Lurie Garden, in Chicago’s Millennium Park
I did not expect much when meeting Jennifer Davit, to take a look at her garden. Spring had barely arrived, and the last snow had […]
Midwest
Chicago hospitality: outstanding to ugly sides
Use Google when in search of the “lost art of customer service,” and 10,000 references pop up within two seconds. Balance this against economic predictions […]
Casino slots add more interactive elements
When Potawatomi Bingo Casino tripled its size in 2008, the Milwaukee gaming emporium added 1,300 slot machines, so the total exceeds 3,100. What began as […]
Sap on tap: More of us running for the gold
Time for a tap, and we’re not talking about Spotted Cow or Sprecher Amber. Even though the Olympics have ended, Wisconsin has begun another run […]
Wisconsin introduces roadside culture stands
Consider the phrase “roadside culture stand.” It is more than a place to sell fresh veggies, less imposing than the average art fair booth and […]
Full steam ahead for Wisconsin tea lovers
When Katrina Isaacson says “you’ll never see me bring a latte in here,” you sense a level of determination that belies her gentle smile. Johanna […]
Bump-a-thump: Madeline Island’s windsleds
Here’s the question: What happens if you and your brother want a vacation? Answer: Everybody leaves the island. Har, har. Just joking, says Arnie Nelson. […]
GPS + Northwoods + winter spells trouble
Serene Northwoods scenery. Mild winter weather. Leisurely timetable. GPS set. What’s wrong with this picture? The GPS – and our assumption that a road can […]
L’Etoile, Madison, expands ‘go local’ mission
Chef Tory Miller buys not steaks and chops but whole cows and pigs from local farms, using as much of the animals as possible in […]
Vegetarian dining: Dells, Manty, Brookfield
I am a lifelong meat eater who for years has dined out once a month with vegetarian friends who routinely share their entrees. So I […]
Winter in Wausau: Ice fishing, skiing, bird art
Dave Torkko is rearranging snow when we meet in Wausau, and I tell him about wanting to get to Weston before dark. It’s my hunch […]
Boutique bowling, tiny alleys, new museum
Is bowling about to take on a new attitude in Wisconsin? Opening this month are the first boutique lanes in Madison’s downtown campus area. “Boutique,” […]