January 1992
Volume 17
Number 1
Features
Wisconsin Inc.: The Smart Money
Seven top money managers pick the state stocks to watch in ’92. Plus an in-the-know look at the best — and worst — Wisconsin CEOs
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Welcome to the Down-Home Decade
Folks flocking here from the trendy, glitzy coasts may be bellwethers of a national cultural shift. Say good-bye to Donald Trump and hello to the good life, Milwaukee style
By Stephen Filmanowicz
Revenge of the Flyover People
This companion piece will guide you through the ins and outs of the Down-Home Decade, from BMWs (out) to mashed potatoes (in)
By David A Fryxell
“Call Me Bob”
What makes Senator Bob Hasten run? As Wisconsin’s senior senator girds for another bruising re-election battle, we search for the man behind the campaign posters
By Bruce Murphy
Beyond Brookfleld
Western Waukesha County is managing to grow without losing touch with its heritage. Here’s your complete handbook to the lively Lake Country right next door
By Stephanie Culp
DEPARTMENTS
Outfront
Trend-Spotting in untrendy times
By David A Fryxell
Letters
Your turn to talk back.
The Insider
The lowdown on the sinking of Downtown. Plus: Sunday-paper secrets of the stars, reviews. Plenty of Home and Pressroom Confidential — with the real story behind The Journal’s
“blackface ” brouhaha
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Metroscene
Looking for reasons to shovel out your driveway? Check our guide to the best bets in January arts and entertainment
Edited by Ann Christenson
Dining Guide
The scoop on restaurants playing musical chefs, along with a guide to area eating.
COLUMNS
Getaways
Get away to Madison — in the winter? With this travel tip sheet, you’ll find it’s a capital idea
By Amy Kolczak
Restaurants
The Clock Steak House moves to ritzy new quarters and The Chinese Seafood House takes its place
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
An autumn diary, read in winter, reminds us that we get what we pay for — and vice versa.
By David A. Fryxell
