September 1989

September 1989

September 1989 Volume 14 Number 9 Features 1989 Readers’ Choice Awards for Dining and Entertainment You picked ‘em – your all-time favorite Milwaukee restaurants for dining a deux, with the kids, on the town and more. Moving Up: Milwaukee’s Real Estate Revolution Milwaukee’s riding the crest of a resurgence in Midwest popularity. What does it mean for home prices? By Helen Pauly The Holy Scandal Perhaps it was loneliness that brought Father Gene, the celebrity priest, and the alcoholic woman together. But their affair brought only bitterness and isolation. By James Romenesko The New Port Can Port Washington move into…

September 1989
Volume 14
Number 9

Features
1989 Readers’ Choice Awards for Dining and Entertainment
You picked ‘em – your all-time favorite Milwaukee restaurants for dining a deux, with the kids, on the town and more.

Moving Up: Milwaukee’s Real Estate Revolution
Milwaukee’s riding the crest of a resurgence in Midwest popularity. What does it mean for home prices?
By Helen Pauly

The Holy Scandal
Perhaps it was loneliness that brought Father Gene, the celebrity priest, and the alcoholic woman together. But their affair brought only bitterness and isolation.
By James Romenesko

The New Port
Can Port Washington move into the future without leaving its charm behind?
By James Hazard

1989-’90 Fine Arts Guide
What’s happening all season long, plus profiles of the actors, directors, dancers, and artists who are making it happen. Plan your season now!
By Bruce Murphy and Tom Bamberger, with listings by Christine R. Grant

The Look
Timeless, classic looks for fall career wear, plus latest in beauty news.
By Christine R. Grant

Departments
Outfront
Home court advantage.
By Judith Woodburn

Letters
Constant comments and critiques.

The Insider
Birdwatching at the bank, Wisconsin’s most mysterious business mogul, a video trip through Milwaukee’s streetcar history, Pressroom Confidential, Insider Reviews and more.
By the Editors

Metroscene
Hal Holbrook brings Mark Twain to life at the PAC, Wisconsin sculpture at MIAD, Isaac Stern in concert at the Pabst and a beermeister’s extravaganza at the Bavarian Inn.
By Dawn M. Behr and Christine R. Grant

Dining Guide
For finding fine feasts – fast.

Columns
Wisconsin D.C.
Are treaty rights just another fish story?
By Louis Barbash

The Milwaukee Reader
Judge Charles Schudson in pursuit of child-sized justice, plus Thomas Saler’s stories your stockbroker never told you.
By Judith Woodburn

Restaurants
Enough already! Here are two great escapes from the fast lane right in Milwaukee’s back yard.
By Willard Romantini

Endgame
The art of recycling.
By Judith Woodburn

On the Cover: Photograph by Janica Yoder

Special Advertising Section
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