Bars & Clubs - Nov. 6, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Stacking up against NYC
New York City, which went smoke-free in 2002, made the leap and adjusted successfully. A city that never sleeps, nightlife culture promotes late night adventure with 4 a.m. bar times and late-night eateries on every corner.
Tags: smoke-free, nightlife, new york city, price, greenwich village, bryant's, hinterland, roots, hi-hat, bar time, zenden, cocktail creation, mixology

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 19, 2009
Are bars recession-proof?
With Atomic shutting down and now the news that after 82 years, Schwartz Bookshops will close in the Milwaukee area, I wondered if the old adage that says bars (and perhaps bar / restaurants) are recession-proof is true. So, I asked someone who oughta know.
Tags: Scott Johnson, Atomic, Schwartz, Palomino, Balzac, Hi-Hat, Comet, Fuel, Palomino, Annona, Hi-Hat Garage

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

Travel & Visitors Guide - June 23, 2008
Miller Brewing to pump $500,000 into Bradford Beach
Miller Brewing Company has announced a five-year, $500,000 commitment to continued Bradford Beach revitalization plans.
Tags: Bradford Beach, Blue Wave, Miller Brewing Company, MMSD, Milwaukee County Parks, Hi-Hat, Bradford Beach Jam, Todd Gawronski, Todd Hall

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 22, 2007
Mantra Lounge makes room for Decibel/DeepBar
Over the years, the space beneath Beans & Barley hosted a variety of nightclubs. Once again, three Milwaukee guys reinvent the place, this time with not one but two new ventures: a dance club called Decibel and DeepBar, a vodka lounge.
Tags: Decibel, Deep Bar, Mantra, Vitucci's, Hi-Hat, CO2 Ultra Lounge, Esoteria, Shooter's, Mike Vitucci, Tony Vitucci, Beans and Barley, East Side club, dancing, DJs in Milwaukee