Take Twelve: Cool custard stops in Wisconsin
Culver’s, kingpin in the frozen custard world, introduces six new flavors this year. That hasn’t happened since 2012, and all of the Prairie du Sac […]
Sometimes little luxuries make one great memory
One of my favorite names for a specialty shop is Little Luxuries, on State Street in Madison. In the offbeat inventory are fancy hair clips, […]
Kentucky destinations, for horse lovers, extend beyond the Derby
Horse lovers know the arrival of May brings the grace and thrill of high-stakes thoroughbred racing. It all begins with the Kentucky Derby in Louisville […]
Showtime nears: High hopes for new Milwaukee Bucks home
East of the river: That’s where most of downtown Milwaukee’s modern-day growth and revitalization have occurred, but one massive exception is emerging. The $524 million […]
Reader mailbag: Quilt retreats, snowball vs. snow cone, awards
Time to take a dip into the mailbag. A belated, public “thank you” to those who sent notes about quilt retreats. Two were sent a […]
Cheese, please: Regional traditions turn into others’ trends
Count our squeaky and deep-fried curds, plus the South’s pimento spreads, among the beloved cheese traditions that are gaining attention far away from home. Classic […]
Plot your next getaway while waiting for spring to truly arrive
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” The quote belongs to writer Samuel Clemens, better known as […]
Take Ten: Running with accessibility, beyond the basics
State tourism embraces accessibility in a new marketing campaign, and the star is a four-time Paralympic athlete. Matt Scott, a 2016 gold medalist in wheelchair […]
Milwaukee Art Museum’s “Road Trip” photos remove the filters
Smart phones and digital cameras make it possible for almost anybody to take a good picture, on purpose or by accident. Gone are the days […]
Wisconsin film fests: Entertainment is one part of their value
The worth of a well-crafted film goes way beyond entertainment, in little and large ways. A good movie helps us walk in somebody else’s shoes. […]
Where to find Danish hygge – contentment – in Wisconsin
What sets the stage for a happy life: Joy through toys? Lack of stress? Unconditional love? Popularity? Achievement? Money? Denmark boils the correct answer into […]
Pagel legacy challenges farm-to-table assumptions
The plump bacon cheeseburger, weighing in at one-third pound, was a blend of ground chuck, brisket and short ribs. The cheese: a medium cheddar. The […]