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

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

Dining - Oct. 19, 2008
Milwaukee's best patio, 2008: Milwaukee Ale House
The race for Best Patio, 2008, was close. But, the Milwaukee Ale House won out over 2007 winner Trocadero. The Ale House, with its picturesque location on the Milwaukee River, gives diners and drinkers a spectacular backdrop to conduct the pursuit of merriment. (The craft beer selection doesn't hurt, either).
Tags: patio, ale house, trocadero, barnacle bud's, roots, water buffalo, riptide, bayou, best of