AUGUST 2007
What a Biz Needs to Know
Want to know how to run a small business? Ask the experts: the people who've done it. For our first-ever guide to starting and staying in business, we went to Tomas Ballesta, the longtime restaurateur with a head for business, a heart for customers, and a talent for great food and service. But that's not all.
Rating Our High Schools
Contributing writer Mary Erpenbach did her homework on this well-researched, quantitative survey of twenty-one high schools in Dane County. To complement our rankings report, writer and high school teacher Jen Scott Curwood delved deep into a qualitative analysis of Madison-area high schools, which examines not only the challenges they face but the myriad ways in which they're being addressed.
Top o' the Marina
This month's featured home, a condo atop downtown's Marina Condominiums, boasts a 360-degree city view. Owner Ron Krantz worked with architect Laurel Brown of Brownhouse to customize the space for family visits and copious cooking. See it, along with tips for condo customization and Parade of Condo basics.
Outdoor Parties
Contributing writer Katie Vaughn takes us on a breezy ride to outside party paradise, with tips on what to eat and drink, what music fits the mood, how to keep kids entertained and helpful do's and don'ts. To complement Vaughn's prose, style editor Shayna Miller assembled some of the best party planners and throwers in town for a poolside party of her own.
For the Record: Put the Public Back in Schools By Neil Heinen
Tidbits Cool pools and a local leadership academy.
Window Shopping Patricia Shoppe infuses vintage vamp with today's trendy looks and styles.
Trendy Shopping Get your fall fashion forecast here.
Travel It's a trip to the trollway-Mt. Horeb, that is.
Politics:
Colin Benedict: Shutdown. Speed up.
Jenny Price: No Dream Too Big.
Out There Be True To Your School By John Roach
Arts Profile: Why local attorney David Hart takes hip-hop to heart.
What's Goin' On Special fall arts previews.
August A&E Calendar
Hip Sips It's tomato time! How to pair it with wine. By Molly Moran
Vintage Va-Room! Botham's annual wine fete.
Nau-Ti-Gal turns 25. Ode to a family institution. By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings Where to eat, from A to Z.
Genuine Articles Bagels really are forever. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
Bottle Half-Full Have a pint of pilsner on a sunny summer day. By Kent Palmer
Off the Vine It's sweet white wine time and what goes great with it. By Michael Kwas
On the cover: What Businesses Need to Know Small business owner Tomas Ballesta kicks off our inaugural guide for small businesses to go by.
House of the Month We go to the top of the Marina for great views and livable luxury.
On the cover Parade of Condo Basics Dates, times, locations and the web addresses for more great condo coverage.
Customize Your Condo Practical tips for giving your condo character and flair.
On the cover: Outdoor Parties There's still a lot of summer left-we show you how to entertain in the sun.
Dining In Portobello Burgers with red-pepper mayonnaise-on the grill!
Habitat Handbook Tips for using teak, great grills and decking materials.
FEATURE: Rating Our High Schools
MADISON BUSINESS: Small Business Resources - What You Need to Know
HABITAT: Just Add Water
