A little over a week

I made a mental list of the things that were most important to find first upon moving to Milwaukee. Friends are important, yes. So is a good bar. But highest up on my list was a decent cup of coffee and a comfortable place to drink it. If you come to Milwaukee (which I hope you do) I highly suggest heading to Brady Street. It's got everything you could ask for: local shops, food and bars, varying in price, atmosphere and clientele.

For coffee, there's nothing better than the freshly made, small batch, cold-brewed iced coffee from Rochambo Coffeehouse and Teahouse. These people must have known I was coming because those words were heaven to my ears. More importantly, it was heaven to my taste buds. The oft-lost intricacies of coffee come through loud and clear when cold brewed, and this is the best I've ever had.

In the near vicinity, I also stumbled upon The Exclusive Company record store. Super helpful staff, dollar bins and an independent vibe are getting me real excited to come back for a visit (once I fix my record player, that is).
The real gem of the past weekend for those of us new to Milwaukee has been the Hi Hat Garage. The Hi Hat looks like a great spot to grab cocktails on a hot date, but for those of us who are less refined, the Garage is a more relaxed atmosphere. Friday night drinks and Sunday brunch were both excellent, and each time my friends and I were warmly welcomed my those at the tables next to us. Good food, $5 liters of beer, nice people, oh and trees growing inside are all big checkmarks in the yes box.

I think this Wisconsin thing just might work out.