FEBRUARY 2007
Design-Your-Own Diamond: A Valentine’s Day How-To
Just when you think the whole world’s gone “same old-same old,” things have a way of coming full circle. That’s what’s happening in the jewelry industry, where Madison designers will bedazzle your world any way you like it. By Robert Gutsche, Jr.
Cheap Eats: 32 Bargain Bites in the Capital City
How does Madison like its food? All sorts of ways, but nice and cheap is definitely one of them. From hole-in-the-wall taquerias to top-end trattorias and everything in between, we found all sorts of ways to tempt your taste buds and pay the meter maid, too. By Nancy Christy with Frank Bures, Dan Curd and Brennan Nardi
Home Fix-Its: 9 do-it-yourself projects anyone can tackle (and 3 to avoid).
It doesn’t take a professional contractor to make your house look better. It just takes a little information, a lot of time and the right tools (which you can rent if you don’t own!). So roll up your sleeves and get to work. By Katie Vaughn
Your Letters
For the Record Law & Order
Travel: Top of the Metro, Ma! By Mary Erpenbach
Politics
Colin Benedict : They've got it covered
Jenny Price Tommy takes Washington?
Dining Out
Out There By John Roach
Tidbits Show your pup some love, Milwaukee’s shopping haven, and more.
Window Shopping daffodil*parker is a chic downtown destination with one-of-a-kind florals, gifts and friendly service.
On the Cover: Got a Sweet Tooth?
Local Chocolate We Love By Pat Dillon
About Town Will a new film about Phil Hellmuth, Jr. be made in our midst?
February A&E Calendar
Hip Sips Sweets for the sweetie - champagne and chocolate. By Molly Moran
Dining Out Madtown Mardi Gras - get your king cake here. By Dan Curd
Off the Vine Some give roses to their valentine; others - rosé. By Michael Kwas
On the Cover: Genuine Articles What does your local grocery store mean to you? By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
On the Cover: Design-Your-Own Jewelry Custom designers share their secrets.
Exit Interview: Meriter’s Terri Potter
Better Business By Denis Collins
Tech Watch Know Your Bigwig
House of the Month A long-awaited addition turns a dream into a dream house
Pro Profile Eppstein Uhen Architects makes its mark in Madison with high-profile condo projects
On the Cover: Do-It-Yourself Home-improvement projects that aren’t as scary as they seem
Forever For Sale? Not necessarily. A buyer’s market isn’t all bad news
Matching Mix Wallflower no more - these wallpapers are commanding your attention and admiration
Dining In A sweetly spectacular dessert just in time for Valentine’s Day
Garden Talk Get a garden that’s for the birds
Destination, Madison: CVB chief looks to locals for convention ideas
