to arrive. They have a good menu, but there seemed to be a decent amount of items unavailable especially the sausages my friends wanted to try. We ended up with the spring pizza, sassy pig, a plain cheese, and then a three combo of sausages. I thought the pizza was all good, not the best I've ever had but solid. The spring pizza was my favorite. The sassy pig was very unique but good! Personally, I wasn't a huge fan of the sausages but others in my group liked them. We upgraded that to include fries and there was only a very small amount. We will definitely be back, seems like a great spot for groups!

James and Jaqueline were great!! It was our first time at Cooper's hawk and they made us feel very…read moreWelcome. They were very knowledgeable about drinks and made us exactly what we were looking for. Will be back very soon!

service was great Jai was great awesome service very professional very helpful explain the variety…read moretasting well humble personality

Stopped by for a post dinner drink and to catch up. They definitely boast a lot of cocktail…read morecreations and take pride in their homemade ingredients. Their current winter "Port No 6" menu has drinks starting at $12 but you can tell they put a lot of care into each creation. We stopped by on a Wednesday before 6pm and they did offer $2 off tap beers so I got a zombie dust tulip for $5. Not bad! Staff are friendly but things may move a little slower due to the care they put into their cocktails. This is definitely reminiscent of island vibes. Wait for a good drink and relax at the bar or outer patio (which has heaters in the winter). Street parking is pretty easy to snag, even around dinner time.

Stopped by on a Friday night on the recommendation/persistence of local brewery staff and was…read morepleasantly surprised by this spot. There was a wide variety of drinks options and reasonably priced as well. I ended picking the Zoinks cocktail based on the bartender recommendation. It was a slightly savory cocktail and a nice way to close out my evening. There was a decent sized crowd throughout the space. There is limited indoor space but its made up for with an outdoor fireplace and picnic table seating. I would happily return to Station No 6!

We have been going here forever, the drive up service (we are elderly) has always been…read moreextraordinary. The variety, the service, the staff is top notch. Never once has there been a problem of any sort.

Distilled liquor: check Macro beers: check…read moreMicro beers: check Craft beers: check Wines: holy shiitake!!! Holy Grail! Discount Liquor. Two locations and this one in Waukesha I am reviewing. Family owned and operated. If you aren't from the area than you don't realize what this liquor store offers. If you are from this area or the one in West Allis, then you probably are spoiled with what they have to offer! I rarely go in and not find what I am looking for (except at times beers and sometimes wines). That's not a knock... what place provides you with any wine you want? What sets Discount Liquor apart is the knowledge experts in wines. They were voted as 50 best wine stores in America... you have a question, ask and you shall receive. Price is good on most, cheaper than some but the variety is unsurpassed... maybe besides Total Wines. If you can't find something talk to an employee and they will help you with ordering it or find a close replacement. I have been looking for Rombauer Zin and they made a suggestion to go with Truett-Hurst Zin and we agreed, it is a close match. I love how they divide the store and categorize sections and again, you will find it difficult to find a better value and service.