What began as a small village on the west side of Milwaukee county has since exploded into a growing suburb with charming parks, hip businesses and a good school system.
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Marketplace
Shopping in Tosa's quaint downtown village By Julie Lawrence - May 13, 2009 11:32 a.m. Downtown Wauwatosa has always been a charming pocket of the city, and long-standing locally owned businesses like The Little Read Book and restaurants like Ristorante Bartolotta have helped pave the way for what it's become in recent years. ... |
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Dining
Scouting report: Le Reve By Amy L. Schubert - April 27, 2009 11:19 a.m. In summer 2008, Andrew Schneider and Therese Hittman opened a two-tiered, French inspired bistro and patisserie in the heart of Wauwatosa. Le Reve, 7610 Harwood Avenue, pairs a sleek, contemporary dining environment with a small, well-thought-out menu and wine and beer selection; but the main attraction at Le Reve is undoubtedly their vast pastry and dessert selection which taunts diners from the far reaching glass case on the first floor. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Status updates inspire local artist By Molly Snyder Edler - April 8, 2009 11:17 a.m. Stacey Williams-Ng, a graphic designer and painter, found inspiration in her friends' Facebook and Twitter status updates and took them to another level by creating oil paintings with titles like "Eve Y. wants pie." Williams-Ng is the featured artist for the 2009 Westside Artwalk, April 24-25. ... |
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Marketplace
Clothing makes a U-Turn at new Tosa boutique By Julie Lawrence - March 18, 2009 4:34 p.m. There'll be a new boutique in Wauwatosa this May, but it's not your typical store. Deb Kruse and Jess Brittingham are opening U-Turn, a consignment boutique at 6905 W. North Ave. that has a flair for fashion and a passion for apparel recycling. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Best suburban bar, 2009: Leff's Lucky Town By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Feb. 25, 2009 11:18 a.m. But, Leff's Lucky Town isn't flashy, fancy or very remarkable. But, the customers in Wauwatosa love it just the same. Located in a historic building that once housed a silent movie theater and a shoe store that fronted a Prohibition speakeasy, Leff's, 7208 W. State St., was a runaway winner for best suburban bar in the OnMilwaukee.com readers' poll. ... |
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Holiday Guide
Blogs
Do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall? By Maureen Post - Dec. 2, 2009 11:48 a.m. When shopping this holiday season, do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall? Has the fear associated with the muggings and attacks of a few years ago been assuaged by security measures? Would you still opt to shop elsewhere? ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Rehearsal dinner proves Urbieta is ready for Beard By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 19, 2009 9:42 a.m. Last night, I experienced the second of two rehearsal dinners at Ristorante Bartolotta that Chef Juan Urbieta and his team -- which included the creme de la creme of kitchen staff from the Bartolotta restaurants -- used to perfect the menu they'll serve at the James Beard House in New York's Greenwich Village on Dec. 1. ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Blogs
Proof: Milwaukee makes you "Happy" By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 11, 2009 3:45 p.m. Here's some proof that Milwaukee makes you happy. Well, maybe in Happy's case it's the chicks too. Enjoy this insight into Happy the hippos transition from Washington D.C. to Milwaukee. ... |
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Dining
Briefs
Open Table salutes Il Mito and Ristorante Bartolotta By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 26, 2009 3:43 p.m. Tosa takes the cake. Well, at least two Italian restaurants in Wauwatosa are the only two Wisconsin eateries on Open Table's 2009 list of Best Italian Restaurant Award winners. ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Rapid review: Habanero's Mexican Kitchen By Drew Olson - Oct. 23, 2009 3:03 p.m. You don't have to drive to the near South Side to find delicious Mexican food in a cool atmosphere. With two locations, Habanero's Mexican Kitchen offers a cool environment, quick service, tasty food and an impressive selection of tequilas. ... |
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Alioto's ( map ) 3041 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa (414) 476-6900 fax: 414-476-6902 |
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Alterra Cafe- Wauwatosa ( map ) 9125 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa (414) 259-9383 |
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AMF Bowlero ( map ) 11737 W. Burleigh St., Wauwatosa (414) 258-9000 |
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Applebee's Wauwatosa ( map ) 2500 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa (414) 476-5771 |
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Barbiere's Italian Inn ( map ) 5844 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa (414) 453-3800 |
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