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Friday, April 25,2008
BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
Casablanca
Casablanca has become a bright spot in local dining, not only for its vegetarian buffet and its omnivorous Sunday brunch buffet, but also for its extensive menu of Near Eastern delicacies. The bar is a comfortable hideaway, usually with Arab music videos streaming quietly from a pair of screens.
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Friday, April 25,2008
BEST RESTAURANT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHWERE
Fox & Hounds
Next time you feel like escaping the bustle of the city, this Holy Hill-area eatery should do the trick. With a quaint, country-style charm, and simple, uncomplicated dishes, Fox & Hounds’ casual atmosphere will keep you relaxed all the way through dessert.
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Friday, April 25,2008
BEST SERBIAN RESTAURANT
Three Brothers
Three Brothers’ cozy dining room feels like an old kitchen, with bare, Formica tabletops and mismatched china. Make yourself at home, because you’ll be there for a while. This old-fashioned restaurant specializes in slow-cooked food, and one of their signature dishes, burek—
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Thursday, April 24,2008
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
No. 1 Chinese
The Downtown eatery offers carryout, delivery and a steam table for those in a hurry. Those who care to sit down can choose from dishes fresh from the wok, including Mongolian beef, kung pao chicken, shrimp with lobster sauce and sesame chicken.
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Thursday, April 24,2008
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
Alterra at the Lake
Formerly a pump-house along Memorial Drive, Alterra at the Lake has been serving patrons since 2002. Whether a bleary-eyed student in need of a morning pick-me-up or a professional strolling in search of a scenic setting, the interesting and lively architecture will please the eye.
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Thursday, April 24,2008
BEST CUBAN RESTAURANT
Wedged into a busy strip of Downtown Milwaukee, Cubanitas led the way in exposing the city to the delicious cuisine of Cuba. Try the sandwiches served on distinct, flat Cuban bread, with fried yucca as a side dish.
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Thursday, April 24,2008
BEST DOUGHNUTS
Krispy Kreme
I’ve seen many a Midwesterner turn up their noses at our neighbors south of the Mason-Dixon line, but few can resist the delights of a hot, freshly glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut. From cream filled to jellies, crullers to sprinkles, the opportunities for indulgence are infinite.
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Thursday, April 24,2008
FRENCH RESTAURANT
Coquette Cafe
Lunch, dinner or cocktail hour, this Third Ward mainstay is bursting with crowds and French flair. The angular, centrally located bar provides a prime vantage point for people-watching over a cheese plate and Cotes du Rhone;
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Thursday, April 24,2008
BEST INDIAN/PAKISTANI RESTAURANT
Maharaja
The dinner menu offers a nice array of Indian entrees, but it’s the expansive and inexpensive lunch buffet, with its rotating selection of vegetarian and meat delights, that has introduced the local crowds to Maharaja.
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Saturday, April 12,2008
BEST CHEESE SELECTION
Whole Foods Market
Not just any city is capable of supporting a gourmet grocery store devoted to food in its purest state. But because we Milwaukeeans have proven our allegiance, we not only have all-natural meats, seafood, groceries and produce at our fingertips...
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AIG head shares US anger of bonuses but backs them
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AP - The chief executive officer of failed insurance conglomerate AIG acknowledged Wednesday that the company's multimillion-dollar bonuses were "distasteful" to many and had provoked a firestorm of wrath. "I share that anger," Edward Liddy, chairman and CEO of the American International Group Inc., said in testimony prepared for Congress.
Obama seeks greater rein on financial institutions
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AP - President Barack Obama says he wants Congress to pass legislation giving the government greater regulatory authority over financial institutions like American International Group.
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