Dining - Sept. 26, 2009
Tomaso's flips fresh crust and toppings
A two storefront space, Tomaso's is one part carry-out, one part dine in but completely unique to the area. Tomaso's opened 30 years ago and still portrays the same charm and local hospitality found in restaurants few and far between today.
Tags: tomaso's, cedarburg, pizza

Dining - Sept. 1, 2009
Cedarburg dining guide
Cedarburg's dining landscape is ever-expanding and while you'll still find your fair share of small bar-and-grill places or classic supper clubs, new, contemporary and ethnically diverse restaurants like The Hub are popping up, especially in charming downtown.
Tags: cedarburg, cedar creek settlement, anvil pub & grille, the hub, august weber haus, morton's wiscons inn, the farmstead, wayne's drive in

Music - Aug. 19, 2009
Milwaukee Talks: RCA Music Group VP Peter Gray
Violent Femmes, BoDeans, Al Jarreau ... these are the kinds of names we think of when we think of Milwaukee's contribution to the music business. But you've likely never heard of one of the most powerful Milwaukee-area natives in the music business. Peter Gray is senior vice president of pop promotion at RCA Music Group, working with the likes of Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson.
Tags: Peter Gray, Cedarburg, RCA Music Group, Kings of Leon, KE$HA

Dining - Jan. 12, 2009
Rustic and refined, The Farmstead is worth visiting
Simple, straightforward food and unique dining atmosphere are a popular and welcome combination in Cedarburg, where diners flock to the Farmstead, where delicious food, a moderately priced but well appointed wine list, generous portion sizes and prompt, attentive service are the tools that have made the restaurant a community favorite.
Tags: the farmstead, cedarburg, steak

Travel & Visitors Guide - Jan. 15, 2008
This sucks: Political gridlock hurts highways
The increase in population and motor vehicle traffic in Milwaukee's suburbs coincides with the continuing deterioration of the current system, hurts efforts to improve infrastructure.
Tags: freeways, richfield, germantown, west bend, grafton, cedarburg, jackson, road construction, highway, marquette interchange

Festival Guide - July 3, 2009
2009 Summerfest review
I have gone to every Summerfest since 1991 with the exception of last summer. Last summer I didn't for for 2 reasons: 1.) There were not really any bands I was dying to see 2.) The Ozaukee Flyer was not in walking distance of my house anymore. This year there are a few bands I wanted to...
Tags: Saukville, Grafton, Port Washington, Fredonia, Ozaukee, Summerfest, Cedarburg,