Forbes.com has a new post citing the best online presences for colleges and universities.  Marquette, my alma mater, does very well.  So, of course, I thought I'd share it.  Kudos to the entire MU team! 

The full story is here.  It begins, "Who’d have thought Marquette was the most active Tweeter? Or that Cal crushes every school in YouTube views? Must be all those Zach Maynard highlight reels, right? Fun fact: Yellow is more popular than red on school sites."

Full disclosure, I'm on the Interactive Marketing Committee at Marquette but that doesn't tarnish the fact that I'm proud of the fine work at Marquette and this cool national exposure for a Milwaukee university.  

A final note, and a testament to the social media savvy at MU.  Thanks to some help from Marquette students, Forbes changed its original story that had Syracuse as the top Twitter school.

For the fifth straight year, October is Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com, presented by Concordia University. All month, we're stuffed with restaurant reviews, delectable features, chef profiles and unique articles on everything food, as well as the winners of our "Best of Dining 2011."

As Dining Month comes to an end here at OnMilwaukee.com, I wanted to reflect a bit on some of the restaurants that I miss. Places that have closed, moved on or evolved into other entities.

I'm fascinated by the restaurant industry. The marketing, economics and passion of it are all creative and ever-changing. Milwaukee's blessed with an abundance of variety in our restaurants. Some may even argue that the area is over served with restaurants. Either way, the restaurant circle of life is a fluid and fun one. There's always opportunity and hungry mouths.

Here a few places that have closed, and that I still think about today.

Barclay Cafe – I love breakfast, and Barclay Gallery & Garden Café, 158 S. Barclay St. in the Fifth Ward, was a favorite. It closed in 2008, and I still miss the atmosphere and their Big City omelets.

The original Jacques – I really miss the character of Jacques' original location in Walker's Point. The front bar area was perfect for a Sunday breakfast, and the dining area was cozy and comfortable.

The Social - Who doesn't miss the original Social location? Kevin Sloan's establishment, which ceased operations in late 2008 at 114 E. Pittsburgh St. was a true gem. Amazing food, awesome atmosphere and hip in a way that wasn't too hip. Just right.  Sadly, its larger space (now Stack*d) never had the same vibe.  

Albanese's on Keefe – The sauce, the pasta, the wine, the waitstaff, the music. Oh, I miss you so much Albanese's on Keefe. Albanese's on Keefe was a throwback, traditional Italian family-style place. It was the perfect first date spot and a place where you always felt at home.

Butch's Clock Steakhouse – Chef-owner Butch Sche…

I DVR "Saturday Night Live" each week, and usually end up watching the opening segment, the Digital Short (if there is one) and always "Weekend Update."  

"Update," I think, is entertaining, witty, creative and funny.  So, I was excited to see "Weekend Update" anchorman Seth Meyers Thursday night at the Pabst Theater.  

The 37 year-old lead writer at SNL took the stage 7:38 p.m. sporting jeans, a button down and high top Nikes with orange laces.

Meyers, to warm the crowd, led with the Brewers announcing that even though he’s a Red Sox fan that the Brewers were his team for these playoffs.  He lamented that Bernie Brewer doesn’t slide into a mug of beer anymore, but toasted Milwaukee for its beer tradition while mocking St. Louis for its lame "Cardinals" nickname.  

He then, of course, dove into politics.  Fresh from a gig in Madison, and not long removed from his summer hosting duties at the White House Correspondents' dinner he easily made fun of Wisconsin’s national place in the political scene with quips about collective bargaining, failed recalls and Gov. Scott Walker.  

Comparing Madison and Milwaukee, Meyers fawned over the beauty of the Pabst Theater.  He said on Wednesda night he was at "a very beautiful theater, but now that I’m here I can say it (the Barrymore Theatre) was a sh@thole.  This place (the Pabst) is super nice.  That chandelier (wow) Madison had a flashlight hanging from the ceiling," said Meyers.  

Meyers continued saying that the Pabst Theater isn’t what "he associates with the brand Pabst."  "When I drink Pabst, I don’t think chandeliers and beautiful edifices.  I think red Solo cups and ‘we don’t have enough money for Heineken.’"

Meyers' easy going style fit the Pabst Theater well as he flowed from story to story and topic to topic.  

 On Gov. Rod Blagojevich:
"I didn’t know Al Sharpton came in white."

 On Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger:
"...how could the people of California ever known that something…

For the fifth straight year, October is Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com, presented by Concordia University. All month, we're stuffed with restaurant reviews, delectable features, chef profiles and unique articles on everything food, as well as the winners of our "Best of Dining 2011."

Everyone has a favorite burger.  

This year, Sobelman's won the OnMilwaukee.com poll.  But, favorites like Kopp's, AJ Bombers, Elsa's, Stack'd and Solly's all garnered lots of love.

But if you're looking for that rarely publicized burger or underrated slab of beef, where do you go?  Do you have favorite bar that makes a great burger?  Or a place that doesn't even have burgers on the menu yet the chef has made you one upon a special request.

One of these underrated burgers for me is found at Rupena's at the Milwaukee Public Market.  For only $3.99, you get a fresh from the butcher burger with your choice of toppings.  It's juicy, full of flavor and great for lunch or dinner.

So, there's my choice.  Now, who's got your favorite underrated Milwaukee burger?