Living - May 6, 2009
Public Gardens get their day in the sun on May 8
There seems to be a special day for everything and everyone, so why shouldn't public gardens get their day in the sun? With that thought in mind, the non-profit group American Public Gardens declared National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 8.
Tags: national public gardens day, garden, gardening, boerner botanical gardens

Living - April 8, 2009
A guide to greening your garden
From composting to bio-dynamics to plain old annual planting, there's myriad information out there with tips, advice and instructions. To help you navigate the information and find the style of garden right for you, Milwaukee businesses and organizations host classes and informational sessions to offer guidance and knowledge.
Tags: boerner botanical gardens, milwaukee urban gardens, keep greater milwaukee beautiful, growing power, slow food, urban ecology center

Dining - March 4, 2008
Pursuing the frying fish
I love my stand-by / go-to fish fry places, like Turner Hall, but lately I've been eager to try some long-standing ones in the area that I've inexplicably missed.
Tags: fish fry, bartolotta, boerner botanical gardens, bavarian inn

Dining - Jan. 14, 2008
Deal gives Bartolotta control of Grain Exchange
Bartolotta Restaurants today announced an agreement with Stonewater Partners, owners of the historic Mackie Building, giving Bartolotta Catering full operational control of The Grain Exchange Room, a popular space for weddings, parties and other events.
Tags: Bartolotta, Grain Exchange, Bacchus, Lake Park Bistro, Boerner Botanical Gardens, Pier Wisconsin, Mr. B's, Pizzeria Piccola, Mackie Building, Stonewater Partners