The weekend omelets from Aladdin -- Tastes of the East -- The last time I recommended omelets from a vendor at the Milwaukee Public Market, the place (Field's Best) closed two weeks later. Call it the Sherman jinx. Not scared though, I'll recommend another omelet. This one too, from the Market. This time, though, it's from Aladdin -- Tastes of the East. Of course when you think omelets, you don't think Middle Eastern food. But, owner Azmi Alaeddin has filled a void with made-to-order omelets that are satisfying, healthy and tasty. Made with olive oil, never butter, you choose the ingredients and he'll garnish with an orange and toast for less than $6. A simple and an easy grab-and-go option for your weekend walk to the Milwaukee Public Market. --Jeff Sherman

Sanuk footwear -- Sanuk sidewalk surfers are the most comfortable shoes I've owned. Now, I've only had them for about one week and they aren't battle tested (Summerfest, long walks, etc.) but I'm hooked. No coils, springs or high-tech material, my "You Got My Back" slip-ons feature a khaki canvas upper so they look like shoes but with their natural sandal bottoms -- they feel like sandals. Sure, they are a bit earthy (made and designed by surfers) but I love 'em. At about $50, they are a summer necessity. Bought mine at Ma Jolie / Footgear on Downer Avenue, but you can find them at many places online, too.
--J.S.

"Many Shades of Black" by The Raconteurs -- NPR's Bob Boilen graciously shared this song with us on the April 3 edition of "All Songs Considered." With a palpable Queen influence, the song is one of the most ballad-esque tracks on the new "Consolers of the Lonely," which came out March 25 on Third Man Records / Warner Bros. Hopefully, the band can get Jim Jarmusch to direct one of the many videos it'll probably commission for the song, a la "Steady As She Goes." --J.L.

Recipes from Roots -- I'm always on the look out for new, interesting recipe resources. While tooling around the menu section of Roots' Web site, I discovered a section where Chef John Raymond shares a couple of his secrets. I'm not sure if they change from time to time, but the current offering includes detailed directions for making "braised spring lamb, goat cheese, mixed green and charred asparagus" and "strawberry zinfandel soup with candied pecans and lilac whipped cream." --J.L.

Natural tampons -- You know it's Green Month at OnMilwaukee.com, already, so I'll risk venturing into "TMI" territory and recommend natural, organic tampons. They work just as well as the potentially toxic, plastic ones -- some brands even come with an applicator -- and they are made with natural, biodegradable materials. Get 'em at Whole Foods, along with a carton of organic chocolate ice cream. --Molly Snyder Edler