Bars & Clubs - Aug. 21, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Less than a year and counting
We've rolled into the final year of smoky bars and cigarettes over beers. At least indoors that is. The impending city wide and statewide smoking ban goes into effect July 5, 2010 and so with less than a year left, Milwaukeeans have a limited time to embrace and enjoy their tobacco filled evenings.
Tags: landmark lanes, smoking ban, smokers, non-smoking, bay view bowl, leff's, rookies, denny's george webb's

Milwaukee Buzz - May 24, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Should patios go non-smoking, too?
By now, almost everyone is aware that all bars and restaurants will have a no-smoking policy in July of 2010. But what about outdoor patios? Should they go smoke-free, too? Sound-off, Milwaukee!
Tags: smoking, non-smoking, smoke-free, outdoor dining, patio

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

Dining - Sept. 27, 2007
Johnson elaborates on Fuel's upcoming non-smoking policy
I talked to Scott Johnson again yesterday about Fuel Cafe going non-smoking. Here's what he said.
Tags: The Fuel Cafe, Scott Johnson, Leslie Montemurro, non-smoking, smoking ban, smoke free