Curt is Chicago native – but don’t hold that against him. After stops in Madison and California, he and his wife moved to Waukesha in 2004 to open their own downtown business.
If you haven’t been to Downtown Waukesha on a Friday night in the summer, then you are truly missing out.
This Downtown is alive on Friday nights!
My wife and I closed up shop a little early and wandered the streets for a while. Friday Night Live was in full swing at this hour. What is Friday Night Live you ask?
Throughout the streets of Downtown, various musicians play live from 6PM until 8PM. The music varies from Friday to Friday, and it is always entertaining.
Some stores are open late, the coffee shops serve up a variety of drinks, and there are a couple of places to scoop up really good ice cream. The Fox River Walk is teeming with families both walking and biking, enjoying the sights and sounds of Downtown.
It’s outstanding! If you haven’t experienced it yet, get down here and do so.
Our foot tour of the City eventually developed an appetite, so we ended our trek at Daddy O’s Restaurant on Broadway for their Friday night fish fry. It’s always good.
I have yet to check out the newest addition to Broadway, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, just across from Daddy O’s. From the looks of things last night, it seemed they had a good turnout as well. I also understand that Rochester Deli, further up Broadway, has a really good fish dinner.
Mia’s Pizza on Clinton is delicious. Eric’s Porter House on Wisconsin has good prime rib and serves a mean Jack and Coke. Neighbor’s Bistro on Main has tasty burgers; get there while the grill is open, and Sprizzo and the Steaming Cup offer a variety of coffee drinks, food, desserts, and live music.
We have two great sub shops, and one of the best candy stores ever, Amy Lyn’s Fine Candies.
If the nightlife is your thing, Downtown Waukesha offers an excellent late night venue. One of the reasons I moved here was the fact that the House of Guinness was only a few doors down from us. A stellar Irish beer selection and cool live music make the House a distinguished nighttime destination.
Also gaining notoriety is the new cigar bar, Nice Ash. Overstuffed leather chairs and a sweet humidor beckon the cigar aficionado. Hannon's, across the river form Waukesha State Bank, presents a mixed crowd and very friendly barstaff.
Tip well and they, too , will serve a mean Jack and Coke.
We’ve got it real good down here. If one-way streets and parking are and issue for you, then you haven’t been down here in a while. The City has worked hard to make Downtown accessible to all. Check out the City of Waukesha Website for parking maps and directions.
Come experience Downtown Waukesha this Friday. I am sure you will be surprised at all it has to offer.
And if you think Friday night is good, you should see Saturday morning! Stay tuned for more.
