June 2003
Volume 28
Number 6
Features
Essential Milwaukee
Take our brassy test and learn where you belong in the hierarchy of Milwaukeeans, and hang on to the super-helpful reference that follows.
By The Editors
The Flavor of Home
Shop for fresh everything (produce, meats flowers) right at the source or have it sent from the farm to you. We’ve got the hows and wheres.
By Maryalice Koehne
Different Spokes
See the fella on the cycle below? He and the dude across the page represent Harley riders of a very, ahem, different ilk.
Port Life
Chip, a third-generation tugger, and his mates work the Milwaukee port, writing an enviable floating history.
By Jim Hazard
Gratis Grub
Make a meal out of these free happy hour spreads (but don’t’ fill your pockets).
By Ann Christenson and Dan Murphy
Sanctuaries
Five thoughtful vignettes about uncommon places of refuge.
Backyard Adventures
Wrap your hiking boots, bikes and camp gear around it. The massive Kettle Moraine is ripe for anyone ready to play.
By Mario Quadracci
Departments
Insider
If You Could See Us Now
Kiss those bad stereotypes buh-bye.
Eau de Milwaukee
The whiffs that tell us, for better or worse, that we’re home.
The People That You Meet
Where local celebs and politicos sip and sup.
Staying Power
Rating hotels on weighty matters—services amenities, et cetera.
Milwaukee Moochers
Ways to be frugal and a social butterfly.
What Ails Us
Yes, ailments, but the positive side of these health problems is what you can do about them.
By Carolyn B. Alfvin
Bragging Rights
“College Town” suites Milwaukee just fine.
By Kathy Winkler
Dining Guide
You need more calories in summer, it’s true. We’ll feed you a big helping of restaurants, dolloped with critic’s tips.
Endgame
The lakefront: an unsullied, unchanging constant. Or is it?
By Louisa Kamps
On the Cover
Jodi Politowski’s mint green Softail Heritage Classic Harley-Davidson.
Photographed by Kevin J. Miyazaki
