Dining - March 10, 2009
We finally discovered Elm Grove's worst-kept secret
The closing of Heinemann's robbed us of one of our go-to weekend breakfast joints, so I'm always on the lookout for new ones. Last Friday, a friend suggested we try his favorite, Penelope's, 13425 Watertown Plank Rd., in Elm Grove, owned by Penelope and Louie Demakopoulos.
Tags: Penelope's, Elm Grove, Heinemann's, Demakopoulos

Dining - March 6, 2009
Heinemann's grilled coffee cake is no surprise winner
It will come as no surprise to any Heinemann's diner that the grilled coffee cake from the now-shuttered restaurants won by a landslide The Café at the Pfister's poll asking which Heinemann's menu item customers wanted to see added to its menu.
Tags: Cafe at the Pfister, Heinemann's, grilled coffee cake, jogger's french toast, veggie burger

Marketplace - Jan. 19, 2009
What's the next local business to close?
Sometimes, it's surprising when a local business shuts down. Not many, for instance, expected Heinemann's to go out of business so abruptly. Other times, it's not surprising at all. So who's the next to go? Here are some ideas.
Tags: going out of business, heinemann's, atomic records, harry w. schwartz, circuit city

Dining - Jan. 7, 2009
Goodbye, Heinemann's
After chasing Heinemann's around town, the local restaurant chain has bailed on us. Back to square one for breakfast, I guess.
Tags: Heinemann's, Bluemound Gardens, Ted's

Dining - Sept. 30, 2008
Wackman secures old Heinemann's on Milwaukee St.
Local restaurant and nightlife entrepreneur, Thomas Wackman and his Wackman Group have secured one of the final pieces of the Milwaukee Street entertainment puzzle, the former Heinemann's space.
Tags: Tom Wackman, Heinemann's, Kenadee's, Milwaukee Street, Omar Shaikh, Carnevor, Charro, Umami Moto, development