Review

Theater: Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun
Theater

Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun

But the musical itself feels less subversive that it once did.

Dining: Good Mexican in an English Tudor Building
Dining

Good Mexican in an English Tudor Building

Michael Feker opens his third restaurant, this on city’s West Side.

Classical: ‘Magic Flute’ Boasted Strong Cast
Classical

‘Magic Flute’ Boasted Strong Cast

But Florentine’s staging sometimes seemed at odds with its singers.

Theater: ‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic
Theater

‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic

Strong cast, good voices, fresh take on an old classic by In Tandem Theatre.

Dining: Sweet Diner Brings on Chicago Style
Dining

Sweet Diner Brings on Chicago Style

Menu and restaurant are big and upscale, but results at Third Ward place were uneven.

Theater: Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?
Theater

Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?

Milwaukee Rep’s solid production suggests the answer is (mostly) yes.

Dining: Jo’s Cafe is the Real Deal
Dining

Jo’s Cafe is the Real Deal

Northwest side café, really a diner, does comfort food right.

Dining: Tacos Star at Brady Street’s Kompali
Dining

Tacos Star at Brady Street’s Kompali

Owners of C-Viche have created another winning restaurant, with a street-food feel.

Dining: Bay View Place Has Great Pizza, Pasta
Dining

Bay View Place Has Great Pizza, Pasta

Santino’s Little Italy opened a year ago, a great addition to city’s Italian restaurants.

Classical: “Tales of Hoffman” Is Inventive, Enchanting
Classical

“Tales of Hoffman” Is Inventive, Enchanting

Skylight and Milwaukee Opera collaboration finds more than great music in Offenbach’s romantic tale.

Classical: Florentine Offers Opera’s Greatest Hits
Classical

Florentine Offers Opera’s Greatest Hits

And the result is a lovely showcase of great songs and great performers.

Dining: The New Fuel Is More Upscale
Dining

The New Fuel Is More Upscale

The Walker’s Point Fuel Cafe is hip, spacious, with mostly tasty chow.