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“Welcome Back!” – The Renovation Story Part 1

By Danielle

“Welcome Back!” is the first thing that pops into my head every time I see someone walk in our front door and quickly look to the left then right, with a puzzled look on their face. Yes indeed, the bar used to be on the other side. If you recall…

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But Why Clowns?

By Danielle

Many people know about the Christmas Decorations that cover every inch of our space in November and December. But we also decorate for several other holidays throughout the year. Summertime currently features a patriotic bar, tropical beach vibes in the back room, and clowns in the main room. But why…

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Erv’s Mug & the Honor Flight

By Danielle

Our veterans are never forgotten. As we enter into the Memorial weekend, we decided to reflect on our participation in raising funds for our vets in this area. It began in 2018 when we partnered with a local group organizing a run called “We run, they fly”. This group held…

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The Dual Nature of Erv

By Danielle

Erv was a man of contradictions-a softy at heart yet outwardly a hard ass. His dual nature was evident in the way he interacted with the world around him. On one hand, he was the secret benefactor, regularly purchasing and delivering bags of traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter meals for…

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Chef Mario

By Danielle

Our next blog post is about the man who has brought the most positive change to our organization since the covid era. Introducing our Head Chef, Mario Perez. Chef Mario joined Erv’s Mug in 2021 as a line cook. Within the first month of his tenure, he was quickly established…

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Fish Fry

By Danielle

Shortly after we opened in 1979, customers were quick to provide feedback that Erv’s needed a Fish Fry. There were no other fish fries in Oak Creek at the time; Heck there were hardly any other restaurants at that time. Erv decided to do a Beer-Battered version, which is the…

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Women’s Month

By Danielle

March is International Women’s Month & celebrations of women are all around. But here at Erv’s, Superwomen are at the core of our business, and we celebrate them every day, all year long.  Many talented women have worked at the Mug over the years, including 2 generations of female ownership.…

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Seasonal Cocktails

By Timmy

When people think of Erv’s Mug, people generally think of two things: Fish fry & craft beer. And we love that! We’re one of the oldest craft beer bars in the state and are proud to be at the forefront of the ever-changing beer industry. However, we’re aware that not…

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Julie

By Danielle

We close out February paying tribute to the young, single mom who wandered in the door 20 years ago and applied for a job. Her then 5-year-old daughter was the same age as my youngest son, and an immediate friendship was formed. We grew together just as our children grew…

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The French Revolution & Restaurants

By Timmy

The French Revolution (1789-1799) significantly impacted dining culture and helped shape modern restaurants. Before the Revolution, dining was an exclusive activity for the wealthy elite. After the fall of the aristocracy, many chefs who had worked for noble families found themselves unemployed. With their former employers gone, these chefs sought…

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