City Guide
June 1993
Volume 18
Number 6
Features
Great Places on a Great Lake
From the hidden gems to the tried and true, our picks of where to go and what to do in this city of surprises.
By Ann Angel
The Good Ground
The development of Milwaukee’s suburbs reveals our deep longing for a piece of the countryside – a private oasis on the urban fringe.
By Stephen Filmanowicz
East Versus West
Is it “cooler” by the lake? Is West really best? Or is the real Milwaukee somewhere else? Our writers battle it out.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl, Stephen Filmanowicz and W.B.Rouleau
In Search of the Perfect Pastry
If the number of bakeries is one test of a civilized city, then Milwaukee is a cultural mecca. Follow us as we hunt for the finest pastries in town.
By Bruce Murphy
Are You a Real Milwaukeean?
Attention class! Get out your Number 2 pencil and take this quiz to find out if you’re a true cheesehead or a cowering curd.
Compiled by Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
The urban Angler
From the lakefront to the lagoons, our city is in the midst of a fishing revival of lunker proportions. Grab your pole – here’s where the big ones hide.
By Jim Hazard
Art Best
A tasteful tour of the gallery terrain.
By Ann Christenson
Fertile Grounds
With coffee as our newest beverage of choice, hop on the caffeine express as we search the metro area or superior spots for sipping java.
By Judith Woodburn
Into the Woods
Look no further than Milwaukee’s backyard to discover hiking trails and nature retreats that offer what Thoreau called the “tonic of the wild.”
By Kate Bast
Al Fresco
A sampling of outdoor cafes where you can feast in seasonal splendor – from city sidewalks to suburban verandas.
By Michael Horne
Departments
Outfront
The sights and sounds of a city that inspires.
By John Fennell
The Insider
Your own flavor at Kopp’s and other outrageous services, summering in the city, sizzling statistics, famous bylines and the Milwaukee Crossword.
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Restaurant Guide
Look no further for Milwaukee’s most definite guide to dining.
Endgame
Oh, the sweetness of life on our interior sea.
By Bruce Murphy
Cover
Tart by V. Richards/ photograph Huibregtse Photography; cappuccino cup from Marshall Field’s/cup, ladybug and shrimp photographs by Scott Smetana, Quad/Photo; fisherman photograph by Mark Hicks; monarch butterfly photograph by Crystal Studios; painting by Maurice de Vlaminck, courtesy of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
