Bars & Clubs - April 22, 2009
Council red lights Rouge Lounge
A long-time club on Water Street that's been vacant for years will remain so for the near future at least. The space at 530 N. Water St. Has not been without its troubles in the past, featuring shootings, parking problems and other external and internal strife. Downtown Ald. Bob Bauman is concerned that would happen there again and opposed a plan by Heide Beste to reopen the joint as a club / lounge called Rouge Lounge.
Tags: Rouge Lounge, Ald. Bob Bauman, Heide Beste, Leslie Montemurro, Scott Johnson, Annona, Liquid Johnny's, Asian Moon, Ald. Bob Donovan

Dining - Dec. 23, 2008
Johnson, Montemurro plan cafe in Annona space
If you were bummed out when Annona Bistro closed in October, take solace in knowing that a new restaurant will soon take its place. Though the new restaurant doesn't have a name yet, chances are it'll be good -- because it's set to become the latest venture from Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro.
Tags: scott johnson, Leslie Montemurro, annona bistro, Fuel Café, Come Café, Balzac, Palomino, Hi-Hat, Garage, comfort food

Dining - July 29, 2008
Fuel Café green lights a brand new menu
Last year, the city's first hipster cafe went non-smoking. Now, Fuel Café is unveiling a new menu. Yes, The Buttafuoco is still available.
Tags: Fuel Cafe, Katie Johnson, Scott Johnson, Leslie Montemurro, The Buttafuoco

Dining - March 7, 2008
Palomino's hangover brunch returns with a bang
Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro made some staff changes at Palomino, a move that not only permanently revived its brunch, but also made it a hell of a lot better than it ever was in the past.
Tags: palomino, brunch, scott johnson, leslie montemurro, adam lucks, comet cafe, fuel, tim krause, tim farley, vegan, comfort food, tofu scramble

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 14, 2007
Best bar in Bay View, 2007: Palomino
Palomino caters to the punk rock cowboy, especially the kind with a hearty appetite.
Tags: palomino, bay view, scott johnson, leslie montemurro, vegan, pabst, punk, burnhearts