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Buer takes us on a tour of Bolzano Artisan Meats By Bobby Tanzilo - Dec. 2, 2009 9:06 a.m. A few years ago Great Lakes Distillery set up the state's first distillery in an old dairy building on Holton and Capitol. When owner Guy Rehorst moved his operation to Walker's Point, Scott Buer moved in and launched another Wisconsin first there. Buer's Bolzano Meats is Wisconsin's first dry cured charcuterie producer. Here, he tells us all about it. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Milwaukee Zine Fest celebrates DIY publishing By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 13, 2009 5:19 a.m. The Milwaukee Zine Fest returns for a second year, but this time, it's at The Polish Falcon's Nest, 801 E. Clarke St., on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chicago-based cultural critic Anne Elizabeth Moore will teach a free workshop at the event. What the hell is a zine, you ask? Read on. ... |
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Dining
Cafe Corazón pumps new life into NoLo By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 11, 2009 9:02 a.m. After more than a year of buzz, Cafe Corazón quietly opened last weekend. Currently, only the bar is operating, but at the end of the month, George and Wendy Mireles -- who own the cafe with John Kelly -- say they will serve food, too. Corazón offers quality, affordable food to the north end of Riverwest, referred to as "NoLo" (North of Locust). ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Bardin paintings stir local art scene By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 3, 2009 9:01 a.m. Al Bardin has painted houses since the '80s, but it wasn't until last winter that he finally put brush to canvas. Since then, he has sold more than 60 "monster" paintings and will be among the featured artists at the return of MIAD's Open Canvas on Saturday, Nov. 21. ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Get lucky at Pedal Pushers' adult prom By Molly Snyder Edler - Sept. 2, 2009 5:41 p.m. The Pedal Pusher Society's adult prom takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, at Stonefly Brewery, 735 E. Center St. The tag line of this year's prom is "No free food, no free drinks, just the most awesome night of your life." Organizer Susie Seidelman says, "There's an excellent chance you'll get lucky in the kissing booth." ... |
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Kids & Family
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Nope, pipes and kids don't mix By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 6, 2009 12:07 p.m. Recently, I dated myself without even realizing it. My son told me he wanted to make magic wands, and among other supplies, I suggested that we buy some "pipe cleaners." ... |
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Dining
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Rapid review: Centro Cafe By Molly Snyder Edler - Oct. 29, 2009 7:04 a.m. Today's quick review focuses on Riverwest's newest eatery, Centro Cafe. It's a cozy, Italian restaurant that's off to a great start. ... |
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Rapid review: Nessun Dorma By Molly Snyder Edler - Oct. 8, 2009 7:09 a.m. Today's at-a-glance review focuses on Riverwest's Nessun Dorma, an Italian bar and eatery tucked away on a quiet street corner. ... |
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The Sunflower Project By Molly Snyder Edler - Sept. 7, 2009 4:04 p.m. Nobody said we could plant sunflowers around the toxic brown space, but no one said couldn't either. So, last May, six Riverwest families, all of whom were responding to an e-mail, showed up with shovels, ready to guerrilla garden. ... |
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Topsy Turvy tomato planters: fresh or rotten? By Molly Snyder Edler - Aug. 31, 2009 5:20 a.m. There are two Topsy Turvy tomato planters in our yard, and although for a while it really seemed like they were on the verge of abundance, we ended up with only one large tomato in one of the planters and two smaller ones in the others. ... |
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