Review

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.

Theater: ‘The Nerd’ Is Still a Laugh Riot
Theater

‘The Nerd’ Is Still a Laugh Riot

The Rep’s revival of Larry Shue play it originated is fresh, funny and fast moving.

Dining: Orenda Café Is a New Favorite
Dining

Orenda Café Is a New Favorite

Not perfect, but south-side cafe offers big portions and creative, Mexican-inspired dishes.

Art: Dialing Up Old Memories
Art

Dialing Up Old Memories

The final show before Frank Juarez Gallery closes features artist Dale Knaak. It’s terrific.

Dining: El Salvador Has Gotten National Press
Dining

El Salvador Has Gotten National Press

New York Times featured it. It’s a small special place with wonderful food.