February 1992
Volume 17
Number 2
Features
Where Are They Now?
From newsmakers to news reporters, we tracked down 26 of Milwaukee’s formerly famous.
Here’s whatever happened to these folks who once were happening here
By James Romenesko
The Gang of Four
They’ve been running for county executive for nearly a year, yet few voters can even name them. Now Annette Polly Williams has entered the race — and still nobody’s paying attention. But we’ve got to vote for somebody
By Bruce Murphy
Outsmarting a Killer
Area scientists are figuring out how cancer works — and how to enlist the body’s own defenses in the fight against it. Here’s what you need to know
By Malcolm McDowell Woods
The Milwaukee Car Owner’s Handbook
What new cars are best for our, er, rigorous climate? How do you take the hassle out of emissions tests? Drive right on up for these answers and more
By Amy Kolczak
Details, Details, Details
In today’s kitchens and baths, it’s the little things that count. Discover the technology and new design details that can help your rooms be more than just useful
By Carolyn Kott Washbume
Departments
Outfront
Why 15 minutes of fame last longer here
By David A Fryxell
Letters
More on newspapers and the good life.
The Insider
The biographer of a ‘Playboy twin “gets more than a good story. Plus: Bambi beats Bango, the Wave’s “Fast Eddie, “reviews. Pressroom Confidential and Plenty of Home,
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Metroscene
UpSkiing, Mr. Lucie Arriaz as LBJ, winter bed races, Spalding Gray, a feast of one-acts… and other reasons to leave your house even though it’s February
Edited by Ann Christenson
Dining Guide
All in the family at Albanese ‘s, hot new Mexican eating and your guide to area dining.
Columns
Wisconsin Gourmet
From the posh Woodlake Market to old-fashioned cider at Waldo Orchard the Kohler area is plumb delicious
By David A Fryxell
Roving Reporter
When you go for a “free” dance lesson, it’s not your toes that get stepped on.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Restaurants
The Soviet Union is dead; long live the Stolichniy Restaurant! Plus good food at good prices at Cugino’s.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Why snow is nature’s way of keeping us humble
By David A Fryxell
