Review

Theater: A ‘Ruddigore’ For the Ages
Theater

A ‘Ruddigore’ For the Ages

Skylight production of less-known Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is clever, funny and smartly sung.

Visual Art: The Mystical Power of Tom Uttech
Visual Art

The Mystical Power of Tom Uttech

His intense paintings of the wilderness, now displayed at MOWA, pack a magical punch.

Dining: Eataly Is Heaven for Italian Foodies
Dining

Eataly Is Heaven for Italian Foodies

Chicago’s giant marketplace of Italian restaurants, bakeries, wines, cheeses, kitchenware.

Dining: Simple Café Is So Satisfying
Dining

Simple Café Is So Satisfying

East Side cafe offers fresh, light, healthy, often complex, relatively inexpensive food. Delicious.

Visual Art: Gritty Art Packs a Punch
Visual Art

Gritty Art Packs a Punch

Waldek Dynerman’s “Oil and Cement” will make you feel before you think.

Dining: Urban Beets Is All About Vegan
Dining

Urban Beets Is All About Vegan

Cool atmosphere and all-vegan fare, but food is uneven.

Visual Art: Great Art Comes to Town
Visual Art

Great Art Comes to Town

MAM’s stunning new show has works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Cezanne, van Gogh, Picasso and many other art stars.

Dining: McKiernan’s Irish Pub Has Good Bar Grub
Dining

McKiernan’s Irish Pub Has Good Bar Grub

Lots of corned beef and that funky Barnacle Bud’s-style atmosphere.

Theater: So Many Jokes, So Little Time
Theater

So Many Jokes, So Little Time

Next Act has fun with Neil Simon’s ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor.’

Classical: The Yaniv Dinur Show
Classical

The Yaniv Dinur Show

Milwaukee Symphony resident conductor shines as both pianist and conductor in all-Mozart program.

Dining: Fiesta Café Offers Big Breakfast
Dining

Fiesta Café Offers Big Breakfast

Mexican place in Walker’s Point offers tasty, healthy meals.

Dining: Don’t Try Fairgrounds for Food
Dining

Don’t Try Fairgrounds for Food

Chicago-based chain’s local cafe has a great selection of coffees, teas. The food? Meh.