Cover story: Romance a block at a time

Ever want to go on that date where you can just park the car and stroll around? MKE walks the walk for you with three dates - all with a bit of twist to them - that span only three blocks.

On the cover: Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View. To the left is Spare Parts, 2210 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Photo by C.Taylor. Photo illustration by Katherine Bryja.

downtime
Threeview: The Anchorage
Threeview: 'Miami Vice'
In your ear: Marc Ballini
Bartender of the week: Marla Mangan of Rock Bottom Brewery
Weekly food and drink specials
Lead lemming: The four-pound hamburger
Studio visit: Film-it-yourselfer Andrew Rosas
A display of shameful reminders: Historical images and objects reveal the extent of black stereotypes
Quattro: Sing along with these 4 cover bands at the State Fair
State Fair numbered
Festival watch: What's happening Aug. 3 to 6

how we live
New store on the scene: Penzeys' aromas spread to Glendale
Let the (hot) dogs out: Frankfurters are never too far away
Tips for bottomless pits: Competitive eaters will feel the need to feed at Brat-Eating World Championship

in the know
Profile of Shaphan Coleman: On the streets to help kids get off it
When I was 30 of Holly Davenport: Director of the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center

online features
Ask Mom: How to talk down the Monopolizer
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community
Lead lemming: The four-pound hamburger