Movies & TV - April 11, 2009
"Better the Devil You Know" highlights local film
The phrase "better the devil you know" is the shortened form of the full idiom, "better the devil you know than the devil you don't." It and means that it is often better to deal with someone or something you are familiar with and know, even if they are not ideal, than take a risk with an unknown person or thing.
Tags: the better the devil you know, augment image studios, greg augustine, laura nehs, geneva 4, lake geneva

Dining - Jan. 30, 2009
Wisconsin Foodie: January alchemy
Foodies stretch limits. It is part of our inner creed. Molecular gastronomy, haute cuisine, small plate -- everything. We are always leaning with one part of our palate to the new and inventive, which is why I was thrilled to meet a true maverick traditionalist.
Tags: Kyle Cherek, Wisconsin Foodie, Gilbert's, Lake Geneva, Outpost Natural Foods, Ken Hnilo

Dining - Aug. 2, 2007
A nearly perfect getaway: Day 3
Sunday morning we awoke to a breakfast of coddled eggs with ham and hollandaise over English muffins. This is the breakfast we liked the most at The Bailey House.
Tags: Lake Geneva

Dining - Aug. 1, 2007
A nearly perfect getaway: Day 2
Lake Geneva, Door County and similar places seem well suited to B&Bs, when you are simply trying to get away and quietly relax.
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Dining - July 31, 2007
A nearly perfect getaway: Day 1
We just came back from a nearly perfect weekend in Lake Geneva, and there is far too much to cover in one blog, so I’m going to break it up into three.
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Travel & Visitors Guide - July 17, 2004
Fishing charters guide
Why not tackle one of Wisconsin's lakes? There are plenty of great tours and charters available in the state and in northern Illinois. Here, we offer up a little starter guide for you.
Tags: fishing, bait, Lake Michigan, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Dells

Travel & Visitors Guide - Jan. 25, 2004
Historic Yerkes Observatory offers a look at history, stars
Why not check out Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, near Lake Geneva? Situated 190 feet above Geneva Lake, the observatory is a fascinating place in an architecturally interesting building and offers great views of the surrounding area.
Tags: Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bat, Lake Geneva