Aug 21, 2008 (Thu): Everybody loves Pasta. Whether savory or sweet, as an appetizer, salad, main course or even dessert, toddlers to senior citizens enjoy pasta. That's why we say, That's Amore. Staci
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The perks of working downtown, and we know there are plenty, have just gotten better! Beginning Monday, July 28, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 will show its appreciation for all downtown employees with
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Fresh off their first Summerfest stint, Sabor, the Brazilian Steakhouse at 777 North Water St., is now serving lunch, including a lighter fare First Course.
-No Milwaukee-area Starbucks locations are closing. Here's the complete list (PDF). -I'm at Barnes & Noble Bayshore. Alterra is just not an option today--the blenders. . .and it's too hot to sit outside.
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I lay claim to having coined the term "American blandscape"! When I first posted it to this blog, a Google search of those two words in quotes yielded no results. Try the search now. . .if anyone can
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My lunch at Le Reve, already in progress. After yesterday's discussion of the American blandscape, it occurred to me that this is the exact opposite. One reason is the distinctiveness of the space. It'd
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Jul 28, 2008 (Mon): Tom Vaughan, Society of Wine Educators, covers the California Wine Scene. Taste about 10 wines from the new, popular Blends to Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons, Zinfandels
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Aug 04, 2008 (Mon): Annie Wegner LeFort shows you how to preserve the local harvest by using produce from local Farmers' Markets and your own garden. Tonight she focuses on Tomatoes. She will demonstrate
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Lest you think I purchased a house on some tropical island and left the still-wintry streets of Milwaukee for warmer ground, let me set the record straight. I’m still here. Only now I’m spending a lot
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Customer Service Rule #456: Do not assume all pregnant women want decaf. Do you have any idea what a limited amount of sleep I’m operating on? I need something to help me stay awake and get this nursery
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I have an embarrassing confession to make: I did not vote in the Wisconsin primary. Please don’t berate me too much because my grandmother has already threatened me within an inch of my life if I don’t
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Okay, I lied. I didn’t stay home and make something scrumptious for Scott and I to nosh on for Valentine’s Day. I was just too tired. Oh, I had plans. Big plans. I’d decided on what magazine editors would
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IN THE NEWS: The Journal Sentinel’s Carol Deptolla reviews Takara Japanese Restaurant (12900 W. Blue Mound Road, Elm Grove, in the Autumn Grove Plaza, www.takaramilwaukee.com) and notes the closing
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