Bars & Clubs - Oct. 29, 2009
Hooligan's owners buy Von Trier
After much talk about the future of Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., John and Cindy Sidoff -- owners of Hooligan's, 2017 E. North Ave., told OnMilwaukee.com today that they have purchased the building from Mark Eckert.
Tags: Hooligans, Von Trier, East Side, John Sidoff, Mark Eckert, Diablos Rojos, Cindy Sidoff

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 6, 2009
Sale of Von Trier is dead; bar reopens Wednesday
When owner Mark Eckert closed the doors to Von Trier "for good" the last Monday of September, it was a well-known secret that Diablos Rojos -- owners of Cafe Hollander, Trocadero, Cafe Centraal and other Milwaukee hot spots -- was eyeing the space. Rumor was that the plan was to clean up the place and add a kitchen, but to maintain the German character of Von Trier. Now, a well-placed source, who asked to remain anonymous, says the deal is done.
Tags: Von Trier, Diablos Rojos, Mark Eckert

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 25, 2009
Von Trier to toast "last" day on Monday
On Monday Von Trier closes its doors. Well, at least for a while. Monday is the final day of operation under owner and founder Mark Eckert.
Tags: Von Trier, closings, Mark Eckert, Farwell, North Ave., East Side

Bars & Clubs - July 21, 2009
If Von Trier closes are we to blame?
The Milwaukee Business Journal reported Friday that Von Trier might be for sale and public records note a foreclosure suit on the Milwaukee icon that opened in 1978. Are we to blame?
Tags: Von Trier, North Ave., Mark Eckert, development, German bars, patios