Jerome Walsh and Gregory Helding plan to open Stir, a cocktail and dessert lounge, at 112 W. Wisconsin Ave. The tentative opening date is Dec. 1.

Walsh has 10 years of bar and restaurant experience. He worked at the now-closed Kazoos, Mader's, 1041 N. Old World Third St, The Knick, 1030 E. Juneau Ave., and most recently as the manager of Yaffa restaurant, 106 W. Wells St. He also managed the Bank in Racine.

Walsh says Stir will have a lounge feel with low lighting and comfortable furniture. It will feature a full list of martinis, designer cocktails and wine. Stir will also have a full dessert menu that changes daily.

Next spring, Stir will unveil a two-tiered patio on the riverwalk, complete with a V.I.P. section.

"We have many events planned that we'll announce when we get closer to the opening date," says Walsh.

Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee.com for a full article on Stir.