Where can you find the best French restaurant, most romantic, and best Brat all the same category? Look no further than the Best of Milwaukee's Best of Food. You've been letting us know the best places in Milwaukee for food for 18 years and here are the results of the Original All-Reader Voted Best of Milwaukee.

Where's the best bike trail, romantic hotel, or place to people watch? You've been letting us know for 18 years and here are the results of the Original All-Reader Voted Best of Milwaukee.

Each year the choices in 21 continue to grow and the bars, bartenders, micro-brews, and beer selections at retailers and bars vie for top position in the voting. Whether it's the best martini, best bar to listen to music, or best new nightclub, Milwaukeeans love to vote in this category and the wait is over...

What do these things have in common: Getting a new tatoo, or an old one removed? Need a place for yoga or pilates? From free WiFi to best mobile service and best internet provider, all of these categories represent what YOU see as the Best Of Milwaukee. The Original All-Reader Voted Best of Milwaukee is back for the 18th installment of the Best of Services Rendered.

Well, this is it. After 18 years of hosting the original reader-voted Best of Milwaukee, Shepherd Express readers voted in record numbers for the best bands, musicians, venues, performances and personalities. Here are the top three nominees in each category.

Whether it's high end or low, "snow machines" (as Sarah Palin calls snowmobiles) or imported wine, you can find it in Milwaukee. Nowadays the city hosts outlets from most of the familiar national chains, but Shepherd Express readers haven't overlooked locally owned businesses or Milwaukee made products.

Who’s an insider and who is on the outs? Shepherd Express readers named their Milwaukeean of the Year, plus Milwaukee’s best activist and entrepreneur, most beloved elected official and others you need to know.

Celebrating 157 years of tradition, the Wisconsin State Fair is a place where Fairgoers of every age and from every walk of life come together to share stories of Fairs gone by while creating new memories to share in the years to come. The Fair offers something for everyone – from agriculture and horticulture to culinary creations and oodles of activities and attractions for Fairgoers that are young and young at heart. With over 15 decades of history, tradition and development, the Wisconsin State Fair has grown into one of the state’s premiere summer events and attractions. The 2008 Wisconsin State Fair, “The Grand Champion of Summer,” will take place Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 10 in West Allis.

Year after year, for 11 straight days, Summerfest delivers an unforgettable live music experience, bringing an amazing array of today's hottest stars and emerging talent to Milwaukee. The 23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 permanent ground stage areas, 45 diverse food and beverage vendors and four unique marketplaces are set against the scenic lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a setting and experience like no other.

Talk to someone who has recently moved to Milwaukee from a larger place like New York, Boston or San Francisco, and ask what they think of our town. Invariably you'll hear, "I didn't expect to be saying this.." or "I was totally surprised..." followed by, "This is a great city!" The Shepherd Express City Guide is an annual celebration of some of the factors that make Milwaukee special. With descriptions of hundreds of restaurants and festivals, the City Guide is a close look at the places that add flavor and color to Milwaukee.