October 1985
Volume 10
Number 10
Features
The Best of Milwaukee
Our annual search for Milwaukee’s superlatives — from cheesecake to tamales.
By Judith P. Woodburn and James Romenesko
Special Section:
Wisconsin Fall and Winter Leisure Guide
Transplant
Ed Moser and Jim Roberts were separated by 36 years and 100 miles and there was no reason their paths should ever cross. Until that day last summer. . .
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
The Sorcerers and the 7 ½ -Hour Week
A UWM professor’s candid, take-no-prisoners critique of life in the groves of academe.
By Jay G. Sykes
Creative Minds
The advertising business is a tightrope, where you’re only as good as your last idea. Here are the best.
By Helen Pauly
The Sweater Men
Woolly classics updated for 1985.
By Arlene Wilson
Departments
Out Front
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Vox populi.
The Insider
The Brewers Cocaine Papers: transcripts of the grand jury testimony that shook professional baseball.
Edited by James Romenesko
Misc.
Brilliant baskets, a way to make time fly, and more.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Calendar
The days and ways of autumn.
By Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Milwaukee’s most complete listing of area restaurants.
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Films
The year’s weirdest new star, Pee-wee Herman.
By Mike Wilmington
Politics
The Democrats are in full cry after Bobby Kasten’s hide. But it won’t be easy.
By Charles J. Sykes
Other Voices
Wherever there’s a war, there’s usually Mickey Kienitz. A photographer talks about his craft and its risks.
By George Vukelich
CityLights
Late-night radio’s Toni Phillips
By Perry M. Lamek
Finance
The virtues of moderation and skepticism.
By Peter G. Banzhaf
Wine and Spirits
Cognac, the amber ambrosia.
By Michael Muckian
Restaurants
The city’s best fried chicken.
By Willard Romantini
Art
Milwaukee filmmakers test their mettle at the Great Lakes Film and Video Festival.
By Debra Brehmer
Sports
A former local sportwriter finds fame and happiness (sort of) in the NFL big time.
By Michael J. Uruske
The Wisconsin Gourmet
It’s cranberry-picking time.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
A stop on the national laugh track.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Endgame
A son’s farewell.
By Charles J. Sykes
On The Cover:
Photograph by Beckett/Beckett. Model Norleen Loeffler, Arlene Wilson Talent. Hair by Diane of Diva.
