Review

Theater: ‘The Nether’ Is a Puzzling Virtual Whodunit
Theater

‘The Nether’ Is a Puzzling Virtual Whodunit

Renaissance production boasts veteran actors, strong technical elements and very elusive plot.

Dining: Oakland Gyros Offers Truly Greek Fare
Dining

Oakland Gyros Offers Truly Greek Fare

Tasty gyros, moussaka, spinach pie, Athenian chicken and more.

Movies: ‘Maria’ Is a Star Vehicle For Angelina Jolie
Movies

‘Maria’ Is a Star Vehicle For Angelina Jolie

Movie about opera legend Maria Callas offers one diva playing another.

Dining: Harry’s Is Still Fun After All These Years
Dining

Harry’s Is Still Fun After All These Years

Nearly three decades on, Shorewood restaurant is still cozy, with good food, nice prices.

Dining: Vanguard Goes Wild With Sausages
Dining

Vanguard Goes Wild With Sausages

So many rich and oozy choices, so many dressed up dogs for your delight.

Theater: ‘Almost, Maine’ Is a Lot of Fun
Theater

‘Almost, Maine’ Is a Lot of Fun

It's one of regional theater’s most frequent offerings and Next Act production shows us why.

Dining: Judy’s Cantina Offers Tasty Mexican Fare
Dining

Judy’s Cantina Offers Tasty Mexican Fare

East-side restaurant also has delicious desserts not listed on the menu.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Oliver!’ Is Fast Moving Songfest
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Oliver!’ Is Fast Moving Songfest

The acting lacks depth but the fine singing makes for a nice holiday show.

Classical: Never Mind the Plot in ‘Alcina’
Classical

Never Mind the Plot in ‘Alcina’

This cut-down chamber version of Handel opera has great voices and great spirit.

Dining: McCoco’s Offers Tasty Caribbean Fare
Dining

McCoco’s Offers Tasty Caribbean Fare

West Allis restaurant's offerings run the gamut from Miami Tacos to Puerto Rican Mofongo.

Theater: Roston and Thomas Rock in Latest Rep Show
Theater

Roston and Thomas Rock in Latest Rep Show

'Marie and Rosetta' is at the Stiemke Studio through Dec. 15.

Theater: Renaissance’s ‘The Moors’ Is a ‘Excellent Menagerie’
Theater

Renaissance’s ‘The Moors’ Is a ‘Excellent Menagerie’

This is not theater for everyone, but it is good theater that upends theater norms.