Dining - Oct. 4, 2008
Best breakfast, 2008: The Original Pancake House
Mom always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Who are we to argue with mom? When it comes to the morning meal, Milwaukeeans prefer The Original Pancake House, which has locations in the old "Coffee Trader space" on Downer Avenue and on the busy Bluemound Road strip in Brookfield.
Tags: original pancake house, beans & barley, ma fischer's, webb, alterra at the lake

Dining - Sept. 24, 2008
Milwaukee caters to gluten-free diets
When Bev Lieven was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 25 years ago and forced to go on a gluten-free diet, she found it difficult to eat out. Today, she finds it a lot easier to eat and drink in Brew City. Here's a guide to gluten-free Milwaukee.
Tags: gluten-free, Gluten Free Trading Co., Tess, Holiday House, Roots, Beans & Barley, P.F. Changs, Lakefront Brewery, Outback Steakhouse

Marketplace - June 9, 2008
East Side Open Market caters to dads
The East Side Open Market kicks off this Thursday with a special market that will "Celebrate Dads."
Tags: East Side Open Market, Father's Day, Beans & Barley, Kellner's

Kids & Family - March 14, 2008
Banana f---ing smoothie: Kids and swearing, take 2
Perhaps this incident was my karmic payback for decriminalizing cussing in my household.
Tags: kids and swearing, cussing, Beans & Barley, banana smoothie

Marketplace - March 11, 2008
East Side Open Market moves to Thursday
Entering its eighth season, The East Side Open Market announced today that it is moving from its former Saturday morning slot to Thursdays, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Tags: east side open market, farmer's market, east side bid, jim plaisted, beans & barley, jazz in the park