July 2005
Volume 30
Number 7
Features
Suburbs Rated
Schools, crime, taxes, home values – all crucial factors in determining how 50 area communities stack up.
By Laura J. Merisalo
That Hair. Those Eyes. That Plan.
Republican superstar-to-be? With his gutsy Social Security bill and unjaded sincerity, Congressman Paul Ryan is turning heads.
By Erik Gunn
Local Hero
You beautiful brown russet potato. We’re overcome with emotion just thinking about you.
By Jim Hazard
In the Belly of the Beast
Fresh from a three-year stint at the Journal Sentinel, our reporter tells his story, its story – what news gets to you, what doesn’t and why.
By Bruce Murphy
Departments
Outfront
Under the microscope
This Month
Janet Leigh, sea creatures, a man-eating house plan.
Edited by Charlene Mills
The Insider
Bud’s break, a mouthpiece for the Hmong community, a culturally significant tour.
Edited by Natalie Dorman
Pressroom Confidential
A warning to Charlie Sykes wasn’t enough.
By Peter Robertson
The Mil
Updates on former newsmakers like Bo and Norq.
By Bruce Murphy
Critical Eyes
Local fiction, superballs, creamy cheese, prominent portraits, yoga for Tin Men.
Savvy City
Home
Reveling on your patio or balcony.
Real Estate
Million-dollar babies.
Travel
Kitesurfing and natures’ drama.
Style
Dressing like Lilly Pulitzer.
Dining Out
Stylish Sake Tumi and Brady Street’s new bistro.
By Ann Christenson
Health
Why treating allergies is serious business.
By Janine S. Pouliot
Dining Guide
Steakhouses, ethnic places, patios, brunches, fish fries, late-night dining…
Nightlife
A dynamic duo and a good listener.
Endgame
Mayor Barrett needs to step out of Norquist’s shadow.
By Kurt Chandler
