Dining - April 27, 2009
Scouting report: Le Reve
In summer 2008, Andrew Schneider and Therese Hittman opened a two-tiered, French inspired bistro and patisserie in the heart of Wauwatosa. Le Reve, 7610 Harwood Avenue, pairs a sleek, contemporary dining environment with a small, well-thought-out menu and wine and beer selection; but the main attraction at Le Reve is undoubtedly their vast pastry and dessert selection which taunts diners from the far reaching glass case on the first floor.
Tags: La Reve, Wauwatosa, Andrew Schneider, Therese Hittman, French, Coquette

Kids & Family - May 11, 2008
Book clubs boost language skills in friendly atmosphere
Finding a book club isn't difficult. However, finding a book club that reads books in foreign languages isn't easy in Milwaukee. But if you look, there are a few.
Tags: Italian, German, French, Spanish, Alliance Francaise, UWM, Continuing Education, Julie Liotta, Tim Frautschi, Petra Theurich, Cafe Bruecke, Anne Herisson-Leplae

Travel & Visitors Guide - Jan. 31, 2008
I'm re-learning French, but I hope I don't need all of it
In preparation for a trip to Europe at the end of this month, which includes Paris and Strasbourg, I bought a set of CDs recently that boast they can teach you French by listening during your commute.
Tags: paris, france, apple store, french

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 10, 2007
Learn French in West Allis
A 15-week French conversation starts Jan. 31 at the MATC West Allis campus.
Tags: French, MATC West Allis

Movies & TV - July 12, 2006
Parkour overwhelms "District B13" story
In the French film "District B13" ("Banlieue 13"), opening this weekend at the Times Cinema, an ex-criminal and an undercover cop must combine forces against both a gang lord and a corrupt government official.
Tags: District B13, Parkour, Banlieue 13, Paris, France, French, Cyril Raffaelli, Dany Verissimo, Bibi Naceri

Travel & Visitors Guide - April 7, 2009
France Rejoins NATO
France, after following a course separate from NATO for more than four decades, is returning to the fold. This significant shift is due to the insight and initiative of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, along with the long-term tolerance and patience by alliance partners, including the United Sta...
Tags: Tourism, French, Wine, France, Paris, Bistros, Objets dArt, Vive, Victoire, de Gaulle, Louis XIV