Dining - Dec. 22, 2012
Milwaukee area brunch guide
The weekly grind hardly allows time for a.m. bacon, eggs and hash browns, and if there is time to whip 'em up, they're usually scarfed down fast. That's why weekend brunches are such a relaxing treat. Check out our list of the local Sunday morning hot spots and take some time to savor simple and elaborate breakfast treats.

Dining - June 18, 2012
Pandl's brunch memoir gets national publisher
The Sunday brunch at Pandl's in Bayside attracted thousands of diners over four decades, but few knew the nine Pandl children were peeling the shrimp and working the pancake griddle for their colorful father, George. The baby of the family, Julie Pandl, wrote a warm and funny recollection, "Memoir of the Sunday Brunch," and self-published it last year. Algonquin Books recently acquired it and will republish the memoir in November.

Kids & Family - May 13, 2012
What local moms don't want for Mother's Day
For weeks, commercials and other advertisements have been telling moms what items are essential for the perfect Mother's Day. According to the media, moms want new clothes, new appliances, chocolate, flowers and /or lots of pampering. But is this really what moms want for Mother's Day?

Living - May 14, 2011
OnMilwaukee.com recommends, May 14, 2011
Wondering what's piquing the interest of OnMilwaukee.com this week? There's a throwback album from '90s Milwaukee, a couple books about golden era rockers, some savory and sweet treats for your taste buds and plenty of other good stuff. Read on to learn more and get into some new things too in this edition of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends.

Dining - Jan. 8, 2010
Featured chef: Justin Johnson of Harwood Place
Yes, you read that headline correctly. This installment in our chef profile series features Justin Johnson who is executive chef at Harwood Place retirement complex in Wauwatosa, a post he's held for two years. Does that make you think Johnson defrosts a lot of Salisbury steak and peas and pre-sliced carrots? Think again.