Milwaukee: Lakefront Brewery makes history
Russ Klisch decided to ferment beer after brother Jim gave home brewing a try. “It wasn’t the worst thing I ever had,” Russ deadpans, but […]
Food/Drink
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top dining-lodging picks: distillery, parador
One last round of accolades before I get on with the new year: These businesses provided stimulating dining and lodging during 2009, which means they […]
2009 dining: Wilton, Botin, Novodabo
Excellent food, unusual settings and/or one-of-a-kind characters earn these five places a spot on my list of exceptional dining spots of 2009. Consider it a […]
Wild rice theme of B&B recipe contest
At least 8,000 lodging units accommodate visitors to Wisconsin Dells, and the sea of beds includes mega resorts, multi-bedroom condos, standard motel rooms – and […]
Lutefisk brats catch Travel Channel attention
When I tracked down our TV star, he was squirting lime juice onto a raw kingfish heart, then popping it into his mouth. Just another […]
Milwaukee’s Iron Horse: ruggedly elegant
The first time I met Milwaukee developer Tim Dixon, in early 2008, he was dreaming big and thinking impulsively. Or so I thought. We wore […]
Family-owned eateries shine with personality
Personality. Sometimes that’s what it takes for little restaurants to stand out. Consider this trio of family-owned businesses that have quietly defined what they are: […]