Bars & Clubs - Sept. 19, 2009
Uncorked: Where in the world is... Bierzo?
Historically, the Bodegas (wineries) in Bierzo produced largely weak and unmemorable wines. But the last two decades have seen superstar winemakers focus on hillside plantings for better exposure and drainage. Some have said that the vineyards are some of the most beautiful in all of Spain with plantings arranged on steep slopes and terraces.
Tags: bierzo, wine, thief wine, vino, Mencia, Castilla y leon, Cabernet, Bodegas

Dining - Oct. 24, 2008
Water Buffalo goes smoke free
As of yesterday, smoking is gone completely from Water Buffalo, the Joe and Angie Sorge restaurant and bar at 249 N. Water St. in the Historic Third Ward.
Tags: smoke free, smoking ban, water buffalo, joe and angie sorge, swig, thief wine

Marketplace - Oct. 7, 2008
Thief Wine owners reflect on new life in Milwaukee
Thief Wine Shop and Bar opened in July at the Milwaukee Public Market. With a few months in Milwaukee under their belt, Phil Bilodeau and Aimee Murphy, the owners and chief wine pourers, talk to us about Milwaukee, their business and, of course, what's hot in wine today.
Tags: Thief Wine, Milwaukee Public Market, Malbec, Phil Bilodeau, wine bar, Aimee Murphy, Charles Lafitte Rosé, Bubblejack IPA

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 31, 2008
Patz & Hall Winery owner visits Milwaukee
When I think of great California pinot noirs my first thought is Patz & Hall Winery in Napa Valley. Wine lovers here in Milwaukee have the unique opportunity to try the winery's handcrafted wines and talk with owner-partner Donald Patz on Sept. 4 and 5.
Tags: patz & hall winery, wine, napa valley, donald patz, bacchus, milwaukee public market, thief wine

Marketplace - May 27, 2008
New wine bar, green kitchen for the Public Market
The Milwaukee Public Market continues its growth with two new vendors, including one from California.
Tags: Thief wine, Public Market, Sharon Celek, Green Kitchen, salad bar, juice bar, wine bar, Phil Bilodeau, Aimee Murphy, Sonoma, Hanna Winery, Grgich Hills, sommelier

Dining - Feb. 16, 2009
St. Paul Fish Company
So, the more I frequent St. Paul's at the Milwaukee Public Market, the more I like the place. Maybe to note, first, too, is the fact that the Market is finally coming into it's own. It seems that vendors have fallen into place (with the exception of the soon loss of El Rey), and there is just a g...
Tags: Milwaukee Public Market, St. Paul, Thief Wine