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FEATURES
Everybody’s Talkin’
We’ve got pairs: the mayor and the kid, the chief and the chef, Jessica from channel 58 and Melinda from channel 12. These, and nine other conversations, put interesting Milwaukeeans in a room together with time to burn and no rules to follow. Ready, set, chat!
By Milwaukee Magazine staff
Brotherhood of Bruisers
In West Allis, frenzied wrestling fans gather for a night of beer, scripted violence and the occasional tears from pro grapplers. We delve into the sport’s local roots – RIP, The Crusher – and current revival.
By Rich Rovito and Tom Conroy
In the Mix
Exuberant color and eclectic patterns rule in a traditional house on Milwaukee’s East Side. Decorator Kate Kazlo offers an exclusive tour, and shares some tips for getting the look.
By Carole Nicksin
Local Chatter
Editor-in-chief Carole Nicksin’s monthly letter to our readers.
INSIDER
Shock to the System
How to become a polar-plunging human popsicle.
By Matt Hrodey
A Font for Us
Milwaukee address tiles’ origin story.
By Matthew J. Prigge
Between Two Poles
The county on Trump.
By Matt Hrodey
Big Ticket Items
Hey, ho, expo!
On the Rise: Whitestone Station
Big times at Whitestone Station.
By Matt Hrodey
Water World
Matt Howard’s ongoing quest.
By Matt Hrodey
CULTURE
Sweet 15
Big-money quinceañeras.
By Georgia Pabst
Next Wave
Meet our city’s preteen rock powerhouse.
By Kevin Mueller
Table Manners
One of the season’s most talked-about shows.
By Paul Kosidowski
MKE Western
This novelist writes about the rural West from his MKE condo.
By Carson Vaughan
Caught on Tape
The humble cassette.
By Kevin Mueller
Sonora’s Song
A solo-loving flutist.
By Paul Kosidowski
Agenda: January
Double the events pleasure, plus fitness and dining.
By Paul Kosidowski
PERSPECTIVE
Radio Days
Wisconsin Public Radio turns 100 this year. A broadcast pioneer writes of its history and the soothing role the airwaves have played in his life.
By Jack Mitchell
DINING
The Balm of Ramen
Behind the fever induced by a $10 bowl of ramen.
By Ann Christenson
Shop Local
Four products worthy of your attention.
By Ann Christenson and Howie Magner
Turning Tables
Vibrant shareable plates at Tofte’s Table.
By Ann Christenson
Divergent Minds
A beer-food mingling.
By Ann Christenson
FAMILY BUSINESS
Jack Pandl’s Whitefish Bay Inn
More than serving up Friday fries, Jack Pandl’s has been a Whitefish Bay beacon since 1915.
By Rich Rovito