From our windows at OnMilwaukee.com we look at Von Trier each and everyday. The historic tavern is our neighbor and an important part of Milwaukee's vibrant East Side.
On Monday, though, Von Trier closes its doors. Well, at least for a while. Monday is the final day of operation under owner and founder Mark Eckert. Eckert has sold the real estate and business to another operator. So, with the sale pending and eventual re-opening coming (more on this soon), Monday is your last day to raise a glass with the East Side's "Weiss Guy," Mark Eckert.
You gotta love Von Trier, so why not toast its 30+ years of Milwaukee service this weekend or on Monday?
Stay tuned for more on what's next at Von Trier. Hint: we hear that name isn't going to change.
Cheers and all the best to Mark.
A life-long and passionate community leader and Milwaukeean, Jeff Sherman is a co-founder of OnMilwaukee.
He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Marquette University, as a Warrior. He holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is the founding president of Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM)/Fuel Milwaukee.
Early in his career, Sherman was one of youngest members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and currently is involved in numerous civic and community groups - including board positions at The Wisconsin Center District, Wisconsin Club and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He's honored to have been named to The Business Journal's "30 under 30" and Milwaukee Magazine's "35 under 35" lists.
He owns a condo in Downtown and lives in greater Milwaukee with his wife Stephanie, his son, Jake, and daughter Pierce. He's a political, music, sports and news junkie and thinks, for what it's worth, that all new movies should be released in theaters, on demand, online and on DVD simultaneously.
He also thinks you should read OnMilwaukee each and every day.
