Saturday morning I went to breakfast at the Plaza Hotel on Cass and State. My mom and my good friend, Amanda, and her mom, Kathy, sat outside on the cute patio and had a delicious breakfast. I had an artichoke, spinach, garlic and mushroom omelet - so good.
A lot of people don't know about the Cafe at the Plaza, but it's open every day from 7 a.m. til 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. They have indoor seating, outdoor patio seating, and counter seating.
After breakfast we drove around a bit and Amanda and my mom were both oohing and ahhing about all the cute bars and restaurants and shops on the East Side and all the beautiful homes and condos on Prospect Ave. overlooking the lake. Amanda, who lives in Minneapolis now, said she keeps telling her boyfriend, Mark, that they should move here, but he thinks it's not big enough or cool enough for him. She said he's only been here once and has some major misconceptions about the city. He's only been to parts of downtown and thinks mostly of breweries when he thinks of Milwaukee. I think we'll have to get him down here for a visit and show him how hip and beautiful Milwaukee really is. =)
Kathy and Amanda have both started their own book clubs and I'm thinking that I want to start one. On top of discussing some great books, it'd be a perfect excuse to get together with some girls once a month and drink lots of wine! I think I'm going to start one!
I said I'd post a few pics of my apartment so here they are. I absolutely love it here, especially in the morning. The apartment is so big and there are lots of windows so it's really bright and the breeze that comes through is fantastic. I love getting up and having some tea or coffee and reading the paper in my big beautiful living room!
I just took these pics this morning actually. It's just the living and dining room in these pics - we also have a big kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom, plus two porches and two garages. I'm in love with it - I hope we don't move until we can buy a house in a couple of years. Anyway, I know it's a bit messy - a few things are still not in their right place! But it's coming along!
Yay! Now I'm Internet infamous too! ;) We'll get Mark down for a visit really soon and open his eyes to the beauty of Milwaukee - just like you opened mine this weekend! I can't believe that I hadn't seen those great parts of the city. More people should get out and explore Milwaukee - they might be pleasantly surprised at what they see as well!
Posted by: Amanda | August 15, 2005 at 11:46 AM
I've always wanted to join a book club. Thought about starting one myself actually once but then of course something happened and I forgot about it =)
Now that I'm in the area I'd def. join.
*cheers to reading*
Posted by: Christi | August 15, 2005 at 04:23 PM
Your apartment is HUGE!!! I love the character it has in the architecture.
Thanks for stopping by today! And for the tipping advice. :-)
Posted by: indigo | August 15, 2005 at 09:43 PM
...and for some really reason I missed that you were in Milwaukee too. I'm in West Allis. LOVE LOVE LOVE The Bistro!!!! Love Shorewood too, we used to live on the corner of Downer & Capitol. Great area.
Posted by: indigo | August 16, 2005 at 07:58 AM
That's cool!
haha I guess I'm glad I gave you tipping advice then if you'll be coming into the Bistro anytime soon! ;)
Posted by: Erin | August 16, 2005 at 08:28 AM
Nice faux fireplace. :^)
You could go with something electric there (looks like an outlet there, no?), but maybe check out something a little nicer...
The 'tealight fireplace candelabra' runs for $90, and actually doesn't look too bad.
http://www.alsto.com/product.asp?product=88006&dept%5Fid=7022
Posted by: Andre | August 16, 2005 at 07:10 PM
That tealight stand you put in the fireplace does look really cool! I dont know how much they run, but Party Lite also sells them.
Posted by: Jennie | August 18, 2005 at 08:22 AM
Wow, that's a great apartment! I wish I had one like that, back in the day! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: chatty | August 18, 2005 at 08:39 AM