February approaches and so does "Bar Month" at OnMilwaukee.com --  an entire month dedicated to nightlife, new bar stories and talk of drinking.

Last February, we profiled veteran bar Colonel Hart’s and newbies  Branded at the Iron Horse Hotel and Byron’s Beer Garden, among others.  This year, the "Best of Bars" poll covers new spots like The Whiskey Bar, Tonic, The Yard and Black Rose.

When creating eating and drinking categories, it's sometimes a struggle to distinguish a bar with food from a restaurant with a bar, so we asked whether or not nightlife exists outside of dining. As the results roll in, take a look and let us know what you think when it comes to the blurry line dividing restaurants and bars.

Last year, we provided readers with a "Drink a Day," adding suggestions for home concoctions or options to try out on the town. This year, we’ll greet you each day with a bar "Rapid Review," the quick low-down on where and when to go, what to expect.

Also in 2009, staff writer Julie Lawrence reported on  smoke-free bars in "Smoke free bars breathe easier as trends shift." This year, bars will be smoke-free by the end of summer, so we'll give a nod to those establishments known for a beer and cigarette combo.

What do you want to know about Milwaukee’s bar scene? Use the Talkback Feature below to lend your suggestions and just maybe you’ll find a "Bar Month" brief, article or blog to answer your question.