Bars & Clubs - Feb. 16, 2009
Milwaukee's best smoke-free bar 2009: Water Buffalo
There are not a whole lot of entirely smoke-free taverns to choose from, but it's clear that the list is growing and growing and next year we wager that there will be at least twice as many vying for position in the readers' poll. But this year, you dear readers have chosen Third War bar and restaurant Water Buffalo as your favorite smoke-free place.
Tags: Water Buffalo, Joe Sorge, Adrienne Pierluissi, Palm Tavern, Sugar Maple, Swig, non-smoking

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 3, 2009
Smoke-free bars breathe easier as trends shift
Unlike Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Madison, the lack of an official smoking ban in the city of Milwaukee places the decision to allow patrons to light up on business owners. Until recently, the number of bars and restaurants willing to tamper with tradition was minimal, at best.
Tags: smoke-free, non-smoking, smoking ban, adrienne pierluissi, water buffalo, swig, joe sorge, angie sorge, sugar maple, cuvee, kris gorski, bruno johnson, palm tavern, la merenda, peter sandroni

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 26, 2009
AJ Bombers shells Water Street
After giving customers a chance to relive The Corner's good times, owner Joe Sorge has new plans in progress for the Water Street location. AJ Bombers, set to open in March, combines peanuts, burgers and beer.
Tags: aj bombers, water buffalo, swig, water's end, the corner, joe sorge

Marketplace - June 26, 2008
The Corner bar and the East Side's Moxy are closed
The East Side has lost some retail, while Water Street's The Corner will reopen soon under another name.
Tags: The Corner, Moxy, Joe Sorge, Fat Abbey, development, Tyler Reiter, Park East, Water Steet, East Side

Dining - June 16, 2008
Spectacular food, service make Swig a standout
Two recent visits to Swig revealed superb service, excellent food, and an updated atmosphere that lends itself well both to romantic relaxation and good, solid fun.
Tags: swig, third ward, sauce, joe sorge, angie sorge