Bars & Clubs - June 16, 2009
Jonas' Tonic Tavern raises bar on KK pub scene
Even if you live in Bay View, there's a good chance you're not familiar with the building that houses the new Tonic Tavern. Set back from the street, the converted horse stable is made up of a garage and back building. Together, they now form an "L" shaped space that opens into a corner for live music or area with bench seating.
Tags: tonic tavern, paul jonas, 5 card studs, jazz, retro, paul kennedy

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 17, 2009
Aldermen hold key to smooth liquor licensing
If you have aspirations of someday opening a bar in Milwaukee, you should know two things: Getting a liquor license depends largely on where you plan on putting your pub; and it goes a long way to be an upstanding citizen who's willing to work with your alderman.
Tags: liquor license, common council, zielinski, tonic tavern, highbury pub

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 27, 2009
Tonic Tavern looks to build on solid KK bar scene
When musician Paul Jonas opens The Tonic Tavern on April 1, there's a good chance he won't have to build his customer base from scratch. While he hopes the live music, relaxed vibe and ample outdoor seating at the new bar, 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., will be enough of a draw, he's plugging his new venture at every sold-out 5-Card Studs show from here on out -- just in case.
Tags: tonic tavern, paul jonas, 5 card studs, nomad